Author Archives: Collin Austin

To some, being a designated driver is boring; or at least it was before bars across the country started selling non-alcoholic “Mocktails” for guests who do not imbibe. “What is a mocktail?” you may ask. It is any beverage made in a manner resembling a cocktail but contains no alcohol. Previously, options for non-alcoholic patronsContinue reading “Mocktails”

My first job in Portland was at a burger joint downtown. It was brutally slow, a few hours of prep followed by a shift of watching the seconds tick by. Some days the only thing that kept me going was the taco place next door after work. Uno Mas is a small local chain ofContinue reading “Uno Mas”

Hi, my name is Collin Austin and I cook too goddamn much. I’m originally from Reno, NV but I’ve moved to Portland, OR to go to culinary school. I hope to eventually channel my passion for cooking productively and turn it into a career.