Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

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...."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Super Coffee Invades, Still Austin Celebrates, Trudy's Brings the THC, Bird Bird Almost, 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...."

Sept. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cantine

Asti meets Fino in Lamar Union

"...Chef couple Emmett and Lisa Fox knew exactly what kind of place they..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

A glimpse of SXSW 2014

"...major contributions to the development of the SXSW community and interactive technology." Plans call for the cookbook to include..."

March 22, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Vaca y Vino previews its salute to the cow (and the grape)

"...Austin chefs had such a good time at the Wine & Swine outdoor pig roast last spring they planned..."

March 2, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Rooting for the home team in the U.S. Barista Championship Brewers Cup, and more tasty news bites

"...Even though the grand opening isn't scheduled until May 7, Contigo Austin (2707..."

April 29, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

And Gilmore makes four

"...in the news. Congratulations to chef Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine and Odd Duck Farm to Trailer, who was..."

April 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Stomp grapes and pair wines at Central Texas wineries, meet a local Food Network star, and more tasty outings

"...annual Grape Stomp this weekend. The event is free, and souvenir T-shirts and food will be available for purchase...."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Best of Food in 2007

Best Bites of 2007

"...to share the recipe after I raved about this candy in print. It could be dangerous now that I..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Best of Food in 2007

Top 10 Quotes From 'Ratatouille'

"...all-time favorite movie. My deepest admiration to Brad Bird and his amazing writing team! Here are some of my..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Event Menu

March 23-30

"...Flat Rd. in Spicewood, 512/264-3630) hosts an Italian Evening Wine and Dinner with a menu designed by guest chefs..."

March 23, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reports from the fields of lavender in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...11th, 472-8669), where they'll be partying all day Saturday and Sunday, from noon until 11pm, with five bands each..."

June 20, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

With great SPAM™ comes big changes, great and not great, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...The annual spring celebration of Austintatious foolishness and potted-pork products is definitely one of those events that..."

March 21, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood dishes up all the event news you can stomach, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...While thousands are attending the final two days of SXSW events,..."

March 14, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austin cannot live on Bread Alone, alone, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...that the company had forsaken its own bread production and was now selling breads from the La Brea Bakery..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall scrutinizes the best wine lists in Austin.

"...Two years and one recession ago, we covered Austin's best restaurant wine..."

May 31, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Honorable MentionMalaga Wine & Tapas Bar, Z'Tejas, Trudy's, Ray's SteakhouseBarbecueThe Salt Lick..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Food-o-File

How to help the Boggy Creek Farm recover from the November 15 storm, and the latest culinary news in Austin

"...Farm dates back to the Republic of Texas era and is an invaluable piece of Austin's history. In the..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies

"...caught up in what a cool idea it was and how much fun it would be. We knew from..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A capacity crowd of family, friends, and fans packed Book Woman last Friday night to celebrate the paperback release of Austin author Karen Stolz's delightful first novel, World of Pies.

"...A capacity crowd of family, friends, and fans packed Book Woman last Friday night to celebrate..."

July 13, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Readers Poll

"...Spiazzo, Castle Hill Cafe, Mother Egan's Irish Pub, Hula HutBarbecueThe Salt LickRUNNERS-UPRudy's Country Store & Bar-B-Q, Ruby's, the County..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Aquarelle, 606 Rio Grande, 479-8117CRITICS DESSERT..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

How to celebrate Mardi Gras in Austin, as well as Austin's culinary news

"...midnight, complete with live zydeco music, plenty of gumbo, and beignets. Bring your beads, your appetite, and your dancing..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New Kid on the Block

ASTI is the perfect addition to Hyde Park's busiest corner

"...ASTI Trattoria & Wine Bar408-C 43rd St., 451-1218..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Best Bites

The Cuisines Staff Noshes Through 2000

"...50th birthday party in July at Spicewood Vineyards: Far and away the best things I ate all year because..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The latest culinary news in Austin

"...A couple of years ago, entrepreneurs Shellie Graham and Stephanie Ware sold the Rhythm House in the north..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The amazing roster of new restaurants opening in Austin.

"...the Austin food business between the Fourth of July and the annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Contest at the..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood explains the swapping going on at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...Fox resigned as president of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival in July. Fox will remain on..."

July 28, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood looks ahead to the looming local culinary possibilities in 2000.

"...Austin diners. Restaurateur Stan Adams, exec chef Harvey Harris, and GM Jay Knepp anticipate an early February opening for..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood