Fonda San Miguel Co-Founder Miguel Ravago Dies at 72

Chef brought Interior Mexican cuisine to Austin

"...influential figures this weekend with the death of chef Miguel Ravago, the co-founder (along with Tom Gilliland) of Fonda..."

June 26, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Five Years After Miguel Ravago's Death, Fonda San Miguel Names New Chefs

Blanca Zesati and Carlos Monroy tasked with expanding classic menu

"...the day in which, 160 years later, Fonda San Miguel announces its new chef(s)...."

May 5, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Miguel and the Miracles

Why Austin's most revered restaurant, Fonda San Miguel, is still in business against all odds.

"...One day last week, Miguel Ravago, the executive chef of Fonda San Miguel, was..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Food Feature by Clay Smith

Fonda San Miguel Celebrates Legendary Mexican Cuisine Expert

Honoring Diana Kennedy at May 6 dinner festivities

"...with a bash at Gilliland’s beloved restaurant, Fonda San Miguel...."

April 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Fonda San Miguel Continues Its Progress

Fonda San Miguel continues to challenge itself and please its patrons

"...Fonda San Miguel2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121 Monday-Thursday, 5:30-9:30pm; Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10:30pm; brunch..."

May 18, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Fonda San Miguel Timeline

"...1972-1975 Tom Gilliland and Miguel Ravago operate San Angel restaurant in Houston, serving interior..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Interior Designers

After 30 years, Miguel Ravago and Tom Gilliland offer a cookbook as challenging and fascinating as their menu

"...culinary institutions celebrates its first 30 years. Fonda San Miguel is the result of an adventure that owners Miguel..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Back in the Saddle

With a New Chef, Fonda San Miguel Is Riding High

"...photograph by John Anderson Fonda San Miguel 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121 Mon-Thu, 5:30-9:30pm, Fri-Sat, 5:30-10:30pm,..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

Interior Indulgence

Bertram's by Miguel Provides Luxurious Tastes of Mexico

"...fact, the menu even calls the restaurant "Bertram's by Miguel." Miguel Ravago received great acclaim for his former partnership..."

May 1, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...2. Fonda San Miguel's the Sunday brunch..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Please Try This at Home

Local Cookbooks Bring Ethnic Food Traditions to You

"...book author Angela Shelf Medearis and respected Austin chef Miguel Ravago have new books out that preserve and celebrate..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fonda San Miguel

This book is a must for every longtime Austin resident and for all fans of true Mexican cuisine

"...Fonda San Miguel: Thirty Years of Food and Art by Tom Gilliland..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...Bumper Crop of Texas Cookbooks: Angela Shelf Medearis and Miguel Ravago photograph by John Anderson 1. Changes and Transitions..."

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

Food-O-File

"...Fans and friends of internationally acclaimed chef Miguel Ravago have waited more than a year for news..."

June 20, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood thought her previous column about local chef changes was pretty comprehensive until the last few days of January, when all kinds of newsworthy information began pouring in via phone, fax, and e-mail.

"...at one of Austin's most high-profile restaurants. Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121) owner Tom Gilliland announced..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The latest culinary news in Austin

"...that they've managed to entice beloved longtime Austin chef Miguel Ravago to return to town as executive chef of..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Contest, the Judges

"...Miguel Ravago..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Food Feature

A Landmark Year in Food

Chronicle Critics' Top Tens for 1995

"...James Beard Foundation House in New York City: Chef/owner Miguel Ravago of Fonda San Miguel and Executive chef David..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Food Feature

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood divulges her foodie news and gives a Mother's Day gift idea.

"...When well-loved local chef Miguel Ravago left Austin last year to pursue possible restaurant..."

May 5, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sabores Auténticos de México

This black-tie affair celebrates the anniversary of Mexican independence

"...the Mexican Society of Gastronomy and Enology. Fonda San Miguel owner Tom Gilliland made important recommendations to the organizers..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Austin is a TV town, after all; plus, Andrea Timmer is a no-show (again), and the Filling Station is out of gas

"...Austin dining spots, complete with an interview with chef Miguel Ravago of Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Where there's smoke ...

"...great weekly deals at your favorite ThunderCloud. Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop) was the first American restaurant..."

April 3, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Celebrity Judges

"...Miguel Ravago Executive chef at Fonda San Miguel and co-author..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature

Got Milk?™

On the trail of pastel de tres leches

"...City native and former chef at Austin's Fonda San Miguel), who surmised that tres leches was a product promotional..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

As 2003 swiftly comes to a close, I've taken a few minutes out of the holiday madness to ponder things I'd like to see in the coming year.

"...successful completion of the manuscript for the Fonda San Miguel cookbook, which I'm working on with Tom Gilliland and..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Flaming Lips & Tongues on Fire

The 11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Sunday at Waterloo Park

"...This year's final judges are: Miguel Ravago Executive chef of Fonda San Miguel, Miguel Ravago..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Amy's and Mangia Give it Away

"...Hard Copy Fonda San Miguel chef and co-owner Miguel Ravago has just signed a..."

April 28, 1995 Food Column

The Contest

"...own hot sauce companies. This year's finals judges are: Miguel Ravago Co-author (with Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood)..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

Not So Fond of Fonda

"...happen to be the peak hours for Fonda San Miguel, whose dinner patrons would no longer be able to..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Food-O-File

"...Last week, Austin chef Miguel Ravago received a call from a publicity representative with..."

April 3, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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