kristi willis - Published writing
I’ve been fortunate to write with several publications and interview hundreds of fascinating people in the culinary industry.
Please excuse any missing or broken links - websites evolve over time.
Hospitality industry
The Art of the Tip - Edible Austin, January 2019
Calling All Cooks - Edible Austin, May 2018
Moving Beyond the Line - Edible Austin, September 2017
Bypassing the Bubble - Edible Austin, March 2017
The Big Short Order - Edible Austin, May 2016
Living the Food Trailer Dream - Austin Woman Magazine, July 2015 (link not available)
The Road to Brick-and-Mortar - Edible Austin, September 2014
Culinary Matchmaking: Forager Valerie Broussard on Connecting Local Chefs and Farmers - CultureMap Austin, April 2014
On the Road to Quality - Edible Austin, Fall 2013
Eat Our Homework - Edible Austin, Spring 2012
wine & Beer
Ciao! Texas - Edible Austin, March 2020
Big and Bold Texas Tannat - Edible Austin,
November 2019
Bouquet of Viognier - Edible Austin, July 2019
Deep Red Mourvèdre - Edible Austin, March 2019
Celebrations and Sweet Endings - Edible Austin, November 2018
Great Whites of Texas - Edible Austin, September 2018
Another Bottle Down - Edible Austin, May 2016
Lewis Wines - Edible Austin, May 2015
5 Local Sommeliers Fill You in on the Best Texas Wines - CultureMap Austin, September 2014
Pint to Plate - Edible Austin, Summer 2012
Craft Beer Crusaders - Edible Austin, Winter 2011
profiles
Front of House Heroes - Edible Austin, March 2018
Mr. Roy - Edible Austin, November 2015
Q&A with Megan Kimble - Edible Austin, September 2015
These 4 future top Austin Chefs Impress with Culinary Creativity - CultureMap Austin, June 2015
The Forces at the Front of the House - Edible Austin, March 2015
First Taste of Italic: New Rustic Italian Restaurant Opening Soon in Downtown Austin - CultureMap Austin, February 2015
Meet Chef Sarah McIntosh of Epicerie Cafe - Austin Woman Magazine, December 2014
Cooks at Home: John and Kendall Antonelli - Edible Austin, November 2014
Cooks at Home: April & Craig Collins - Edible Austin, September 2014
Cooks at Home: Janelle Reynolds - Edible Austin, September 2014
The Homesick Texan - Austin Woman Magazine, September 2014 (link not available)
Cooks at Home: Chef Tim Byres - Edible Austin, November 2013
Chef Brian Caswell - Edible Austin, Fall 2013
dining at home
Tips for Throwing a Cocktail Party - Austin Woman Magazine, September 2015
The Family Dinner - Edible Austin, Winter 2012
Taking it Outdoors - Edible Austin, September 2012
Edible Economics: Budget Cuts - Edible Austin,
Spring 2012
Saving Spring - Edible Austin, Spring 2012
Farm to Doorstep - Edible Austin, Fall 2011
Mastering the Market - Edible Austin, Summer 2011
Feeding Baby - Edible Austin, Summer 2010
Food & Health/Sustainability
Food as Medicine - Edible Austin, July 2016
Food Safe - Edible Austin, January 2015
Diabetes: Finding the Balance - Edible Austin, January 2014
Food Thrift Redux - Edible Austin, January 2014
Barton Seaver on Seafood - Edible Austin, September 2013
Reshaping Our Future through Food - Edible Austin, Spring 2013
Good Fish - Edible Austin, September 2012
Eco Kitchens - Edible Austin - September 2011
Diversity in the Marketplace - Edible Austin, Spring 2011
Restaurants
Joe’s Bakery Holds to Tradition - Austin Woman Magazine, October 2020
An Evening at Aviary - Austin Woman Magazine,
March 2018
Anderson and Burnet Culinary Corridor Heats up with 2 New Restaurants - CultureMap Austin, July 2014
These Locally Owned Restaurants Make the Drive to Round Rock Worth the Trip - CultureMap Austin, June 2014
Dai Due Brings Al Fresco Dining and Butcher Shop to New Manor Road Space - CultureMap Austin, June 2014
Austin Restaurants with Vegetarian Dishes So Great You Won't Even Miss the Meat - CultureMap Austin, January 2014
A Peek at New Restaurant Odd Duck Shows Off Bryce Gilmore's Top Seasonal Chops - CultureMap Austin, January 2014
Supper Clubs - Edible Austin, Winter 2013
W Austin's new rooftop apiary to produce 4,000 pounds of honey per year - Culture Map Austin, May 2013
Playing with Tradition: New Orleans Chefs Redefine the Local Cuisine - Edible Austin, Fall 2012
travel
Agri-tourism: Of Field and Stream - Edible Austin, March 2014
Drink and Dine Your Way through these Dripping Springs Hot Spots - CultureMap Austin, February 2014
Embracing Local on the Road - Edible Austin, Fall 2012
To Market in Houston - Edible Austin, Summer 2012
Do the Riverwalk - Edible Austin, Fall 2011
Food Traditions
Grandmother Billy’s Fried Chicken - Edible Austin, November 2014
The Kindest Cut - Edible Austin, Winter 2013
Preserving Traditions through Noodles: Texas Wendish Society - Edible Austin, Winter 2012
Texas Oyster Appellations - Edible Austin, Winter 2011