Wine of the Week

The best wine deals in Downtown

"...Aquarelle (606 Rio Grande, 
479-8117, www.aquarellerestaurant.com, happy hour 5-7pm) is one of Austin's finest..."

March 19, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Second Helpings: Wine Lists

Food writer Wes Marshall surveys the wine lists in 10 Austin restaurants.

"...Wes Marshall, who used four criteria in deciding which wine lists to include: First, the wine must be appropriate..."

April 7, 2000 Food Column

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall scrutinizes the best wine lists in Austin.

"...and one recession ago, we covered Austin's best restaurant wine lists. Several places in town carried bottles in the..."

May 31, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Honorable MentionMalaga Wine & Tapas Bar, Z'Tejas, Trudy's, Ray's SteakhouseBarbecueThe Salt..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Out All Night

Chronicle Food writer MM Pack gives the lowdown on where to eat in Austin if you're out all night.

"...national-chain fare, ranging from stick-to-your-ribs breakfast fare to down-home barbecue to Mexican taquerias...."

March 1, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Interesting culinary newsletters and the latest food news around town

"...the recent anniversary party at Momoko Bubble Tea Room & Energy Supply Station (705 W. 24th, 469-0232) and broke..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

El Mesón gets some competition – from itself; plus, an extended Event Menu

"...out of the everyday operation of the popular El Mesón will be pleased to discover she's moved a couple..."

March 31, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If you're like me, Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood writes in this week's Food-o-File, and wondered why April came and went without the usual anti-hunger fundraising dinner, here's the scoop on what's happening.

"...Austin's total donation. On Tuesday, June 19, from 6-9pm, Malaga Wine & Tapas Bar (208 W. 4th) will host..."

June 15, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

Wines by the Glass

"...would rather just have a glass or two of wine instead of a whole bottle. That way they can..."

June 1, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, artzribhouse.citysearch.comCritics Barbecue..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, www.citysearch.com/aus/artzribhouseCRITICS BARBECUE (TIE)..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

For the first time in 50 years, Austin is without a Holiday House restaurant. Plus: Event-o-Rama.

"...created by longtime local restaurateur Ralph Moreland. Locations on Barton Springs Road and Airport Boulevard have been closed for..."

April 30, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bar None

Please don't be offended by our assumption that you'll be spending a fair amount of time in our local bars while you're here for SXSW music. Here's the lowdown on downtown watering holes.

"...spending a fair amount of time in our local bars while you're here for SXSW Music. All of the..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Dining for Musical Mental Health

"...moved her tiny Taco Xpress business into the Sugar & Spice General Store (2529-A South Lamar, 444-0261). Over the..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's October in Austin, you can bet there are more gala events scheduled than any one person could possibly attend. Food editor Virginia B. Wood provides a rundown of them.

"...Monday, Oct. 22 to purchase tickets for the Bookin' & Cookin' Raffle to benefit the Institute of Hospitality and..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Rhythm is King

"...triumph of world beat, the celebrated death of rock & roll? Wheat doesn't seem to care. He's popping out..."

June 25, 1999 Music Review by Jay Hardwig

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood simmers down quite a stew of news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...kickoff party at the recent Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, I neglected to mention that the..."

May 2, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Wines of Spain

Wines of Spain, a trade group, recently hosted a tasting in Austin of Rioja wines.

"...Wines of Spain, a trade group, recently put together a..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Readers Poll

"...AppetizersSaba Blue Water CafeRUNNERS-UPVespaio, Z'Tejas, Malaga..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...at Threadgill's for several months; snazzy Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar Tocai blossomed in an abandoned bagel store; Señor..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food on Fourth

A guide to small plates and good drinks for barhopping in the Warehouse District

"...Proudly declaring itself "the second-best bar in Austin," 219 West does a stellar job of..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Local foodies who are traveling for food, and an update on the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival.

"...venture between the University of Texas and a Russian museum… Three prominent members of the Austin food community created..."

March 23, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Just because it's the biggest and busiest week on the Texas culinary calendar doesn't mean that there isn't plenty o' news to report on, in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...SXSW, election day, or the Oscars for food and wine enthusiasts across the Lone Star State. Festivities began early..."

April 4, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

"...Day celebration that looks promising is the Classical Wildflower & Wine Festival at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center..."

May 8, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Chef news and upcoming culinary events in town.

"...week and catering weddings and other functions at the Barr Mansion on weekends. As of the first of the..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Spanish Cuisine in a Tex-Mex Town

There’s a new kind of tortilla in Austin

"...flour wrappers for breakfast tacos. But a new tortilla – the Spanish omelette-like staple with onions and potatoes –..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

East Austin Urban Farm Tour Announces Lineup

Eat at more than 20 restaurants on one Sunday

"...Boggy Creek Farm Sala & Betty wink Texas French Bread Odd Duck/Barley Swine Dolce..."

April 5, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• The stately farmhouse at Boggy Creek Farm (3414 Lyons)..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Take-Out: August 1

Your guide to the weekend's best bites

"...serving up a experimental coffee service at their experimental bar through August., Saturdays, 11am-5pm. If all the talk about..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Event Menu

May 3-10

"...a cooking class ($20, reservations required, 458-3068) taught by Málaga chef Alejandro Duran, continue with a presentation by the..."

May 4, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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