Food Events

The Fourth doesn't have to be your only event this coming week

"...will pour a selection of Spanish wines paired with complementary tapas. Thursday, June 28, 5-7pm. Roaring Fork, 701 Congress...."

June 29, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Good food news for smart cookies with a little Southern comfort and help with your New Year's resolution

"...The annual sale of Girl Scout cookies began Jan. 19 and continues through Feb. 25...."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...You know we feature local booze whenever we can..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Food Issue: When Vegetables Aren't Enough

John Mackey, “Conscious Capitalism,” and the Ideology of Food

"...swing a dead armadillo in Austin without hitting a “foodie” – a variegated species ranging roughly from purist vegans..."

June 12, 2013 Food Post by Michael King

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the final week of September...."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Way of the 'Food Forest'

Locavores planting seeds for the next phase of urban agriculture

"...increase in popularity, the city of Austin maintains a complex relationship with urban agriculture. Many urban farm advocates viewed..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the fourth week of September...."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Third Coast Grabs SRSLY, Jimmy John’s Goes Ooh-La-La, Spirited Steaks Sizzle thanks to Still Austin & Double J Ranch, and There’s Some Robot Rolling Up with Your Chicken Tikka Masala …

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

"...Anybody who likes coffee and chocolate knows that the pair’s conflation is a..."

Feb. 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A is for Absinthe: A Spirited Book of ABCs

Cookbooks and cultural conversation starters top our summer reading list

"...A is for Absinthe: A Spirited Book of ABCsby Lara Nixon Illustrated by Casey Barber..."

May 23, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Eat With Your Hands

"...Eat With Your Handsby Zakary Pelaccio (Ecco/Harper, $39.99, 368 pp)..."

June 1, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Some spirited sightseeing and an eight-course cupcake dinner in this week's food news

"...Tipsy Texan co-owner David Alan and top Austin bartender Bill Norris have..."

July 8, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

"...neighboring Z Tejas Grill features what they describe as "spirited contemporary Texas cuisine with European and Asian influences." The..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

Texas Gets Spirited Away

Taste-testing Texas liquors against the world

"...the test, double blind, against some of the best competitors in the world. Do they deserve a place on..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Dinner Without Tears

One busy mother's search for perfect meal service

"...supervising homework and play times while also prepping and cooking dinner...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Great Thanksgiving To-Go List

It's time to talk turkey

"...the rest. Sides include mashed potatoes, pumpkin polenta, smoked apple-cornbread stuffing, pumpkin pie, goat cheese cheesecake, sweet potato casserole..."

Nov. 19, 2015 Food Post by Dan Gray

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal

Don't spend turkey day in the kitchen

"...options and some not-so traditional, Austin eateries have you covered with take-home Thanksgiving dinner, sides, and desserts that will..."

Nov. 16, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

The Great Thanksgiving Pie List

Let local eateries do the baking

"...are eager to satisfy your cravings for sweets to complement the holiday meal. As always, the sooner you place..."

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

Cooking Is for Lovers

Love is on the menu at these Valentine's Day cooking classes

"...first started dating, I was quite impressed that he cooked dinner for me on the occasion of our first..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Sweets and Meals for the Holidays

Stuff your piehole … with pie, obviously

"...stores, restaurants, and caterers are gearing up to provide complete meals or components for folks who aren't going to..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Jam with jams and zydeco, and chill with wines from Chile

"...date in the Roots Music Series at the Gillespie County Pioneer Museum (325 W. Main St., Fredericksburg) will feature..."

July 29, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The No-DIY Thanksgiving

More eating, less working

"...Thanksgiving is being grateful for not doing all the cooking, the following folks are willing to help. We've located..."

Nov. 13, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...Yes, it’s time for another roundup of spirited adult beverages! Because these laudable liquids are new –..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Waitress

Despite a storyline that involves an unplanned pregnancy, various affairs, spousal abuse, maternal ambivalence, and food-service employment, Waitress is an optimistic comedy about getting past your mistakes and making the best of life.

"...– squeaky and quirky before squeaky and quirky were cool. It was a tremendous relief to see an authentically..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Postmarks

Illbient for Spooky

"...any interest in the music you usually review: blues, country rock, and dumb industrial bands. On running through the..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Column

Planting the Seeds

Commercial kitchens keep Austin cooking

"...Before Austin became famous for homegrown spicy condiments inspired by the now-25-year-old Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival,..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Voter Rewards Continue, Arlo Grey Returns, Treaty Oak Distilling Expands BBQ Team, and What the Hell Is Going On in Boise?

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

"...Here’s your weekly Food News Buffet for the final week of October, culled..."

Oct. 28, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More

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

"...this first week of May. Yes, it’s your latest Food News Buffet, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, official..."

May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...Can’t everything always fit into a neat Food News Buffet sort of box – not when there’s..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: The Elegant but Irreverent Southern Fare of Colleen's Kitchen

Mueller's food scene gets elevated

"...been a few weeks since my last visit to Colleen's Kitchen and I cannot get that house punch out..."

April 13, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top 10 Book Group Meeting Spots

Near-ideal settings for a successful book group meeting, with food and drinks, decent acoustics, and seating that allows for spirited discussion without having to shout

"...a meal and hunker down in one of the couches to hammer out your questions about Lincoln in the..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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