Food Events

This week's collection of culinary events

"...are in the Valley View Center parking lot in North Dallas for the first annual TX Food Truck Festival...."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...It's 11:25pm on a Saturday night, and I'm heading north on Burnet Road. As the vehicle rambles back toward..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

The libraries hit the books, and environmentalists speak out.

"...Chastenet de Géry's rant about the wastefulness of other restaurants' huge portions in her Starlite restaurant review ["Good Things..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Column

Cookbook Reviews

Eating Between the Lines

"...200 Years of Classic Recipes From America's First Gourmet Restaurantby Walter Staib..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Food Feature by Ronna Welsh

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...Julia's descriptions can make even the most complex or unorthodox dishes seem plausible and accessible. Sure, there are recipes..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Cooking in Heels

Trailblazing Women in Austin's Food Business

"...of men. As recently as 40 years ago, top restaurants knocked a woman's work, unless it was to toss..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Fillion, Amy Acker, and Alexis Denisof, will have its North American debut, as will the latest from John Sayles,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips

The White House Cafe and Saloon is a veritable time capsule with its pressed tin ceiling, arched windows, and wooden floor that creaks with age

"..."But I know she'll do well." Dunn operated the restaurant for more than 20 years...."

Nov. 12, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., put the sleepy town on the map with its delectable meaty pies

"...Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., didn't invent the meat pie, but..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Celebrity Judges

"...Robb Walsh (founder and head judge): Currently the restaurant critic for the Houston Press, Walsh is the former..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

Yardbird's Blues

How the bone-out chicken-fried chicken breast is destroying American menus

"...Continuing my quest, I peruse menus and visit every restaurant that seems likely to serve fried chicken the proper..."

June 29, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Among Green Pastures Again

Virginia B. Wood on why one of the great Texas cookbooks is being reissued.

"...turned her ancestral home into Austin's successful Green Pastures restaurant...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Sandora's Box in Dallas fixes up some mighty fine vittles.

"...is the kind of place that gives the local restaurant scene a reputation for variety and creativity...."

May 25, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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.

"...have decided on a format change for the popular Northwest restaurant with the spectacular Hill Country view. According to..."

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

Unfolding Drama

"...disclaimer. Charged with speaking authoritatively about Austin's newest Indian restaurant (as the Chronicle food critic assigned the review), I..."

April 30, 1999 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Day Trips

"...The Empresario Restaurant in Goliad photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

That's Amore!

"...and also cheap ($3.14 by the glass). For a restaurant with ultra-casual service, the wine list is extensive (10..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

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, Sun, 11am-2pm..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

Food-O-File

On the Range

"...working as a pantry/pastry cook at a small, charming restaurant on Kerbey Lane, it happened that both the chef..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Food Column

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Reyes, Sienna Olazo, Belay A Santillan, Guido Zaballero From Northern California to The Philippines, four brothers confront their issues..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: August Travel Updates

The latest on safe travel during the pandemic

"...The cafe, on Highway 281 just north of Lake Marble Falls bridge, is still open for..."

Aug. 6, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Threadgill’s Old No. 1 Closes Permanently

Pandemic closes a part of Austin history

"...There’s hardly an Austin restaurant with as much compounded history as Threadgill’s, which opened..."

April 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Nine Classic Austin Restaurants Still Going Strong

And helping us stay grounded in 2019

"...So, with more and more restaurants opening every day, we thought it was high time..."

Jan. 23, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Guide to Central Texas Breweries

Our comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Multiple locations, www.bjsrestaurants.com..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature

Day Trips: Coupland Inn and Dance Hall

Something’s new at the old dance hall and eatery

"...surrounded by the rolling hills of the Blackland Prairie north of Elgin. The new owner is sprucing up the..."

May 18, 2018 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Who Is Cast in the Story of Austin Food?

Eight underrepresented views from the local food scene

"...Rising property values and stiff competition mean restaurants live and die by media exposure. It's a harried..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Alicia Vikander. Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

First Plates Extra Helpings: Hit the Road & Eat Like a Local

Five cafes a conversation away from Austin

"...Find out which Austin restaurants made the critics' list of top picks this Thursday..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Food Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-O-File

How the Southwest was won

"...More and more new restaurants are introducing themselves to Austinites at sip-and-stroll charity events..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Local gelato maker heads to the finals, delicious tacos at Pachanga, and to-go orders at Sway

"...Week, and the first of two weekends of Austin Restaurant Week. Whew! Be sure to congratulate Matt Lee of..."

May 16, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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