Texas French Bread Bakery & Bistro is Closed for Remodeling

Refreshed dining room, bakery, kitchen, and bathrooms debut next week

"...Texas French Bread Bakery & Bistro proprietor Murph Willcott announced..."

Jan. 9, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin’s Culinary Community Raises Funds for Texas French Bread

Camp East bake sale sells out in one hour

"...bake sale on Wednesday to raise money for former Texas French Bread employees after the beloved Rio Grande bakery..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Food Post by Dina Barrish

Fire at Texas French Bread Ravages Storefront

Beloved restaurant was housed in a building rich with music history

"...Last night, Texas French Bread burned down; the Austin Fire Department is..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Texas French Bread

Two steps forward, one step back at Texas French Bread

"...When we first reported on the planned transformation of Texas French Bread from a full service bakery to a..."

July 24, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Reopens Downtown, and More …

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

"...OK, you likely already know that Murph Willcott’s longtime Texas French Bread eatery at 2900 Rio Grande has burned..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Delysia’s Golden Chocolate, Texas French Bread’s Wheat, Cinful Sweets on the Food Network, and Mozart’s Lights Up Lake Austin

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

"...other dishes for garden dining on Rio Grande Street, Texas French Bread owner Murph Willcott’s out in the rurality..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moojo Makes a Sandwich, Kerbey Lane Brings Out the Pumpkins

Today's Austin food news

"...The Peached Tortilla and Quickie Pickie grows, Texas French Bread honors Boggy Creek Farm, and more in..."

Oct. 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

It's National Macaron Day

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.

"...got curious about what other purveyors of the delicate French treat might be offering, as well. Here's what we..."

March 20, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Valerie & Stephanie Schuster

Upper Crust Bakery is a sister act

"...them considers herself a baker, but their Upper Crust Bakery has been one of Austin's most successful outlets for..."

July 15, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Home Grown

Why Chef Louis Lambert's Palate Is a Product of his Texas Roots

"...next door to his sister Liz's refurbished Hotel San José. The shed-like hut routinely has scores of customers waiting..."

April 26, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Celebrate Bastille Day Austin Style

Boots, baguettes, and Jello Biafra

"...Austin's various celebrations of the French Revolution become more diverse every year. Although Lakeway's Artisan..."

July 10, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Learning from Local Artists

"...Texas French Bread Bakery, 1700 S. Congress, through April 28..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Review by Jacqueline May

Austin Restaurant Weeks Returns Oct. 1-10. Here's Where You Can Eat.

Get a dining deal, donate to Central Texas Food Bank

"...you’re also participating in a major fundraiser for Central Texas Food Bank, which receives a portion of all sales...."

Sept. 21, 2021 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news: Independence Day edition

"...• Businesses along South Lamar have come up with an..."

July 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Mercedes Wanguemert-Peña's Grand Obsession Stuck Inside Cuba

"...all the partitions in the primary gallery at Women & Their Work (W&TW). CubaCubaCubaCubaCuba. The paper lays flat and..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Into the Soul of the Rhythm

In her exhibition 'Into the Soul of the Rhythm', photojournalist Jana Birchum provides perceptual richness of the moment when the music and the camera dissolve

"...Texas French Bread Bakery, 1700 S. Congress, through March 31..."

March 17, 2006 Arts Review by Benné Rockett

Sons of Austin

Murph and Ben Willcott develop a new paradigm for the next generation of a beloved family business

"...Watching Talia and Lucy Willcott scamper across the Texas French Bread parking lot to enjoy the playscape installed..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Texas French Bread

Texas French Bread is now open for dinner

"...Texas French Bread2900 W. Rio Grande, 499-0544 Dinner: Thursday-Saturday, 6-10pm..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Bakeries

"...Daily 9am-9pm If you're shopping for a picnic, the bakery at Central Market is a good place to start...."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Judy Willcott

Bread baking hobby led to successful local business

"..."I loved making bread; my mother-in-law was a bread baker and she taught..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Runners-upMirabelle, Jean-Luc's French Bistro, Castle Hill Cafe..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

SXSW Farmers Market Report: March 16-17

Inexpensive, authentic locavore brunch at the markets!

"...If I were advising any SXSW visitors about where..."

March 15, 2013 SXSW Post by Kate Thornberry

Bake Break

Finding the best breads for holiday hosting

"...Finding the Best Breads for Holiday Hosting..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Review

Five Cinnamon Rolls to Seek Out in Austin

Plus two more worth leaving the city limits for

"...was tough work, but someone had to do it. Dō Artisan Bakery..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Great Thanksgiving Pie List

Let local eateries do the baking

"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery Pies, including the new blackberry flavor, can be ordered..."

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

Food-o-File

If visions of sugarplums are dancing in your head but the time or talent for holiday baking have yet to materialize, Virginia B. Wood has done the homework for you: This week's Food-o-File lists local bakeries cooking up Christmas sweets.

"...willing to make your sweet dreams come true. Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar (3339 Hancock, 419-7877): A pastry case..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Hyde Parking

A Neighborhood Caught in a Clash Between Eateries

"...2,500 sq. ft. home of the failed Hyde Park Bakery in Duval Center for one of their Austin Java..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pies for the Holidays

Area bakeries, restaurants, and market bakers are gearing up to create delicious sweets to grace the holiday table

"...Annies Cafe & Bar (319 Congress, 472-1884, www.anniescafebar.com): pies, signature rum cakes,..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Top 10 Underrated Restaurants

Good eats you might have missed in 2016

"...1) El Mesón..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Mary Bryce

This Land Is Pie Land

The best places to satisfy your lust for crust

"...Quack's 43rd Street Bakery (411 E. 43rd, 512/453-3399; www.quackquacks.com) Pies can be ordered..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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