A Wink and a Smile

As Food editor Virginia B. Wood relates in a review of Wink, a new restaurant on North Lamar, two of Austin's longtime chefs are busy operating the restaurant of their dreams.

"...tiles were in place but an overflow crowd of diners, both those seated alongside us and the large group..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Star Billing

What is Star Canyon without its creator, Stephan Pyles?

"...press, and that distinctly Dallas desire to educate Austin diners about the proper attire necessary for the enjoyment of..."

July 20, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood remembers Ninfa Laurenzo, the founder of the popular Ninfa's Tex-Mex chain, who passed away last week, and updates readers on the culinary news around Austin.

"...a warm welcome from downtown and West Austin neighborhood diners. The cozy 46-seat dinner house is located in the..."

June 29, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Marakesh Café and Grill

For those favoring the flavors of the Middle East in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere, Marakesh is the ticket.

"...Austin seem aware of, save for the bustling lunchtime diners that work down there. It's situated in the middle..."

May 11, 2001 Food Review by Mick Vann

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...its "American bistro" genre, tackling the Asian-inspired preparations American diners have come to expect on fine-dining menus. There is..."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

Casa de Luz

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...Casa. Not only do you find macrobiotic and vegan diners here, you are just as likely to find a..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Fran Moody

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Eating Well in Austin Without Breaking the Bank

"...available on the menu and it's an opportunity for diners to expand their horizons too. Generally speaking, the items..."

March 2, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Tandoori Junkie

Over the years Austin has absorbed (and discarded) several new Indian restaurants, most in the mode of the classic Americanized Indian dining establishment. But within the past few years, we have been fortunate enough to attract a new class of Indian restaurants. Mick Vann has compiled a guide to them.

"...most familiar bases, and is perhaps the easiest for diners who might be squeamish about eating Indian food. All..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Specialties of the House

Recent Publications From Our Contributors

"...social strata mingle at the lunch counters and tiny diners across town, comparing notes on the day's special --..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Food Feature

Operatic Success

La Traviata, a new Italian Trattoria in downton Austin, is a smashing new eatery which hopefully has many years of innovation and success ahead.

"...it need not take such drastic motivation for Austin diners to surrender themselves to the culinary pleasures awaiting at..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Going Home Again

"East Side Cafe is obviously doing something right," Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes. "You don't draw waiting crowds continually for over a decade without conscious effort. The cafe's menu certainly isn't Austin's splashiest, but for many, the cafe simply feels right. There's no place like home."

"...And the East Side Choice ($6.50) continues to offer diners seasonal vegetables and garden-fresh herbs paired in simple, satisfying..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Bakehouse Restaurant and Bar

"...The Bakehouse restaurant is one of those diners that you would expect to find in a small..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Sunflower Restaurant

"...One problem that diners consistently encounter with ethnic restaurants is the uniformity of..."

June 23, 2000 Food Review by Mick Vann

Defining World-Class

When Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood moved to Austin 30 years ago, the Driskill was a run-down, pitiful shadow of a formerly grand hotel threatened with foreclosure and destruction. Now its new owners want it to be a world-class destination. How does the Driskill Grill define "world-class"?

"...about impossible, but we persevered and were the first diners to arrive when the Driskill Grill opened for brunch..."

May 19, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Southern Comfort

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

"...snake your way through the line of devoted Dot's diners, you'll have ample time to contemplate the bountiful choices..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Automat

Vietnamese

"...Sea Dragon has helped educate Austin diners to the nuances of Vietnamese food for the last..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Feature

Mystery Men

Inept amateur superheroes must save the day in this comedy.

"...it's a dank, gritty urban hellscape chock-full o' 24-hour diners and too many supervillains. Whoops, make that not enough..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stuffed to the Gills

Korea Garden Restaurant and Sushi Bar

"...right at noon to find a moderate crowd of diners. The lunch special menu features a good selection of..."

July 30, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Taj Palace

"...of the restaurant's decor. Set behind a glass window, diners can gaze at the oven action while they tug..."

July 16, 1999 Food Feature

When Good Food Goes Bad

"...Magazine in 1995 determined the number one factor that diners considered in making a return visit to a table-service..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...is the brisket, one bite of which smoothly persuades diners again and again that this just may be the..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Shaken, Not Stirred

"...Sardine Rouge (311 W. Sixth, 473-8642) are not deterring diners eager to sample the Asian-influenced French seafood menu of..."

May 7, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Deft Touch at the Wok

Formosa Restaurant

"...the door can be a little unnerving as would-be diners lurk vulture-like, guessing which table will be the next..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Belgian Sans Nonsense

Il Rifugio's Belgian Fare Delightful in Its Simplicity

"...some of the mystery surrounding the country's food, exposing diners to Belgian and Italian fare prepared and served in..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Ninfa-maniac

New Tex-Mex Restaurant Returns to Its Good Old Days

"...grill is the Parilla Mixta ($13.50, $16.95, $21.95), where diners can choose two, three, or four meats from a..."

June 5, 1998 Food Feature

Tip Tapas!

Rhythm House's SpanishTreats Satisfy

"...for my kind of meal - one in which diners are expected to share and discuss an endless parade..."

April 17, 1998 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Exhibitionism

Annie: Light and More Light

"...to take a moment to peer over the neighboring diners' heads are apt to find some quality work, often..."

April 10, 1998 Arts Review

Back in the Saddle

With a New Chef, Fonda San Miguel Is Riding High

"...But Fonda offers outstanding versions of both types, which diners can watch being made by hand in the back..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

No Noodlin' Around

Sea Dragon Offers an Ocean of Vietnamese Flavors

"...consists of more than a handful of pasta bowls. Diners interested in exploring Vietnamese fare beyond rice sticks and..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

Chinese à la Carts

Austin's Dim Sum Experience

"...a wide range of intricate specialties in small portions. Diners can fill up on all manner of traditional morsels..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

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