Unwrapping the Package

Beneath all the glitter and glamour at Kenichi lies a restaurant of authentic substance, Chronicle Food writer Rachel Feit observes. Kenichi's executive chef Shane Stark knows more than the fine art of raw fish and rice.

"...Kenichi419 Colorado, 320-8883..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONKenichi, Ichiban, Sushi Sake, Umi SushiBowl of PhoPho Công L`yRUNNER-UPKim..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

They'll Knock Your Sakes Off

Austin restaurants pour passion into their sake programs

"...and gather ideas of how to enjoy the beverage. Kenichi: Adam Faraizl..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Food-o-File

Accomplishments and accolades, bocaditos and hot bites

"...have Texas strawberries in every way you can imagine... Kenichi (Fifth & Colorado, 320-8883) has several days of anniversary..."

April 9, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Metropolis

"...translucent skin and Duke Red's nefarious plans for her; Kenichi, Tima's rescuer and eventual soulmate (of sorts); and Kenichi's..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First Look: Mongers Market + Kitchen

A fishmonger and a chef open a raw bar …

"...far cry from the sophisticated see-and-be-seen scene at Downtown's Kenichi, where chef Stark served as executive chef for many..."

March 23, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

TV Eye

How to resolve conflict? Japanese import Iron Chef has the right idea.

"...Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai, Iron Chef Chinese Chen Kenichi (a sentimental favorite), and Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Visitor Q

"...Miike. Starring: Shoko Naahara, Kazushi Watanabe, Shungiku Uchida and Kenichi Endo. Sheesh. I'm still recovering from last year's Miike..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Promare

DayGlo anime explosion makes firefighters cool and kinetic

"...Bob Thompson). But they have to contend with Galo (Kenichi Matsuyama and Billy Kametz), the super-cocky rookie who has..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Austin's food scene expands ... and contracts

"...long run as one of Austin's premier socializing spots, Kenichi (419 Colorado) closed quietly last week and word on..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

RSVP for a Kitchen Nightmares taping – if you dare

"...After 10 years of big business and high traffic, Kenichi (419 Colorado) managing partners David May, Leonard Rodell, and..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Barr's back, cookies are coming, and more

"...Outlaws are throwing a big party at the Colorado Kenichi outlet on Friday, June 17, during the eponymous magazine's..."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

George-ness, Weird-ness, and what happens when Stephen does not get invited to a party

"...she was attending a very intime little dinner at Kenichi last Friday with her companion Robert Walker, Anthony Camargo..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Short Cuts

New Line has no doubt about Tim McCanlies' Secondhand Lions, and Guillermo Del Toro wraps up Hellboy in Prague.

"...in town and still not finishing his toro at Kenichi. Geez, man, gimme a doggie bag next time...."

Aug. 8, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood brings good news, good food, and good gossip in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Chez DeWitt Catering, Cool River Cafe, Crimson, Granite Cafe, Kenichi, La Traviata, Louie's 106, the Brown Bar, the Mansion..."

July 25, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood reheats the food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Reiger -- will host a party at Reiger's Aspen Kenichi outlet in honor of Driskill chef David Bull, who..."

June 6, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runner-upKenichi..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Prime Considerations

Chronicle Food writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry on why 1,000 head of Japenese Wagyu cattle are thriving in Central Texas.

"...is hormone- and antibiotic-free. In Austin, high-end restaurants like Kenichi and Wink, Bistro 88, Jeffrey's, and Hudson's on the..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Macross II: Lovers Again

"...Directed by: Kenichi Yatagai and Kenichi Yatsuya. Maybe I'm old-fashioned. Maybe I've..."

July 9, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...VISITORS (COMPLETE EDITION) D: Kenichi Ugana Japan, 2023, World Premiere, 61 min A rock..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dick Clark Leaves UT Major Gifts

Late architect funds chair, scholarship at Architecture School

"...Bitter End, Capitol Brasserie, Hangar Lounge, Rain on 4th, Kenichi, Lonesome Dove, Maiko Sushi Lounge, Key Bar, and Star..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...brings his Lonesome Dove Western Bistro to the former Kenichi space Downtown this week. Also, Doug Guller's ATX Brands..."

June 26, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Mongers Market + Kitchen

Inconsistency mars neighborhood haunt

"...of the flavors, but chef Shane Stark's time at Kenichi and Paggi House shows in a travelogue of ingredients...."

June 5, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Fork & Vine

Fine dining on West Anderson

"...from architects Dick Clark + Associates (Dolce Neve Gelato, Kenichi), creating a modern, airy, and upscale – yet family..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Food Post by Adrienne Whitehorse

Food-o-File

A cupcake caper, and more sweet news

"...we addressed all of their concerns," said Rowan. The Kenichi alums are shooting for Nightcap to have a late..."

June 20, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Mongers Market + Kitchen Headed for E. Cesar Chavez This Summer

Fish monger and chef team up to deliver boat prices - tableside

"...Stark honed his skills at such local eateries as Kenichi and the Paggi House. Now they are joining forces..."

Jan. 2, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Pay It Forward with Daniel Curtis on Thursday, Aug. 8

Annual benefit features live music, hot food, and cool drinks

"...Speer of Uchi and Uchiko; and Shane Stark of Kenichi...."

Aug. 5, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Emerging Foodscapes

Austin restaurants get serious about design

"...– The Granite Cafe (now Fino), the Bitter End*, Kenichi, Star Bar, Maiko – literally transforming the way Austinites..."

June 14, 2013 Arts Feature by Rachel Feit

Umlauf Garden Party Turns 15

Sip and stroll through sculpture garden raises funds for facility

"...from Swift’s Attic, Olive & June, Epicerie, Trace, Trento, Kenichi, and the Mansion at Judge’s Hill...."

April 28, 2013 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Swift's Attic

Downtown restaurant serves up fancifully delicious plates

"...Chef Mat Clouser (Rabbit + Hat supper club, Uchi, Kenichi, Jeffrey's) and sous chef Zack Northcutt (Hadding­tons, Mulberry) are..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

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