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Holiday Magic Baking Contest
Cookie baking contest tests holiday mettle
"...lake-area culinary-supply wonderland are looking for the best cookie bakers in Austin to enter this holiday contest. Contestants will..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Beside the Point
Jennifer and Brewster are so over panhandlers
"...we couldn't afford ourselves. (For a visual breakdown of Austin's FY 2008 income and outgo, see pie graphs below.)..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Building a Transit System That Is Doomed to Failure

July 19, 2007 Postmarks

Eating Fresh in Texas
Local foodies are reveling in a festival of produce
"...corn and feature articles on outdoor grilling. August in Austin means dried-up fields, withered vines, and searing temperatures that,..."

June 22, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Kick the Can and Bag the Bag
A guide to preparing homemade pet food
"...During college I worked for a pair of renowned Austin vets and earned tuition money by providing home-cooked meals..."

May 11, 2007 Food Feature by Fran Moody

Let Them Eat Loaf
The Story of Lottie Fox
"...that my friend and I, on our way from Austin to Salt Lake City for her art-show opening, were..."

May 11, 2007 Food Feature by Suzy Banks

A Taste of Sweden: IKEA Food Market and Cafe
IKEA food market and cafe
"...IKEA, the Swedish superstore that finally arrived in the Austin area last year. But along with a staggering array..."

April 27, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

La Bush Resistance
France and Israel put in a strong SXSW 07 showing, with Holland, Spain, South Africa, and Germany bringing up the International Bands' rear
"...the international exhibitions at SXSW bring breakthrough bands into Austin's back yard. This year's French roster looms over the..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Two Trips to Costco
A mother and a private chef share their notes
"...regional Costcos sell regionally produced goods. Tracy Claros of Austin's Sticky Toffee Pudding Company told me that her products..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Wal-Mart Belongs on Freeways
"...Dahmus) points us to a lengthy comment in this Austinist discussion by none other than Brewster McCracken. (Or someone..."

Dec. 21, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Ana Brasil
A short trip to a new Brazilian boutique is a revelation
"...Brasil feels like a small Brazilian outpost in North Austin. Sultry samba sounds welcome you as you enter, and..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File
Walgreens, what will you think of next? Plus, Hi.
"...concern over the fate of a definitively funky South Austin taqueria. The company was eventually able to negotiate the..."

July 21, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Author? Author?
Who really wrote Shakespeare's plays? Writer Amy Freed plays the question for laughs.
"...Oxford's plays, and before you can say, "Shake and Bake," Will becomes London theatre's script doctor of choice and..."

March 31, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM
On the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death, Micahel Ventura revisits the column he wrote at the time of Lennon's murder when the pain was fresh
"...about 25 years ago to the day that this Austin Chronicle hits the stands. The writing is touch-and-go, but..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Locations and Menus
"...austin[email protected]..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Food Feature

Candy Hell
Or, it takes a lot of patience to play Mrs. Santa Claus.
"...candy recipe in the world in the original Old Bakery Bake Book (now long out of print), substituted buttermilk..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood offers up a little sample of everything in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...week, unfortunately. Dan Camp is co-owner of Rather Sweet Bakery & Arriba (249 E. Main, 830/990-0498) in Fredericksburg, and..."

June 13, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood reheats the food news in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...some interesting new things going on. A group of Austinites calling themselves the "Texas Outlaws" leaves for the Aspen..."

June 6, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Making the Grade
On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants
"...5-8pm Located next to the IBM campus in North Austin, the Bleu River Grille might just be the best..."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...in which a few kindly neighbors holding garage and bake sales were able to fund major surgery? What happens..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Column

Instant Thanksgiving!
Advice for the Culinarily Challenged
"...Holiday specialties from this always-busy West Austin takeout shop include spinach-artichoke dip ($14.99 per pound), smoked..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naked City
Beyond City Limits
"...noon-5pm in Big Webberville Park, featuring live music, a bake sale, and more. -- L.A...."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood recounts the Chronicle's Eat Drink Watch Movies event for those who couldn't attend and divulges the latest culinary news in Austin.
"...we had! Sincerest thanks to the dish wizards at Austin RentAll Party for making the necessary supplies appear each..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Page Two
Summer's hot again.
"...I sit there. I bake. I sweat. In the days when I had the..."

July 13, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Still Hazy After All These Years
The Seventies may be long gone, but counterculture comedian Tommy Chong is still here and still doing what he loves: smoking dope, playing music, and making people laugh.
"...In anticipation of his Austin appearance at the Capitol City Comedy Club for two..."

April 21, 2000 Arts Feature

Favorite Finds
Restaurants You Shouldn't Miss
"...most rabid live music fan needs a break from Austin's annual celebration of hyper-packed clubs and leather-clad A&R people...."

March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Asylum Street Spankers Spanker Madness (Spanks-a-Lot)
SXSW Records
"...least the Sixties? That's the Christina Marrs-penned "Wake and Bake," and such majestic anachronism is the heart behind the..."

March 17, 2000 Music Review by Ken Lieck

Naked City
Local beer, wine, and ice vendor John Zamora says he's just trying to make ends meet; but a neighbor says his noisy ice machine is a nuisance and violates city code.
"...Ice Cream and Texas French Bread do when they bake bread or freeze ice cream for sale at other..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Champagne Uncorked
Wes Marshall provides a primer on Champagne: where to get it, when to drink it, and what to drink it with.
"...Rife from Glazers, one of the larger wholesalers in Austin, informed us that, although there are many sparkling wines..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Oh, Oh, Those Summer Bites
Camp Food
"...kitchen garden at the farm? Did you like to bake, like I do? I bet your cornbread didn't have..."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

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