New Magazine

I have been checking out edible Austin, the paper version, for its past two issues now, and must say that I am quite pleased. They're in Issue 2 now, but Issue 1 was where I learned about the Ethiopian restaurant here in Austin, Aster's, and more about Ethiopian food that I knew before--particularly, how difficult it is to make authentic injera outside of Ethiopia. I wish I could give a review of the restaurant right here and now, but going to Aster's currently still sits prominently on my list of need-to-do's.

For all you kids really into local and/or organic food, edible Austin does seems like a good resource. I believe it's published quarterly, and it includes a list of what's in season--a useful list, even if it does double as a Central Market ad. Issue 1 had a great article about local vs. organic food, and the current issue outlines how to make a full-fledged local Thanksgiving feast as well as a feature on Austin street food vendors. The issues are free and there are stands all over town. I'd recommend picking one up, if you haven't already.