Second Helpings: Catfish Hunter

"...hits the spot like good home cooking. Catfish and seafood combo dinners with a choice of two side dishes..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Food Column

Second Helpings: Catfish Hunter

You like catfish? Do your friends know you as "the one who eats catfish"? Have we got a "Second Helpings" for you.

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Column

Second Helpings

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals Austin's catfish hot spots in the first of a two-week series.

April 26, 2002 Food Column

Farmers Market Report: June 23

A brief report on area farmers markets

"...News from Barton Creek: J & S Seafood has soft-shell crabs again after a brief absence; they..."

June 23, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: May 11-12, 2013

Tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are starting to arrive

"...Concha’s seafood is off a strong start at Sunset Valley and..."

May 10, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Xmas Day Feasts Around Town

Whether you observe the holiday or not, Austin offers plenty of variety for going out on Christmas Day. Don't forget to call ahead for reservations well before the big day.

"...FORTUNE CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT makes a drive up north worth it for..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Food Feature

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...happen to serve some of the best hand-breaded fried seafood you're likely to find in these parts. Whet the..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Fresh at 75

Quality Seafood Market celebrates a milestone

"...Quality Seafood Market..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...You Richard Stengel INFORMATION WARS Benchalak Srimart Stoops TEXAS SEAFOOD PJ Stoops TEXAS SEAFOOD W. K. Stratton THE WILD..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Food & Drink

"...Best FishmongeringQuality Seafood..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Best of Austin Feature

Farmers Market Report: August 24-25, 2013

Melons. soft-shell crabs, popcorn, and fermented pasilla salsa

"...time of year for soft-shell crabs. K & S Seafood has some gorgeous specimens. Easy to prepare, soft shell..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Nouvelle Cafe

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

"...excellent and mediocre. A swordfish special ($19) featured a seafood stew as a base. The bright seafood broth was..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

Dining Del Lago

More places to eat

"...for the Siam-deprived with a menu heavy on the seafood. 1310 RR 620 S. Ste. 7-A, 263-2221. $$..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature

Dining del Lago

The Chronicle Cuisines writers traveled up and down the Lake Travis area's main drag, RR 620 in pursuit of the perfect lakeside meal. They found burgers, catfish, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, and plenty of chicken fried steak. But not a lot of water. Here's what they have to report.

"...more scheduled to follow soon (Chef Happy's Steaks & Seafood). Our interest was especially piqued when two new lake-area..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Where to Eat During EAST

"...places in town. They also happen to have terrific seafood like blue crab and smoked fish dip...."

Nov. 13, 2015 Photo Gallery

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...back on their feet, specifically aiding farmers and the seafood industry, as well as the Democrat's bid to throw..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

East Side Show Room

East Side Show Room may become a victim of its own popularity

"...were perfectly crisped on the top. And a spicy seafood cacciatore ($7), served like a pot pie topped with..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Review by Rachel Feit

This Old House

"...really got into this restaurant idea. We tried fresh seafood, raw oysters, boiled crabs. The health department was in..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...Ho Chinese BBQ has a menu long on fresh seafood and meat, all authentically prepared and priced right –..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Northwest Neighborhood Treasures, Near and Far

Five new reviews of family-friendly ethnic cafes and east coast-style pizza parlors

"...on Fridays. You can get baskets of nicely fried seafood ($7-$12) or hearty, well-dressed po'boys ($8-$10) with sides of..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Attention to Detail

The Little Things Make a Big Difference at Tocai

"...the disappointment of overcooked, rubbery rings of their favorite seafood, or worse, a portion which starts out tender and..."

May 22, 1998 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...features not only cheap drinks, but also half-price appetizers. Seafood lovers can get a fix here with cheap ceviche,..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

Edibles in Isolation

Send Me to a Desert Island, but Let Me Have My ...

"...5. Seafood: A weekly ration of Saffron Seafood Risotto with shrimp,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...singing, "I'm like a one-eyed cat peepin' in a seafood store" in "Shake, Rattle and Roll." First and foremost,..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Lamberts

Central-city barbecue spots

"...have teamed up to present upscale barbecue, grilled chops, seafood, mouthwatering family-style sides, and an appetizer, soup, salad, and..."

March 2, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...they traditionally serve Chinese food. I also don't like seafood, but I don't expect seafood restaurants to stop serving..."

May 31, 2002 Column

A House Afire

The Skyline Grill Is up and Smoking

"...The menu is an interesting mix of game meats, seafood and vegetarian dishes, and salad and sandwich offerings. Side..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Food Feature

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...spots, but Brunner frequently also scoops guests to the seafood of Perla's and the mind-blowing burgers of Hopdoddy Burger..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Portrait of the Artist as a Road Comic

Long Drives, Low Pay, and Drunks -- What a Life!

"...grilled red snapper (Midland being a mecca for fresh seafood!) and a glass of chardonnay. I open the curtains..."

March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Food-O-File

Which Locals Are Those?

"...Check the newsstands for the fall issue of Simply Seafood magazine for a feature article by Austin's Green Gourmet..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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