Lidia Bastianich Dishes on Her Favorite Way to Make Thanksgiving Turkey

An interview with the PBS star about My American Dream

"...Beloved chef, author, and PBS television star Lidia Bastianich descended upon our fair city for a few..."

Nov. 14, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Lidia's Italy in Austin

"...Lidia's Italy in Austin..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Culinary Library

Worthwhile gift choices from Santa's book bag

"...Lidia's Italian-American Kitchenby Lidia Matticchio Bastianich..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Food Feature

Homemade History

Las Manitas, the Pérez sisters, and a usable past

"...Lidia and Cynthia Pérez started out as entrepreneurs selling tacos..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Aviles Guilty of Capital Murder

Gets automatic life sentence in double hate crime killing

"...murders were prompted by the fact that Aviles' daughter, Lidia, had been involved in an intimate relationship with Maria...."

Dec. 13, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

aGLIFF Gets in the Ring With New Wrestling Documentary

Queer film fest announces first six films

"...is back with his latest, The Many Loves of Lidia. And rounding out the sextet is the Southwest premiere..."

July 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bedside Manner: This Book Will Change Your Life

A peek at what Chronicle staffers’ bedside tables

"...suckered myself into at the checkout aisle, and also Lidia Bastianich’s Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy, in..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

First Authors Announced for Texas Book Festival

Marquee names run the gamut from Amis to Ziggy

"...as celebrity chef, restaurateur, and PBS cooking shot host Lidia Bastianich shares more of her tips on Italian and..."

July 25, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Point Austin: Tough Tacos

As tempers rise, the Las Manitas debate symbolizes the future of Austin

"...coming to an accommodation with restaurant owners Cynthia and Lidia Pérez and their neighbors, Tesoros Trading Co. and the..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Michael King

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...only one with a protective city historic landmark designation. Lidia and Cynthia Pérez, who also own Las Manitas (but..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...to the intimate relationship between Norma and his daughter, Lidia – he came looking for Lidia at the Hurtado..."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...best Mexican breakfast, brunch, and lunch sites, Cynthia and Lidia Pérez have created a [cultural community] on Congress. Manitas..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

Noticias Las Manitas

Grassroots effort to save Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and Escuelita del Alma daycare is growing

"...Las Manitas owners Cynthia and Lidia Pérez are proceeding to explore a move into the..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Texas Book Festival: Fresh Cookbooks

New titles explore Mexico's diverse culinary legacy

"...Famous authors such as Michael Ruhlman and Lidia Bastianich won't have any trouble attracting crowds, and the..."

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

Texas Book Festival 2014: The Full Party List

Among the 275 authors: Oates, Ellroy, Mosley, Lear, Dean

"...Seasons Hotel, will feature authors Martin Amis, Walter Mosley, Lidia Bastianich, and Katherine Applegate...."

Sept. 11, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Unleashes The Same Storm

The French Dispatch, C’Mon C'Mon headed to fest

"...Gabriele Fabbro's tale of a middle-aged pipe organ restorer (Lidia Vitale) who becomes increasingly distracted by her new assistant..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Yummer Reading

"...Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes From the Ten..."

June 8, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...find two men standing there. They asked to see Lidia Avilés, the 18-year-old girlfriend of Maria's daughter Norma. Whether..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Lidia Cooks From the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes

In her most recent, Bastianich covers regions scarcely represented in most cookbooks

"...Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Fun for the Whole Family

Traversing the Texas Book Festival

"...out the Cooking Tent, stopping long enough to confirm Lidia Bastianich is just as elegant in person as she..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Bad Loan

Las Manitas wins even without city loan

"...my first reaction to the news that Cynthia and Lidia Perez, owners of the Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, in..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Michael King

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...moments occurred when she teamed with French chef Jacques Pépin for Julia & Jacques Cooking at Home. Pépin clearly..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

Threadgill's new Old No. 1 almost done, keep Las Manitas on you food to-do list, and take advantage of Austin's Downtown wine bars

"...The most recent word was that proprietors Cynthia and Lidia Perez would move their iconic restaurant up the block..."

March 7, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Anna Deveare Smith Gets Under Austin's Skin

The packed house at Zach on Feb. 12 showed that Austin was ready for Anna Deveare Smith, and Smith proved herself more than ready for Austin

"...Star journalist Molly Ivins, Las Manitas founders Cynthia and Lidia Perez, Armadillo World Headquarters and Threadgill's head honcho Eddie..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five aGLIFF Movies to Stream at Home

Award winners and hometown heroes of queer cinema jump online

"...Festival, the monster finally comes home. The Affairs of Lidia..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Food Events

Anniversary celebrations, whiskey, wine, and more this week

"...› Author and PBS cooking teacher Lidia Basti­a­nich will sign copies of her new book, Lidia's..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

David (and Jesus) vs. Goliath

The city alleges that Time Warner Cable is offering illegal discounts to snuff out competition.

"...Time Warner spokeswoman Lidia Agraz said Garza's predictions aren't accurate. The offer he..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Corpus Christi

Powerful Polish drama probes faith and lies

"...between the doubting eye of the old priest's sexton, Lidia (Konieczna, a storm cloud in human form), and the..."

April 3, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Event Menu

Your local foodie events for Oct. 29-Nov. 5

"...www.cruawinebar.com) hosts a five-course wine dinner honoring cooking teacher/author Lidia Basti­anich. $99 per person, which includes dinner and a..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...mind: Gloria Steinem, Judy Blume, Cheryl Strayed, Jody Williams, Lidia Bastianich, Helen Prejean, to name a few heavy hitters...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

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