A Justine’s Sister Restaurant Is Opening at the Blanton Museum of Art

Cafe collab will open Spring 2025

"...you’ve been to Justine’s Brasserie, the much-loved Eastside French bistro and perennial Best of Austin winner, you already know..."

April 22, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Hungry at Trib Fest? Here Are 14 of Our Favorite Restaurants.

A sampling of interior Mexican cuisine to dim sum in Downtown Austin

"...some local Austin flavor within walking distance of the Capitol. We keep it weird and tasty!..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Events Post

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...The turn of the century atmosphere and the hearty bistro fare are the icing on the gâteau. Stay Gold1910..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news: Independence Day edition

"...at the H-E-B in the Village at Westlake (701 Capitol of Texas Hwy). Matt Lee and his crew will..."

July 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Don't Call It 'Bar & Grill' Anymore

More than just the name has changed at this old Austin landmark

"...play at the Paramount or a visit to the Capitol. For others, it was a great place to get..."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

When the lord closes a door, he opens a Thai joint Downtown

"...as the South Austin locavore-themed Somnio's and the casual Capitol-area Chez Moi Bistro, as well as more upscale chain..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Spring brings farm activities for the whole family, or you could run a 10K or enjoy a Chef Showdown

"...prizes in the costume category at the 34th annual Capitol 10K run this weekend. Dress up as your favorite..."

March 25, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...Artisan Bistro, Patisserie & Boulangerie..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

The Making of an Endorsement

"...THREADS, BITTER SUGAR, BLACKJACK CLAY, BLACKMAIL BOUTIQUE, BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO, BLUE SKIES FRAME COMPANY, BLUE STAR CAFE, BMS OFFICE..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Happenings

May 1-8

"...MARCH FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS 4:30pm. Texas Capitol grounds, 1100 Congress...."

May 2, 2008 News Feature

The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen

A great wine guide, good eats, Reed Clemons hits West Lake

"...of Austin's favorite Downtown places, like the Bitter End Bistro & Brewery, the B-Side bar, Mezzaluna, the Granite Cafe,..."

March 7, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Happenings

September 27-October 4

"...of Peace and Nonviolence as you walk from the Capitol to City Hall. 1-4pm, Texas Capitol. www.thepeacealliance.org. SUNDAY 30..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Food-o-File

Austin loses a leading foodie, at least for a while; plus, the French rule

"...specialties to commemorate the day. The Pelegrins at Le Bistro Marseillais (www.bistrolemarseillais.com) are offering a light, summery version of..."

July 14, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Looking back at many of the stories we covered in 2005, it seems that they came down to fire and water, one way or another

"...Mezzaluna and make a huge investment in rechristening it Capitol Brasserie (310 Colorado, 472-6770), his reliable money-maker across the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

'Tis the season for birth and rebirth; plus, former Bitter End chef about to step into 'Hell's Kitchen'?

"...Alain Braux... Chef Andy Sasser e-mailed to announce that Capitol Brasserie (310 Colorado, 472-6770, www.capitolbaustin.com/menus.htm) is up and running...."

Dec. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

Comings and goings on SoCo; plus, Boggy Creek Farm takes a break

"...will reopen sometime later this year as a French bistro. Chef Andy Sasser is busy redesigning the kitchen and..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

News of the new and of the old; plus, a recipe you'll want to hold on to

"...to Paul and Beth Petersen, owners of Little Texas Bistro (214 N. Main in Buda, 312-5828) on the birth..."

May 27, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Out All Night

Chronicle Food writer MM Pack gives the lowdown on where to eat in Austin if you're out all night.

"...river, Si Bon has recently re-invented itself into a bistro/wine bar with a casual fine-dining atmosphere and an eclectic..."

March 1, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Dining del Lago

For years, eating out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside cafes. The update to our lakeside dining guide illustrates that all that may be steadily changing.

"...lack of water and the openings of LemonGrass Asian Bistro in Lakeway Plaza and Willie Nelson's Lighthouse on the..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago

It's Not Just About Beer and Nachos Anymore

"...5. LemonGrass Asian Bistro, 1310 S. RR 620, 7-A, 263-2221: Chef Ped Phommavong's..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...beets and kohlrabi for sale to the Bitter End bistro and were trying to decide what to do with..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Details about a new nonprofit whose goal is to build home food gardens as well as upcoming food events in Austin.

"...Cookery, Jean Luc Salles, chef/owner of Jean Luc's French Bistro, and Barbara Nadalini, formerly of Madam Nadalini's. In addition,..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Shaken, Not Stirred

"...Residents along Hwy360 welcome the debut of Pacifica (3801 Capitol of Texas Hwy, 327-3332), where chef Michael Neff is..."

May 7, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...frivolity. -- M.V. West Sixth & Vicinity Jean-Luc's French Bistro..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Party Never Stops!

"...on the main stage and High Standard on the Bistro stage, both at 5:30pm, and ends with Shawn Colvin..."

April 3, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Chow Downtown

Dining in the Heart of Austin

"...to stop for coffee. They rode through the deserted Capitol grounds and down lonely Congress Avenue, stopping at the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Food Feature

Substance and Whimsy

The Never-Too-Serious Epicureans of Austin

"...held on Auditorium Shores on the Saturday preceding the Capitol 10,000 race, making for a very festive weekend downtown..."

April 4, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood