LETTER FROM THE EDITORS

Dear Readers,

As James Beard once said, “Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” Food not only nourishes the body, but it also nourishes the soul. These days, people are finding ways to make food interesting and tasty, especially in Austin. This city is one of the most culinarily diverse in the country, providing food for people of all different backgrounds and dietary restrictions. We decided to focus our magazine on four sections of Austin cuisine: Vegan, Locally-sourced, Fine Dining, and Bakeries, because these divisions of culinary make Austin so diverse and open to all people. In this magazine, you will delve deep into the cultural richness of food in Austin. You will learn about how Austin takes food from “farm to fork” and how Austin is keeping the planet green by exposing people to better food choices. You will also learn how sweet family traditions and creatively creating appealing food dishes turn into sucessful businesseses. In addition, you will find out where the best fine dining restaurants are located in the city, and you’ll be given a recipe to a familiar sweet treat that everybody loves. However, our magazine is not limited to just these things; we have provided you with many other interesting stories, insights, and more. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our magazine, it has been quite a process getting here. We hope all of you get some inspiration for your next food journey, whether you’re a foodie or not. Enjoy!

Nithya Rupavatharam

Sahana Selvaraj

Wavy Tateosian

Thalia Kahozi