La Dolce Vita Escapes the Rain, Delivers a Lovely Evening

21st festival celebrates the art of good eating at Laguna Gloria.

"...valet stand), but I had three definite favorites: the best dish I had all evening was a hearty and..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

Today's Chardonnays

"...and they still make the most food-friendly versions. The best of these (from the Côte de Beaune area) can..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

From bone-dry to honey-sweet, Rieslings create complex marriages of flavor

"...should seek some guidance. Riesling is one of the best arguments I can make for finding a wine salesperson..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...in 2015, this place is easily one of the best joints in the state. The proof is in the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Texas fun is heating up with grape stomps, outlaw festivals, and rodeos

"...Oak Winery, Burleson • Aug. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, Pedernales Cellars, Stonewall • Aug. 24-25, Messina-Hof Winery, Fredericksburg • Aug...."

Aug. 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Time To Pull Out the Big Red Wines

Check out these big-bodied reds

"...The folks who own Cline Cellars in California are of Italian descent. Their family came..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Texas Wine Month

"...they do, and pour you a sample of their best wines. To help you out, we've listed the wineries..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

World-class white wine -- from Texas!

"...peach, pear, and apricot aromas and delicious flavors. The best of France's Viognier comes from the Condrieu appellation and..."

April 25, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Spanish Wines and the 16th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Probably the best native grape in Spain is the Tempranillo. It's a..."

April 6, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips

Remembering Bob Roberts, the dean of Texas barbecue.

"...But Bob Roberts' best advice to anyone looking for a roadside barbecue restaurant..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Wine of the Week

A Sancerre-ly impressive Texas wine

"...good. Both William Chris Vineyards in Hye and Pedernales Cellars in Stonewall are producing wines that are fully competitive..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

Foodie events for April 2-5

"...Fired Up Kitchen, Snowie Shaved Ice, Tiff's Treats, the Best Wurst, the Zubik House, Torchy's Tacos, and Zhi Tea...."

April 1, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Off with our heads on some misreporting of the Lazy Fork Barbecue legacy; plus, an Independence Day Event Menu

"...so don't miss out... From what we hear, the Best on Ice Tea Tasting at the Tea Embassy (900..."

June 30, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.

"...to 8pm. Stop by for a great burger, the best onion rings and milk shakes in town, and take..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Zinophiles

The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Come to Austin

"...Fifty of California's best wineries will be at ZAP (details at end of..."

April 20, 2001 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Highland Lakes

1. Sonny's Tradition Restaurant & Club

"...locals in Burnet, Lampasas, and Hamilton know that the best place for burgers, no contest, is a Storm's Drive..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

"...food was being served, the winemakers from Hill Country Cellars, Bell Mountain Vineyards, Becker, and Messina Hof discussed their..."

April 17, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sipping From the Spigot, Vol. 2

The second Great Boxed-Wine Challenge, plus a very important lesson

"...them were master som­mel­iers, winemakers, winners of the Texas' Best Sommelier Competition, restaurant owners, retailers, distributors, consumers, a radio..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Beyond the Spritzer

Cooling off with summer wines

"...for something cold, crisp, and delicious. One of the best recent discoveries is Kirkland Ranch Estate Chardonnay ($9), made..."

July 18, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Digesting the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit

What happened during a weekend in heaven

"...weekend, Tom and Lisa Perini throw one of the best parties in Texas with the Buffalo Gap Wine and..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Taking Stock

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reports from the 17th Annual Texas Hill Country Food & Wine Festival.

"...Country while enjoying excellent regional food paired with the best in Texas wines. I wholeheartedly agree with Saveur magazine..."

April 12, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

Libations by the Lake

"...Here's a real winner. The best food that you can access by boat and the..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...appreciation of art is totally subjective and personal. The best public art is thought-provoking or entertaining, or both. One..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...Austin area has been blessed with some of the best swimming holes in the state. Now that the latest..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Kitchen, and qui. In 2009, she was named Texas' Best Sommelier at the annual TEXSOM Conference and the $3,000..."

May 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Wines of the Week

25 of the Best Reds Under $25

"...There are hundreds of great obscure bargains, so your best strategy and this goes for folks in Austin as..."

July 28, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...cream, but like Julia Child, I believe that the best place to put cilantro is on the floor. (I..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Central Texas food and wine get national attention

"...issue of Food Arts magazine, as well... Perhaps the best national exposure the foods and wines of Central Texas..."

June 27, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...this weekend's events. Chef Bull, a recent nominee for Best Chef of the Southwest by the James Beard Foundation,..."

March 30, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austinites Sweep Texas Sommelier Competition

Scott Cameron, Craig Collins, and Devon Broglie

"...was about to announce the winners of the Texas' Best Sommelier competition...."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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