Kitchen Scales

The cost of Austin fine dining

"...is that in upscale restaurants, starting pay for trained chefs can be as low as minimum wage (currently $7.25/hr.)...."

Dec. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...for McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group, has been named a master sommelier by the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas after..."

May 22, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Sauce Fest Cooking Demo Tent

"...popular demand, with new faces this year as the chef instructors and students from the Art Institute of Austin..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Sarah Cook Invites Diners to "Be Here Now" at Kyoten Sushiko

An unlikely artist at Mueller's satellite iteration of Otto Phan's omakase restaurant

"...A handful of years into her culinary odyssey, chef Sarah Cook is practicing the values of purity and..."

June 28, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

If It Ain't Bruch, Don't Fix It

Just a drummer from Iowa? Just a culinary badass? Hold his beer.

"...Milwaukee Famous, and catering private parties, and holding down chef and kitchen-manager jobs at places like Z Tejas and..."

Dec. 21, 2017 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File

No need to sugarcoat any of this news; it's already pretty sweet!

"...all-ages event will include judged competitions from beginner through master levels, classes, demonstrations, vendors, and kids' activities. Celebrity judges..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Judges

"...David Garrido is the executive chef at Jeffrey's in Austin and Washington, D.C., and executive..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Food Feature

Tomodachi Sushi

Steve Riad and Tina Son serve up a seamless sushi experience

"...two pieces), which is beautiful and aromatic. With a chef of this caliber, you can trust he's already flavored..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Food Review by Wes Marshall

VBW's Top 10 Savory Bites of 2011

These savory bites made a lasting impression on our Food editor

"...big, meaty short ribs should help this third-generation pit master make his mark in Austin...."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Famous foodies at SXSW, juicy farmers' market news, and more

"...River City over the past few weeks – restaurant chefs and TV cooks alike have been getting their fair..."

March 21, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Journey into my misuse of "journeyman"; plus, Phil and Amy buddy up on Burnet Road; Mother's Day; and more

"...to a training level, somewhere above apprentice but below master. For the record, Freid studied at the CIA, trained..."

May 12, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our Free Radio coverage generates some audio radiance, and more.

"...Years on Location," June 15]. You are the undisputed master of the long-term ironic joke. Watch out, though; seven..."

June 29, 2001 Column

Electronic Edibles

Virginia B. Wood and Barbara Chisholm have spent some time going through a mountain of catalogs to cull some very interesting suggestions for the food lovers on folks' Christmas lists.

"...December evening when you can give each little mail-order masterpiece the consideration it deserves and choose just the right..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...casual, accessible tone that made her TV's first multimedia superchef. "The more one knows about [good cooking]," she writes..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...menus she shared with me, it looks as though chef Chris Turgeon is really working that Acunto Mario wood-fired..."

July 24, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Josh Watkins and Carillon Team Are Barbecue Champs!

Local team wins top prizes at first year barbecue event in NYC

"...first ever Smoke@ICC competition kicked off the 8th Annual StarChefs International Chefs Congress. The invitation-only event featured teams from..."

Oct. 1, 2013 Food Post by Elizabeth Childers

Food-O-File

"...In the past 12 months, one nationally known Texas chef, Stephan Pyles, and another highly motivated home cook, Melissa..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Look at Women Leaders in the Kitchen and at Austin Food + Wine Festival

We chat with the other 25%

"...a series of pie charts. At best, 25% of chefs at high-profile food and wine events are women; about..."

April 27, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Downtown Dining & Bites of Austin

"...rise office building with no smoke stack? Third-generation pit master Bobby Cavo prepares smoked meats and side dishes at..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Food-O-File

Do You Smell What I Smell?

"...This week, the spotlight falls on Erica Vonbort, deli chef at Whole Foods-Gateway; Laura Dossett, executive chef at Canyon..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"...parts of Texas cooking in general," says Davis Turner, chef and co-owner of Huckleberry. "Lighting up a smoker brings..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

We've Got Festivals, and Ramen Tatsu-ya Chilled Noodles, and Much Tasty Booze and Brunches Galore, and – um, What Happened to That Chicken Salad Shoppe?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...hear they’ve partnered with Goldbelly – thus bringing new chefs, more music, and even more food to the already..."

May 25, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dai Due Taqueria Has Legit Tacos al Pastor

Consider the trompo

"...– though they're experiencing a reawakening thanks to the chefs behind Dai Due's new taqueria in Fareground, Austin's first..."

March 30, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Food Events

Sharpen your wits and your appetite with this week's 'Meal Times'

"...• Julia Child Dessert Tribute Trace pastry chef Janina O'Leary honors her mentor with a special dessert..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

A Roundup of Culinary Events around Austin

"...offering 25 stellar wines and light, summery appetizers by chef Erica Beneke in Max's Underground. $35 a person; reserve..."

June 1, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

StarChefs.com Celebrates Rising Stars of Austin/San Antonio

Award ceremony comes to Texas

"...week in Austin. Hot on the heels on Austin chefs and restaurants being recognized by Bon Appetit, Food &..."

Feb. 29, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Dude, Sweet Chocolate isn't your typical neighborhood candy store

"...is resilient as hell," says shop owner and candy chef Katherine Clapner. "You can throw anything at it, subtle..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The HighBall

If this is diner food, then it's from the best diner in the universe

"...for more than its daunting proportions. Schibi is a master, possessing a rare talent for balance and combination in..."

April 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

From campus to the convention center, new executive chefs are courting culinary connoisseurs

"...happening in the local hotel business this summer. When chef Josh Watkins left the Driskill Grill, it was announced..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Making the Grade

On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants

"...students happened when one had a question and the chef would come over and give them a patient explanation...."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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