Where's the Sizzle?

Sullivan's: A+ Ambiance, B+ Steaks

"...decade. In these waning days of the century, American beef has gone to hell. My Kansas City strip was..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Jeffrey's

Will a new culinary concept keep the venerable eatery in step?

"...clientele. The restaurant offers dry-aged steaks from three ranches: Angus beef from Niman in the Midwest, an Akaushi-Angus cross..."

July 26, 2013 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Cut and Dried: A Primer

The Central Texas meat market roundup

"...finest reputations of the independents and serves the best beef available, the best, according to some sources, to be..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Food Feature

Cut and Dried: A Primer

The Central Texas meat market roundup

"...pound to get just 1 pound? Why is the beef that listless grayish-red color, with no marbling whatsoever? Why..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Food Feature

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...best burgers in Austin: huge hand-shaped patties of pure Angus beef, grilled to a perfect medium. The Buffalo burger,..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Tickle the Ribs

The first annual 'Austin Chronicle' Invitational BBQ Beef Rib Smackdown

"...There's something primeval about eating a barbecued beef rib. Holding that big bone in your hand, nibbling..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Beefed-up

"This is food you know; there are no surprises," Chronicle food writer Barbara Chisholm declares about Ray's Steakhouse.

"...but you know what people come here for: the beef. I opted for the 14-oz. New York strip ($25.95)..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...door on Second Street. Here, the legendary brisket, chicken, beef, and pork ribs, tenderloin and two kinds of sausage..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

New and Noteworthy

Farmer Russell's natural Piedmontese beef

"...alpine cattle developed unique attributes that have made Piedmontese beef the foremost Italian breed. USDA research has shown Piedmontese..."

July 21, 2006 Food Column by Kate Thornberry

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...made, freshly grilled sausages – smoked Italian, Texas jalapeño, all-beef country sausage, and bratwurst – and the Best Wurst..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Crescent City Redux

The new version of Gumbo's has made the transition from mom-and-pop shop to a classy, upscale chain operation. It definitely makes the grade.

"...several complementary sauces. Meat eaters can choose from certified Angus beef, pork tenderloin, or chicken, and there are plenty..."

July 21, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Automat

Steak Out

"...restaurants are known. The very reliable selection of certified Angus beef steaks and grilled seafood entrees attracts a loyal..."

July 2, 1999 Food Feature

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...with mango chutney, a marinated vegetable wrap, and a beef tenderloin wrap with grilled onions and horseradish sauce. Here's..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Burger Town

How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

"...It's not just beef we're pressing between slabs of bread (or wrapping in..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

La Barbecue Turns Up the Heat With Secret Pit Technology

Is this special new smoker a brisket game-changer?

"...most specialized traditional Central Texas barbecue meat is the beef rib. Though it is managing even now to grow..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

ACL's Food Court Continues to Expand Its – and Our – Horizons

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...fare with Mediterranean flair. In addition to last year's beef and lamb gyros, Mediterranean pita gordita, and Greek salad,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Second Helpings: Austin Barbecue

Austin barbecue joints in today's "Second Helpings"

"...combination of Austin's latent hippiedom and Texans' lust for beef. Ruby's serves a perfectly smoked, hormone-free brisket that goes..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...in craft and custom cuts of the famed rancher’s Angus beef, Goodstock is the only company offering USDA Certified..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mix and Match

Don't sweat it trying to create the perfect mating of beer and food, Chronicle Food writer Wes Marshall writes in a review of North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery. Pick a drink you like, pick a dish you like, and just enjoy them.

"...rich garlic parmesan polenta. Another had the Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin ($19.95). The beef was of superb quality, cut..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

Boondocks Cafe on TX 36 south of Caldwell isn't your ordinary Texas roadhouse

"...that kind of care into selecting the cuts of beef that they serve. "I didn't think there was a..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Second Helpings: Barbecue in Town

"...Monday-Saturday, 11am-4pm BBQ World Headquarters is the only certified Angus beef smokehouse in Austin. They serve a tasty sliced..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Local Barbecue

You're here for SXSW, but you're also here for barbecue, right?

"...combination of Austin's latent hippiedom and Texans' lust for beef. Ruby's serves a perfectly smoked, hormone-free brisket that goes..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Robata

Claudia Alarcon tells you about dining with all of the senses at a unique Austin Japanese restaurant.

"...was the Gyu Tataki ($7.95), which we nicknamed "the beef martini": thin-sliced Angus beef, served in a large martini..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Sated, Somewhat

Dining North by Northwest

"...surprised by the somewhat less successful entrees. The Half-Pound Angus Beef Burger ($8.95) with Huntsman cheese (described as a..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

King Ranch

Bring your appetite and a healthy Western palate to Ranch 616.

"...likely to get around town, with a hand-formed, 8-oz. Angus beef patty stuffed with bleu cheese served with a..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New Menus

"...of weekday summer lunch specials, plus a brand-new Big Angus Burger and a Seafood Po'Boy. In addition to the..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...comes in two sizes for the traditionalist diners. The Angus Pasta, strips of Angus beef sauteed with mushrooms, onions,..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

St. Patrick’s Day Could Chase the Snakes of Your Blues Away

Annual celebration of all things Irish brings new shenanigans

"...Guinness Steak & Irish Cheddar Pie, Shepherd’s Pie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and more that’s available for your nomming..."

March 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Best of Both Worlds

El Sapo wows with Tex-Mex burger mix

"...and onion rings accompanied by homemade, chile-inflected condiments. Huge Angus beef burgers and gigantic, all-beef hot dogs can be..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dining Del Lago 2012

Not just another burger

"...to a mission statement. They promise to use only Angus beef from cows that have been fed a 100%..."

June 29, 2012 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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