40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...Congress, www.otokoaustin.com A unique multicourse omakase experience hosted by chef Yoshi Okai will require reservations at this intimate 12-seat..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Bullfight

Shawn Cirkiel comes back swinging with Bullfight

"...I didn't exactly blame him; there are few Austin chefs who have been around longer. He was the second..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Ratatouille

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.

"...Brad Bird. Brad Bird's first feature-length animated film, The Iron Giant, remains a genuine masterpiece unsullied by more recent..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bess Bistro on Pecan

After one visit, you won't be returning for a chance glance at Ms. Bullock

"...over the past four years. The original columns, arches, iron railings, and old timber have been carefully preserved. They..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"...parts of Texas cooking in general," says Davis Turner, chef and co-owner of Huckleberry. "Lighting up a smoker brings..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Estate Sale Roundup: March 21-23

Rested up from the fest? Let's explore residences, past and present.

"...toy tractor, vintage bottles, Texas windmill, Ranching Tools, antique iron skillets, pots, kettles by Wagner & Griswold; leather straps,..."

March 20, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...purpose of these three-day gatherings is to expose American chefs, purveyors, and foodservice executives to traditional cuisines of Latin..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Urban at the Westin

Despite a few kinks left to iron out, Urban is a worthwhile dining destination

"...As someone who missed chef Mizael Sau­ce­do's cuisine when he left Bess Bistro, I..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Austin Eats Is Now Bigger and Better Than Ever!

If these choices aren't enough for you, we don't know what is

"...beer-battered cod with cabbage and Cajun remoulade or grilled flat-iron steak with a blue cheese aioli, both served on..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The HighBall

If this is diner food, then it's from the best diner in the universe

"...much local stuff as we possibly can," says Executive Chef Trish Eichelberger. "We use the locally made vodkas and..."

April 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Event Menu

A guide to Austin-area foodie events – smackdowns, socials, and more

"...Red River, 480-8341) becomes a venue for Texas celebrity chefs when the restaurant/music venue hosts the Bad to the..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Then and Nau

Of Kash-Karry, Casiraghi's, and Jeffrey's: Clarksville's culinary history

"...at the corner of West Lynn and 12th with chef Emil Vogely in the kitchen, sparking a citywide fine-dining..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A New Kind of Catering

Local businesses are marrying style with substance on the wedding table.

"...food to their wedding guests, as well. Their new chef, Stephen Blaisedell, formerly of Zoot and Granite Cafe, is..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Tracing Austin's Italian Food Boom

How a red sauce town boiled over

"...your legs. "Fuggetaboutit," he says without a hint of irony. "Stereotypes are there for a reason, because we are..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Pfoodies

Pflugerville dining has come a long way

"...the back of a Texaco. You can't throw an ironic T-shirt in Austin without hitting a taco truck, but..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Food Feature by Corina Kellam

The 2011 Fried Chicken Update

Flip the bird – onto a waffle, that is

"...freshness. Worthy of mention here, although not on-the-bone, is chef Paul Hargrove's take on the chicken-and-biscuit sandwich: A boneless..."

July 29, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Garrido's

The latest from former Jeffrey's Executive Chef David Garrido is this Mexican restaurant across from Austin Music Hall, and its budget-conscious menu touts tiny but pleasant selections

"...to say Garrido's patrons don't come for the food. Chef/owner David Garrido earned a national reputation as executive chef..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Food Review by Katherine Gregor

Food-o-File

The posh, new mulberry opens in the 360 Condos while other Austin favorites get face-lifts

"...There's everything from restaurant openings to pastry chef weddings in the news as another summer races to..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...restaurant's reputation and success has been its beloved executive chef, Elmar Prambs, at the helm since the hotel's beginning...."

Dec. 21, 2007 Food Review by MM Pack

Imperfect Alloy

What you may miss at Gilligan's is the little epiphany that can come when the kitchen and the wine list are singing in-synch, playing off each other's strengths and idiosyncrasies, Chronicle wine critic Wes Marshall discovers.

"...Chef Fred Geesin recognizes that the Gilligan's clientele have come..."

April 14, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Gay Place: South Bi Gay Bi

Bedpost, Viva, and 'Get Out of My Crotch' highlight this last week before SXSW madness

"...bear basket. Big burly gear night. Fridays, 9pm-2am. The Iron Bear, 121 W. Eighth. Free. www.theironbear.com...."

March 1, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Eight Dining Destinations on the Lubbock Food Trail

The Hub City of the High Plains becomes a culinary destination

"...Cast Iron Grill..."

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

Democracy is Saved, Salt & Time Patties Up, Chicken Salad Rules, and Here Comes Another Broken Egg

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

"...fusions of Southern American and Southeast Asian flavors that chef Bob Somsith dishes up – and you know SXSE..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Swoop House’s Hospitality Honcho Has All the Luck

Stephen Shallcross carries on with Happy Foods and De Nada and more

"...early 20th-century architecture wherein are staged the sort of guest-chef dinners that leave people talking about the experience for..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Tillery Kitchen & Bar

Eastside eatery offers confusing experience

"..."Mediterranean" spices and herbs. One server related that executive chef Justin Trapani studied "Medi­ter­ranean cuisines" on a stint "overseas."..."

June 30, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

First Look: Eberly

Victorian and midcentury modern meet in contemporary space

"...contemporary furniture by incorporating blue velvet booths, brown leather iron stools and chairs, brass lamps, and counter tops. The..."

Oct. 18, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Get Your Goat On at Windy Hill Farm

An interview with Ty Wolosin

"...The environmental impact of a goat tribe is remarkably friendly and..."

Sept. 1, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

the backspace

Cirkiel shifts his command to the backspace

"...Some chefs are clearly having so much fun doing the things..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Lots of news on reataurants opening and closing

"...eatery, but now that the Italian menu is gone, chef Harvey Harris is no longer involved... Look for the..."

July 4, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Thoughts on the feeding tube; plus, Nu Age, El Chilito, and everything you need to know, event-wise, for the upcoming week on the Austin food scene

"...addition to the overall sleazy "Fox-ness" of Hell's Kitchen, chef/star Gordon Ramsay's abusive behavior toward all the participants in..."

July 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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