Circling Back to La Condesa

After so much tumult, is the perennial favorite still on point?

"...a fresh appraisal. Such is the case with Austin's popular La Condesa, always a top contender in our former..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

La Condesa

Neo-Mexicano has arrived in Austin via La Condesa

"...La Condesa400-A W. Second, 499-0300 Monday-Sunday, 11am-3pm & 5-11pm; bar..."

May 1, 2009 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Seduced by Austin

Jesse Herman – hospitality pro, mover and shaker with the Austin Food & Wine Festival – is making his mark on his adopted town

"...seductive "City of the Violet Crown" as an ideal place to settle down and create businesses. Herman is likely..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Takes

What to drink with the fieriest salsas at the AC Hot Sauce Festival

"...and shake with ice until cold. Strain into Collins glass filled with ice and top with Topo Chico mineral..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Kitchen Ghosts

Unearthing Austin's culinary history: Schneider Beer Vaults

"...The first time I entered the basement in Austin's La Condesa restaurant, it was filled with trash. Old car..."

May 20, 2016 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Dive Deeper Into the World of Mezcal in Austin

It's agave all day at these local bars

"...of Chichicapa and Minero (two different Del Maguey single village mezcals) in one week, he recognized the marked interest..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

What the New Fair Market is All About

Restaurateur Jesse Herman talks about new Eastside event venue

"...in time for the opening of South by Southwest last week. Fair Market arrives on the heels of two..."

March 12, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

News for foodies to chew on

"...Kudos to local dessert purveyor Tracy Claros for the fabulous success of her six-year-old Sticky Toffee..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...As our city prepares for the thousands of visitors..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

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

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

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

"...political movers and shakers to enjoy some local Austin flavor within walking distance of the Capitol. We keep it..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Chron Events Post

Six Austin Chefs Share Their Personal Thanksgiving Traditions

Consider clam stuffing, prime rib, and sweet golden raisin stuffing

"...Some chefs, like La Condesa’s Rick Lopez, their Thanksgiving traditions combine the best..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food-O-File

This week's specials are kitchen fires, botanas, and biscuits

"...the central city, life goes on around Austin. Two popular suburban restaurants experienced fires over the weekend, and while..."

March 14, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Emerging Foodscapes

Austin restaurants get serious about design

"...customary call list, The New York Times checks in regularly, and Anthony Bourdain popped in for a plate of..."

June 14, 2013 Arts Feature by Rachel Feit

86'd Round Three: Success or Failure in 30 Seconds

Audience feels excitement as cooking contest goes down to the wire

"...of Sway, Corey Macks of Parkside, Dan Gamoran of La Condesa, and Coliman Uribe of Swift's Attic. These contestants..."

April 26, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

A Splash of Fun for Cinco de Mayo

Make some drink-os for Cinco!

"...A Splash of Fun for Cinco de Mayo..."

May 6, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

Foodie events and benefits around town

"...• Edible Austin and BookPeople (603 N. Lamar, 472-5050, www.bookpeople.com) will host a reception and booksigning on..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Food Column

Book Festival Recommended Daytime Eats

A guide to keeping the appetite sated while engaging the intellect

"...chopped-beef sandwiches, sausage wraps, and pulled pork and cole slaw sandwiches...."

Oct. 30, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Austin Cocktail Throwdown

La Condesa mixes this year's Official Drink of Austin

"...Bureau has hosted an annual cocktail contest for the last six years. At first, bartenders from five Downtown hotels..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

19th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Contest

If you didn't make it to the fest to sample salsas, take this list of winners to the grocery store

"...even comfortable? That would be Austin, Texas, on the last Sunday in August at the end of our hottest..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Retirement and the City

Retirement is tough. Living Downtown makes it all better.

"...Like many longtime Austinites, I've watched the Downtown landscape fill up with high-rise condo towers and new shopping..."

March 27, 2009 Food Feature by Linda Ball

Food-o-File

La Condesa celebrates its VIP opening, and Elizabeth Wins­low and Stephanie Scherzer introduce us to Farmhouse Delivery

"...pig and designer cocktails at the VIP opening of La Condesa (400-A W. Second, 499-0300, www.lacondesaaustin.com) last week. The..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dear Glutton: SXSW Edition Day Three

The early bird gets the music

"...breaking it down. Reward your initiative with brunch at La Condesa, the Huevos Condesa with lusciously greasy duck fat..."

March 16, 2016 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Restaurant Roulette

The 10 you clicked

"...We decided to rummage around our labyrinthine database to find out which restaurants our readers were..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Food Feature by Anne Harris

The Notorious N.A.D.

Bitchin’ Kitchen’s Nadia G. on blazing her own path

"...From decapitated doll heads, blatant sexual overtures, and well, the bevy of hunky men,..."

July 10, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

2012 Restaurant Poll Results and Guide

And the winner is ... you, because you get to nom on all these treats

"...the new Austin Food & Wine Festival – Uchi, La Condesa, and Uchiko – shuffled among the top spots..."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature

Celebrate National Margarita Day in Austin

Wasted away again in the town that birthed “Margaritavilla”

"...Lung's Cocina del Sur, a now-defunct restaurant on Anderson Lane, and was subsequently inspired to write “Margaritaville,” the hit..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Yes, Chef: A Memoir

Confessions of cosmopolitan chef Marcus Samuelsson

"...him through his interesting years of growing up both black and Swedish. Samu­els­son decided to become a chef in..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food Events

Putting booze in a sno-cone? Fine by us.

"...› The Beat Divas present a cooking class well-seasoned with jazz tunes at Central Market Cooking School..."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Urban Roots Farm Launches Virtual Fundraiser

Purchase produce, cook a recipe, and help youth

"...East Austin farm non-profit Urban Roots launched a cook-at-home virtual series named “Let’s Get Cooking with..."

June 23, 2020 Food Post by Irielle Wesley

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