Valentine's Pairs

The Chronicle finds out what Austin pastry chef couples are creating for each other

"...require these chefs to use their considerable skills to delight the public rather than each other on the upcoming..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Spatchcocking!

I will be your guide and translator as we cover what is sure to be a revolution in turkey preparation

"...a large football-shaped object. Trying to determine the estimated cooking time was a crapshoot: I had no clue as..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Changing of the Guard

"It's good food, well prepared, reasonably priced, straight up, no frills. I like it," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals about young chef Shawn Cirkiel's cuisine at Jean-Luc's Bistro.

"...a mature and confident chef with the kind of cooking skills that don't go out of style...."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Saveur at Rough Creek Lodge

What happened when Saveur magazine editors came to Rough Creek Lodge, near Glen Rose, Texas.

"...for the first event in their "Saveur Alive and Cooking" tour, a series of gastronomic weekends around the country..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Review

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...to call "bar food." If you're thinking Jean-Luc's, think slightly spicy Casablanca Shrimp ($8.95), Home-cured Salmon ($8.95), Mushrooms Persillade..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

Dinner Without Tears

One busy mother's search for perfect meal service

"...supervising homework and play times while also prepping and cooking dinner...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

Let's just go ahead and get under way ...

"...pizza boat will be serving on Lake Travis during daylight hours every Saturday and Sunday through Labor Day... In..."

July 7, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Cabbie Knows

In Portland, Taxi Drivers Are Tuned Into the Food Scene

"...and movie locations. In minutes, we'd found the inviting light spilling from the windows of Cafe Azul (112 NW..."

May 8, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austin loses a leading foodie, at least for a while; plus, the French rule

"...for Whole Foods Market here and formerly director of cooking schools for Central Market, is leaving Austin in early..."

July 14, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Conversations With Two Former Austin Chefs in New York

"...French cuisine early in their lives. One went to cooking school; the other learned on the job. One's family..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...ate. Hallie's are delicate little cylinders filled with a lightly sweetened ricotta mixture flecked with chocolate. If you ever..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...chef Allison Jenkins of LaV; it was a flavorful, light bite available on the LaV menu. To her right..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Soto Sparkles

A multifaceted diamond tucked away in the suburbs

"...entrée side of Soto's menu, which explains why the "home-cooking" portion is so very solid. Who is going to..."

June 28, 2013 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Stuffed Locally

Give thanks for the local harvest with these market-fresh recipes

"...are all filled and formed, place them on a lightly greased surface, on a thin carrot slice, on a..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...simple quest: to find the best examples of British cooking in Austin. Scones and Puddings..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dark Matter

A Chinese student studying theoretical cosmology in the U.S. also has a lot of dark matter occupying his head, and not even the assistance of faculty wife Meryl Streep can prevent it from taking over.

"...the 99% of the universe that doesn’t emit enough light to be seen. They’re not sure what it’s made..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Asian Destination

With a new sushi bar, Suzi’s bolsters Its already brilliant menu

"...with muted earth tones, lots of windows (yet subdued light), and a calming glassed-in Oriental garden with a fountain...."

Sept. 19, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...Pot Thai on the menu, $6.95) is superlative, the lightly stir-fried noodles seasoned with just the right amount of..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

Burgers, Burgers Everywhere

The Chronicle Guide to Hamburgers in Austin

"...we present the Chronicle's Summer Burger Guide. With a slightly greasy slap on the collective back and a handful..."

June 20, 1997 Food Feature

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...8. Cooking by Strobe Light: KVRX Local Live Volume One (KVRX)..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

Food-o-File

Amy's and Mangia Give it Away

"...Taj Palace participate, as do the Austin Symphony, Austin Light Opera, Ballet Austin, Zach Scott, Live Oak, Capitol City..."

April 28, 1995 Food Column

We Have an Issue: Austin Media Getting the Job Done

Local journos rise to the occasion, and band together for Friday’s All Together ATX fundraiser

"...faces a bit. Looking for the fear and the light. Both are there. We're scared. We're all scared. But..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...Chef Allen Smith at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, 125 N. Guadalupe St., says that corn is the..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Cookbook a Day Keeps the Munchies at Bay

Texas Book Festival showcases seven food books from around the world

"...– where they find culinary inspiration. Charming little essays highlighting the authors' favorite vendors and markets are strewn throughout..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

'Rewriting the Rules of the Food System'

Q & A with author and activist Raj Patel

"...it rather ironic that given the large array of cooking reality shows, books, and television programs inundating our media,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

CIA San Antonio's Classes for Chefs and Enthusiasts

"...enthusiasts" – that cover various facets of Latin American cooking. While not exactly the same as taking lessons in..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...on Japanese cuisine. She was teaching at Central Market Cooking School in spring 2003, and I had the opportunity..."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Harvesting a Heritage

A Trio of New Texas Cookbooks Preserve Regional Cuisine

"...McAllen. The remoteness of the Santillana Ranch dictated daily cooking, but Guerra began to notice that the culinary heritage..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

If You Knew Suzi...

New China Grill Proves Suzi Yi Is a Restaurant Star

"...of celebrity chefs, it's somewhat rare to see a non-cooking restaurateur put her personal stamp on an establishment, although..."

July 11, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Everything Personal

A Collection of Cookbooks with Experience

"...has received an in-depth "lite" or "low-fat" treatment. Fusion cooking, the every-ingredient-in-the-world in one dish mish-mash of flavors had..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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