17th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

From 500 hopefuls to five winning short stories

"...from seasonal Internal Revenue Service gigs and massage licenses to the teaching trenches of public school. (I sadly appear..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Sueños Latinos

The Culinary Institute of America's San Antonio campus raises awareness of Latin American cuisine

"...Modern-day San Antonio capitalizes on its significant place in Texas history as..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread

Texas French Bread is now open for dinner

"...Judy Willcott started her Austin bakery in 1980, she took her inspiration from the rustic artisan breads of France...."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

There are all kinds of ways to be a good citizen this week, Dec. 4-10

"...attendance zones for the new Southwest middle school, slated to open August 2009. (See "School Boundaries: Please All, Please..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature

Drying on the Vine

Water shortage forces family farms into survival mode

"...Organic farms in the Austin area are wrapping up a devastating..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Olivia

Try the South Austin foie gras at this hip new spot

"...chef de cuisine met when Holmes was a chef instructor at the Texas Culinary Academy and Angelone (then Dish­man)..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

What's Cooking at the Triangle

"...unique, upscale shopping center that Fish City Grill likes to occupy. The decor and atmosphere are pleasant enough (excepting..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Gaming's Big Boys Bully Austin

EA and SouthPeak sink their vampiritic teeth into Austin

"...Not to draw an undue parallel between the national economic crisis..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Sausage Link

How Elgin got the New Urbanist transit dream

"...why Elgin shouldn't be the national model for how to do it right!"..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Celebrity Judges

"...Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival when he served as Food editor of this publication. He currently lives in Houston and..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature

Event Menu

July 18-24

"...free chicken seminar with speakers Carol Ann Sayle, Paula Middleton, and Diana Claitor. For more information, go to www.naturalgardeneraustin.com...."

July 18, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Farmer and The Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and Spit-Roasting Grassfed Meat and for Saving the Planet One Bite at a Time

Farmer Shannon Hayes shares grass-fed knowledge, and all your local meat is here

"...The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and..."

July 4, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Miss Understood

Carolyn Wonderland through the looking glass

"..."It's the famous story, that I was out at the Backyard, hangin' with..."

May 2, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...Settler's Music Festival has marked the arrival of spring to Central Texas as surely as bluebonnets alongside Lady Bird..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

A Brief History of Les Dames d'Escoffier International

"...leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions...."

April 11, 2008 Food Feature by MM Pack

Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves ... and Austin, Too!

The Austin chapter of Les Dames D'Escoffier is fulling its mission to create a supportive culture in its community to achieve excellence in food, beverage, and hospitality professions

"...service organization Les Dames d'Escoffier International (see "A Brief History") are involved in every aspect of the festival. For..."

April 11, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The James Beard Foundation and Inter­national Association of Culinary Professionals honor local cookbook authors

"...by Wimberley resident Kate Heyhoe and Rosa's New Mexican Table (Artisan) by former Austin chef Roberto Santibañez with nominations..."

April 4, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sagra Enoteca & Trattoria

"...Sagra Enoteca & Trattoria1610 San Antonio St., 535-5988 Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30am-5pm Dinner: Sunday-Thursday,..."

March 28, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Boom and Bust in a Single-Stoplight Town

Crawford and the commander in chief

"...George W. Bush set up camp in the 700-person town that counts Waco as its closest "big-city" neighbor. "I..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Luchando por Comida Justa (Fighting for Fair Food)

Florida fruit pickers say Whole Foods produce may be cheaper than you thought.

"...ease knowing that the food you purchase is friendly to animals and to the environment, consider this: Lucas Benitez..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

TRIO at the Four Seasons

Along with a name change, TRIO at the Four Seasons on Lady Bird Lake has reinvented itself in ambience, decor, menu, and wine list

"...TRIO at the Four Seasons98 San Jacinto, 685-8300; www.fourseasons.com/austin/dining Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner;..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Food Review by MM Pack

Betting the Farm

Gamecock helps indie video-game developers play with the big boys

"...at my stand-up desk at the tiki bar, staring into a computer like everyone else," says Mike Wilson with..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Food-o-File

"...Wilson of the Ameri­can Cheese Society with a correction to MM Pack's recent profile of global cheese-buyer Cathy Strange...."

Nov. 16, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Nov. 10-15

"...Embassy (900 Rio Grande, 330-9991; www.teatreasures.com) offers the opportunity to sample many oolong teas and experience the Gong Fu..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Grand Saline is the saltiest town in Texas, and it has the Salt Palace to prove it

"...Grand Saline is the saltiest town in Texas, and it has the Salt Palace to..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Person

Dorothy Allison and more at the Jump-Start Performance Company

"...Dorothy Allison at Jump-Start Performance CompanySan Antonio, Aug. 5..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Independent Food

A letter from Boggy Creek Farm

"...Greetings Friends of the Farm,..."

July 13, 2007 Food Feature by Carol Ann Sayle

Longford

"...name of expediency, let's say movies can be lumped into three broad categories as they relate to actors: First,..."

June 15, 2007 Screens Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Yummer Reading

"...How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm..."

June 8, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...met Hiroko Shimbo when she was on a book tour promoting her first cookbook, The Japanese Kitchen, the seminal..."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

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