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One Day in Austin with Chef Callie Speer

By Christine Felton on Jul. 11, 2018

Want to know how to make the most out of a stop in Austin, TX? For Callie Speer, executive chef and owner of local favorite Holy Roller, that’s easy: Japanese smokehouse, "brunch all day" diner fare, Detroit-style pizza and a night of live music at the Mohawk in the Red River Cultural District. Follow along as she shows chef Jonathan Whitener of LA’s Here's Looking at You the ropes - and listen for the sweet sounds of ‘French Girls' by Austin band Swimming with Bears.

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Christine Felton

Christine is the Director of Content & Digital Marketing at Visit Austin. She is a graduate of the University of Texas, proud South Austin resident and native Texan. She is passionate about travel, classic film, grammar, vegan cooking and live music. On the weekends, you may find her in her garden, at a nearby yoga studio, visiting a craft brewery or exploring a local nature preserve with her two pups.