Food-o-File

After 15 years, David Garrido departs Jeffrey's, and the timing's right for Alma Alcocer-Thomas to take over; plus, more food and wine options on Valentine's Day.

"...Chuy's, will give him the opportunity to explore his "Mexican culinary roots" and work a more family-friendly schedule. Longtime..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Everything is still happening in October!

"...be screening Salma Hayek's provocative bio-pic Frida, about famed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, with an elegant Interior Mexican menu..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to her beloved South Austin neighborhood.

"...Texicalli over on Oltorf, and a handful of reliable Mexican cafes on South First. By the mid-Nineties, however, the..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood plates up the news that's good for you in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...the earthy flavor of the rare corn fungus, a Mexican delicacy. True aficionados of interior Mexican cuisine should make..."

June 28, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Chipotle Mexican Grill, 4400 N. Lamar, 419-9898; 3300 Bee Caves Rd.,..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

The Other Restaurant Row

The Food staff uncovers a burgeoning restaurant row on the South Shore.

"...In fact, due in part to an influx of Mexican and Asian immigrants, the south shore is now a..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A prominent local restaurateur has taken to the radio, complaining about all the gloom and doom being reported in the newspapers and then a reader e-mailed last week to say he was tired of reading about "dot-com failures" and their impact on Austin's restaurant scene. Well, boys, all I can say in my defense is … the news is just the news.

"...with a third still in negotiations. The South First Mexican food mile has a new entry with the tiny..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...San Miguel, 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121FAVORITES (5), READERS INTERIOR MEXICAN, READERS DÉCOR, READERS BUFFET..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Naturaltown

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...This local landmark renowned for its interior Mexican cuisine has been a favorite among discerning vegetarians..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood gets the lowdown on Sandra Bullock's recent party spot and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...in Southern markets this summer, they contacted the premier interior Mexican restaurant in the area. As a result, Fonda..."

July 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Chipotle Mexican Grill, various locationsCRITICS FAST-FOOD..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Food-O-File

Which Locals Are Those?

"...and El Mercado are listed as Southwestern rather than Mexican eateries. Two defunct businesses are included, and no distinction..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Pies That Bind

Desserts to Make Your Holiday

"...young woman named Susan Trilling. A Philadelphia girl with Mexican and Russian grandmothers, Susan was and is an extraordinary..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Preserve Town Lake

"...lunch special Fridays at Tio Tito's. As for Best Interior Mexican, one plate full of carne asada at East..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Column

A Landmark Year in Food

Chronicle Critics' Top Tens for 1995

"...Walsh, a Threadgill's Cookbook from Eddie Wilson, a low-fat, interior Mexican cookbook from Chronicle food writer Patrick Earvolino, and..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Food Feature

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

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

"...La Condesa (400 W. Second), that Downtown bastion of interior Mexican culinary goodness, on reaching their 13th anniversary –..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Soup’s On!

And, tell you what, it’s some real Good Stock

"...soups? Don’t even get us started. From the rich Interior Mexican sumptuousness of El Alma’s tortilla soup, to whatever’s..."

July 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Celebrity Judges

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

"...executive chef and owner of Rainey Street's locally sourced interior Mexican restaurant, El Naranjo..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Food Feature

Top 10 Underrated Restaurants

Good eats you might have missed in 2016

"...for a mere $25 a person, chef Marisela Godinez's Interior Mexican brunch service is legendary. And the fabulous fresh..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Mary Bryce

Big Bend Pipeline?

Conservation Alliance opposes international gas project

"...Ojinaga, Mexico, and eventually provide natural gas into Mexico’s interior...."

April 27, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Food-o-File

New life at the old Tamale House

"...The popular eatery offers a mixture of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican dishes, a full bar with a large selection..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Farmers Market Report: August 10-11, 2013

Sunday markets thriving in the shade

"...in temperature between the broiling sun and the shady interior creates a constant cool breeze at this time of..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food Events

Aug. 10-15

"...Dinner Chef Iliana de la Vega pairs a four-course Interior Mexican meal with cocktails made from Pátron Tequila. RSVP..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Column

Food-O-File

Paul Qui returns to Austin, and other top chef updates

"...Chile's menu and he hopes to introduce some new Interior Mexican and Latin dishes through a program of off-menu..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

"Local" filmmaker chews on Staff Meals

Christian Remde has turned his lens on local restos' staff meals

"...centers on the pre-shift meals at Rene Ortiz's downtown interior Mexican hotspot, La Condesa. In it Ortiz explains that..."

Aug. 28, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Food Events

It's North by Northwest's lucky 13th, J Black's 5th, and back to school benefit time

"...Olive Oil Pairing Dinner With Author Tom Muel­ler Five-course Interior Mexican menu paired with extra virgin olive oils selected..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Crawl No. 4

Uncorked, Takoba. Gourmands, Frontier Bar

"...Takoba, my favorite place of the night. The two-year-old interior Mexican restaurant was pleasantly crowded and noisy; the service..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food Events

Upcoming food related events

"...› Enjoy the wines of South Africa with Interior Mexican cuisine at the Cape Classics Wine dinner at..."

April 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Conferences for the cuisine-minded

"...a preview of some of the custom cocktails and Interior Mexican street food items from the menu of 400..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Peace Through Pie – and beer

"...signature salsas served with a selection of Tex-Mex and Interior Mexican dishes. Illness forced Ruben's retirement in 2010 and,..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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