The 2000 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

"...been a long time since we've run a local restaurant poll, you're right. The last time we polled the..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The new year has brought several big changes among Austin's restaurants; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood provides the details.

"...year brought big changes for two of Austin's long-established restaurants. San Gabriel Restaurant Group owner Reed Clemons abruptly closed..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Catch the Bus Art

"...nearly 20 years ago and displays it in his restaurants. So when Mauro chose the artwork for a wrap-around..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Column 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."

"...Central Market has announced the promotion of popular San Antonio culinary instructor and cooking school director Shelley Grieshaber..."

June 14, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Men in Transition

"...and Food Festival coincided with Fox's departure from the San Gabriel Restaurant Group. San Gabriel owner Reed Clemons opted..."

July 16, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Nouvelle Cafe

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

"...The Granite Cafe 2905 San Gabriel, 472-6483..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...anticipated debut of the newest member of Reed Clemons' San Gabriel Restaurant Group takes this place this week with..."

April 10, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood says step right up to the "Food-o-File Event-o-Rama"!

"...from 5:30 to 6:30pm on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 7... San Gabriel Restaurant Group owner Reed Clemons christens his newest..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood comes bearing nothing but glad tidings and good food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...profiles for our local food scene. Any time Austin restaurants or food businesses receive national attention, whether it's a..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Chefs in transit in this week's Food-o-File.

"...the Tuscan coast and dropped in at the family restaurant in San Gimignano where Harris worked as part of..."

May 4, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Movin' and Shakin'

"...Rd., 328-4858) is considering offers, hoping to sell her restaurant by the end of August. Chef Tim Kartiganer recently..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"...(310 Colorado, 472-6770) has been one of Austin's busiest restaurants for years, regardless of who's been the chef there...."

April 4, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"...Austin on Sunday, November 10 was served in a restaurant but was not available to the public. That night,..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Food Column

Changing of the Guard

"It's good food, well prepared, reasonably priced, straight up, no frills. I like it," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals about young chef Shawn Cirkiel's cuisine at Jean-Luc's Bistro.

"...statements at the helm of one of my favorite restaurants. I'm glad to report that one meal during the..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

New Kid on the Block

ASTI is the perfect addition to Hyde Park's busiest corner

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Jan. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Why were Pacifica's employees locked out of the restaurant, much to their surprise? Virginia B. Wood updates readers on that news and other restaurant updates.

"...need of trained employees. Pacifica is a beautifully appointed restaurant in a dynamite location. Should be interesting to see..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Looking back at many of the stories we covered in 2005, it seems that they came down to fire and water, one way or another

"...Katrina nor Rita did any actual damage in Austin, thousands of people arrived here as a result of their..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Third Time Lucky

"...It's been almost a year since I've printed a restaurant's phone number incorrectly twice in a row. Hopefully, the..."

July 2, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Crescent City Beignets

"...flames: Mango Margaritas ($4.95 or $24 pitcher) at Fonda San Miguel (2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121); Mocha Java Freeze..."

July 9, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The Culinary Academy of Austin has joined forces with Reuben's Wine & Spirits to highlight the various world cuisines - find out how to participate; Mezzaluna celebrates 10 years of business; and an Organic Update..

"...Ten years ago this November, homegrown restaurant entrepreneur Reed Clemons opened Mezzaluna (310 Colorado, 472-6770) in..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

More Barbecue

"...the Middle East, plus the baked goods and stellar sandwiches we all love. Only thing missing is the seductive..."

June 25, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Women Chefs Grow in Number

"...When the results of the Chronicle's 1997 Restaurant Poll were tabulated last fall, several women had received..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...of cookie that tasted like little pieces of cardboard sandwiched around sweetened shortening to an inedible bread sculpture to..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Where Some Austin Chefs Attended Culinary School

"...Roberto Santibanez (Fonda San Miguel): Cordon Bleu..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Bitter End Bistro & Brewery

Does the pub grub myth extend to the Bitter End?

"...mean that the Bitter End (part of Reed Clemons' San Gabriel Restaurant Group) does not strive to break the..."

May 14, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood on the delights of Dolce Vita and her updates on Austin's restaurant scene.

"...with a scoop of gelato, tiny buttons of shortbread sandwiched together with chocolate, and a divine, crisp Gianduja bar,..."

March 17, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The New Look of Fine Dining

Austin's emerging restaurant empires

"...business. That was back in 1995, when the high-end Santa Fe chain swaggered into town to teach Austinites a..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food Bloggers Celebrate Cookbook Release

AFBA's first community cookbook out now

"...Take 150 food bloggers, mix in one up-and-coming restaurant near campus, and simmer on low for a few..."

April 17, 2013 Food Post by Monica Riese

Art

Art Openings

"...W. Sixth, 495-9363. "Hillustrations," cleverly-executed mixed media work by San Marcos illustrator Ros Hill, is featured through March...."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond.

"...• Fire destroyed the popular downtown microbrewery/restaurant the Bitter End over the weekend; the cause has..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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