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Sept. 17, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman
To Rome With Love
Ambling and merely passable, this new Woody Allen picture lacks a raison d'être.
"...city, including, notably, that of Penélope Cruz, playing a salty prostitute...."
July 6, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Food-o-File
This summer brings a bumper crop of fresh chefs and local foods
"...has returned to Austin as chef/partner in the recently-opened Salty Sow (1917 Manor Rd.)...
We can now reveal the..."
June 15, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Friends With Benefits
This Mila Kunis/Justin Timberlake rom-com is smart enough to decry Hollywood’s romantic clichés but never savvy enough to truly subvert them.
"...– that shorthand doesn’t at all square with Kunis’ salty-dog characterization. As in Will Gluck’s directorial breakthrough, the more..."
July 22, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Dining del Lago 2010
What a difference some rain makes!
The water is blue, the hills are green, and several
new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.
"...relatively fancy almond cream and pear ($3.50-5.40), and 10 "salty" crepes, such as pancetta, goat cheese, and tomato ($6-7)...."
July 2, 2010 Food Feature
Mesa Ranch
"...was skillfully done, but the crispy batter was so salty we couldn't enjoy much of the dish. The description..."
July 7, 2006 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood
Mission Accomplished
After more than a decade, Mars' adventurous menu
might not be as challenging as it once was, but it's still
one of the best in town
"...chile serrano. The accompanying dipping sauce was light, tangy, salty, and spicy. My husband promptly declared them "the best..."
Oct. 15, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón
The Bold and the Beautiful
Young chef / owner Tyson Cole has Uchi right where he -- and probably everyone else -- wants it.
"...atop cubes of bright red, summer-sweet watermelon, drizzled with salty Vietnamese fish sauce, and sprinkled with golden tobiko (flying..."
Nov. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón
On Judges' Hill
Sits a mansion with a menu of equal elegance
"...menu. The Duo of Foie Gras ($14.50) features a salty pink tourchon garnished with a tiny Seckle pear, poached..."
Oct. 24, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Bulletproof Monk
"...rental on a dull evening, with some kind of salty snack and a drinking-game accompaniment. (Drink whenever Scott cries,..."
April 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Amy's Orgasm
"...the form of Amy's publicist (screen veteran Aaron), a salty, whiskey-voiced lesbian; it's a pity the movie isn't about..."
Oct. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Nine Queens
Inventive and lively caper film is as low-key in its technical execution as a sidewalk shell game but fueled by a frisky energy and a blithely circuitous storyline.
"...desiccated forger (Núñez) who’s authored the fakes; she’s a salty, platinum-blond broad with a studmuffin houseboy and a voice..."
May 31, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Happenstance
The horoscope of a young woman (Amélie's Tautou) predicts that love is just around the corner.
"...sea to make the ocean rise.” Ah, those old salty French dogs. Actually, he represents one of the more..."
May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Slackers
"...Jersey girl Prepon (of That '70s Show) has a salty, sassy camera presence, but she's wasted in an embarrassing..."
Feb. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Snow Dogs
"...the father he never knew (Coburn, part crusty, part salty, all fun), acquaints himself with various and sundry oddball..."
Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The Tastes of Taste
Two books that dissect the palate -- one metaphorically, the other scientifically
"...gets this taste explanation: "The first taste note is salty. It pushes everything else forward. Next you bite through..."
Dec. 28, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery
Sidewalks of New York
"...thanks to his larger-than-life presence and choice bits of salty dialogue (women “love it when the balls smell nice”)...."
Nov. 30, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Chutney Popcorn
Intriguing and unpredictable film examines the lives of an Indian-American family torn apart by an elder daughter's inability to conceive with her American-born husband.
"... Barry Johnson (excerpted from "Chutney Popcorn: Light, Crunchy, Salty," 8-25-00)..."
Jan. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Zoot Suits
In a time when upscale restaurants most often crop up
in high-traffic areas or clamoring urban districts, Zoot,
a nine-year-old stalwart of the Austin scene, thrives on
a sense of quiet seclusion and implied formality.
"...a creamy richness to the pairing while giving the salty oysters center stage...."
June 9, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson
Tip Tapas!
Rhythm House's SpanishTreats Satisfy
"...like a mini sandwich spread. There are bits of salty, earthy ham, squares of cheese, toast points, and the..."
April 17, 1998 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery
Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down
A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin
"...a distinctive cuisine marked by an all-important balance of salty, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors. To achieve this harmony,..."
March 27, 1998 Food Feature
Filling Finds
Tasty Tacos Central, South, and East
"...a spit but finished on the stovetop in a salty orange chili sauce, flaked off of the fork like..."
March 21, 1997 Food Feature
Hard Target
"...And just ignore Wilford Brimley, who “turns in a salty, lively performance as Chance's crafty Cajun uncle.” Um, sure......"
Aug. 20, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Hook
Spielberg's Hook breaks the cardinal rule of J.M. Barrie's timeless fantasy – it grows up.
"...perfect casting. Hoffman's Hook is delicious, as is Hoskins' salty Smee. Like the Lost Boys, these pirates just want..."
Dec. 13, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times
The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival
"...with for almost 10 years, lovingly calls her “so salty” in one conversation. The no-frills exterior only adds cool..."
April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Review: Murray’s Tavern
A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant
"...greasy batter. The fries were fantastic, though, crisp and salty and addictive...."
March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW
Standout sets from the clusterfest
"...cowboy hats, who joined a cowbell-clicking drummer as the sweet-then-salty singer’s band. Squeezeboxer Emilio Ortega is a former kid..."
March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Whimsy Meets Elegance at South Lamar's Elementary
Happy meals for adults
"...bright and tangy beets and orange segments and crunchy, salty hazelnuts...."
Jan. 26, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance
Brining for justice
"...the two decided to start selling their tasty, crunchy, salty blend of pickles and other fermented vegetables full time...."
Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner
A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls
Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center
"...oil with celery, jalapeño, and scallion, and it's a salty sow. Snow pea leaves with garlic is fresh and..."
