Meal in a Bowl

Twin Dragon may have its faults, but Chronicle food writer Mick Vann explains why the Hot and Sour Soup With Fish and Shrimp more than makes up for any culinary lapses.

"...Twin Dragon9717 N. Lamar, 832-8393..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Seeking XLB

In search of the mystical soup dumpling

"...Chinese soup dumplings, translated into English as xiao long bao (known as "XLB" to aficionados), are the ultimate of..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

15 Breakfast Sandwiches in Austin Worth Waking Up For

Fuel your mornings without emptying your pockets

"...The humble breakfast sandwich fuels this nation. They're blue collar by..."

July 2, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Sausage Fest

Banger's does brats right, but it's the more adventurous menu items that really sing

"...Banger's may not be the newest or the hippest establishment..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

I Still Want You to Want Me

Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen on Budokan, ‘Sgt. Pepper’ & Keef

"...Me” that took over airwaves that summer. Tonight, the band takes over ACL Live at the Moody Theater...."

June 25, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Phil's Icehouse

Last year, Amy Simmons and her team at Amy's Ice Creams took on a new venture that seemed like a natural

"...5620 Burnet Rd., 524-1212..."

April 13, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Garbo's Fresh Maine Lobster

Divine lobster rolls that don't require a plane ticket to Cape Cod

"...Garbo's Fresh Maine LobsterVarious locations, 512/350-9814 www.garboslobsteratx.com..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Pho Dan

If it's good enough for Vietnamese grannies, it's probably really good

"...Pho Danh11220 N. Lamar Ste. B-11, 837-7800 Sunday-Thursday, 8:30am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:30pm..."

April 29, 2011 Food Review by Mick Vann

Hai Ky

Food reviewer Mick Vann points out that there's a reason why the foodie pundits have noticed a similarity between the menus at Hai Ky and Tan Tan Vietnamese restaurants. The two restaurants are owned by brothers, and as good as Tan Tan is, you'll find that Hai Ky is even better, he says.

"...Hai Ky Vietnamese Restaurant1931 E. Oltorf, Ste. B, 693-2464..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Review by Mick Vann

Roadhouse

"...Roadhouse2804 Hwy. 21 E., Bastrop; 512/321-1803 Sun.-Thu., 10:30am-9pm; Fri.-Sat., 10:30am-10pm www.roadhousebastrop.com..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Veggie Heaven

"...1914-A Guadalupe, 457-1013 Daily, 11am-9pm..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Food Feature

Top 10 Austin Veggie Burgers

All the taste, none of the meat

"...1) BOULDIN CREEK CAFE Veggie Royale This is a knife-and-fork veggie..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Is bánh mì destined to be Austin's newest food obsession?

"...Remember how ramen was the hot trend last year, with..."

July 4, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Burger Town

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

"...Austin is known primarily for two types of food: barbecue and Tex-Mex, forever and ever, amen. Of course, what..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top 10 Sandwiches*

"...1) Shrimp Bánh Mì at Ng BMT..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Simple Plan

"...Directed by: Sam Raimi. Starring: Chelcie Ross, Becky Ann Baker, Gary..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Uchibā Is Serving Vintage With a Twist

Sushi, scallops, and surprises from the newest Uchi offshoot in Downtown

"...despite pulling it off with unanimous family approval, it’s probably an annual endeavor at most. Sure, I could try..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin's Best New Restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Reinvents Shabu-Shabu

Feel free to double dip

"..."They found the bottom of the bottomless pit," my 10-year-old loudly announced halfway..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Review: Native Bar & Kitchen

Cool isn't enough for hostel diner

"...place when I was confronted with a wall of Bonobos short-sleeved shirts and floppy felt hats. This was a..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Vigilante

Gaming bar rolls the dice with mixed small plates

"...all put out a competent version of some roasted brassica or another, the details of presentation, ambience, cocktail program,..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Extended Stay

The restaurants of the JW Marriott

"...minutes after opening at 11am is doing something special. Maybe not Franklin Barbecue levels of special, but exciting enough..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Let the Good Times Roll

Good food to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras

"...Hot Boiled Pho & Crawfish2501 W. Parmer #550, 833-9057 Monday-Saturday, 10:30am-9pm;..."

March 4, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Meet the Pillsbury family, and more

"...had to contend with a howling German shepherd named Blondi for much of his 55th birthday, April 20, 1944...."

April 16, 2010 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Burger Bonanza

Beefy bites from Austin's newest joints

"...Mooyah Burgers & Fries9070 Research #303, 380-0990 www.mooyah.com Daily, 11am-10pm..."

May 22, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Campus Restaurant Roundup, Summer 2008

"...Cuatros1004 W. 24th, 243-6361 Sunday-Thursday, 11am-11pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-12mid www.cuatrosaustin.com..."

June 6, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Fuegos

More is better at this new eatery

"...Fuegos7600 N. Lamar Ste. F, 524-1164 Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm; Friday-Saturday:..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Sea Dragon

Sea Dragon

"...8776-B Research, 451-5051..."

April 27, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

Sunflower Restaurant

"...Sunflower Restaurant8557 Research, Ste. 146, 339-7860..."

June 23, 2000 Food Review by Mick Vann

Coach's Corner

Coach postulates that free-throw percentage determines longevity in the NCAAtournament, bitches about concession food at Frank Erwin Center.

"...Reflections on the NCAA tournament ... A new universal absolute. After many hours watching college basketball the past few..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...A spreadsheet provided by the city lists some 196 “Major Events," with about..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

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