Food Events

It's North by Northwest's lucky 13th, J Black's 5th, and back to school benefit time

"...Tour de Vin The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents a globe-trotting culinary showcase with dishes from top..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dining Del Lago

More places to eat

"...the pizza with sun-dried tomatoes and melting morsels of Texas chèvre – it's worth the drive from town. 3519..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature

QueerBomb Weekend Events

"...cuz he wants his money back after all that Burger King. 10pm. Oilcan Harry's, 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. $5...."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Sweet Sixteen Roulette

No bracket required

"...El Mercado Dinner at this location of the popular Tex-Mex happy-hour haven doesn't disappoint, especially after a few of..."

March 25, 2011 Food Feature

Food and a Movie

Strategic local restaurant suggestions to enhance your SXSW Film Festival schedule

"...squash, and chili-pecan bread; and the legendary "Big Ass" Burger (yes, it's huge!) topped with bacon and cheddar...."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Hidden Capitol Kitchens

Living life on the Lege is difficult enough without having to figure out what's for lunch

"...When it comes to Texas politics, it's not what you know, and it's barely..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Chef winners, restaurant openings, and more

"...Center. A second-generation chef, Lee attended the University of Texas at Austin and is a graduate of the French..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Celebrate food in festivals and with foundations this fall

"...regular spot at 3200 Jones, adjacent to the Toney Burger parking lot, next week. Saturday, Oct. 2, 9am-1pm...."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Winning piemakers, new restaurant openings, and more

"...4211 Spicewood Springs, in a building vacated by the Burger House... Carlos Rivero's restaurant group is playing fruit basket..."

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

El Gringo & the Red House

Amid lounging hipsters, comfort food with a sophisticated spin

"...are very good without being too greasy, and the Texas Chevre ($6.95), wherein balls of local goat cheese are..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

New and Noteworthy

Simply Sauces' Hatch Queso

"...queso lovers gobbled up 4,000 tubs of the creamy, Tex-Mex-style chili con queso in only 10 days, many buying..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Slam as It Ever Was

The nationals come to Austin amid the polarizing medium's 20th anniversary

"...and the talent pool is diluted with work lacking subtext, overflowing with forced cadence, relying too heavily on identity,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Arts Feature by Shawn Badgley

Brentwood Tavern

One of North Austin's best-kept secrets is about to be out

"...Among the sandwiches and burgers, we liked the Shoal Creek Snapper Sandwich ($6.95), stuffed..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

El Pollo Feliz

Hearty, affordable fare that won't cost more than the pocket change left over after your visit with the tax man

"...Airport and Guadalupe housed one of our city's favorite burger joints, the Hamburger Haven. More recently, an operator sold..."

April 15, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies is back in a big way with a great cause; plus, there are a lot of restaurants in this city!

"...719-3377, www.andiamoristorante.com) to North Austin. ... Owners of the Texican Cafe (see review, p.54) have opened a new location..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Osteria Amerigo's on hold, while 7's expanding

"...very inviting and affordable menu. Also, an intriguing new burger joint called Cole's Ice House (1807 S. First, 804-0178)..."

June 18, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...hearty, rib-sticking grub which includes chicken fried steaks and burgers. This is a smoking establishment...."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...2000. Now it's possible to enjoy a mixture of Tex-Mex standbys and Interior Mexican specialties based on family recipes..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Critics Picks

"...HamburgersCasino el Camino..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...hearty, rib-sticking grub which includes chicken fried steaks and burgers. This is a smoking establishment...."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Naturaltown

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...Austin. The menu is a mix of Southern and Tex-Mex for the most part, is completely vegetarian, and reads..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Lindsey Simon

Readers Poll

"...MarsBEST STEAKRuth's Chris SteakhouseRUNNERS-UPSullivan's, Austin Land & Cattle Co., Texas Land & Cattle..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...next few weeks will be busy ones in Central Texas, with the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Highland Lakes

1. Sonny's Tradition Restaurant & Club

"...(it's a dry county), so they can enjoy the Texas country cafe fare while they toss back a few..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food Top Nines

"...tomatoes until a week before Christmas. There's nothing like Texas weather...."

Jan. 8, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eat Globally, Dine Locally

Ethnic Nights Offer Intercontinental Tastes at Home

"...cultures better represented on the Eastern Seaboard than in Texas. Upon closer examination, the sentiment of emptiness assumed an..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Food-O-File

"...and Mike's Pub were inadvertently left out of the burger round-up. This week, I had a very pleasant phone..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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