Veni, Vidi, Vici at Vaca y Vino

Multitasking hospitality pros tackle a 1,000-pound steer at benefit event

"...previous afternoon, and it had been a long night, fueled by more than a few beers and who knows..."

May 3, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Fresh Off the Tempeh Truck

A roundup of Austin's best food trailers for plant-based dining

"...hitting a food truck, but very few are devoted solely to vegetarian and vegan fare. Perhaps even more than..."

March 8, 2013 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Hill's Cafe Review

South Austin mainstay offers good food, good value

"...appealingly-updated, classic Texas roadhouse menu, serving food that is well-prepared and reasonably priced. My diagnosis: this place needs a..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Top 10 Savory Bites

"...1) Tasting menu at El Naranjo This stunning contemporary Interior Mexican meal prepared by..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...Iliana de la Vega (chef/owner of Austin's own Restaurante El Naranjo as well as CIA instructor/curriculum developer) is instrumental..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Latino New Play Festival

Teatro Vivo follows its hit inaugural fest with readings of three more works by Latino writers

"...standing-room-only crowds to its staged readings of three plays, well, it's clear that new plays are still making news..."

April 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Friday International Bands

Friday lists bleed both ways, backward and forward; know your lists!

"...precision flow of this Swedish MC born Mawuli Kulego belies his stage name...."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Food-o-File

Chow down to benefit veterans? Consider it done.

"...nearly 25 years in business together, Eastside Cafe owners Elaine Martin and Dorsey Barger have dissolved their partnership, and..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Chow Times

This week: Down, set, Hatch; barbecue; bourbon; and books

"...• Matt's El Rancho invites UT fans to gather on its newly..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrity Judges

"...This year's distinguished panel of judges includes:..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Off the Record

Sad Days, Lonely Nights: Visiting the Sahara Lounge and The Jon Dee & Friend Show

"...Sad Days, Lonely Nights..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Soccer Watch

U.S. Men's team replace Bob Bradley, and more

"...five-year tenure but was often criticized for his player selections and the team's slow starts and grinding style –..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Buen Provecho!

Welcome to the home of the Mexican breakfast

"...Cisneros of Cisco's Restaurant and Jorge Guerra, co-founder of El Azteca. Meza has expanded his corner eatery over the..."

March 18, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Mick Vann's Top 10 Food Trailers

"...trailer paradise, anything you get will be fresh, local, delicious, and probably cooked over live coals. Insist on ordering..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Don't Go Into the Light

It's time to lighten the load of light pollution

"...solutions. The technology – from light fittings with reflective shields to low-voltage motion sensors and LED lighting – is..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mariscos in Austin

Austin's Mexican seafood restaurants are a gustatory vacation if you can't leave the country

"...implies a restaurant where an assortment of fish and shellfish can be found, cooked in a number of different..."

April 30, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

19th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

"...Category Red Sauce 1st Place: Twyla Wick 2nd Place: Michael Hutchinson 3rd Place: Robert Heady Green Sauce 1st Place:..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Food Feature

Max's Wine Dive

Max's offers a very affordable brunch and happy hour, but loud music is part of the package

"...from Houston was planning a Downtown Austin outpost, I immediately checked it out online. Max's upscale comfort-food menu was..."

July 17, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Jodorowsky Is Not Spanish

"...and sage Alejandro Jodorowsky, director of the cult classic El Topo: "My parents were Russian … I was born..."

Jan. 6, 2009 Postmarks

College Report, Crew Romps, and More

Texas A&M is in the NCAA Elite Eight, the Columbus Crew is the MLS champ, the U.S. is in the quarterfinals of the U-20 World Cup, and the Austin Aztex are close to making a major announcement

"...The Texas A&M women advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight, coming from behind with two goals 46 seconds..."

Nov. 25, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

In Remembrance of Raúl

Friends and colleagues of poet/activist Raúl Salinas pay tribute

"...who was making the calls from La Peña. I immediately called the Chronicle's Books editor as the paper went..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

Adventures in Kitchen Space, the Big Top Candy Company, and the world of chili cook-offs

"...Rarely does a month go by that I don't hear..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wine Shopping at Chevron

I'd received wine advice at a gas station once before and walked out with a bottle of MD 20/20

"...And beer. Lots of beer, although the quality and selection of suds varies dramatically from shop to shop. You..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

15th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest Winners

"...Muncy 3rd Place: Lance Brauckman Green Sauce 1st Place: Michael Rypka 2nd Place: Marvin Perez 3rd Place: Jonathan Hemmeter..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Food Feature

To the Nth Degree

The 15th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"..."No más, no más!" we cried. The preliminary judges attempted to throw in the towel after the..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Liquid Assets

Cowboys and Gauchos

"...weeks ago as a Web extra ("The wines of Chile and Argentina: up close and personal"), but we have..."

July 16, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Milagro en Tamiahua

Searching Mexico's Gulf Coast for seafood tamales

"...hundreds of orange, lime, and mango orchards, and people sell fresh-squeezed juice and mango pie along the way. Once..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Gavino Fernandez Jr., leader of the El Concilio coalition of Mexican-American neighborhood associations, is scheduled to..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature

Into Town

Will Austin shoppers support a Downtown farmers' market?

"...again be the site of commerce, community interaction, and celebration with music and food, in keeping with its established..."

May 2, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...stage in the "evolution" of our homeowners association from developer-controlled to resident-controlled. The bylaws of the Circle C Ranch..."

March 7, 2003 Column

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