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Written by Danté Dominick
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Some good ‘ol bacchanalian fundraising.
 Of course Rome wasn’t built in a day; they had a god reserved specifically for wine and parties. Praying to Baachus took on a whole different context to religious devotion—one that might be a little counter-productive to empire building. These days, feasting in Bacchanalian proportions is far from a pious duty. But enjoying the bliss that fine wine and excellent food can create is most certainly a satisfying way to celebrate life. And while you may not build the Colosseum while doing it, enjoy La Dolce Vita Wine & Food Festival and you’re contributing to one of Austin’s greatest cultural treasures. |
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Written by Claudia Alarcón
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 Photo courtesy The Parlour
South Austin’s denizens and frequent I-35 drivers are surely familiar with The Whip-In. The Topiwala family opened the little shop in 1986 as a neighborhood convenience store, but it soon became well known for its impressive and affordably priced selection of fine wines and beers from all over the world. As business evolved, patriarch and founder Joe Topiwala took a step back to let his sons Dipak and Rohit run the show. Rohit now runs the local favorite Beverage World liquor and wine shop next door, while Dipak and wife Arden Yingling took over the Whip-In. |
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Written by Courtney McBroom
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 Photo: Matt Ellis
It’s that time of year again folks. Fall has begun, and with it, thousands upon thousands of people will drift upon our fair city with one goal in mind: to party down at the most nationally renowned event Austin has to offer, the Austin City Limits Food Festival. OK, technically, it’s not a food festival, it’s a music festival. But once you detect the lovely smells wafting through the air by the north end of the festival grounds, you’ll agree—the Austin City Limits Music Festival boasts some seriously rockin’ food to go along with all the bands on stage. |
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Written by Danté Dominick
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Benefit event has passed, but Red Cross still needs donations.
A sportscaster, musician, and a politician walk into a Japanese steakhouse. Far from a joke, this is actually the makings of one of the most intriguing, and important, fundraisers this side of Hurricane (fill in the blank). The inaugural Serving the Red Cross Benefit found a bevy of area media celebrities behind the fabled teppanyaki grill stations at Benihana Japanese Steakhouse on September 11. |
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Written by Claudia Alarcón
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 Herbed Peach Sangria This summer has been—oh, what’s the word…scorching? Thankfully, there’s mercy: sangría, an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing summer cooler that brings swift relief from the high temperatures.
Sangría is a beverage of Spanish origin that combines wine with fruits, spirits, liqueurs, and sparkling water. It is widely popular in Spain (of course) as well as Portugal and Latin America. There are hundreds of variations of this thirst quencher, and it seems everyone has their own recipe for “the best sangria ever.” |
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