Cookie Swaps and Cool Yules

Daily Austin food news

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

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

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

"...This one is made with tenderized New York strip and smothered in green chile gravy. My vote for the..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...the organizers from C3 Presents take what they've learned and use it to refine and tweak things for the..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...SXSW: Emotions are high, patience is low, and food lines are long. It's easy to give up..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

Taste, Memory

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

"...storied past, the 19th-century edifice was often a mercantile and a saloon, a convivial spot where locals gathered to..."

March 26, 2004 Food Feature 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.

"...out, please remember to order a few extra bites and drinks, and above all, please tip your servers/bartenders more..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Eat It

So you're hungry at SXSW?

"...Burger Co., Lavaca Links, Peached Tortilla, Red River Cafe, and Southside Flying Pizza...."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Film to Table

The Austin Film Festival celebrates two Austin obsessions

"...Bringing together film and food in Austin is as natural as brisket and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Nadia Chaudhury

Food-o-File

Congratulations abound in the foodie community this week

"...Lane Cafe's commissary bakery; Best Designed – South Austin Land­marks from Blue Note Bakery; and Most Delicious and Best..."

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

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...center, you'll find dining options from Lamar to I-35, and Cesar Chavez to 10th. WHEN THE BOSS IS PAYING..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Pub Grub

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

"...Welcome to the Austin version of March Madness! Thousands of pilgrims venture here over a two-week period in..."

March 7, 2008 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Apps guide you to grub; and more

"...spaces are hawking everything from Apple products to wine, and formerly empty restaurant spaces are hosting free food. In..."

March 18, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Umlauf Garden Party Turns 15

Sip and stroll through sculpture garden raises funds for facility

"...raise funds to link artist Charles Umlauf's work studio and family home to the rest of the museum and..."

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

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar packs away his trunk

"...left to get rid of. My mom did, however, and we wanted to clean out the garage as well,..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

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

"...had been mangled beyond recognition. It seems an accidental cut-and-paste error cut the quote off after three words, and..."

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

"...can happen around here is to open the paper and have big ol' mistakes pop up and slap me..."

May 25, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Can fun fill your tummy? Maybe not.

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

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

Food-o-File

Everything is still happening in October!

"...The first shop also offers delectable imported Italian coffees and gelatos, plus an assortment of breakfast pastries. The attached..."

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

New Technology Provides Instant Restaurant Customer Feedback

Technology finally caught up with local software developer's vision

"...Irvine often discovers when he steps in to diagnose and solve problems as part of his popular show, Restaurant:Impossible...."

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

News/Print

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

"...is leaving the Texas Book Festival after eight years, and Chair Mary Margaret Farabee will likely leave after the..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Texas Food & Wine Alliance: Taste of Texas Auction

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

"...people out of your life, even when there’s no pandemic for an excuse, don’t you?..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

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

"...options. These parties don't even take place until October and November, but they'll sell out long before that. Make..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post 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

"...reality shows: Cooking Under Fire (PBS), Hell's Kitchen (Fox), and The Next Food Network Star (TVFN). As it turned..."

July 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

12th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The winners and the judges

"...still leaves more than 350 stories angling for attention and distinction. Subtract a few more that might find a..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...• Chef and restaurateur Bryce Gilmore made big news this week with..."

July 18, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood