Local Eateries to Feed Your Hangover

Feast your eyes, then your stomach

"...A classic staple of downtown Austin is The Driskill (604 Brazos), a hotel constructed in 1886 housing a..."

June 17, 2016 Columns Post by Spencer Beghtol

Entertaining Angels

Skylark Lounge pianist Margaret Wright plays divine

"...first came across the singer in 1976 at the Driskill Hotel's piano bar. He recalls his astonishment at her..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Writing the Frontier

First-time screenwriter Kieran Fitzgerald scores big with The Homesman

"...deadpans as we settle into our table at the Driskill, a Chronicle photographer snapping photos above us with her..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Know Your Culinary Matriarchs

Meet some of the women who helped shape Austin's culinary consciousness

"...Austin as director of food service at the legendary Driskill Hotel in the early Fifties. During her tenure there,..."

July 11, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Summer Specials to Entice You

Free kids' meals, seasonal specials, food and drink bargains galore

"...While the 1886 Cafe & Bakery in the historic Driskill Hotel is being updated this summer, the Driskill Grill..."

July 1, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Dec. 13-19

"...› Holiday Tea at the Driskill Adults can sip Champagne while the kids enjoy hot..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Column

Visions of Edible Masterpieces Dance in Our Heads

Pastry chefs, culinary students create gingerbread art

"...Guests who gather in the lobby of Austin's historic Driskill Hotel (6th & Brazos) for the annual tree lighting..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Ten of Austin's Top Sommeliers

A guide to somm-built wine lists in town

"...Driskill Grill – Scott Ota..."

July 9, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...a refresher tour-de-South Congress coming on. – J.C. The Driskill Hotel604 Brazos, 474-5911 www.driskillhotel.com..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

The Night Before Formula One

November 15, 2012. 14 Photos

"...'American Legacy', which had its launch party at the Driskill hotel last night...."

Nov. 16, 2012 Photo Gallery

President Barack Obama: Four More Years

Cautious optimism about impending change in Washington

"...GOP intransigence) until nearly midnight. The scene at the Driskill was chaotic and ebullient – and extremely noisy –..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

After a Fashion: Diary Of A Collection

What goes in before the clothes go on

"...is) to put together a big show at the Driskill Hotel in November – a high-glam, high-dollar event for..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food Events

Cultivate your culinary tastes, from the gluten-free to the bug friendly

"...› The Driskill Academy (like Hogwarts, but boozier) offers an Aged Tequila..."

June 22, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Fashion Week 2011 Recos

The annual celebration of design and couture heats up

"...may no longer be available, and events at the Driskill Hotel require badges, so be sure to check for..."

Aug. 22, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

After a Fashion

Stephen's hair brushes up against a woman's breast, and he survives

"...a very Karl Lagerfeld-ish figure. I arrived at the Driskill with Stephen Rice and Mark Erwin and made a..."

March 12, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Dining options in Austin's far-flung suburbs are definitely improving

"...contrasting flowers – perfect for party or wedding favors... Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos, 391-7162, www.driskillhotel.com) Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman..."

April 24, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

How the West Was Won

SXSWUK 2008

"...Adele, London, www.myspace.com/adelelondon, Wednesday, 1am, Driskill Victorian Room..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Beaucoup pastry doughings; plus, sad news from the Brentwood Tavern and P&K Grocery

"...fill the position as executive pastry chef at the Driskill Hotel. He left that job earlier this fall to..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...County Democratic Party will host a bash at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom (604 Brazos) beginning at 5pm. Beginning at..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

New Year's Eve Events

"...THE DRISKILL Austin's lauded landmark for high rollers is doing it..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood demands the restoration of the Schlotzsky's Original.

"...August pie-and-cake sale. The executive pastry chef at the Driskill Hotel is Jimmy McMillan. Sample his elegant plated desserts..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Conversations With Two Former Austin Chefs in New York

"...just as he was leaving his position at the Driskill Grill and Bar to follow his culinary star to..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Dream on, Dream Team

Democrats Fail to Convince Texas

"...The Driskill Hotel's elegant second-floor ballroom has hosted better nights. On..."

Nov. 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood comes bearing nothing but glad tidings and good food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...host Mark Silverstein investigating the historical hauntings at the Driskill, sampling the down-home blue plate specials at Hoover's Cooking,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood goes stream of consciousness in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...& Cafe on the Sixth Street side of the Driskill Hotel (Sixth & Brazos, 474-5911) was to take place..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Too Much Room at the Inn?

Plans for New Downtown Hotel Generates Welcomes and Skepticism

"...but wouldn't out-swank the luxurious Four Seasons or historic Driskill...."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Food-o-File

The details behind several local bakers' plans to create their own workforce.

"...location if expansion plans materialize. And the newly revitalized Driskill Hotel has plans to open a casual dining outlet..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Big Word With a Small "A"

Sue Graze leads an organization that works to bring the visual arts to the entire Lone Star State. She talks with Rebecca Cohen about her first year directing the Texas Fine Arts Association.

"...and we had a party here and at the Driskill Hotel, which we thought was appropriate because of the..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Day Trips

"...was designed by the same architect who did the Driskill Hotel...."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Heart of Film Festival Schedule

"...Conference takes place this weekend, Oct. 10-13, at the Driskill Hotel and various other screening venues around town. In..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Screens Feature

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