Restaurant Review: 1417 French Bistro

Timeless, comfy French cuisine takes hold in the heart of Bouldin

"...inhabitants. That location closed during the pandemic and 1417 Bistro opened in its place in 2021. (Owner Allison Welsh..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Skull & Cakebones Is Back, Lee’s Kitchen Opens Grandly, Austin Proper Takes It Streetside, Juliet Brings the Wild Boar, and Here Comes a French Bistro with a Moody Tongue

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

"...with a citrus-themed Walkabout on Sat., Aug. 12… 1417 French Bistro (1417 S. First) is doing a collab with..."

Aug. 9, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Skull & Cakebones Is Back, Lee’s Kitchen Opens Grandly, Austin Proper Takes It Streetside, Juliet Brings the Wild Boar, and Here Comes a French Bistro with a Moody Tongue

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

Aug. 11, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

French Roast

Pop-up celebrates all things France

"...French is again being spoken on the grounds of the..."

March 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread

Two steps forward, one step back at Texas French Bread

"...we first reported on the planned transformation of Texas French Bread from a full service bakery to a farm-to-table..."

July 24, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread Bakery & Bistro is Closed for Remodeling

Refreshed dining room, bakery, kitchen, and bathrooms debut next week

"...Texas French Bread Bakery & Bistro proprietor Murph Willcott announced last..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Issue Extra Helpings: Cafe Bistro, Will You Be My Valentine?

I'm taking my little one on a date… to the mall

"...different than typical mall food. Oh, Nordstrom, your Cafe Bistro prepares fresh food daily that parents don’t have to..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Post by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

Pasta Paisanos Support Lilith Fund, Texas French Bread Bakes Back Better, Desert Door Gets WILD Again, There’s Deep-Fried Charcuterie at the Texas State Fair, and More

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

"...Texas French Bread is back in both Texas Farmers’ Market locations..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Second Helpings: French and Fine Dining

Oct. 8, 1999 Food Column

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...that one of Austin's leading restaurants, a "modern American bistro" of national acclaim, fills a modest 1920s bungalow on..."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

Chef Shuffles at Texas French Bread, laV

Today's local food news

"...Friday and Saturday orchard tours and a weekday lunch bistro serving sandwiches, salads, and specials. – B.W...."

Oct. 30, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

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

"...she ate there. Now know that the popular place’s Bistro Remy concept, an ode to French favorites, will return..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

French Picnic Fare at Épicerie at the Contemporary

The menu at Laguna Gloria pairs delightfully with a stroll through the sculpture gardens

"...on a patio and enjoy a hearty plate of French fare, which is likely why, when Sarah McIntosh opened..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Texas French Bread Rebuilding, Radix House Trying Not to Sink, Black’s x Via 313 Bringing the Brisket, Keepers Puttin’ On the Ritziness, and More…

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

"...and badass baker of the once and future Texas French Bread bakery and bistro (2900 Rio Grande), tells us..."

July 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Musk Opening Austin Bistro in 2024; Dish Society Arriving Even Sooner; Churro Co. Is Open Now; Tiki Tatsu-ya Debuts Rum Flights; Fiore’s Regional Pasta Club Can Be Delivered; the Texas Veg Fest Draws Nigh; and More

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

"...to open the first Austin location of his American bistro, The Kitchen, in the Sixth & Guad tower (400..."

April 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Does Arro Hit the Bull's-Eye?

French bistro fare from 24 Diner chef Andrew Cullen

"...at Arro had me reminiscing about my experiences at French restaurants in Austin over the past 40 years: I..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

ICYMI: Chez Nous

French bistro offers comfort, romance, and wonderful food

"...portal to France. Chez Nous – "our home" in French – has a quaint and unassuming exterior, without any..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Changing of the Guard

"It's good food, well prepared, reasonably priced, straight up, no frills. I like it," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals about young chef Shawn Cirkiel's cuisine at Jean-Luc's Bistro.

"...summer that chef/restaurateur Jean-Luc Salles had sold his 6-year-old French bistro to a twentysomething chef not too long out..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Review: Bonhomie

Philip Speer brings friendly French to Austin

"...so I'll just quote it here. Bonhomie is a "French bistro-inspired American diner. Or an American diner-inspired French bistro."..."

June 2, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Our Place, Chez Nous

Veteran French Restaurant Continues to Please

"...a name like Chez Nous, "our place," Austin's veteran French restaurant could be mistaken for an exclusive location catering..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Our Place, Chez Nous

Veteran French Restaurant Continues to Please

"...a name like Chez Nous, "our place," Austin's veteran French restaurant could be mistaken for an exclusive location catering..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Liberté! Égalité! Fraternité! Soirée!

Celebrate the spirit of France with food, drink, parties

"...to party than the independence of France? Several local French-themed businesses have celebrations planned for the annual holiday. Save..."

July 11, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

First Look: Bonhomie

Philip Speer brings a French twist to the American diner

"...hometown favorite Philip Speer, who opened his latest project, diner-cum-French bistro Bonhomie, this Thursday, March 23...."

March 29, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Bureau de Poste Opens Today

Tiny Grocer and Jo Chan collab finally opens its doors

"...of boutique market Tiny Grocer #2 and its baked-in French bistro, Bureau de Poste...."

Oct. 3, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runners-upMirabelle, Jean-Luc's French Bistro, Castle Hill Cafe..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...Artisan Bistro, Patisserie & Boulangerie..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Bistrot Mirabelle

Cozy French classics

"...Bistrot Mirabelle8127 Mesa Dr. Ste. A-100; 346-7900 Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm; Friday, 11am-10pm;..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Review by Rachel Feit

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...479-8117Readers Favorites (13) (TIE), Critics Upscale Vegetarian, Critics Haute French, Readers Upscale..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Changing hands at Jean-Luc's French Bistro and other culinary news.

"...news that he and wife Denise have sold Jean-Luc's French Bistro (705 Colorado, 494-0033) as of July 31. After..."

July 27, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Critics Picks

"...SteakHangar Steak with Demiglace & Pommes Frites at Jean-Luc's French Bistro..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

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