16 of Austin's Best Downtown Restaurants

Excellent eateries to explore on foot

"...day in Downtown Austin, don’t bother looking for a ride when you get hungry. All of these eateries are..."

July 22, 2019 Food Post

Chefs Discuss What It’s Like to Be Women in Austin’s Kitchens

Three James Beard award nominees on International Women's Day

"...in kitchens across the country are less acceptable to modern diners, critics, and cooks...."

March 8, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Eight Austin Restaurants Named James Beard Foundation 2019 Semifinalists

Nods for best new restaurant, pastry chef, beer producer, chef

"...and rising star chefs 30 years of age or under...."

Feb. 27, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Hungry at Trib Fest? Here Are 14 of Our Favorite Restaurants.

A sampling of interior Mexican cuisine to dim sum in Downtown Austin

"...Take a much deserved break from rubbing shoulders with political movers and shakers..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Chron Events Post

Celebrity Judges

This year’s distinguished panel of judges includes ...

"...Adi Anand: business development manager for local agency Guerilla Suit, as well as..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Food Feature

Austin Chefs Share Their Holiday Traditions

Try something completely different this year

"...you've likely been regaled with familiar carols, showered with sugar-laden treats, and faced with a couple of stressful retail..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food-o-File

Finding community

"...around Austin, but the concept of community-supported restaurants is relatively new. Ideally, the program ensures that the restaurant gets..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cooking Tent Demos

"...bring you a trio of heavyweights making salsa far outside the jar. Claudia Alarcón returns to host and emcee..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

2015 Contest & Festival Facts

"...will be set up at the entrance to Fiesta Gardens...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature

Eat. Drink. Empower. Gathers Dream Team

All-female lineup parties for SafePlace

"...and beverage community to participate in a benefit for SafePlace...."

Aug. 19, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...of the Chronicle. Rather than wait a week, we've decided to give our readers a little bite of something..."

May 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...of the Chronicle. Rather than wait a week, we've decided to give our readers a little bite of something..."

March 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...of the Chronicle. Rather than wait a week, we've decided to give our readers a little bite of something..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Burden of Proof

With today's mocktails, who needs the hard stuff?

"...beverages have long been associated with pregnant patrons, the underage kid who is tagging along on Mom & Dad's..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

Chocolate beer, pecan gelato, and lots of sausage

"...of the Chronicle. Rather than wait a week, we've decided to give our readers a little bite of something..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Dynamic Duo Cooking at El Naranjo

Award-winning Mexican chefs present cuisines of Oaxaca, Veracruz

"...Although the high-profile Fiestas Patrias dinners and cooking classes scheduled over the coming week sold out quickly, visiting..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

"...Sustainable Food Center of Austin. Features food from chefs Iliana de la Vega and Daniel Olivella, music from Asleep..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Food Column

Grocery Store Heaven

Central Market celebrates 20 years with events, cookbook launch

"...Like any debutante with a long, respectable Texas pedigree and family branches..."

Sept. 4, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

President of Austin LDEI Chapter Dies

Denice Woods led culinary service group during productive era

"...Delma Denice Woods..."

May 20, 2014 Food Post by MM Pack

The Brunch Bunch

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

"...is an established weekend ritual, and there are few places better for the practice of said ritual than Austin,..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Food Events

Aug. 10-15

"...• Open House The Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts hosts an open house with cooking..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Column

Food-O-File

Austin's DIY spirit invigorates the LongHouse Food Revival

"...The glorious weather made Austin the perfect setting for the LongHouse Food Revival..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What's cooking in the Food Lab? Creation, innovation, and the entrepreneurial spirit.

"...Austin's vibrant food scene will host two food-related conferences next weekend, both connected to the Austin Food..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Coterie Market brings locally crafted treats right to your door

"...announcing the opening of a new online shopping and delivery service called Coterie Market, brainchild of local entrepreneur Chelsea..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Top 10 Savory Bites

"...This stunning contemporary Interior Mexican meal prepared by chef Iliana de la Vega expanded my thinking about the cuisines..."

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

"...Last week I had the pleasure of attending the fifth..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Hot Sauce Fest Demo Tent 2012

A rundown on the hot and spicy

"...the Hot Sauce Fest this year means a new layout for the cooking demo tent, but the presentation schedule..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Rainey Street Bites

A world of flavor – all on one street

"...Iliana de la Vega and Ernesto Torrealba demonstrate a genuine..."

May 25, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Get your joie de vivre on at Central Market's Passport France celebration

"...local food to enhance music and arts events is relatively new. Adding a selection of quality local food to..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Bastrop fires level a much-loved chocolatier

"...We received word last week that the home, retail store, and production facility..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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