Sub Oslo Dubs in the Key of Life (Two Ohm Hop)

Texas Platters

"...the rhythm section of drummer Quincy Holloway and bassist Miguel Veliz is central to the band, their scope goes..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Postmarks

Cap Metro wants to hear your complaints; a reader asks whether the Summer Smut issue was worth the offense it generated; a radio fan finds sustenance in a substitute; and more letters to the editor.

"...Miguel G. Stoupignan..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column

The Winners

"...fresh lime, too. Warning! One is enough. Fonda San Miguel 4914 Shoal Creek Blvd...."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

Commentary

"...captures this relaxed spirit as much as Fonda San Miguel. If there is an architecture of the margarita this..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

The Contest

"...Roberto Santibañez is the executive chef at Fonda San Miguel. A graduate of the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

Decidedly Mex-Mex

Jalisco seems to be one of those places that certainly has the right idea, but suffers from poor management, or perhaps just a general carelessness on the part of its staff. Its recipes are fine : the stewed meats, sauces, salsas, rice, and beans are all first-rate. But it's clear that the kitchen skimps on the quality of their meat and fish.

"...the haute, French-finished Mexican dishes prepared by Fonda San Miguel's Roberto Santibanez, to the very American celery and chili..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. Aztec Thought and Culture by Miguel Leon-Portilla..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Books Column

RoboCop

Half man and half machine, but fully lethal, this RoboCop is indestructible.

"...Nancy Allen, Daniel O’Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith and Miguel Ferrer. When the Detroit police force of the future..."

July 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Mexican revolution and war for independence set off by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1810. Ciudad Guerrero was founded..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Defining World-Class

When Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood moved to Austin 30 years ago, the Driskill was a run-down, pitiful shadow of a formerly grand hotel threatened with foreclosure and destruction. Now its new owners want it to be a world-class destination. How does the Driskill Grill define "world-class"?

"...prices, more than the renowned buffet at Fonda San Miguel and on par with the brunch at the Four..."

May 19, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Favorites

"...14. Fonda San Miguel..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Fonda San Miguel, 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121BEST INTERIOR MEXICAN, BEST SUNDAY..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Think Charitably, Eat Locally

By supporting food assistance and promoting economic independence among people in need, Share Our Strength meets immediate demands for food while investing in long-term solutions for the problems of hunger and poverty; here's the info on how to attend an event on April 30 that will benefit SOS.

"...Jeffrey's, Hudson's on the Bend, Ella's/Ranch 616, Fonda San Miguel, Si Bon, Cafe Josie, Bitter End, Manuel's, and Sardine..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood explains why Austin is home away from home for several French chefs and updates readers on local restaurant changes.

"...found a home away from home at Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121). Chefs Remi Lauvand, Francois..."

April 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Articulations

The sophomore production for the Actors Repertory of Texas theatre company.

"...with a "Hollywood in Austin" celebration at Fonda San Miguel on Monday, May 8; an Inside the Actors' Studio-style..."

March 24, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

Incumbent Gisela Triana beats challenger Gus Garcia Jr. for the County Court-at-Law No. 5 seat despite Garcia's name recognition.

"...Triana celebrated her victory at Miguel's La Bodega on Colorado St., and never made an..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

At the SXSW Interactive 2000 Festival, columnist Belinda Acosta takes a peek at the television of the future; also, director Kevin Smith fumes over the television version of his indie hit Clerks, and the Emmys announce a change in voting procedure.

"...Azaria, Don Cheadle, Brian Dennehy, Richard Dreyfuss, Sam Elliott, Miguel Ferrer, and Noah Wyle. The actors join George Clooney,..."

March 17, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Public Notice

This week, your sassy yet totally sincere public service column goes wiggy over the new Patti Smith CDand tells you that her free show at SXSW will benefit a good cause. Other good causes, as usual, are pimped within as well..

"...at their Salsa Night, Thu, Mar 23, 5:30-8pm at Miguel's la Bodega, 415 Colorado. Karison will provide the music,..."

March 10, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Caravana Cubana Late Night Sessions (Rhino)

National Records

"...trombonist Jimmy Bosch, and younger wizards such as percussionist Miguel "Anga" Diaz, make it perplexing that Late Night Sessions..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Music Review by Jeff Mccord

Postscripts

Austin is clearly experiencing a bout of literary event mania.

"...book On Mexican Time: A New Life in San Miguel... Neal Barrett Jr. will be at Adventures in Crime..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Law of Desire

"...Pedro Almodóvar. Starring: Eusebio Poncela, Carmen Maura, Antonio Banderas, Miguel Molina and Bibi Andersson. The festival is showing this..."

Jan. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bibliomania

Books We Love and a Few Books We Don't

"...Charles Baudelaire 5. Arabian Nights 6. Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes 7. The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Books Feature

Edibles in Isolation

Send Me to a Desert Island, but Let Me Have My ...

"...4. Cochinita Pibil from Fonda San Miguel. What dish could be finer for lunch on the..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Interior Mexican

Tasty, bite-sized restaurant listings compiled this week by Rachel Feit.

Dec. 24, 1999 Food Column

The Good Cook List

Virginia B. Wood explains why "the best food in the world is cooked with love and is a joyous gift for the cook as well as the guest."

"...learned from many wonderful cooks during my professional career: Miguel Ravago, Susana Trilling, Ann Clark, and Maida Heatter come..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-File, Austin Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood credits the Austin-based owners of Z'Tejas Grill for their inclusion on Gourmet magazine's list of best restaurants for fun in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area and details several upcoming food events.

"...this Sunday, October 24 at 6pm at Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121). Frida's Fiestas V will..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

ClubCastLive.com Roster

"...Miguel's la Bodega..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature

The Fine Art of Dining

The work of local artisans enhances restaurant decor.

"...art collection that graces the walls at Fonda San Miguel is a big part of the dining experience there,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Food Feature

Estrellas de Areito: Los Heroes

"...with inventing the cha cha cha, Angel Barbazon and Miguel "Brindis" Barbon, plus flutist Richard Egues. Chappotin has great..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Music Review by Harvey Pekar

This Year's Hot Shots

Ninth Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Contest Results

Sept. 3, 1999 Food Feature

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