Rachel Feit's Top 10 Austin-tatious Snacks and Sips

Just eatin' and drinkin'

"...at Man Bites Dog This is one dog you and your arteries will never forget. An all-beef frank wrapped..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Texas Department of Transportation truly accountable, Senate Transportation & Homeland Security Com­mit­tee Chair John Carona ruefully ended up having..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...Faulkner had mint juleps, Dorothy Parker had whiskey sours, and Ernest Hemingway was so associated with the daiquiri that..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Farmers’ Market Report: April 12-13, 2014

Rhubarb, artichokes, asparagus, lamb roasts, and dog shampoo

"...has meant longer seasons for the cool weather crops, and some late arrivals, like these...."

April 11, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Reflecting on the 25th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Notes and thoughts on the 25th annual Texas Hill Country Wine..."

April 23, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles And Other Troubles In Mudgeville

Watching Second Youth Family Theatre's visually delicious theatrical confection 'Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles and Other Troubles in Mudgeville' is like seeing a children's book come to life

"...Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles and Other Troubles in Mudgeville..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The book Green Eggs and Ham contains only 50 words...."

June 11, 1999 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Ted Cruz Is the Stuff Nightmares Are Made of

Meet 'Ted-dy Cruz-er,' our Halloween cover boy

"...distribution of the mask, put on your "argument boots" and stand outside of the Chronicle offices. Begin reciting passages..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Feature by Brandon Watson

Headlines

"...the city's economic incentives program, potentially requiring living wages and a proposed loan bank for small subcontractors. See "City..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature

Loved, Loathed, Lip-Synched Ventura

"...Dear Editor, I loved, loathed, and lip-synched your review of the all-time all-stars of American..."

July 24, 2014 Postmarks

Articulations

Another Ballet Switch

"...company suffers a big change, wait a few minutes and you're likely to see another big change at another..."

June 13, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

On the Funding Front

"...of the exhibit "The Bringing of the Bones: Politics and Religion in Albania," opening this week at Pro-Jex Gallery,..."

June 6, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Deming Now Dean

"...because a permanent replacement for Whitmore has been selected, and that replacement is... David Deming. I imagine few people..."

May 30, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Esther's Follies: Forever Young

Even after 23 years, Austin's favorite musical comedy group, Esther's Follies, is still lively, still spirited, and the perpetual briskness and animation, the audaciousness and cheeky style, rub off on you, so that every visit is rejuvenating.

"...as lumber-limbed opponent Al Gore extends a log-like arm and assures the crowd, "I can make our economy keep..."

May 26, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...Going out for brunch is an established weekend ritual, and there are few places better for the practice of..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Good Luck Eats for New Year's Day

Southern food traditions and recipes to ensure prosperity in 2013

"...three dishes are requisite fare on New Year’s Day, and the enduring popularity of all three is based on..."

Dec. 29, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

Book Review: Barn 8

Deb Olin Unferth reveals humor and humanity inside a hen heist

"...story about the industry that exploits chickens for their eggs. And imagine a quartet of Ahabs – though more..."

March 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Farmers Market Report: June 22-23, 2013

Melons, corn, peppers!

"...cantaloupes of the season to the Barton Creek Market and the Cedar Park Market this Saturday. Johnson’s Backyard Garden..."

June 21, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

The Farmers’ Market Report: Jan 18-19, 2014

Broccoli, citrus, baby goats, salmon, soup, and syrup

"...is going to be astoundingly gorgeous this weekend, sunny and 70 degrees. The recent cold snap killed all the..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers' Market Report: Dec. 14-15, 2013

Nutty cheese balls, roast beasts, and other holiday fun

"...to the markets at this time of year with handmade jewelry, pottery, glass, and clothing, many of the regular..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...long drive to the ski slopes of New Mexico and Colorado. Still very much a college town, the Hub..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

No Need for Hoarding: Foolproof Tips for Cooking With Pantry Staples

Make the most of your on-hand ingredients

"...If you’re like me and just recently graduated (literally, and from the era of..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Jim Lahey's 'My Pizza'

'the easy no-knead way to make spectacular pizza at home'

"...food” as a means for exploration of fine ingredients and world class technique, not at all the image of..."

March 28, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Mexican Breakfast 101

"...tacos: Arguably Austin's most popular option for a quick and cheap breakfast, these are usually flour tortillas filled with..."

March 18, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...Laura's Bluebonnet Kitchen photograph by John Anderson I inherited an appreciation for going out to breakfast..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Sit down and roll up your sleeves, because this is one place..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast

It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus

"...'Tis the season for good company and great eats. Before preparing to ring in the Year..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Restaurant Review: Hildee’s Texas Dine-Inn

Ryan Hildebrand’s Hill Country bistro has its ups and downs

"...Chef Ryan Hildebrand, founder and former chef at Houston's FM Kitchen &..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste

Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office

"...lived in Central East Austin for nearly two decades and was a regular customer at the post office at..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Lunch Box Life

Seven Austin chefs dish on school lunch lessons

"...Ask any parent and they'll confirm: Packing a successful school lunch is a..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

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