Reliable Execution

Why it's easy to like Eddie V's Edgewater Grill

"...a more exclusive dining experience. The service staff is friendly and professional, knowledgeable about the food, seemingly relaxed and..."

May 11, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eating the New Economy

22 is elegant in that minimalist, California sort of way, Barbara Chisholm writes. The walls are gently curved and unadorned except for their warm, soothing colors of ocher and gray. At least she thinks those are the colors; the lighting is kept very low and intimate, so it's hard to be certain.

"...(the bust of the mid-Eighties excepted). Cities on the East Coast have always been that way; they were long-established..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

City of Great Bread

"For some time now," Virginia B. Wood writes, "I've had this fantasy about putting advertisements in selected East Coast newspapers to entice Italian immigrant or Italian-American bakers to relocate to River City and bake their wonderful breads for me. And for you, too, of course."

"...I've had this fantasy about putting advertisements in selected East Coast newspapers to entice Italian immigrant or Italian-American bakers..."

April 14, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

MM Pack on the 10 Best Austin Neighborhood Stores

"...milieu. The Whip In, known for its eccentric decor, friendly staff, large wine and beer selections, local products, and..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-O-File

"...1995 have been announced. The national winner is The East Hampton L.V.I.S. Centennial Cookbook (334pp, $21.95) published by the..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sated, Somewhat

Dining North by Northwest

"...Davis Tucker, formerly of the Copper Tank Brewery off East Sixth Street, the new spot boasts a menu designed..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...Chanukah and Kwanzaa and Festivus and all the other end-of-the-annum holidays that brighten a winter. People setting out their..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Closings and Openings, Hirings and Aspirings, Wining and Dining and Economic Undermining in Austin’s Food Industry

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

"...In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Salty Donut (2000 S. Congress)..."

Oct. 5, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bento Picnic: Everything in Its Right Place

Leanne Valenti’s Japanese homecooking venue exceeds the sum of its parts

"...the owner of Bento Picnic, the popular restaurant on East Cesar Chavez that's predicated on Japanese homestyle cooking. The..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File

Schmidt Family Barbecue opens next week, while Shake Shack promises to shake up the burger scene

"...announcement that the third generation of one of Lockhart's legendary barbecue families intended to bring a restaurant to the..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Spooky foodie events

"...on your best undead costume and join the first East Austin Zombie Pub Crawl through the bars and food..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Ultimate Church Supper

St. Elias expects thousands to satisfy their spirits and appetites at its Mediterranean Festival

"...This weekend, the 200 families of the St. Elias Eastern Orthodox..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...not to create a local Food Entrepreneurship Center in East Austin. The facility was to include a commercial kitchen..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...we moved to the new office, I borrowed my girlfriend Sarah's pickup truck and was part of the crew..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

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

"...cafe run by Sue Davis will close at the end of December. The vegan spot originated in 2009 as..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...of the Lagerpeople, which, back in the founding days, ended up being like a 25-letter compound word in German,..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Maestro Allegedly Not Bitten by Tarantula

But he went gloriously spider-man apeshit on the piano

"...into compositions for The Night of theTarantula, the combination concert-and-feast created in partnership with Lucky Sibilla of Lucky's Puccias...."

April 27, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...winter. I'm not much for Hefeweizen, but my wheat-loving friends swear by Shiner's version...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Critics Picks

"...Best Pub GrubCharcuterie Platter at Bitter End Bistro & Brewery..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...Ultimate Cheesecake, and more, along with donators of fine wines and champagnes and premium coffee drinks will offer the..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Day Trips

"...create a "Gingerbread City" movie set. The nine-block-long West End Historic District on West Main Street, the 19 square..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...has plenty of well-loved pizza joints that we're hereby endowing with emeritus status: Home Slice, East Side Pies, Bufalina,..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations

Good places to eat in the middle of all the hubbub, bub

"...got a handy wrangling of lunch, dinner, and dessert recommendations to help conquer that Festival-fired hunger of yours, from..."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fareground’s Triumphant Return, Johnson’s Backyard WTF, Wanderlust’s Wine Expansion, Hilton’s Analog Debut, and Never Mind That Got-Damn Pumpkin Spice …

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

"...truck, will be opening a new venue on the Eastside. But it’s not just them. Says owner Sammy Lam,..."

Aug. 25, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File

Austin's newest chain prepares for takeoff

"...Austin's not just a hotbed of talented independent chefs and artisan pitmasters, it's also proven to be..."

May 15, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: Sala & Betty

Fine-dining chef brings family fare

"...she's offering good food – fast – prepared with tender loving care...."

Feb. 25, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Deep Eddy Vodka's in high spirits

"...I stopped by the new Sugar Mama's Bakeshop East (2406 Manor Rd.) on opening day. Owner Olivia O'Neal..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: Cuvée Coffee Bar

They're not quite there yet, but it's looking real good.

"...[You know: Like the entire thriving compound at 507..."

Aug. 11, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

October is Texas Wine Month

Festivities begin all over the state this weekend

"...Trail Tickets: $30 for one person, both weekends; $50 for two people, both weekends..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

TRACE's New Chef: Ben Hightower

Louisiana Boy Heads Up the W Hotel's Signature Restaurant

"...from TRACE to take over the Chef duties at East Side Showroom, freeing Chef Sonya Cote to concentrate on..."

June 20, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

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