Swordfish

"...Hugh Jackman and John Travolta. It's difficult to synopsize Swordfish, to whittle it down to a digestible nugget. The..."

June 13, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Specialties of the House

Recent Publications From Our Contributors

"...and roasted marshmallows?), one part cutting edge (consider Moroccan-Spiced Swordfish with Red Peppers and Lemon Drizzle), skewers breathe new..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Food Feature

The Perfect Storm

"...you already know how the tale of the 71-foot swordfishing boat the Andrea Gale ends up. For the rest,..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

21 Bridges

Chadwick Boseman brings Manhattan to a halt as a corruption-busting cop

"...a first-time feature director and the guy who shot Swordfish. Neither statement tells the entire story, but when taken..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Tales of love and hate dominate these Oscar hopefuls

"...titular irony is thick enough to cut with a swordfish. Sans narration except for an expository endnote, the Garden..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

From Paris With Love

Jonathan Rhys Meyers plays an American diplomat in Paris who is paired with a wise-cracking, trigger-happy CIA maverick (John Travolta) to stop a terrorist attack.

"...wack jobs (The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, Swordfish). His Wax is a U.S. government black-ops guy who..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Heist

"...not perfect, is miles beyond similar fare (this year's Swordfish comes to mind). Mamet's specialty is fractured people, and..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reliable Execution

Why it's easy to like Eddie V's Edgewater Grill

"...and sautéed. Two excellent choices that evening were the Swordfish "Steak" au Poivre ($19.50) with grilled mushrooms and lobster..."

May 11, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Nouvelle Cafe

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

"...entrée rode the fence between excellent and mediocre. A swordfish special ($19) featured a seafood stew as a base...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

The Statesman of the House

Meredith Phillips shares space with a persnickety purebred named Winston.

"...salary, and mentioned that my father would be grilling swordfish for dinner. As I thought back to the tenaciously..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Features Feature by Meredith Phillips

Sam Choy's Island Flavors

"...fishing. Yet the cookbook is chock-full of recipes for swordfish and marlin, both pelagic species in serious danger (there..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Feature

Believe the Buzz

"...grills change nightly, and our seafood selection included a swordfish filet, four fresh oysters on the half-shell, and grilled..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...The Tikin Xic daily catch was a meaty swordfish, grilled and topped with tomato confit, pickled red onion,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Ezov, a Mediterranean Concept From the Folks at Emmer & Rye, Opens Thursday

And other openings and transitions in Austin dining

"...on April 6. The seafood-forward menu features items like swordfish skewers, calamari bolognese, and salmon tartare along with lamb..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Este

There's a lot to like at Fermín Nuñez's new seafood restaurant

"...when I came back for lunch, along with the swordfish tacos, which are dressed in that same masa batter..."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Weekend Wine: Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

Finally: the high-priced stuff

"...This is perfect with big fish like tuna or swordfish. If the price doesn’t scare you off, K&L Wine..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Five More Options For Valentine’s Dining

Because you and your boo deserve good stuff too

"...ceviche; the main course offers lamb sugo or oak-grilled swordfish, followed by white chocolate budino to share. Note: The..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cuisine From Spain, Salt From Iceland, Whiskey From Scotland

This past week, the best things came in a sequence of three

"...better for encrusting a fine fillet of mahi-mahi or swordfish or whatever. Yes, such a smoky-salty covering lends itself..."

Oct. 31, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Weekend Wine

Sicilian wines for the connoisseur on a budget

"...the big game hunters of the wild oceans like swordfish, tuna, or shark. Try it with flounder, redfish, scallops,..."

March 31, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

First Look: Pizzeria Sorellina

Apis team opens casual sister restaurant

"...with ingredients like Chinese pecan, dill pollen, and smoked swordfish "bagna cauda."..."

Jan. 25, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

VOX Table Forms Bartender Supergroup

Daily Austin food news

"...“foraged, shot, trapped or caught.” Dishes include a grilled swordfish belly from Apis, served with savoy cabbage, fermented apple,..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

First Look: Mongers Market + Kitchen

A fishmonger and a chef open a raw bar …

"...who'll be bringing me mahi, different kinds of tuna, swordfish. Our supply is about to get really good,” San..."

March 23, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Passport to Italy in Full Swing at Central Market

Lucky customers can win great prizes in passport sweepstakes

"...olives, the other with walnuts. I'm going back for swordfish, meatballs, and imported marinara. The Peach Bellini flavor they've..."

May 7, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Turf N Surf Po'Boy Digging its New Digs

Media happy hour showcases Chef Gilmore’s menu

"...generous salad. Gilmore offers tons of fresh seafood including swordfish, mahi, snapper, salmon, cod, trout, and seared tuna, as..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Seafood With a Conscience

Shoreline should be applauded for taking a step to help preserve our seas without ever making us feel deprived

"...mahimahi (unless pole-caught), marlin, orange roughy, Atlantic-farmed salmon, shark, swordfish, Asia-farmed tilapia, tuna (unless pole-caught), and imported crawfish, shrimp,..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Eddie V's 5th Street

Recently hired Executive Chef Chris Bauer delivers quality at Eddie V's

"...seafood. Snapper, salmon, sole, shrimp, scallops, sea bass, and swordfish all had tempting preparations...."

Feb. 26, 2010 Food Review by Wes Marshall

One Fish, Two Fish, Poison Fish

Bill calls for health warnings on certain types of fish

"...that large predatory fish, such as king mackerel and swordfish, contain increasingly high levels of methylmercury, a pollutant that..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's Cooking at the Triangle

"...shrimp, and tilapia; only the deep-sea fish (such as swordfish) and the oysters are not. There is nothing unusual..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Cookbooks

Gift guide

"...for his daughter Megan's wedding brings forth cucumber soup, swordfish salad, and an heirloom pound cake recipe. There's everything..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

To Your Health

What are the pros and cons of taking fish oil supplements?

"...less prone to defilement. Larger predator fish such as swordfish contain higher levels of pollutants. Cod are somewhere in..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

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