Distinguished Chef Wine Dinner

"...During the past several months, chef Sam Dickey from the Granite Cafe has been opening his..."

April 6, 2001 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

'Tis the season for birth and rebirth; plus, former Bitter End chef about to step into 'Hell's Kitchen'?

"...she types. Now that's something to be thankful for!... Sam Dickey called to report that he's the new executive..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...of the now defunct Emilia's, and his business partner Sam Dickey, veteran of the Granite Cafe, were ready to..."

July 30, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...of the now defunct Emilia's, and his business partner Sam Dickey, veteran of the Granite Cafe, were ready to..."

July 23, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Nouvelle Cafe

Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry finds something unexpected in Granite Cafe's latest incarnation.

"...This new orientation comes under the direction of Chef Sam Dickey and his wife Molly, the duo behind the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

Food-o-File

7 runs aground, while Dot's Place rises from the ashes; plus, 'Sideways' at Spicewood and HerbFest

"...Closings, Changes, Resurrections Chef-owners Sam Dickey and Will Packwood made the difficult decision to..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Osteria Amerigo's on hold, while 7's expanding

"...Austin, but that's just not the case anymore. Chefs/restaurateurs Sam Dickey and Will Packwood announced last week they've abandoned..."

June 18, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Events, closings, and condolences: Virginia B. Wood reports

"...temporarily while working on a project there. New owners Sam Dickey and Will Packwood are slated to debut their..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

It seems like forever since I've written a column but that's just because so much has happened in the past two weeks.

"...that Austin chefs and restaurants are busy doing the same things. The most memorable meal at this event was..."

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

Ceviche Sublime

Cool ceviche -- with its clean, fresh flavors of citrus-cured seafood -- is proving to be the hot dish in restaurants all over Austin this summer.

"...at the Granite Cafe early last fall. There, chef/owner Sam Dickey submerges large (16-20 count per pound) shrimp in..."

July 6, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Food-o-File

What foodies are reading, and updates on local culinary news.

"...March 26, Granite Cafe (2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483) chef Sam Dickey teams up with Dallas guest chefs Garreth Dickey..."

March 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood congratulates Grape Vine Market's selection as Food and Wine's Retailer of the Year and mentions several upcoming food events and changes in the local restaurant scene.

"...Lynn, 477-5584) hosted a tasting soirée to introduce boulanger Sam Dickey's wonderful selection of artisan breads and pastries to..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Since you've been good boys and girls this year, Virginia B. Wood fills your stockings with lumps of foodie news instead of coal.

"...and this year, it's rum cakes from Jamaica. The sampler pack of delightful little cakes that came from Tortuga..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...big picture. The big picture, of course, is chef/owner Sam Dickey's Granite cuisine. "In the two years Steve's worked..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Reports from rumor patrol; plus, it's that time of year for many, many different kinds of beer

"...the Gateway location's prepared foods department, well-known Austin chef Sam Dickey. Check out the new Culinary Center facility at..."

June 16, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The sustained explosion of South Congress; plus, Garden Parties, farmers' markets, and Sunday Musical Mystery Series

"...K100, 707-0237) is now open for business selling the same great libations and pub grub that have made the..."

April 29, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

For the first time in 50 years, Austin is without a Holiday House restaurant. Plus: Event-o-Rama.

"...(458-3068) at 6:30pm on May 12, taught by chef Sam Dickey of Granite Cafe and Seven. For more information..."

April 30, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

I hope you saved your appetite for all of the news Virginia B. Wood is plating up.

"...with a menu presented by chefs Will Packwood and Sam Dickey of Osteria Amerigo, opening this spring. On Monday,..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Hot chefs and hot dogs heat up this week's "Food-o-File."

"...find that it will soon be changing formats. The same owners plan to open Cathy's Steakhouse (8108 Mesa Dr.,..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"Food-o-File"

"...the Granite Cafe (2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483). Granite chef/proprietor Sam Dickey is in the midst of a full-blown "Save..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

One week without a column and news surely does back up around here. Restaurant openings, exciting new products, chef stories: You name it, we've got it!

"...and 228 calories, the new lowfat version has the same velvety texture as the original, but should be a..."

May 31, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

One of the only real drawbacks about working for a weekly newspaper is that it's virtually impossible to cover breaking news in anything like a timely fashion, Food Editor Virginia B. Wood writes. Here's the latest news, though, on restaurant closings and changes in Austin.

"...to be a whopper because it came on the same day I'd received brochures from both the Texas Hill..."

March 15, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hot Shots

Just as if we'd ordered it that way, another year of fabulous hot sauce festivities drew to a close, the sunbleached crowds left Waterloo Park, and then the skies opened up.

"...Sam Dickey, Alan Lazarus, Miguel Ravago, Grady Spears, Kathrine Tuason,..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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.

"...Palladin's medical care. (For many years, Palladin operated the same restaurant space in the Watergate Hotel.)… La Traviata chef/co-owner..."

June 22, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Hottest Concept

"...Italian gourmet items such as olive oils, pastas, and balsamic vinegars, Cippolina will offer a line of fresh baked..."

June 11, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood has plenty o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...chat with Granite Cafe (2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483) chef Sam Dickey last week, and he reports that former Emilia's..."

July 11, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Weekend Repast

Brunch in Austin

"...change to another are now well over. New chef/partner Sam Dickey and his lovely wife Molly have the restaurant..."

March 16, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood has news from Central Market Cooking Schools and restaurants reinventing themselves in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...near Trudy's... Granite Cafe (2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483) chef/owner Sam Dickey has been in touch from South Korea to..."

June 14, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Flaming Lips & Tongues on Fire

The 11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Sunday at Waterloo Park

"...several years serving as the executive chef for Whole Foods.Sam DickeyChef and co-owner of the Granite Cafe, Sam has..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature

Recipe: The Bitter End's Chocolate Terrine

Dodging ghosts and creating delicious desserts

"...Sam Dickey was a baker at the Bitter End with..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Joel Fried

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