Food-o-File

In this week's "Food-o-File," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood tells us about Austin restaurants at a Fever Pitch, a Shack Attack, Asti's Farm to Table dinner, and much more.

"...virgin olive oil. A truly divine taste of Texas summer. Asti owners Wm. Emmett and Lisa Fox introduced Boggy..."

June 21, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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.

"...When the news got out last summer that chef/restaurateur Jean-Luc Salles had sold his 6-year-old French..."

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

Best Bites

The Food writers gobble through 2001

"...bathed in a tasty vinaigrette starred on the Wink summer menu. The best things happen with local produce...."

Jan. 4, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Wink and a Smile

As Food editor Virginia B. Wood relates in a review of Wink, a new restaurant on North Lamar, two of Austin's longtime chefs are busy operating the restaurant of their dreams.

"...friends, and family, Wink opened to enthusiastic crowds in midsummer. It's been building a loyal following based on good..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Your Name Here

Austin is becoming famous for its local brands; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood reveals why.

"...This summer, the newest valued-added product from Austin's favorite Eastside organic..."

July 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Family Man

"...as they need to be. We can taste the salt in the air, we can feel the closeness of..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wrapped and Ready

"...of the Mundy family in Donnegal, Ireland during the summer of 1936 as Europe is on the brink of..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Great Critic Test

How Much Do You Really Know About These Freaks?

"...reviews on a) the position of Orion in the summer sky...."

Feb. 27, 1998 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Burgers, Burgers Everywhere

The Chronicle Guide to Hamburgers in Austin

"...barely manageable hamburger accompanied by a pile of heavily salted fries washed down with the hyper-sweet soft drink or..."

June 20, 1997 Food Feature

day trips

"...Spicewood. The campground is open year-round and during the summer months for swimming, 9am-dusk. "People start coming out to..."

June 6, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Music Amidst Used Furniture

The History of the Red River Strip

"...ostensibly a lesbian bar before its closing in the summer of 1994, Chances spent 12 years as a true..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...and other amenities - by the end of next summer. Though estimated operating losses total $950,000 a year in..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...and Danny McCarthy). It takes place during her last summer home before leaving for college. No big events happen;..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...strawberries; it was perfectly refreshing on a very hot late-summer night. My spouse enjoyed his Medusa Margarita, bloodred and..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Ana Castillo (Dona Cleanwell Leaves Home) Kurt Caswell (Iceland Summer: Travels Along the Ring Road) Jorge Cham (Oliver’s Great..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More

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

"...begin shifting their kitchens’ offerings toward the height of summer. Still, heads up: The Roosevelt Room’s new executive chef,..."

May 24, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Restaurant Review: 1417 French Bistro

Timeless, comfy French cuisine takes hold in the heart of Bouldin

"...subsequently rebranded the restaurant as 1417 French Bistro in summer 2022, in homage to the beloved Downtown French mainstay..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at Weekend Two of ACL Fest 2022

Seven Texas recommendations at ACL Fest Weekend Two

"...making his ACL Fest debut. Last year, single "Cold Summer" marked Lloyd's biggest to date, streamingwise and sonically. The..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Austin at Large: Democracy by Other Means

Contemplating our resistance as Ken Paxton wears out everybody’s welcome

"...and the endless 87th Legislature stretched its work through summer quorum breaks and into the fall redistricting session, and..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...Good teams up with independent promoters Resound for an end-of-summer block party showcasing a menagerie of music from all..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Billet-Doux to Bat City

Embrace Austin throws an in-person love letter to queer ATX, plus an all-queer music fest, Pride fun, and more.

"...friends; 2) as fellow enjoyers of H-E-B bakery sea salt tortilla chips; and 3) as cool queers (and allies)..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Column by James Scott

Chi’Lantro Expands, Taco Flats Expands, G’Raj Mahal Preps a Return, Delucca Opens, Épicerie Spotlights Kallas-Lee, Central Market Celebrates Hatch, and More, More, More

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

"...Roberts has partnered with Present Tense Hospitality (that’s those Salt & Time people) to bring the once and future..."

July 27, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Father’s Day Dining Recos

Celebrate fathers worth celebrating, with some of the best noms around

"...in bed, or treat him to a rejuvenating Epsom salts soak, or fete him with sumptuous steaks, or perfect..."

June 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Verde Report: After May Struggles, Austin FC Remains Confident

FIFA international break gives club a chance to catch its breath

"...tie for second place with FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake. But, again, it's been a struggle lately...."

June 3, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Out There in the Fresh Air With Utopia, Old Settler's, and Kerrville Folk Festival

Fall fests coax us from the metropolis

"...public internal conflict and the unceremonious loss of their Salt Lick Pavilion location, the land represented a fresh start..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2021: First Authors Announced

Colson Whitehead, Elizabeth McCracken, Amor Towles lead the list

"...The Devil’s Treasure • Gabriela Garcia, Of Women and Salt • Elizabeth McCracken, The Souvenir Museum • Maggie Nelson,..."

July 21, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...the fam a fine spread of carnivore’s delights this summer, this is where you’re sure to get what everyone..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Snacks Through the Internet

Get these treats to your house with the click of a mouse

"...Carcharodon carcharias chomping vacationers on Amity Island in the summer of ’75. (Hmmmm, perhaps not the best simile for..."

Jan. 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Some Mocktails Are Better Than Others

Three bright brands to inspire your best non-boozy drinking

"...all three of these fresh-outta-Nashville drinks this past coronavirus summer, and each of them made us swoon. Please, give..."

Dec. 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...hot sauce imaginable available for sampling on toothpicks or saltines. Self-serve. Just open a bottle and pour. Those days..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

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