Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood demands the restoration of the Schlotzsky's Original.

"...full line of pies, cakes, and pastries at the 1886 Bakery & Cafe... By press time, the new casual..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood goes stream of consciousness in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...last week with the opening of the Backstage Steakhouse & Garden Bar (21814 W. Hwy. 71, 264-2223). Owners Kent..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

New restaurants, chefs at sea, and Lawrence Eguakun makes a comeback

"...Last week saw the launch of the newly remodeled 1886 Bakery & Cafe at the Driskill Hotel (116 Sixth),..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood delivers a half-ton o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...work Liz did on her nationally recognized Hotel San José (1316 S. Congress, 444-7322) in SoCo, but the new..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

At the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...up to it. As the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival entered its third decade this year, the..."

April 14, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen pees himself over and over and over, and some upcoming stuff too cool to miss

"...the exception of some Chronicle staff. (Fear not, staffers – beginning in March, I will be offering on-site seminars..."

March 5, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery

Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery is home of impressive chefs and bad food service

"...Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery604 Brazos, 391-7121 Sunday-Thursday, 6:30am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 6:30am-12mid;..."

May 23, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...Texas are booked up for the Circuit of the Amer­icas Formula One race in Austin this weekend. However, the..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...2) 1886 Cafe & Bakery The 1886 Cafe & Bakery –..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Anniversaries at The Hightower and Backspace

Daily Austin food news

"...Also on Jan 11, Hops & Grain Brewery are teaming up with the 1886 Cafe..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...fare that leaves me regretting the compromises of parenthood – or I make the mistake of dragging the little..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Event Schedule

If you've got the money, you've got a great time in store.

"...With desserts from 1886 Cafe & Bakery, BIGA on the Banks, Cafe at..."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

18 Coffee Shops and Cafes in Downtown Austin for When You're On the Go

A caffeine fix is never far away

"...1886 Cafe & Bakery..."

July 23, 2019 Food Post

Local Eateries to Feed Your Hangover

Feast your eyes, then your stomach

"...is The Driskill (604 Brazos), a hotel constructed in 1886 housing a beautiful bar and grill as well as..."

June 17, 2016 Columns Post by Spencer Beghtol

Lovely Day

You're never too cool for breakfast

"...have eggs in it, it's probably not breakfast. Counter Cafe626 N. Lamar, 512/708-8800; 1914 E. Sixth, 512/351-9961 www.countercafe.com..."

March 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File

Mourning the restaurant that brought Thai to Austin

"...• Austin gelato maker Matt Lee and his family are..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Has Top Chef hit bottom? Plus, Reed Clemons sells Capitol Brasserie.

"...the cooking demonstrated this year, and the judges' decisions – in the context of their edited deliberations – often..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

Everything you need to know about Easter Sunday in Austin

"...Mark Chapman has packed the pastry case at the 1886 Cafe & Bakery (Sixth & Brazos, 391-7121, www.1886cafeandbakery.com) with..."

March 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood comes bearing nothing but glad tidings and good food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Cooking, checking out the student fare at O's Campus Cafe, and tasting definitive Austin cookies at Penny's Pastries. Then..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The details behind several local bakers' plans to create their own workforce.

"...at Central Market last Friday night to enjoy dinner entrées prepared by the restaurant's congenial proprietor, Frank Pellegrino. Pellegrino..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Ach du lieber! Koko’s Bavarian Biergarten & Brewery (4715 E. Fifth) has suspended operations for the..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Biscuit Breakfasts of 2008

From Austin, Texas, Benedict to migas and biscuits, Austin's Bs & G scene rules

"...the fluffy golden biscuits, no measly little packets here – you get an entire saucer full. 6801 Burnet Rd...."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

From campus to the convention center, new executive chefs are courting culinary connoisseurs

"...in mid-July, and we found the venue delightful. Joel Mozer­sky's hip, retro Western decor in the homey old cottage..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Afternoon Class

The Driskill's Royal Victorian Spring Tea

"...grand and celebrated Driskill Grill and the more casual 1886 Cafe and Bakery, boast two renowned chefs in the..."

April 29, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Food-o-File

Dining options in Austin's far-flung suburbs are definitely improving

"...back, it's been raining cake balls at the office – it appears the petite confections have a wider local..."

April 24, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

Pay tribute to old Austin with a visit to one of these 19 landmark restaurants

"...with trendy street-level boutiques and posh restaurants. That's right – this city once known primarily for Tex-Mex food and..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Lazarus Opens on Airport, J-Prime Opens Downtown, Old Thousand and JewBoy Bring the Holiday Fusion, Chanukah Gets the Haute Cuisine, and Everything Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...piles of money, these days – and something upscale & meaty has to sop up all those mad simeoleons,..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...4) G'raj Mahal Cafe 73 Rainey, 512/480-2255 www.grajmahalaustin.com Tasty Indian specialties in a..."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...austinconventioncentercatering.com Arno's BBQ, Burro Cheese Kitchen, Chi'Lantro, Counter Deli Cafe, Garbo's Fresh Maine Lobster, Hat Creek Burger Co., Lavaca..."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

Meet some of the women who helped shape Austin's culinary consciousness

"...has changed many times since Corbitt worked there, the 1886 Cafe & Bakery still serves her cheese soup and..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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