Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood remembers Robert Paprota, who owned Chez Nous before his untimely recent death and updates readers on changes in the local restaurant scene.

"...that Jo's Coffee (1300 S. Congress, 444-3800 ) and Liberty Catering (383-8880) are so successful that chef/owner Lou Lambert..."

June 9, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Barbecue Corrections

"...to open a neighborhood takeout and catering spot called Liberty Pie Company at 1716 S. Congress on July 4...."

June 4, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The results of the Seventh Annual Central Market Gumbo Contest, and lots of restaurant news

"...Though chef Pyles sold his interest in the restaurant company last year, many of his signature dishes remain menu..."

March 9, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Hottest Concept

"...customers are snatching up 50lbs of roasted garlic to accompany grilled sirloin tri-tip steaks and fresh tortillas or items..."

June 11, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Food Editor Virginia B. Wood's toaster activity and other recent Austin culinary news.

"...Liz's brother, busy chef Lou Lambert is selling his Liberty Catering operation and plans to open a small neighborhood..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...success immediately, even without a sign. Chef Lou Lambert's Liberty Pie Company became Liberty Catering and finally developed into..."

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

Home Grown

Why Chef Louis Lambert's Palate Is a Product of his Texas Roots

"...Clinton and George W. Bush. His short-lived and much-missed Liberty Pie gained legions of devotees to his superlative pizza..."

April 26, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Critics Picks

"...Best SteakAustin Land & Cattle Company..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONThe Tavern, Casino el Camino, Waterloo Brewing CompanyBEST BAGELSEinstein Bros.RUNNERS-UPHot Jumbo Bagel, The Bagelry..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Postmarks

ACC Needs Planning, Not Damning

"...few bother to do when passing judgement on welfare recipients - she took the time to talk and listen..."

June 20, 1997 Column

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Austin Java Company, 1206 Parkway, 476-1829CRITICS 24-HOUR..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Sxsw

"...that same night -- all night? Matador showcase at Liberty Lunch on Friday or Amphetamine Reptile Presents... at Emo's?..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Oh, Oh, Those Summer Bites

Camp Food

"...teased my friend's permed hair. Camp was about ear piercings, wedgies, pre-pubescent boys, and an aching devotion to Harry..."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...I know. Trust me, though. This is the one. (Liberty Lunch, 9pm) -Raoul Hernandez..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...accomplishments. In the offices of Direct Events, the production company that runs his venues, associates call him "Crazy Ivan,"..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Nina Variations, Gobotrick Theatre Company..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...up on many of last year's "Best Of" lists. (Liberty Lunch, 8pm) -- David Lynch..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW News

"...reporting that local India Taylor was the latest grant recipient, bands who wish to apply should check out www.jimbeam.com,..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Superlatives

The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The Last 5 Years, Penfold Theatre Company/..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...this parrot. The deck has a life-sized Statue of Liberty and actual boat seats to swivel around on while..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Recommended

"...and merry pranksters; Phish is in town. What, me hippie? Call the pan-cultural musical stew of Ben & Jerry's..."

July 25, 1997 Music Feature

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...Fill in the blank: Taco Flats, Raul's, Les Amis, Liberty Lunch, the Alamo's Colorado Street location, that favorite dive..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: The Mayor's Plan to Save Austin Music

Mayor Steve Adler addresses the elephant in the club, Susan Antone honored, and Henry Gonzalez goes to the head of the Austin poster artist altar

"...preaching that from the ground near where once stood Liberty Lunch, it was a moving speech that diagnosed us..."

March 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

O.D. Whizz!

"...late in August, most likely on the 17th at Liberty Lunch. However, I'd called Jeremy Pollet just before noticing..."

July 19, 1996 Music Column

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...experiencing Avengers: Endgame in ultra-HD 4K Blu-ray. But taking Liberty Lunch away from Austin – for a second time..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood samples marvelous mail-order food and relates more local donut news.

"...week, Round Rock's beloved Lone Star Bakery (106 W. Liberty, 255-3629) reopened at the same time. Thousands of Central..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

I'll Be Home for Christmas

"...started baking for everyone, cookies and those little pecan pie things. That's a lot of baking. It's killing me..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess