Local Is as Local Does

Why area farmers want you to beware of faux local

"...and supporting local businesses, but a group of area farmers is very concerned about what it sees as the..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Vino Vino

New dishes share the spotlight with the unique wines at Vino Vino

"...first opened, Vino Vino's cuisine was definitely a backdrop to its incredible selection of wines available to drink on..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Letters at 3AM: Shindig on Effie Street

The silent film comedians at Keystone Films lived their art

"...a block west of Glendale Boulevard at a hill too steep to pave. At the dead end, a switchback..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

The Trip to Bountiful

Horton Foote's moving drama is staged with the simple modesty of an old hymn

"...The Trip to Bountiful..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Event Menu

Delicious ways to help you bite into the week of Nov. 18-23

"...two local French restaurants will offer special menu items to celebrate. Chez Nous (510 Neches, 473-2413, www.cheznousaustin.com) offers à..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2010 Thanksgiving Feasts Around Town

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

"...10am-3pm. This is a popular event, so be sure to reserve early. If you don't make it upstairs, the..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Feature

Time To Talk Turkey

Local farms prepare pastured turkeys for holiday tables

"...Now is the time to order pastured turkeys, geese, or ducks for upcoming holiday..."

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

Farm to Table to Policy

Building an appetite for local food

"...On Oct. 11, local Austin food distributors, urban farmers, and sustainable food advocates met with state..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Katie Walsh

The Sound and the Fury

Monsters of Folk drummer Will Johnson continues demonstrating monstrous musical and compositional gifts

"...Stubb's on a November night, Johnson throws his back into every movement with a determined abandonment, bouncing forcefully off..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

KUT announces a new Cactus Cafe manager, plus this week at the movies

"...easy part for KUT with their outreach," Griff Luneburg told the Chronicle last month in regard to the future..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Day Trips

Harvey Houses helped settle the West and were the travelers' best friend for 92 years

"...was that his restaurants served quality food and fresh vegetables at a time when most roadhouses fried everything. Harvey..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Paula Poundstone

The comedian talks about the importance of reading in her life

"...Paula Poundstone is sorry that she won't be in Austin long..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

El Taco Rico

In the realm of taco trucks, Taco Rico is king; in the realm of Mexican food, they reign supreme

"...Vargas Road and Felix Avenue, one block east of Montopolis Drive. (Due to traffic congestion from construction on Montopolis,..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Gloria's

The basics might not beg for a return visit, but the drinks are cheap and the service is great, making this North Austin outpost tolerable

"...gradually opened around the Metro­plex and in nearby suburban towns. This year, the chain has ventured into Central Texas,..."

July 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Tacos and Tequila

The fabulous cocktails, cool atmosphere, and plenty of garage parking will make this a favorite spot for meeting friends for drinks

"...serving a variety of tacos. The menu turned out to have a Southwestern influence instead, which isn't entirely surprising,..."

July 16, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Streat, from a founder of Mirabelle, offers a gustatory whirlwind trip around the world in a casual setting

"...Congratulations to Le Cordon Bleu College pastry student Jason Grimes on..."

June 11, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

In the Green Kitchen: Techniques to Learn by Heart

"...In the Green Kitchen: Techniques to Learn by Heartby Alice Waters Clarkson Potter, 160 pp.,..."

May 28, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

Tastings, potlucks, multicourse dinners, and benefits – it may be hard to choose just one

"...new Salt & Time Salumi (www.saltandtime.com) presents a four-course farm-to-table dinner featuring local produce, baked goods, and cured local..."

May 28, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son

"...Austin is home to several family restaurant dynasties, but we only know of..."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son: Two very different restaurants reflect a lot of the same values

"...operation makes young chef Bryce Gilmore a hard man to catch up with, but we did manage to squeeze..."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son: Two very different restaurants reflect a lot of the same values

"...his new restaurant, Jack Allen's Kitchen, might bring his story into sharper focus...."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...Yes, everything is boiled to flavorlessness. No, we don't believe in vitamins. Yes, we..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Event Menu

Check out these tasty events

"...of wine and a special pasta dish at each stop along the trail. Friday-Sunday, April 30-May 2...."

April 30, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Monument Cafe

Georgetown's Monument Cafe is a living testament to the classic roadside diner cooking of a bygone era

"...Monument Cafe500 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown; 512/930-9586 Sunday-Thursday, 7am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 7am-10pm www.themonumentcafe.com..."

April 23, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Count the Blessings

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival at 25

"...Auler and a group of friends founded the festival to celebrate and promote the emergence of the modern Texas..."

April 16, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Reggae Fest

Auditorium Shores, Friday, April 16, 2010

"...traffic, congestion, and smug hipsterism can really take a toll on your zen. Add to that several hundred milligrams..."

April 16, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...Boggy Creek Farm3414 Lyons, 926-4650 www.boggycreekfarm.com..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

Pigs and produce make for perfect springtime foodie events

"...in the strawberry capital of Texas, south of San Antonio, with a family-friendly entertainment lineup of live music and..."

April 9, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Slow Money in Action in Austin

Promoting 'capital opportunities for local, organic, and sustainable food enterprises throughout Central Texas'

"...Tasch will be back in town later this month to headline the Slow Money Austin..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Local farmers' markets let us know that spring has arrived

"...last Saturday in March was a perfect morning for farmers' market shopping, and all three markets we visited –..."

April 2, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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