Planting a Seed

Local schools see students not only eating all of their vegetables but growing them, too

"...that led Alice Waters, of Chez Panisse Restaurant and Cafe fame, to organize the Berkeley community around the Edible..."

March 23, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

So, Basically, Breakfast Tacos and Free Beer

Enjoying good food and drink for $10 a day during SXSW

"...other great places for a late-night bite are Magnolia Cafe (2304 Lake Austin Blvd.) and Magnolia Cafe South (1920..."

March 9, 2007 Food Feature by Kathy McCarty

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...providing a funding source to help Las Manitas Avenue Cafe stay on the avenue...."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Giveable City

The treat of Austin eats

"...and sister-in-law a "personalized" visit and tasting at Flat Creek Estate vineyards, followed by dinner at Cafe 909 in..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Around town, with an appetite

"...spiffy portable operation to a tree-shaded parking space overlooking Bouldin Creek. The new spot has plenty of parking, a..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

South Congress Cafe to 86 Deck?

Jury finds restaurant guilty of violating agreement it made with city to bring eatery into compliance with city building and zoning code

"...The South Congress Cafe, the upscale spin-off of local Tex-Mex chain Trudy's, keeps..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• The city has ordered the South Congress Cafe, part of the Trudy's Tex-Mex chain, to demolish a..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

Food-o-File

Tasty travel tips. bocaditos, and more ...

"...summer? In Marfa, chef Nathan Stevens of the Phat Cafe in Terlingua has relocated his menu of Asian street..."

June 23, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Art Outside

Art Outside reinvents the art show by placing art outside of its normal context, in a wood filled with 120 plots, each occupied by a different visual artist

"...land smack-dab in the middle of Austin on West Bouldin Creek, close to the corner of Oltorf and South..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

City Cuts Scofflaw Cafe No slack

South Congress Cafe appeals unsuccessfully for code variances for illegal deck and patio

"...The South Congress Cafe, an upscale spin-off of the local Trudy's Tex-Mex chain,..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Illegal SoCo Cafe Deck 86ed for Now

Restaurant's lawyer claims he didn't know permits were needed

"...The South Congress Cafe closed its rear deck Tuesday as part of an..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The Bouldin Creek Neighborhood Association and the city of Austin have..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...misdemeanor charges for unpermitted construction on the South Congress Cafe, owned by the Truesdell family of the local Trudy's..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Remembrance of Things Weird

Nancy Higgins' 'Viva Les Amis'

"...went next door and hung out at Les Amis Cafe for 13 years...."

April 29, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

The Drafthouse draws a big-name chef; plus, V.B.W. is giving you a big gift basket of foodie news for Christmas!

"...backyard area in a beautiful old oak grove overlooking Bouldin Creek, perfect for outdoor dining, drinking, and horseshoe pitching......"

Dec. 24, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

In Person

BookPeople, Thursday, Nov. 11

"...After the reading, the speakers and audience retired to Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse & Cafe for a repast. The narrow..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Books Feature by Abe Louise Young

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...French-style charcuterie, where guests will sit at a few cafe tables, enjoying their ptés and fresh baguettes with affordable..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Hot Spot

How Richard MacKinnon and the Wireless City Project are making Austin the center of the tech universe – again

"...to Leslie Martin, owner of South Austin stalwart the Bouldin Creek Coffee House, was answered with an entirely more..."

June 11, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Second Helpings: Downtown Coffee Shops

"...Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse & Cafe1501 S. First, 416-1601 Monday-Friday, 7am-12mid;..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

March 12, 2004 Food Column

The Hightower Report

Think local, buy local; and, polluters have no trouble following the law – they wrote it

"...better coffee and a spiritual uplift at our own Bouldin Creek Coffee-house & Cafe, complete with a cheeky neon..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...more rugged at Tonkawa Trail going down to Shoal Creek; this part of the trail is overgrown and strewn..."

May 30, 2003 Column

A Corner in Cyberspace Turned Blog Party

Jon Lebkowsky asks, why blog?

"...Brown and I had a hypercaffeinated discussion recently at Bouldin Creek Cafe, during which Brown said ironically, "You don't..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to her beloved South Austin neighborhood.

"...When I moved into a rundown, slightly shabby Bouldin Creek-area neighborhood in near South Austin during Christmas 1992,..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Coffeehouses Part II

One more cup of coffee before you go to the valley below, in this week's "Second Helpings."

Dec. 27, 2002 Food Column

Tenant Wanted on South Congress

"...In Magnolia Cafe's early days on South Congress, the only source of..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

"...cabbage, sprouts, onions and garlic, carrots, and zucchini.Mr. Natural Cafe and Whole Wheat Bakery1901 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-5228..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Downtown Coffeehouses

Downhome coffeehouses in today's "Second Helpings."

"...Cafe Mundi1704 E. Fifth, 236-8634 Mon-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-midnight; Sun,..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Food-o-file

Restaurant closings, openings, and happenings in this week's "Food-o-File"

"...Both Cafe Spiazzo (5416 Parkcrest, 459-9960) and Cafe Mia (3573 Far..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Unrequited Love

Considering the high prices and small portions, Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood admits that to pursue her tryst with Emilia's would make her a fool for love.

"...snobbery in much the same way Jeffrey's and the Cafe at the Four Seasons have always done. The service..."

May 4, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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