Chef

Jon Favreau and a bunch of ready collaborators find the heart in this story about a chef who rediscovers what's important when he turns to a food truck.

"...Sedaris, Robert Downey Jr. and Jose C. "Perico" Hernández. Chef is filled to the brim with the kind of..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Chef in Love

"...assists from Germany, Belgium, and Ukraine, the much-lauded A Chef in Love is truly a labor d'amour, gastronomical and..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Le Chef

How many French chefs are too many for one kitchen?

"...(Reno) is beleaguered by his own problems. A famous chef and bestselling author (a running joke that wears out..."

July 18, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

'Chef' Film Opens Today in Austin

In-depth research with consulting chefs adds realism to movie

"...Though Jon Favreau's film Chef debuted in Austin at the South by Southwest Film..."

May 23, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Iron Chef Alamo Battle: 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles'

Chefs of steel steal the show

"...to be a guest at an Alamo Drafthouse Iron Chef battle based on the John Hughes classic, Planes, Trains..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Top Chef Texas, The Finale. Finally.

Whose cuisine will reign supreme?

"...opening credits roll for the season finale of Top Chef: Texas. While it’s true that Sarah is on a..."

March 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Top Chef Texas, Week 14: Hot for Teacher

The chefs cook for their mentors.

"...Previously on Top Chef: Gimmicky gimmicky gimmicks and Grayson goes to purgatory, AKA..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Top Chef Texas, Week 16: Preparing to Say Goodbye

Some thoughts on Top Chef: Texas before the lights go out

"...today to talk about the penultimate episode of Top Chef: Texas. The fact that I’m writing this recap on..."

Feb. 28, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Top Chef Texas, Week 12: Attack the Block

It's a head-to-head matchup at the Pearl Brewery.

"...Last time on Top Chef: Bev missed out on immunity because she didn’t get..."

Jan. 28, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

SXSWi Panel Recap: Top Chef: How Transmedia is Changing TV

Bravo gadfly Andy Cohen brings Watch What Happens Live to SXSW.

"...viewers experience their favorite television shows and part Top Chef poop-scooping, this morning’s panel put transmedia in action by..."

March 10, 2012 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

Scenes From a Premiere: Top Chef Texas at Uchiko

Snarking and sipping at Uchiko's 'Top Chef' premiere party

"...the moments leading up to the premiere of Top Chef: Texas, which as we all know by now, features..."

Nov. 3, 2011 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Shakeup at Comedor After High-Profile Chef Out

Philip Speer speaks about national search for new chef

"...William Ball, announced via email that Gabe Erales, executive chef of their acclaimed Downtown restaurant Comedor, is no longer..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Voters Name Jodi Elliott People's Best New Pastry Chef in the Central Region

Foreign & Domestic co-owner voted one of country's top new pastry chefs

"...for Food & Wine magazine's People's Best New Pastry Chef in the central region of the country...."

April 10, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Top Chef Texas, Week 13: Life on Two Wheels

The chefs go mobile in an homage to "Pee-wee's Big Adventure"

"...to sit in my living room, pajama-clad, recapping Top Chef: Texas on a weekday afternoon? Well, believe it. But..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Chef Takeover Dinner in Austin to Benefit Local Schools

Hosted by nutritional education nonprofit Common Threads

"...15th anniversary on September 12 with a series of Chef Takeover dinners in LA, Washington D.C., Chicago, and yep,..."

Sept. 12, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Chef Francis Mallmann Brings Fire to Austin

Live-fire cooking advocate is appearing here again

"...Internationally renowned Argentine chef and live-fire cooking guru Francis Mallmann brings his outdoor..."

Sept. 24, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Uchiko Sushi Chef Competes on Chopped Tonight

Watch party scheduled

"...Sushi chef Angela Majko of Uchiko (4200 N. Lamar) will be..."

April 30, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food & Wine Magazine Names Finalists in Best Pastry Chef Poll

Four Austin pastry chefs represent Central Region

"...Naming the best new chefs around the country has been standard practice at Food..."

April 2, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chef du Cinema: Hungarian Ghoulish, Anyone?

"Wait. Where are you going? I was going to make espresso."

"...Austin's Chef du Cinema has dug deep for this Saturday's edition..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Top Chef Texas, Week 3: The Bus Arrives

Pre-cooked frozen shrimp and the merits of screeching "orale!"

"...from Cutie Pies, and more wine for a Top Chef-watching party at my house. Another generous tumbler and I..."

Nov. 17, 2011 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Chef Flynn

New York's young culinary genius is an enfant adorable

"...aspirations, including his desire to be accepted as a chef in his own right despite his age (the online..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Review: Chef Flynn

A slice of life in the kitchen of a culinary enfant terrible

"...he had the opportunity to become a budding world-class chef...."

March 15, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

L.A. Chef Roy Choi Shares a Wild Tale

Bourdain-esque memoir with recipes good for reading and cooking

"...kid to lowrider to misfit to gambler to a chef answering his calling.”..."

March 17, 2014 Food Post by Mick Vann

Chef Janelle Reynolds Competes on 'Chopped' Tuesday Night

Watch party scheduled at Willie G's Steakhouse

"...Catering chef Janelle Reynolds joins the list of nearly a dozen..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chez Zee Welcomes Guest Chef

Icelandic chef cooking at popular Austin bistro this weekend

"...Bjarni Bequette, executive chef of Iceland's Fosshotel chain, brings a taste of Iceland..."

Feb. 26, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Pickling Peaches with the Big Bad Chef

Award-winning Southern chef John Currence shares pickling expertise

"...When Mississippi chef and restaurateur John Currence appeared at the Austin Food..."

Aug. 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Respected Chef/Restaurateur Charlie Trotter Dead at 54

Trotter was known for innovation, dedication to excellence

"...earlier this week mentioned the untimely death of Chicago chef/restaurateur Charlie Trotter, my first thought was that I should..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Chef du Cinema Presents 'American Graffiti'

Also: Bourbon root beer

"...Chef du Cinema, aka Ron Deutsch, makes me wish that..."

April 3, 2013 Screens Post by Joey Keeton

Has Winning 'Top Chef' Changed Paul Qui?

MM Pack sits in on the media star's first local cooking class

"...only food person in Austin who didn't watch Top Chef: Texas on Bravo last winter to root for hometown..."

Sept. 5, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Top Chef Texas, Week 9: Things You Don't Say

The cheftestants are smoking. Literally.

"...Previously on Top Chef: Heather is eliminated. No one is sad. Later, in..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

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