The Story Behind the Menu

Hill Top Cafe dishes up down-home fare with authentic Texas origins

"...The son of Greek immigrants, bluesman Johnny Nicholas pursued a music career from the East..."

July 20, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...for several years now, and comes with big city prices to match. You'll find items such as quesadillas, satays,..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Marble FallsBluebonnet Cafe (7)..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Big News in Oasis, Texas

These two new spots do impressive work considering their volume

"...and posh. The color scheme is pure Aegean: deep blues and whites that give an impression of otherworldly luxury,..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Winning piemakers, new restaurant openings, and more

"...by a piemaking demonstration with donated pies, coffee, and Blue Bell ice cream. Congratulations to the following contest winners:..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Street Food Near Zilker Park

If the ACL food court isn't enough, check out these nearby eateries

"...Giovanni serves authentic pizza and pasta at bargain prices: A large cheese pizza is only $8, and a..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips

"...Joe said with a touch of humor in his voice...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Our apologies to 888 Vietnamese

"...sad news that he and wife Joni closed Cafe Caprice (900 W. 10th) on July 30. "We did this..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...for 65-year-old men to hit on 21-year-old women. 2102 Postoffice St., 409/762-2101...."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Vegan Magazine Founder Summer Burton Talks Reason and Queso

Former Buzzfeed exec and Texas native is obsessed with animals

"...of the time and then come home and get Blue Bell ice cream and get sick."..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Quote of the Week

"...Greg Abbott’s call for the “despicable criminal” who licked Blue Bell ice cream at a Walmart to be “rightfully..."

July 12, 2019 News Column

Day Trips: Jet Set Chocolate, Brenham

Airline pilot turns to turning chocolate into art as a hobby

"...Amazingly, in the town famous for Blue Bell Ice Cream, there is a second handmade chocolate..."

June 15, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Celebrate MLK Day With P.I.E.

“Peace Includes Everyone” and everyone could use a treat right now

"...all over the world. Because peacemaking is a daily practice, we are cultivating Peace Through P.I.E. not only as..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Food-o-File

The art of the deal

"...He also reports they are looking forward to reintegrating Blue Bell ice cream back into the Tiff's product line,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Headlines

"...into Austin, Uber announced that it will begin offering service in San Marcos. No word yet on whether or..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

Headlines

"...Drop that cone! Blue Bell Ice Cream, the unofficial Lone Star State frozen..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...out around town and making use of off-premise catering services, last year Kimmel served up a veritable video travelogue..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Issue: Not Your Average TV Dinner

10 summer TV favorites and what to eat while watching them

"...2): Do as the Italians or even better, Teresa Giudice! Get some prosciutto and cheese from Antonelli's Cheese Shop..."

June 13, 2013 Chronolog Post by Candice Gallion

BBQ Crash Course

A showcase of authentic Central Texas barbecue

"...– Live Oak Barbecue from Austin, Opie’s BBQ from Spicewood, Black’s Barbecue from Lockhart, and Louie Mueller Barbecue from..."

March 14, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Last Supper No More

State ends last-meal requests on death row

"...The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will no longer honor special last-meal requests from death..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New on Burnet Road

A basket of new dining establishments serving everyday eats to everyday folks

"...sized pie is always fresh-tasting, never soggy. Lemon squares, Rice Crispies squares, and chocolate chip cookies are also now..."

June 17, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Juneteenth Dream Pie Social at Limerick-Frazier House

Pie social? You had me at 'pie.' And 'social.'

"...the suggested $25 donations and the sale of $1 slices of pie will go toward restoration efforts...."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 12-19

"...Transportation's long-range, statewide transportation plan. 4-7pm. TxDOT Austin District Office, Bldg. 7, 7901 N. I-35. www.txdot.gov/public_involvement/transportation_plan ...."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Aug. 5-12

"...eat some pizza. 6-8pm. Lone Star Chapter Sierra Club Office, 1202 San Antonio. www.texas.sierraclub.org. Tuesday10..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...first class, just because there was guitar on their choice sheet, and they said, 'I want to go do..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Armstrong Community Music School

Austin Lyric Opera can't help but sing about 10 years of music instruction

"...to folks across the city – experienced players and novices, grownups and little ones, too – back before the..."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Aug. 14-19

"...Give a pint of blood, earn a pint of Blue Bell Ice Cream. Through Aug. 16. Blood Center of..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature

Burger Bonanza

Beefy bites from Austin's newest joints

"...Mighty Fine's milkshakes are sublime creations made with premium Blue Bell ice cream, and fresh lemonade is taken a..."

May 22, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Cake balls appear in Austin, finally, and sincere condolences to the family of Matt Martinez Jr.

"...with homemade marshmallows, luxurious cake shakes (cake crumbs and Blue Bell ice cream!), and S'mores on a Stick (homemade..."

April 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Writers' League of Texas Announces Nominees

2008 Violet Crown Book Awards

"...Violet Crown (Fiction) River's Ebb, by Jim Ainsworth, Campbell, TX Harpsong, by Rilla Askew, Norman, OK Evacuation Plan,..."

Sept. 11, 2008 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

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