Food-o-File

Things used to slow down here in the summer, but it looks like June could be the busiest month of the year for Austin-area chefs.

"...Fredericksburg, David Bull of the Driskill, Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616 and Ella's, Sam Dickey of the Granite Cafe,..."

June 22, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood explains the swapping going on at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...operate Ella's Restaurant & Bar (#1 Jefferson Sq., 458-2148), Ranch 616 (616 Nueces, 479-7616), and the new Little Ranch..."

July 28, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood reveals who came to dinner on February 5, what they ate, and where their money went, and updates readers on changes in Austin's culinary world.

"...the dessert offerings donated by the owners of Ella's, Ranch 616, and Rather Sweet Bakery plus exotic fruits and..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice: Ho, Ho, Holidaze Continues

"...Wade," takes place this Sunday, Jan. 5, 3-5pm at Ranch 616 (616 Nueces)...."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Food-o-File: Monday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Ranch 616 (616 Nueces) invites you to celebrate or grieve..."

April 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Burger Town

How do our hometown patties match up against the influx of trendy national chains?

"...quite picky about my choices. The Framed Burger at Ranch 616 (616 Nueces, www.theranch616.com) has been a favorite for..."

March 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Event Menu

This week's local foodie events

"...Pope will be featured guests at a party at Ranch 616 (616 Nueces, 479-7616) this week. Kovacs Brothers wine..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Men in Transition

"...meal paired with one glass of wine for $29. Ranch 616 (616 Nueces, 479-7616), the new venture from Ella's..."

July 16, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Koko's Bavarian Spreads the Germans, Tèo Gelato Gets Boozy, Curry Pizza House Opens Soon, and More

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

"...that Kevin Williamson, the beloved owner and chef of Ranch 616 has died. The community-forward and Texas-championing Austin native,..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

La Barbecue’s Supper Club, Soup Peddler’s Pride, Hatch at Central Market, Seven Deadly Sins at Higher Ground, and Everybody’s Got Those Delta Variant Blues

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

"...WUXTRY! You already know what Ranch Water is, of course. That simple tequila-and-lime cocktail, right?..."

Aug. 4, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Good Cuisine and an Interesting Scene

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...skeet shoot and cookout at the TDS Exotic Game Ranch, but the food, drinks, and entertainment were stellar. Host..."

April 22, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Wiseheart welcomes chef Aaron Meneghelli from Napa Valley's Calistoga Ranch for a multi-course, vegetable-forward dinner. Dinner is $60, with..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New restaurant lightning round

"...their early 2015 opening, Rowan-Adams is waiting tables at Ranch 616 and Matlock is working the line at Mulberry...."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

'Don't Fall for Developers' PR Tricks'

"...Dear Editor, Who exactly is going to destroy the Ranch 616 ["Developing Stories," News, Feb. 2]? It happens to..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Postmarks

Food-o-File

Great food and creative fundraising go hand in hand here in Austin for the next few weeks.

"...David Bull of the Driskill Hotel, Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616/Ella's Ranch and Will Packwood, formerly of Emilia's, preparing..."

April 26, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres

"...co-owner, Home Slice Austin Motel, Continental Club, Matt's El Rancho, the Broken Spoke, Sandy's Hamburgers, the State Theatre, Top..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Day Trips: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade

A tour of dearly departed Bob “Daddy-O” Wade’s art

"...two-headed longhorn at the County Line restaurant, and the Ranch 616 restaurant's rattlesnake. Wade also made the "world's longest..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Margarita Deals in Austin for National Tequila Day

What’s better than a margarita? Buy one get one free margaritas.

"...celebrate every day. Drink Twice as Many Margaritas at Ranch 616 This rowdy downtown spot is a perennial favorite..."

July 23, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Rattle Inn Closes

West Sixth honky-tonk shutters

"...Rattle Inn, and Kevin Williamson, who owns adjacent restaurant Ranch 616, and Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson...."

April 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Jacob Weaver (Juliet Ristorante), Martin Wilda (Sway), Kevin Williamson (Ranch 616), Austin Ewald (Grizzelda's), Tyson Cole (Uchiko), and Abby..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food + Wine Festival Tickets Go On Sale Today

More events, more celebrity chefs

"...Casey Wilcox (Justine’s Brasserie), Martin Wilda (Sway), Kevin Williamson (Ranch 616), Nicholas Yanes (Juniper), and Carlos Ysaguirre (Jacoby’s Restaurant..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part Two

Innovative vegetables and vertical integration

"...After a Frito pie break courtesy of Ranch 616, we lined up in hopes of seeing Vilma..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part One

Savory tidbits and sweet treats

"...plate and the signature venison chili Frito Pie from Ranch 616 was as big a hit as always. My..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Food and Wine Festival Talent Announced

Tickets for foodie fête go on sale today

"...Robert (Fixe), Eric Silverstein (The Peached Tortilla), Kevin Williamson (Ranch 616), and Carlos Ysaguirre (Jacoby's)..."

Jan. 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

2014 Austin Food & Wine Festival Recap

Only one thing missing from the best fest yet

"...shitake and “beef juice,” Fork and Vine’s fried alligator, Ranch 616’s portable Frito pie, and Teo’s rosemary chocolate gelato...."

May 1, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

For the Love of Seabrook: A Photo Tribute

May 1, 2013. 27 photos.

"...Ranch 616's Kevin Williamson from May, 2010..."

May 1, 2013 Photo Gallery

We Built This City

On rock & roll venues opening up left, right, and especially east

"...as possible, opened last week between Star Bar and Ranch 616 on Nueces Street. North of campus, Spider House's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Food-o-File

Barr's back, cookies are coming, and more

"...contingent includes chefs Kevin Williamson and Antonio Vidal of Ranch 616, Tyson Cole of Uchi and Uchiko, and Bryce..."

June 17, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

ACL Encore

Highlights and observations from the fest

"...least not when it provided my elixir of life, Ranch 616's famous Frito Pie (don't think I didn't notice..."

Oct. 12, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Arthouse

The Jones Center is closed, so Arthouse just hangs its art sale on other walls

"...the soundtrack to your shopping, while Kevin Williamson and Ranch 616 deliver tasty comestibles. Or if you're the patient..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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