New & Noteworthy

Willie Nelson's Country Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

"...built their reputation with premium ice creams in quirky flavors, some named for pop-culture celebrities. The company also pioneered..."

July 20, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

Broker's Gin

"...world needed a good old English gin, something boldly flavored and highly aromatic...."

April 20, 2007 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Cibo

Given his pedigree, when I heard that chef Will Packwood and new partners were opening an Italian restaurant Downtown, my expectations were high

"...does not disappoint. His innovative Italian fare uses fresh local and seasonal ingredients as much as possible. The rustic..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...– are melt-in-your-mouth tender yet full of "manly" game flavor. For dessert, we had a delicious blackberry cobbler with..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

For the Love of Chocolate

The taste, the look, the feel of an obsession

"...that Venezuelan cacao is reputedly the most aromatic and flavorful in the world, El Rey does not blend, preferring..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Tasting the Stars

Champagne: an appreciation and primer

"...the microclimates make a world of difference in the flavors of wines, and the microclimate (what the French call..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

A Texan Does Toscana

While it's obvious that hours of work making stocks, sauces, marinades, and custards go into the production of every meal at Siena, the end result is an array of hearty and robust peasant dishes elegant in their simplicity and true to their heritage.

"...of Bull Creek. Siena is the brainchild of successful local restaurateur Stan Adams (Gilligan's, Brick Oven Pizza), chef Harris,..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sated, Somewhat

Dining North by Northwest

"...the casual ambiance and hearty bistro-style fare in several local operations. North by Northwest is Austin's biggest, newest brewpub,..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Beefed-up

"This is food you know; there are no surprises," Chronicle food writer Barbara Chisholm declares about Ray's Steakhouse.

"...(but ham-fisted all the way). And there are the local legends: the cheeseburger appetizers ($6.95 for six). Only in..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Simply Sensational Desserts / Room for Dessert

"...with intricate recipes for elaborate architectural masterpieces rather than flavorful desserts. This fall, pastry chefs in two of America's..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Books for Imbibing

"...One option is to spend every evening at your local bar, telling whoppers and cultivating katzenjammers, the mothers of..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Books Feature

Satay Surprise

Wonders Abound at This Southeast Asian Eatery

"...this dish because I prefer a wider range of flavors, but this Pud Thai had zest. It seemed to..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Let It Sno, Let It Sno

Cool and Colorful 'Cones

"...shaver, and shelves filled with about 3,000 bottles of flavored syrup...."

May 23, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...occupy. Few embody that tireless work ethic more than local rap icon Mama Duke, who from her first album,..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Take a Walk on the Wild Cider

Some local ciders and meads to honey up the apple of your eye

"...Locally, we’ve got ‘em. We’ve got ciders made from the..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Soup’s On!

And, tell you what, it’s some real Good Stock

"...skills that brought the Peddler to the popularity the local chain now enjoys...."

July 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nick’s Ice Creams Ain't From Around Here

New Swedish ice cream brand goes toward the lite

"...Nick’s isn’t a local company, either. In fact, Nick’s Ice Creams is a..."

July 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Frozen Desserts on the Face of the Sun

Where to find Austin's coolest, sweetest treats

"...are now filled with inventive, made-to-order, and globally influenced flavors, many of which are even dairy-free. These trucks won't..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...Italian restaurant utilizing a wood-burning grill to create nuanced flavors in their wood-roasted vegetables, wood-fired pizza, and wood-grilled prime..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

In the Line of Fire

How a home remedy started a flame war

"...the best thing in the world for you," says local herbalist Jen Easter. The basic recipe includes ginger, garlic,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Cipollina Fully Embraces Italian Cuisine

After informal market research, chef hones in on new Italian menu

"...The new menu boasts of robust Italian flavors with a local spin. Serving only one dried pasta..."

Feb. 19, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Farmers’ Market Report: February 8-9, 2014

Broccoli, quail eggs, mead, and sausages

"...every farmers has loads of it, and its so flavorful. Freshly picked organic broccoli, grown under chilly conditions, is..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: November 10, 2012

Central Texas bounty holds steady

"...Tomatoes are still plentiful and inexpensive, with excellent flavor. Most of the farmers are selling out by the..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Food Events

Roundup of culinary events

"...Franco-American Vocal Academy, paired with a tasty array of local sausages, at Elgin Depot Square (310 N. Main, Elgin)...."

May 25, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Can't decide where to eat? Now there's an app for that.

"...food). The Austin launch includes info on almost 1,000 local restaurants. Grubwith­us is a social dining site that puts..."

March 9, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Urban at the Westin

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

"...The menu made an effort to include as many local ingredients as possible, which originally attracted me to the..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Cut and Dried: A Primer

The Central Texas meat market roundup

"...processed by small, family-run operations and sold through the local butcher shop. You bought your meat from someone you..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

True to Their (New) Roots

The Loiacono family, who own Bellagio Italian Bistro, apparently believe in two cornerstones of traditional cuisine -- fresh ingredients and sizable portions. They pride themselves in making upward of 30 different pastas on the premises : from bright spinach fettucine to rippled radiatore and ribbon-edged tagliatelle.

"...been one of the most discussed vacuums in the local dining scene, and its answer is also one of..."

April 21, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Day Trips

"...than 45 years ago when H.W. Doyle began processing local farmers' stock and supplying fresh cuts of meat to..."

March 20, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...of the premier dining experiences in the Hill Country. Locals and visitors line up for their Southern-style home cooking..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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