Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood simmers down quite a stew of news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...that got lost in the festival whirlwind was that Driskill Executive Chef David Bull was named as one of..."

May 2, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...partner/sponsors are the Austin Hotel/Motel Association, Texas Restaurant Association, Driskill Grill and Bar, Hyatt Hotel, Four Seasons Hotel, St...."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Short Cuts

More festival fever.

"...find a room at either the staid and stately Driskill Hotel or the more funkified Hotel San José down..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Arson at the Salt Lick and the Salt Lick in The New York Times: What are the odds for both to happen in week? Virginia B. Wood fills you in, while telling all about the Texas Culinary Academy, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Brennan's in Houston and chef David Bull of Austin's Driskill Grill. Guests will be treated to samples of traditional..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Barbecue Summer Camp!

What is it about Texas and barbecue? Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood knows, and she knows we know, but the Southern Foodways Alliance is about to find out on their Taste of Texas Field Trip. Plus, "The Barbecue Song"!?

"...place this weekend, June 14 and 15, at the Driskill Hotel, the Victory Grill, Threadgill's World Headquarters, and other..."

June 14, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Napa Vintner's Association benefit for Any Baby Can

"...for Any Baby CanThursday, May 9, 7-9pm, at the Driskill Hotel..."

May 3, 2002 Food Review by Wes Marshall

After a Fashion

The Texas Film Hall of Fame honors the legs that launched a thousand clips -- Texas legend Cyd Charisse, and your Style Avatar is off and running in the SXSW sweepstakes.

"...all tucked away in some cozy corner of the Driskill Bar, yakking away like best girlfriends. "No," he snapped..."

March 15, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...his current position as executive sous chef in the Driskill Hotel kitchen. Like most hotel chefs, Tien works a..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

State Democrats party, David Byrne gets shorn, and "After a Fashion" readers learn more about how to be a good customer and how not to be a fashion victim.

"...Lounge Against the Machine benefit for SafePlace at the Driskill Hotel last Saturday night is that the producers were..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...(10/11, 11:30pm, Driskill; 10/14, 9:30pm, Driskill)LETHAL FORCE..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

Food-o-File

Things used to slow down here in the summer, but it looks like June could be the busiest month of the year for Austin-area chefs.

"...the Navajo Grill in Fredericksburg, David Bull of the Driskill, Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616 and Ella's, Sam Dickey..."

June 22, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Shades of the Past

Austin's ghosts, from pioneer times to the present

"...The palatial Driskill Hotel, opened in 1886, is said to house more..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature

Lust for Life

Ahhh … the good old daze

"...lineup the likes of which neither Austin nor the Driskill Hotel has seen since: Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Bob..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Survival of the Fittest?

The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.

"...by a major New York production company at the Driskill Hotel bar and signed to an exclusive writing contract..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Off the Desk

Willie Lewis announces his re-election bid for city council, opposing Thomas Hollywood Henderson and police officer Danny Thomas; Intel is looking for land in Austin, SOS is being honored for smart growth work.

"...Smart Growth savvy were architect Sinclair Black, the renovated Driskill Hotel, and the Sutton Company, residential builders...."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Other Spook-taculars

"...Ghostly Dread at the Driskill An interactive comedy mystery in which a séance puts..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Arts Feature

Austin Heart Of Film Festival Schedule And Information

"...takes place Thursday, Oct. 1-Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Driskill Hotel and will feature over 45 panels covering all..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...over the 1530 frequency last year. -- L.N. A Driskill Gala..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature

Record Reviews

"...laid you out with his best emotional punches. (Saturday, Driskill Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 1am) (3.5 stars) -- Michael Bertin..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

A Bunch for Brunch

Not Quite Breakfast, Not Quite Lunch

"...Driskill Hotel..."

March 7, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

AHFF Film Festival Schedule

Thursday, October 10

"...Underworld10:25pm 84 Charlie Mopic (followed by Q & A) Driskill 8:00pm Pretty Baby (followed by Q & A) Friday,..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature

Winning in the Rain

Sauce Contest Results Pour In

"...Driskill Hotel..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Food Feature

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Uzoma Onyejiaka II of locals Sly5thAve, who packed The Driskill Bar & Grill earlier Tuesday. ATX meets MX. Those..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...that aforementioned Dallas goddess. “I’m playing [Tuesday] at the Driskill,” she waved off. 9pm, yo. – Raoul Hernandez Baby..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...Wednesday 12, 11pm, The Crystal Room @ The Driskill..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...Friday 20, Penfold Theatre & Sunday 22, Driskill Hotel..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Ghosts Rise Again for Flood of Spirits

Rebecca Maag brings back her supernatural historical play

"...then resurrected it ("dad joke" she laughs) at the Driskill hotel last Halloween. Since then, she also launched Overheard..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Halloween Cocktails Deserve to Be Taken Seriously

Local bartenders talk about crafting seasonal spirits

"...The Driskill Bar (604 Brazos) in Downtown Austin builds their brand..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...the student body. King planned to stay in the Driskill Hotel downtown – which was more than happy to..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...ribs, kugel, sufganiyot, rugelach, and more … and the Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos), that renowned bastion of hospitality (and,..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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