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"...Sustainable Food Center, volunteer opportunities at Somms Under Fire, and more afternoon bites...."

Jan. 8, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

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

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Nov. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

A caffeine fix is never far away

"...pedestrian needs a pick-me-up. These conveniently located Downtown coffeehouses and cafés are perfect for getting some work done or..."

July 23, 2019 Food Post

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

"...from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food and a Movie

Strategic local restaurant suggestions to enhance your SXSW Film Festival schedule

"...Congress Avenue venues that offer food for all tastes and price ranges...."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Undiscovered Jewels

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

"...year round. Here, Chronicle contributors Wes Marshall, Gracie Salem, and I share our thoughts about the hotel restaurants we..."

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

"...SXSW: Emotions are high, patience is low, and food lines are long. It's easy to give up..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Food-o-file

Everything you need to know about Easter Sunday in Austin

"...that easy to find these days for some reason, and that got me to looking elsewhere for seasonal delights...."

March 25, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Local Eateries to Feed Your Hangover

Feast your eyes, then your stomach

"...But maybe you’ve had a bit too much fun and whoops! Looks like someone’s waking up in last night’s..."

June 17, 2016 Columns Post by Spencer Beghtol

Food-o-File

Mourning the restaurant that brought Thai to Austin

"...• Austin gelato maker Matt Lee and his family are in Rimini, Italy, this week in..."

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

Afternoon Class

The Driskill's Royal Victorian Spring Tea

"...Recognizing one's strengths and taking advantage of them fully can elevate a good..."

April 29, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

It's a Flaky, Gooey, Crusty, Sugary, Savory Morning

Wake up to the delicious diversity of our town's breakfast pastry

"...The proliferation of new pastry shops and bakeries in the Austin area made our research on..."

June 3, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Biscuit Breakfasts in Austin

The best places to grab a biscuit breakfast in Austin

"...truly meets the Southwest in Austin at breakfast time, and a good biscuit can make all the difference. Here..."

March 20, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

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

Family Matters

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

"...part of Austin for art exhibits, shows, festivals, parades, and other fun events throughout the year. But like many..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Lovely Day

You're never too cool for breakfast

"...a fortress, but, admit it, you're kinda over flax. And you're not too busy to eat something better. These..."

March 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Biscuit Breakfasts of 2008

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

"...new location? Ricky Nelson is still on the jukebox, and the breakfast cooks still smile when you light on..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

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

"...is that you might as well consider the alternative and throw yourself a big ol' party. The Red House..."

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

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

Event Menu

Local food events

"...as T-shirts, bumper stickers, party buttons, green-chile seed packets, and roasted chiles. Now through Sunday, Sept. 12...."

Aug. 29, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Specials to Entice You

Free kids' meals, seasonal specials, food and drink bargains galore

"...July and August are notoriously slow months for area eateries: students..."

July 1, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...Hawaiian, Mighty Cone, the Peached Tortilla, Southside Flying Pizza, and Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Pop Co...."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

2011 Thanksgiving Feasts Around Town

"...famous brunch tradition continues, with multiple seatings between 10am and 2:30pm. This is a popular event, so be sure..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature

2010 Thanksgiving Feasts Around Town

Let someone else jockey for oven space – there are plenty of options for taking the family out this year

"...reserve early. If you don't make it upstairs, the 1886 Cafe & Bakery will be offering plenty of your..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Feature

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

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

"...boasts a small but impressive roster of female chefs and restaurateurs, and, thanks to this country's feminist movement and..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

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

"...pastry chef in a recent mention about his August pie-and-cake sale. The executive pastry chef at the Driskill Hotel..."

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

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

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

"...the festival. Call 542-WINE for more information, or visit www.texaswineandfood.org...."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

Food-o-File

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

"...Network's Best Of series spent an entire week in and around Austin with host Mark Silverstein investigating the historical..."

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

Food-o-File

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

"...Bravo's Top Chef came to an end last week, and I found myself disappointed on so many levels. I..."

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

Food-o-File

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

"...than I had realized. Ann Lux, proprietor of Lux Bakery & Cafe (3601 W. William Cannon #175, 891-9850, www.luxbakeryandcafe.com),..."

April 24, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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