South Austin Mainstay Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe Has Closed

Original owners say they will reopen after rebranding and renovations

"...Longtime South Austin restaurant Patsy’s Cowgirl Cafe closed this week after almost 13 years in business,..."

Feb. 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...and myself, have identifed some of the best Southern Comfort food purveyors in our hometown for your dining pleasure...."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Second Helpings: Comfort Food

"...Grill4827 E. Cesar Chavez, 385-2986 Monday-Friday, 5:30am-3pm This homestyle cafe, founded in 1948 by the late Arkie Sawyer, serves..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Review: Eldorado Cafe

Finding the gold in an Allandale strip mall

"...have found the end of their quest at a cafe called Eldorado...."

Oct. 20, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Southern Comfort

Homestyle Eats in a Post-Virginia's World

"...Street, in my heart it will always be Virginia's Cafe. It had been Virginia's for nearly 10 years when..."

June 6, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Future of Mother’s Cafe Is Pending

The vegetarian institution could permanently close in October

"...others, the future of Hyde Park vegetarian institution Mother's Cafe & Garden is now uncertain, after four decades in..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Bouldin Creek Cafe Holds Curbside Steady and Prepares for Return

Leslie Martin's longtime vegan diner goes back to this future ASAP

"...The inside of Bouldin Creek Cafe, the longtime vegan restaurant flaunting its joyous neo-hippie vibe..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Stick Around, Say Damn: Inside the Cactus Cafe’s Tuesday Open Mic

Songwriters connect under Jake Farr’s ground rules

"...February, it’s his third time singing at the Cactus Cafe’s Songwriters’ Open Mic, free for both performers and guests...."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Dina Barrish

South Austin Italian Spot Milano Cafe Celebrates 10 Years

An authentic meal in a tucked-away Southwest Parkway strip mall

"...Milano Cafe's tucked-away spot in a Southwest Park­way strip mall is..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Food Column by Lauren Jones

Hit the Spot Cafe

This local library’s diner serves up cheese, grease, and nostalgia

"...you a minute to notice it: "Hit the Spot Cafe."..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe

When I heard that the founders of Esther's Follies were opening a restaurant/music venue, two questions immediately came to mind

"...Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe5001 E. Ben White, 444-2020 www.patsyscowgirlcafe.com Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm Dinner:..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Nutty Brown Cafe

Your first impression on walking into the Nutty Brown Cafe is that this place must have been here when the cattlemen were still using the Chisholm Trail

"...Nutty Brown Cafe..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Lagniappe Cajun Cafe

"...Lagniappe Cajun Cafe photograph by John Anderson The assignment was to find..."

July 31, 1998 Food Feature

Cafe Spiazzo

"...dishes became the topic of conversation one evening at Cafe Spiazzo when I chose black pepper liguine with clam..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Food Feature

Eldorado Cafe Launches New Menu Item to Benefit Kids

No Hater Tater is the ultimate comfort food

"...(along with wife Joanna Fried) said, “At the Eldorado Cafe, all are welcome. Our only rule is ‘be nice..."

Dec. 17, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Dot's Place

Bite-sized reviews of local comfort food restaurants.

Sept. 10, 1999 Food Column by Rachel Feit

A New Comfort Zone

Kristine Kittrell's culinary juggling act

"...with Rivero, Kittrell helped open the original El Chile Cafe y Cantina and went on to create an Italian..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Out of the Comfort Zone

For international students and Texans traveling abroad, life is the lesson

"...• Force yourself out of your comfort zone. Travel is the best way to bust up..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Features Feature by Liz Williams

Southern Comfort

"...Marimont Cafe..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Food Column

Good Eats Cafe

"...Good Eats Cafe..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Food Column

Restaurant Options to Pair With Smithville's Small-Town Charm

Things to do when you're out east of the big city

"...walls of the alley alongside a bustling diner called Comfort Cafe. The two-wall mural, drawn by mermaid wrangler Indigo..."

May 15, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Right Impulse

Cafe Caprice joins the Central City casual fine dining lineup.

"...Cafe Caprice900 W. 10th, 477-5576..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Island Getaway

Calabash Cafe Whisks You to the Caribbean

"...Calabash Cafe photograph byJohn Anderson Calabash Cafe..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Restaurants of 626 Lamar Reflect a Changing Austin

From Toddle House No. 2 and G/M Steakhouse to Counter Cafe and Garbo's, what's old is new again

"...In 2007, Counter Cafe took over operations. The empty building was not without..."

May 19, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Hugo

Martin Scorsese steps outside his comfort zone to create an effects-heavy children’s film set in France – and winds up creating one of his most splendid and personal films.

"...Martin Scorsese steps outside his usual comfort zone of gangsters, crime, and American pop culture to..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food Truck Tuesday: My Name is Joe

Philip Speer’s new trailer supports recovering addicts

"...with a healthy twist, bringing together global flavors with comfort and accessibility in typical Speer fashion. The multiple savory..."

Feb. 28, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

10 Austin Food Trucks to Fuel Your SXSW Fun

Because you can't get all your calories from beer

"...granola. A portion of proceeds also go toward the Comfort Cafe, a donation-based restaurant run by residents of the..."

March 16, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Trial by Fire

The 14th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival results and winners

"...restaurants rode their red sauces to victory: El Chile Cafe y Cantina is not yet 1 year old, and..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin

Brave businesses offer unique takes on the ubiquitous comfort food

"...the storm to offer unique versions of the ubiquitous comfort food. JewBoy Burgers..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Buns, Hon

ACL doubles down on comfort food

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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