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Refreshingly Sweet

The softest ‘sno’ in Austin Words by Sommer Brugal  Photos by Shelby Bella It starts with powdery ice,” says Braten, co-owner of Sno.Co Flattop Shaved Ice, describing the necessary components of a well-made snow cone. “We’re very much into soft, silky, smooth shaved ice. We don’t like the crunchy ice,” he notes. Next are the ingredients....
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Wheelie Good Food

Small kitchens serving up big flavor Words by Sommer Brugal  Photos by Shelby Bella On just about every corner in Austin sits a food truck, some just planting their roots, welcoming new faces, others, a long-time staple in the city’s bustling restaurant scene. But what makes food trucks so appealing? Is it the approachable, relaxing...
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Taqueria La Sabrosita {Food Trucks}

Not far from the intersection of Airport Boulevard and 183 sits an unassuming yellow food trailer, owned by husband-and-wife duo, Camilo and Belen, serving made-to-order authentic Mexican dishes on home-made corn tortillas.  Tacos de Fajita, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, is among the menu’s top items. Tacos de Tripa, or tripe tacos, are a strong...
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Baton Creole {Food Trucks}

Happy hour lovers should learn to occasionally drift into the backyards of some of their favorite watering holes, because behind Shangri-La is a bubblegum pink Cajun food trailer. Owner Lynzy Moran herself comes from Houma, Louisiana, where she learned that a good meal starts with a dark roux and laissez les bon temps rouler. These...
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Dee Dee {Food Trucks}

Lakana Trubiana was born in Isan, a city in the northeastern region of Thailand. Raised in a family of rice farmers, Lakana, co-owner of Dee Dee, learned to cook by helping her mother and grandmother make food to sell at the market. “Everything we serve is what [Lakana] grew up making,” says husband and co-owner...
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Paperboy {Food Trucks}

Ryan Harms worked in the restaurant industry for many years before moving to Austin. But upon arrival, he wanted to add something fresh to the city’s breakfast scene. Enter Paperboy, with its simple, yet thoughtful and creative offerings. Ryan works with a number of Texan suppliers to acquire local, fresh ingredients to create an always-seasonal...
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Kerlin BBQ {Food Trucks}

“We use prime grade, Angus brisket. The only thing we put on our meat is salt and pepper… and patience.” According to owner Bill Kerlin, that’s all you need to cook award-winning brisket. Bill and his wife Amelis opened their truck in 2013. Since then, they’ve worked to stand out in Austin’s saturated BBQ market,...
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Curcuma {Food Trucks}

At Curcuma, chef and owner Rachel Musquiz begins every dish with a plant-based view of cooking and then layers on a helping of Ayurvedic principles and a sprinkle of style. For many, having a list of “free-from” on the front of a menu is more of a cautionary tale than an invitation, regardless of dietary...
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Tony’s Jamaican Food {Food Trucks}

Tony’s Jamaican Food stands out in a crowd of restaurants and bars on the bustling East 11th Street, with its bright green with yellow trim truck and a similarly painted patio of picnic tables. The menu focuses on favorite Jamaican cuisines like the infamous jerk chicken, oxtails, and curry shrimp and can be paired with...
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Alley Cat {Food Trucks}

Follow the wrap-around porch to the backside of the Craftsman Bar and you’ll find an ally-side tiki paradise with wooden picnic tables and bamboo as a backdrop to island fare. A side project by Shane Stark, who runs Mongers Market + Kitchen, this low-profile Hawaiian soul food truck serves up poké, pork katsu sandwiches, and...
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