Day Trips

Rockport captures the sea breeze and the hearts of visitors.

"...at a slower pace than the rest of the world...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Saveur Cooks Authentic French: Rediscovering the Recipes, Traditions, and Flavors of the World's Greatest Cuisine

"...French: Rediscovering the Recipes, Traditions, and Flavors of the World's Greatest Cuisineby the editors of Saveur Magazine..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Food Review by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Flavors of Mexico

Gastronomic Gateways to Cuisine South of the Border

"...6023 Reid Drive NW Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 253/851-7676 (phone) 253/851-9532 (fax) e-mail: [email protected]..."

May 29, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

The Art of Jewish Food

"...Texas. Cooks will demonstrate the preparation of Jewish holiday foods such as blintzes and challah during the interactive presentation...."

May 15, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Natural Born Breakfast Eaters

Cereal Thrillers

"...is the food that Americans love to hate. Ask anyone about cereal and the first thing you are likely..."

May 5, 1995 Features Feature by Bill Crawford

Texas French Bread’s BBQ Epiphany, Little Ola’s Stylish Turkeyday Switch, Getting a L’ILHIGH With Good Work Austin, Falling Into La Condesa, Desert Door at the Driskill, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Nov. 26-Dec. 2, when you dine or drink at one of the dozens of partnering small businesses, a percentage..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Panel Recap: Engineering the Future With Mushrooms and Diamonds

Not your weird aunt’s future, a cool future

"...alternative. Jessica Appelgren, VP Mkting + Experience of Impossible Foods, said, “We’re trying to redefine meat. We are meat...."

March 18, 2022 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...about 500 people living without shelter. Thousands more live alone or in encampments throughout the city – under overpasses,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

In the Line of Fire

How a home remedy started a flame war

"...salad dressing that's, like, the best thing in the world for you," says local herbalist Jen Easter. The basic..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Chain Gangs

Torchy's Tacos and Verts Kebap: two case studies in culinary expansion

"...out special ideas and we appreciate a job well done and support it with our dining-out dollars? Austin's rapidly..."

March 28, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ten of Austin's Top Sommeliers

A guide to somm-built wine lists in town

"...of The Court of Master Sommeliers. The Court is one of a handful of certification bodies dealing with wine..."

July 9, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Off the Record

The Hamburg Sound: OTR retreats to Germany's Reeperbahn Festival as Frank Hendrix sells Emo's

"...the fourth floor of a massive concrete bunker from World War II. Miss Li..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Time To Pull Out the Big Red Wines

Check out these big-bodied reds

"...good news: The winery's least expensive offering is also one of the best. The Boxer ($25) is 100% Shiraz..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

History Reheats Itself

Twenty-year timeline of 'The Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...1993: Chile Pepper magazine proclaims us the "world's premier hot sauce contest" based on our attendance and..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Feature

Mincemeat

Give this amazing, ambrosial concoction a chance

"...in 1904 in Akron, Ohio. The other volumes had gone missing; only volume four remained. It was the first..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Hightower Report

Who's joining Bush's war?; and Why import so much food?

"...BUSH'S WAR? Remember the famous Army recruiting posters from World War II? They had a red, white, and blue..."

May 18, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Food-o-File

Wrapping up the 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...focused on that original mission, touting Texas wines and foods to the world at an annual spring event. A..."

April 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Cast is excellent; movie is OK; men and women are soooo different.

"...Grant, Jacinda Barrett, Sally Phillips, Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones. One hundred thirty pounds (bloaty – ovulation?), husband 1,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Food-o-File

It's time for the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo, and all of the victuals that come with it

"...else, but that's no reason for you to miss one of the great food opportunities that March has to..."

March 12, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

True to Its Own Terroir

Can Saveur magazine save the soul of the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival?

"...event in the Southwest, showcasing the best in Texas foods and wines every April. The event was founded by..."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Cook's Tour

You just had to be there: The Chronicle's Mick Vann compasses the cuisine of Thailand, in Bangkok and beyond.

"...more importantly, made sure all of the proper taste components were included. In short, I owe much of my..."

June 28, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Barbecue Summer Camp!

What is it about Texas and barbecue? Chronicle Food Editor Virginia B. Wood knows, and she knows we know, but the Southern Foodways Alliance is about to find out on their Taste of Texas Field Trip. Plus, "The Barbecue Song"!?

"...wildflowers, the oil bidness, and wide-open spaces, barbecue is one of the emblems that we're mighty proud to wear...."

June 14, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Hightower Lowdown

Nike does the right thing -- when it's forced to; Monsanto monkeys with Mexico's corn supply; the San Antonio Spurs and SBC stick it to taxpayers.

"...past, as well as to the land itself. As one Mexican ecologist puts it: "The people are corn, and..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

Food-o-File

You can tell it's October in Austin by the number of food and wine-related events packed into the coming week. Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood informs readers of all of them.

"...dancing to be enjoyed all year long. Oct. 14: World Food Day celebration at the Alamo Recreation Center (2100..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Bakehouse Restaurant and Bar

"...The Bakehouse restaurant is one of those diners that you would expect to find..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Sipping Between the Lines

Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall reviews the wine lists at two Austin hotels, the Driskill and the Four Seasons.

"...but competitive with any other hotel anywhere in the world. They have set themselves a grand and honorable goal...."

March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Perfect Pairings

Brio Vista and Mirabelle recently received an Award of Excellence from The Wine Spectator. See how well they fare on the elusive marriage between their menus and their wine lists.

"...Dozens of magazines around the world report on wine, but the periodical with the largest..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Postmarks

Solid Gold 40 is shocked and dismayed; non-fans of Carole Keeton Rylander add their two cents; a tear for Tony's Vineyard; and more letters to the editor.

"...as rape is not, nor will it ever be, one of them...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Illbient for Spooky

"...DJ Spooky [Vol. 16, No. 10]. So, not having gone to the show, I decided to see what you..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...struggle for local conservationists to raise the alarm that one of the most biodiverse areas in North America was..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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