Read to Eat

Start the summer with great food stories and recipes worth a little perspiration

"...time to fire up the grill and move the cooking heat from kitchen to patio. Mario Batali's new Italian..."

May 30, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Behavioral Shifts, Anyone?

Michael Webber spoke to a UT audience on potential solutions to the energy problem

"...potentially kill us all – so folks, turn a light off when you leave the room. It may be..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

'Counting Water'

Third-Place Winner

"...under the greenish fluorescence. These are the kind of lights where there are no corners left dark. Reminds me..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Carolyn Lindell

Las Palomas

This West Lake eatery proves that you can go home again

"...in the Mexican palette: warm, dark tones with subdued lighting and plants to add a tropical feel. There's a..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Red Cap Chick

"...the batter and then into the fryer to finish cooking and turn golden and crispy. At this point it..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Squares for Rock Stars

Spending a show with chefs Luke Bibby and James Holmes backstage at the Backyard

"...and nonjudgmental about long riders and odd requests, because cooking for artists and stagehands is, all in all, a..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

'The Texas Cowboy Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos'

"...terrific job re-creating historical trail recipes (particularly authentic sourdough cooking in all of its permutations) and provides definitive versions..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Jorge's

A return to tradition with a West Tex-Mex twist

"...adapting it to include her family's West-Tex-Mex style of cooking...."

June 15, 2007 Food Review by MM Pack

Lamberts

Upscale barbecue in an Austin landmark

"...types have joined longtime fans of chef Lou Lambert's cooking, as well as many of those urban-loft pioneers, in..."

April 20, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

The Mountain Goats Gruff

Getty's got the Mountain Goat on the horn.

"...didn't personally know the one you eat – a light went on in my brain. That was January 1996...."

March 11, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

Virginia B. Wood's Bites

"...exquisite Italian food. My friends and I customized a delightful menu from many choices and feasted on olives and..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Barbara Chisholm on the Top 10 Things to Top It Off

"...My friend Meredith's mom shared her secret of good cooking: "Add a handful of chopped pecans." That sound advice..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

So, You're Done Spatchcocking ...

Now, what about your Thanksgiving sides? The Food writers share their recipes.

"...doesn't collapse minutes after leaving the oven. But this light and flavorful casserole can be prepared ahead and simply..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

It Ain't Cafeteria Food

Gourmet lunch at Bowie High School culinary program

"...leads the class brigade (36 students for 2006) in cooking and serving the meal. I had the good fortune..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

Sweet Heat

The 16th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...Country festival wants to get out of the national spotlight, then hey, we would be delighted to assume the..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

The Zen of Revolution

Career sideman Michael Ramos steps out with 'Charanga Cakewalk'

"...grandmother's, and she's listening to really hardcore Latin music, cooking in the kitchen."..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

The Lazy Fork

The latest in the Mikeska legacy lives up to the name.

"...past FM 620 on Highway 71 to the blinking light, hang a left, and go west for 2.9 miles..."

June 23, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Ambling around the aisles at HEB Plus! and marvelling at how busy Martin Yan is these days

"...I personally am not interested in shopping for food, light fixtures, furniture, motor oil, and DVDs all in the..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Here Yet Ever There

From Austin, New Orleans artists strive to save what remains of their city and work to recover it

"...Sanchez was lucky. She lost a futon, has a slightly damaged apartment with a promise that her rent won't..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Feature

Nuts to You

The Food writers reveal their favorite pecan recipes

"...1/2 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, lightly toasted and finely ground..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Food Feature

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...Alice's wonderland. You could feel the freedom, from the light show on the walls all the way to the..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...rural community earned its first moment in the national spotlight. That January, the U.S. Supreme Court heard an appeal..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Beau Theriot has got the Oasis back on track; plus, grillin', tea, 'The Future of Food,' and Roy's recipes

"...about two-thirds of the facility was destroyed by a lightning fire early on the morning of Wednesday, June 1,..."

June 10, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Touching All Those Hands

Remembering Boyd Vance, his life and legacy

"...Alone in the spotlight, strutting his stuff down an aisle as narrow as..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

University Co-op Presents the 2005 David Mark Cohen New Works Festival

"...truth that lies somewhere between sequins and feathers and cooking a meal at home in 1950s Las Vegas. Lab..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Land & Cattle Co.

Rounding up the Austin steak house scene

"...A Caesar salad ($6.25) preceded the steak: crisp greens, light croutons, thick slices of Parmesan, and a lightly applied..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Eat, Memory

The food staff on their fondness for holidays past: epiphanies, friendship, near-disaster, disaster, and always a full plate

"...Once we'd grown up and begun cooking for ourselves, my older sister and I made what..."

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

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Christman's back yard. I was basically the master chef cooking the paella with D. Wizelman and A. Aoki which..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Column

Mission Accomplished

After more than a decade, Mars' adventurous menu might not be as challenging as it once was, but it's still one of the best in town

"...familiar with the "it's a small world" approach to cooking, and happily enjoy "adventurous" foods on a daily basis...."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...makers, sellers, and buyers of art to see the light and optimism in the future of our city. Thank..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column

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