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"...Callie Speer goes into battle, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill expands, and more morning bites...."

Dec. 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Taste, Memory

By innovating old favorites in an old building, Moonshine is setting new standards

"...turn of this century, the historic Waterloo Compound property – which includes a two-story stone and frame building, a..."

March 26, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...our other SXSW recos for burgers, tacos, pizza, and barbecue...."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood brings all-you-can-eat news.

"...thing right again, however... The folks at Reed's Jazz & Supper Club (Gateway Shopping Center, 342-7977) have plenty to..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

One man's green issues are another man's Foie Gras Cotton Candy

"...at Boomerangs (3110 Guadalupe, 380-0032, www.boomerangspies.com) Also, the Best Bar Snack award listing should have read "Corn Dog" Shrimp..."

May 25, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...bites and drinks, and above all, please tip your servers/bartenders more than just the minimal 20%. Our Downtown hospitality..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Food-o-File

Congratulations abound in the foodie community this week

"...winners of Austin Monthly's Craziest Cakes competition: Most Creative – A Stack of Buttermilk Pancakes with a syrup bottle..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Downtown Dining Guide

So you’re hungry at SXSW?

"...Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez www.austinconventioncentercatering.com ATX Links, Bohemian Barbecue, Burro Cheese Kitchen, Chi'Lantro BBQ, Coffee House, Hat Creek..."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...serves exactly what most out-of-towners want to eat: Texas barbecue...."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...way the food at the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival enhances that experience for visitors every spring...."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Event Menu

Can fun fill your tummy? Maybe not.

"...Zax Pints & Plates (312 Barton Springs Rd., 481-0100, www.zaxaustin.com) invites you..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Everything is still happening in October!

"...in the Davenport Ranch Center with 360 Uno Espresso & Vino (327-4448, 3801 Capital of TX Hwy. N., www.360uno.com)...."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Film to Table

The Austin Film Festival celebrates two Austin obsessions

"...original developers of the party (along with Executive Director Barbara Morgan). "For us, it felt very organic because all..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Nadia Chaudhury

Umlauf Garden Party Turns 15

Sip and stroll through sculpture garden raises funds for facility

"...Blackened Shrimp over bleu cheese grits from Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill was the winner of both..."

April 28, 2013 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Drunk on Civic Pride

Announcing the Official Drink of Austin

"...27, at the Belmont. For the first time, Downtown bars and restaurants were invited to participate along with Austin's..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

News/Print

Firstly, crystal meth kills. Secondly, Cyndi Hughes is leaving the Texas Book Festival. Thirdly, Geronimo says we can drink!

"...Stephen Harrigan, and Dao Strom -- sponsored by BookPeople, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, and KGSR -- will be..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...Red Ash303 Colorado, www.redashgrill.com A modern Italian restaurant utilizing a wood-burning grill to..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Pub Grub

A guide to some of the best food-serving bars in town

"...a part of our cultural fabric for decades. One bar has maintained its popularity in a succession of Downtown..."

March 7, 2008 Food Feature

New Technology Provides Instant Restaurant Customer Feedback

Technology finally caught up with local software developer's vision

"...in use at such local eateries as Truluck’s (company-wide), Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, and Hyde Park Bar &..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Food & Wine Alliance: Taste of Texas Auction

Going once, going twice – going to treat you right, pardner

"...Which is why we’re also bidding like savvy bargain hunters during the Texas Food and Wine Alliance’s first..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Down Home and Chicken-Fried ... Steak, That Is

"...Green Mesquite (1400 Barton Springs Rd.) A sleeper on the list, this Barton..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar packs away his trunk

"...we'd started piles of things we didn't want anymore – everything from a wood chipper to old holiday decorations...."

May 6, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

Apps guide you to grub; and more

"...by Southwest 2011 has to be the pop-up phenomenon – it seems there's not a parking lot or empty..."

March 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Thoughts on the feeding tube; plus, Nu Age, El Chilito, and everything you need to know, event-wise, for the upcoming week on the Austin food scene

"...long winner Katie Hagan-Whelchel actually works in Todd English's kitchen?ÊLotsa Restaurant News Not long after our big "Chillin'" feature,..."

July 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

12th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The winners and the judges

"...12th annual Short Story Contest were essentially suicide notes – we can only hope that the singer is not..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...Austin Food & Wine Alliance Presents Chef Emeril Legasse – The promotional..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Girls Can Tell

Gadding about

"...a band gonna start?" That's the problem with Friday – there's too much cool stuff happening, and chances are..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...fare that leaves me regretting the compromises of parenthood – or I make the mistake of dragging the little..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...out one of the few remaining regional blues juggernauts. – Jay TrachtenbergBEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET2pm, Town Lake Stage @..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday International Bands

Wednesday's just the beginning!

"...Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band (Wed., 11:45pm, Lamberts)..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

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