Culinary and Delights in Austin, TX


	Culinary and Delights in Austin, TX by BJ Fairfax CulinaryEd Columnist October 15, 2007 For those soon-to-be students of culinary schools, selecting a city to serve as home throughout your culinary education is an important consideration. Not only should the culinary schools available in an area fit your goals as a chef, but the city itself should support your tastes as well. In Austin, Texas, students of culinary schools often find all their major criteria met. Austin provides culinary students with a wide array of local eateries in which to experience diverse dishes. Austin is also home to a number of surrounding farms, so fresh meats and produce are readily available. And the music scene in Austin is nothing to scoff at, either. Culinary Schools in Austin Those who enroll in Austin culinary programs should be impressed not only by the lessons learned within the classroom kitchen, but also by the flavors experienced in dining rooms throughout this Texan town. As a southern city with a progressive twist, it should not be hard to find nearly every type of cuisine, from vegetarian and all-raw food to classic Indian cuisine and--of course--famous Texas barbecue, all within Austin's city limits. In addition, Austin boasts a large number of surrounding farms and cattle ranches, so the availability of fresh meat and produce is high. Everything from broccoli and bok choy to hot peppers and pumpkins may be found in the grocery stores of Austin, along with local proteins such as bison and duck. Getting Down in Austin During down time, away from the classrooms of culinary schools, Austin culinary students can enjoy the world-famous music scene in this Texas auditory oasis. Deemed the "Live Music Capital of the World," Austin is headquarters for two major music festivals each year, along with many smaller ones, too. Check out South by Southwest in March and Austin City Limits in September. Otherwise, just head down to Sixth Street for live music any night of the week. Sources Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau Edible Austin About the Author BJ Fairfax holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She writes for a variety of print and online publications.	Culinary Schools California School of Culinary Arts Request Free Info Keiser University - Center for Culinary Arts Request Free Info L'Ecole Culinaire - St. Louis Request Free Info Kendall College - Chicago Request Free Info Center for Culinary Arts - CT Request Free Info Florida Culinary Institute Request Free Info Culinary Articles Culinary Salary Information Let them Eat Cake! Baking a Parisian Classic Adventures in the Specialty Food Trade: A Unique Culinary Career Pastry Chefs Master the Art of Marzipan Try a Vegetarian Catering Career and Compete with the Big Guys More Articles Chef Profiles For Nigella Lawson, Culinary Pleasure Comes from Play Chef Tyler Florence: Portrait of a Home-cooking TV Chef Padma Lakshmi's Recipe for Culinary Success: Go International More Articles Chef Jobs Culinary Job Search California Culinary Schools Pasadena Culinary Schools San Diego Culinary Schools San Francisco Culinary Schools Florida Culinary Schools Miami Culinary Schools Orlando Culinary Schools New York Culinary Schools New York City Culinary Schools Texas Culinary Schools Austin Culinary Schools Dallas Culinary Schools Houston Culinary Schools

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