Second Helpings: Home Away From Home

Tasty, bite-sized restaurant listings compiled from new and previous reviews, guides, and poll results. This week's entries, compiled by Virginia B. Wood, feature local hotel restaurants.

Nov. 26, 1999 Food Column

Naked City

North American Properties pulls out of Triangle project; Charlie Jones of Middleman Music heads up New Year's Eve celebration downtown, Bernice Butler leaves her directors post at the ARA, Darlene Byrne runs for judges seat, Dawnna Dukes has an opponent.

"...local bench. Byrne announces her bid today at the Driskill...."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Action Items

"...Court today, Thursday, Nov. 18, from 5-7pm, at the Driskill Hotel. For more information, call Marilyn at 476-2020...."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature

Austin Ghost Tours

"...the city. Sites include the well-known spots like the Driskill Hotel and the Paramount Theatre, but Plumer has done..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

Austin Heart of Film Festival Schedule (Revised)

"...place Thursday, October 7-Sunday, October 10, at both the Driskill and Omni hotels and will feature more than 45..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Austin Heart of Film

Screenwriters Conference and Festival Schedule

"...place Thursday, October 7-Sunday, October 10 at both the Driskill and Omni Hotel and will feature more than 45..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature

Long Live Liberty Lunch

"...block down to build a high-rise across from the Driskill. I'm still in shock over losing my original building...."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?

On The Ground >>

"...Street itself is listed as an historic district (between Driskill and River streets) on the National Register of Historic..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature

Texas Platters

The Rev. Horton Heat

"...lyrical and smart, as on the lonely love story "Driskill Waltz," the sardine-can spite of "Suburbia Blues," and the..."

May 28, 1999 Music Review

Book Reviews

My Grandfather's Finger

"...forceful Texas woman, Alva Carson Keane (based on Clara Driskill), who has left her South Texas ranch upbringing to..."

May 21, 1999 Books Review

I Drive Dean Haglund

"...out. As we said goodbye to him at the Driskill, it occurred to me what a quick, easy trip..."

April 16, 1999 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

This Is the Week That Is

"...Deville with Robbie Williams, or the one at the Driskill with PJ Olsson, or, well, that's enough hints to..."

March 19, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Exhibitionism

"...Winner gets tickets to the season finale in the Driskill Ballroom this spring...."

Jan. 29, 1999 Arts Review

Bittersweet Ending

Notes From the Republican Revolution

"...But several hundred supporters assembled in the Driskill Hotel Ballroom, the same room where Mauro's vanquisher, George..."

Nov. 6, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The Antone's Dance

"...with its forum on film and music at the Driskill Hotel, Citadel Room (604 Brazos), on Saturday, 3:15-4:45pm. Panelists..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Food-O-File

More Women in the Kitchen

"...legendary Helen Corbitt, who took up residence in the Driskill Hotel from 1961-1964 to cook for the Johnson family?..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postscripts

Bennett's Bestowal

"...March 25-29 at UT, the Omni Hotel, and the Driskill with some big names like Chinua Achebe, Maryse Conde,..."

March 20, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

Short Cuts

"...headquarters and at the Sixth Street Store in the Driskill Hotel. (Keep in mind that there's also a big..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postscripts

ALA in Full Swing

"...Most events will take place at the Omni and Driskill hotels and the public is invited to the conference;..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

1997 Austin Jewish Book Fair

"...The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Books Feature

Getting in on the Game

"...Driskill Grill: Buffalo Meatloaf, Rabbit Quesadillas, and Wild Boar Sausage..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Food Feature

The Pen-Ultimate Fest

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriting Conference & Festival

"...Despite an 8:25am start time, the Driskill Crystal Ballroom was nearly filled for a session headed..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Shoeless Harry Anderson photograph by Minh FESTIVAL HAPPENINGS

"...attempt to get noticed? One woman sitting in the Driskill Hotel bar (not quite analogous to the Four Seasons'..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature

Food-O-File

"...Planet Cafe, Shoreline Grill, Ancho's, Bertram's, Brio Vista, the Driskill Hotel, Granite Cafe, Cafe Josie, Mezzaluna, Schlotzsky's/Bread Alone, Jay's..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Short Cuts

"...caught up with Traveller's Bill Paxton partying at the Driskill Hotel while hosting the film's outdoor music stage, who..."

April 4, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

Candidates Talk Arts

"...The dancin' commences Friday, March 21, 8:30pm, at the Driskill Hotel. Call 837-8909 for info...."

March 21, 1997 Arts Column

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...history of Outdoor Stage, the Governor's Suite of the Driskill Hotel (the room with the balcony that overlooks the..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...what they come up with on a full-length. (Saturday, Driskill Hotel Crystal Ballroom, Midnight) 2.5 Stars -- Christopher Hess..."

March 7, 1997 Music Review

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...Bean Emporium, a gallery/coffee shop, is opening in the Driskill Hotel on Monday, November 4, 7pm. The opening exhibit..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Black-eyes for '97

"...instructor and chef of such famous venues as the Driskill Hotel, the Houston Country Club, and the original Neiman-Marcus..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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