2010 Thanksgiving Feasts Around Town

Let someone else jockey for oven space – there are plenty of options for taking the family out this year

"...DRISKILL HOTEL The famous brunch tradition continues: 10am-3pm. This is..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Feature

Travis Judicial Dems Win One, Lose One

Democrat secures county judicial race, while Republican wins 3rd Court seat

"...at the Travis County Demo­crats' election-watch party at the Driskill Hotel, "but it's heartbreaking in other places."..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food-o-File

Austin food lovers rejoice!

"...but my favorite dish of the evening was the Driskill Grill's divine scallop and foie gras "corn dog" paired..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...9pm, Victorian Room at the Driskill On her first two albums, Canadian songstress MacLellan blushed..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Friday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...8:15pm, Victorian Room at the Driskill There are old souls, and then there's Parr. The..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Catherine MacLellan

SXSW showcase reviews

"...Catherine MacLellanVictorian Room at the Driskill, Wednesday, March 17..."

March 19, 2010 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Top 9 Savory Bites of 2009*

From the Driskill Grill to Flying Falafel & Po-Boys, Austin is far from lacking in savory delights

"...seductive foie gras sauce was the appetizer presented by Driskill Grill chef Jonathan Gelman at the Film & Food..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Top 9 Sweet Bites of 2009*

Cacao and cake balls and pie, oh my!

"...9) DRISKILL'S CREAMSICLE The chefs from the Driskill Grill served a..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Thanksgiving Roulette

Feast around town

"...DRISKILL HOTEL The famous mezzanine brunch tradition continues with seatings..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Food Feature

Event Menu

A guide to local foodie events during mid-November

"...holiday spirit with Big Reds & Bubbles at the Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos) to benefit the Wine & Food..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Foodie events around town for the week of Oct. 16-21

"...the annual Film & Food tasting event at the Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos). Cock-tails and culinary creations from some..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

TRIO at the Four Seasons' Todd Duplechan won the Texas Chef Showdown last week during Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up, and the event's produce proved that even corporate restaurants are supporting local food sources

"...at the Four Seasons, and Stephen Bonin of the Driskill Grill – were supplied with proteins from Texas sources..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Foodie events around town, Sept. 25-Oct. 2

"...Showdown between chefs from their own Southwest Bistro, the Driskill Grill, and TRIO at the Four Seasons. Proceeds benefit..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

City Hall Hustle: High Times at the Hunker A-Go-Go

Campaign antics are a good way to kill time in the mayor's race

"...Friday, April 3, 2pm. Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos...."

April 3, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing Thursday night SXSW 09 talent

"...10pm, Victorian Room at the Driskill New York acoustic bluesman Guy Davis, blessed with a..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Event Menu

Nov. 14-20

"...and great local cuisine in the ballroom of the Driskill Hotel (Fifth & Brazos). Tickets are $60 for foundation..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas House: GOP Hangs On to a Whisker-Thin Majority

Dems come oh so close to rocking the House

"...the Texas Democratic Party's election night bash at the Driskill Hotel were tracking presidential results, Travis County state House..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

No Regrets for a Disappointed Doherty

Larry Joe Doherty didn't win the race, but he made it winnable, which was no small feat

"...While other Democrats in the Driskill Hotel Tuesday night were reveling in Barack Obama's presidential..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Event Menu

Local food events for Oct. 30-Nov. 6

"...• The Driskill Hotel (Sixth & Brazos, 391-7121 x7121) hosts a reservations-only..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Who's Responsible for the Littlefield Spill?

City and state hunting through archives to work out who will foot bill

"...the back alley between the Littlefield Building and the Driskill Hotel on Sixth Street burst and flushed through an..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-file

New restaurants, chefs at sea, and Lawrence Eguakun makes a comeback

"...the newly remodeled 1886 Bakery & Cafe at the Driskill Hotel (116 Sixth), complete with new chef Scott Halverson,..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Express Midseason Report

"...(73) with a nifty 3.78 ERA. Relief pitcher Travis Driskill represented the Express in last night's AAA All-Star game,..."

July 12, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Chado Tea Market

An infatuation becomes a market dedicated to the art of tea

"...hotel professionals who took over management of the venerable Driskill Hotel in the 1990s. After several years at the..."

June 22, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...Hill Country Wine & Food Festival this weekend. The Driskill Hotel management announced last week that they've promoted longtime..."

March 30, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Foodie's Valentine's Day Guide

... Not involving edible underwear

"...love the rich sofas and lush surroundings of the Driskill bar. For Rat Pack swagger and sexual allure, the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Austin Chamber Music Festival

As the Austin Chamber Music Festival marks its 10th summer of celebrating the intimate joys of chamber music, it will be the last for Felicity Coltman as Austin Chamber Music Center director

"...begin with the now-traditional evening of elegance in the Driskill Hotel. Maestro Peter Bay of the Austin Symphony conducts..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Young Masters

Eight students from Austin have been named to the 2006 class of Young Masters as designated by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the Texas Cultural Trust Council

"...across the state honored at a luncheon at the Driskill Hotel on April 5. Villa also received the Applied..."

April 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top Shelf

Austin's offerings for a little kitchen reading

"...Not to be outdone, the folks at the historic Driskill Hotel just released a glamorous volume of their own,..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Arthouse Texas Prize: Big Winner Eileen Maxson!

A glittering crowd gathered in the Driskill Hotel on Friday, Nov. 4, to watch Eileen Maxson of Houston take home the first Arthouse Texas Prize

"...$30,000 honorarium attached. A glittering crowd gathered in the Driskill Hotel's grand hallway on Friday, Nov. 4, to watch..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Starting From Something

After an eight-year break, Shane Black is back with 'Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang,' taking himself in a different direction

"...instead of just schmoozing and getting drunk at the Driskill hotel bar...."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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