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The Latest Catch
Food writer Mick Vann on the hits -- and the misses -- of Roy's
"...presents the diner with a slight problem from the start. The fish, which is the centerpiece of the menu..."

March 29, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Crossroads
Britney's screen debut.
"...hit “Open Your Heart.” The scene is a groan-worthy start to this pop tart's debut film performance. Unfortunately, it..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Main Street Grill
Where to dine on I-35
"...by J-One-S Ranch in Driftwood) repose in a mildly tart blackberry reduction laced with wasabi. It may sound a..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Operatic Success
La Traviata, a new Italian Trattoria in downton Austin, is a smashing new eatery which hopefully has many years of innovation and success ahead.
"...studied the simple, straightforward menu at length, choosing to start our meal with a salad of roasted beets ($7)..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Time Regained
"...the talents of his to-die-for cast, he evokes with startling richness the Proustian landscape in which recurring memory overlaps..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Commentary
"...Maudie's was the best -- a good balance of tartness to alcohol and one of the few where I..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

Zoot Suits
In a time when upscale restaurants most often crop up in high-traffic areas or clamoring urban districts, Zoot, a nine-year-old stalwart of the Austin scene, thrives on a sense of quiet seclusion and implied formality.
"...dishes on the current "spring into summer" menu. A starter of delicately fried Gulf oysters ($9.95) is accompanied by..."

June 9, 2000 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

City of Great Bread
"For some time now," Virginia B. Wood writes, "I've had this fantasy about putting advertisements in selected East Coast newspapers to entice Italian immigrant or Italian-American bakers to relocate to River City and bake their wonderful breads for me. And for you, too, of course."
"...of course. Now at least I know where to start. After a recent trip to Providence, Rhode Island, I..."

April 14, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood on the delights of Dolce Vita and her updates on Austin's restaurant scene.
"...delectable European-style desserts. There are dolci, biscotti, tortes, and tarts of every description. I sampled tarts in a delicate..."

March 17, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Standout Sister Act
Gentle Heat and Soothing Sweet at Mirabelle
"...was only a matter of time before Austin restaurateurs started adapting local franchisees to soak up some of the..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

All That Heaven Allows
"...but their romance sets the whole town aghast. For starters, the gardener is much younger than she, which alone..."

July 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gods and Monsters
The final days of the man behind Hollywood's Frankenstein
"...to pained, somber to peckish, dapper to dilapidated, and tart to tortured. It is a performance that richly deserves..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Great Aspirations
Si Bon Reflects the Bold Dreams of Peter & Cara O'Brien
"...Although the young restaurateurs are off to a good start, that's not to say there haven't been a few..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

That Old Feeling
"...think of That Old Feeling is as a cool, tart glass of lemonade enjoyed on a warm spring day...."

April 4, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Fusing Southwestern and Asian Cuisines Brio Grande
"...to their meals are well-steered to the seasonal fruit tart. Chef Paul currently fills his perfect, buttery pastry crusts..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature

The Flintstones
"...Dann Florek as Mr. Slate, La Liz as Fred's tart-tongued mother-in-law. They play it loud and loose and score...."

June 3, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Restaurant Review: Redbud Ice House
The latest concept from MaieB Hospitality crafts a modern Austin spin on a Texas classic
"...Bread bun dusted with poppy seeds, and garnished with tart pickles, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato – boasts the..."

May 10, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall
Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway
"...– none matching what Nalluraj imparts: The whole thing started because people slaughter chickens at their “retirement age” of..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun
Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in
"...foam floater on top, which brings a burst of tart yuzu and a hint of sea salt for balance...."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste
Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office
"...alfresco dinner on a very cold January night. We started with the Pommes Dauphine and endive salad. Of the..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path
In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out
"...beer program, is as experimental as a sriracha Pop Tart. Again, one could opt for the Margarita pie, but..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination
Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis
"...exactly what I hope for in a dessert: fresh, sweet-tart, fruity, pretty...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere
3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival
"...seemingly perfect life that Thom and Henri had built started to go awry. They start to drift away from..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Wheat-Free Joints in 2023
Top 10 gluten-free glimmers
"...the flan's legit, and the Mexican martinis are refreshingly tart (no sweet-and-sour!). Even better: They've got absolutely wonderful staff,..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2023
"...gentle romantic comedy grounded in stark realism is a tart Finnish confection...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

Review: Black Pumas, Chronicles of a Diamond
Side B rises to a bar set mile-high by the band’s golden child debut
"...a Diamond proves a novel but not unheard one: Start at side B. Four years ago, "Black Moon Rising"..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Piehole Project: Austin’s Virtual Pie Auction Returns!
Local initiative tastes great, looks good, helps the community
"...How about a flan tart de maiz pie with a sweet Texas corn custard..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Bars Serve Up Drinks With Halloween Vibes
It's basically candy for adults
"...alternative, pineapple, miso falernum, and lime is refreshing and tart, almost like a shrub. The actual satanic panic that..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Desnudo: The Coffee That Austin Wakes Up For
This little trailer on the Eastside is brewing up big business
"...Trujillo – the two dashing brothers from Colombia who started Desnudo in 2021 – open up shop, you can..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked
Top of the Hops VIII, baby!
"...been a fantastic fit for them in a walkable, starter-home district full of all that yummy disposable income. All..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

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