The Johnson Treatment

It's been a dozen years since Robert Caro's previous book about Johnson, and now he's back, this time with Master of the Senate, an exhaustive and exhausting examination of the United States Senate during the years of Johnson's time there.

"...offend Johnson loyalists, but his vivid presentation of the Texas Hill Country in the pre-electric era and his finely..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Food-o-File

Permanent changes at Star Canyon and an update on the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...market... And speaking of brand-name restaurants, the site of Texas' first modern-day brewpub will be serving beer again by..."

March 29, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

You Can't Go Home Again

Chronicle writer Jesse Sublett on why James Crumley, whose mystery The Final Country has recently been published, is the best writer from Texas to disown the state.

"...answer is yes: James Crumley's new novel, The Final Country (Mysterious Press, $24.95), is the one you've been waiting..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Day Trips

There's drupelets a-plenty at the Bella Vista Ranch pick-your-own fruit farm.

"...to become the first commercial olive oil producer in Texas...."

July 13, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood updates readers on the news from the 16th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and mentions upcoming culinary events.

"...The 16th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival spotlighting the foods..."

April 20, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Upcoming food and wine festivals, updates on local culinary news.

"...Los Muertos Sunday brunch. Outstanding chefs and vintners from Texas, Spain, Mexico, and Latin and South America will be..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Jacob's Well, one of the most prolific and celebrated springs in Central Texas, has stopped flowing.

"...of the most prolific and celebrated springs in Central Texas, has stopped flowing. Whether it's due to drought or..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Food-O-File

History Pop Quiz

"...expects farmers to return by mid-April but market master Hill Rylander reports that all the market's restaurants and shops..."

April 2, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...Bumper Crop of Texas Cookbooks: Angela Shelf Medearis and Miguel Ravago photograph by..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...Zilker Park is the biggest and most popular park..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...data and the placement of major highways. It assumes Texas will have better weather, and thus more visitors, than..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

NYE Draws Extremely Nigh, Granduca Becomes Viata, Snap Abets Your Healthy Resolutions, Fiore Tedesco Is All Over the City, and OMG Garrison Brothers What’s This About Water Buffalo Milk?

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

"...the former Hotel Granduca, out along the tree-crowded and hilly part of West Austin, has been rebranded as Hotel..."

Dec. 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Oktoberfest Gets the Royal Treatment

Partying with the prince, per tradition, at Koko's Bavarian Biergarten

"...is – clap-clap-clap-clap! – deep in the heart of Texas and nowhere near Germany or Germany’s biggest state, Bavaria,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin-made Walker Debuts Tonight

Tune in to the CW as Jared Padalecki steps in Chuck Norris' boots

"...Cordell Walker is back, and this time the legendary Texas Ranger is coming to Austin. Tonight, the reboot of..."

Jan. 21, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Come and Move It

"...the land of seven families on the border between Texas and Oklahoma. Then-Attorney General Greg Abbott questioned the federal..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Postmarks

Battle of the Briskets Champion: Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que

"...Cooper families have a long history of serving up Texas Hill Country barbecue. Tommy Cooper opened the original restaurant..."

June 22, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Day Trips: Bandera

The Silver Spur Dance Hall ruins are a reminder of the golden age of country music

"...sentinel is the remains of a legendary cathedral of country music. A young Willie Nelson played the concrete stage..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Luv Doc: A Sexual Savant

On the dangers of following someone into a dark basement

"...to see it. Thinking maybe we'd head to the Hill Country and try it out. So I go over..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Food Events

"...› Texas Olive Festival Celebrate spring near Dripping Springs in the..."

April 5, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Fest gets its Sunday Fair deliciously right

"...The 2011 edition of the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival was one of..."

April 8, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Newsgeist: 2/28/11

The spirit of the news

"...to read stories on the Oscars, Warren Buffett, and Texas wineries...."

Feb. 28, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Food-o-File

This week it's all chocolates and pastries and wine

"...chefs are back in town this week for the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. Fredericksburg Pastry Queen..."

April 16, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Your local foodie events for Oct. 29-Nov. 5

"...• Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival presents a November..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Emotions flow at Tower of Salsa benefit, and Texas recognizes the good will of Les Dames

"...know Sue through her more recent association with the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. In her e-mail..."

May 22, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Luv Doc Recommends: ArtErotica 2009

Copper Tank Brewing Co., Saturday, April 18, 2009

"...throwing a festival this weekend? You got your winos (Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival), your stoners (Austin..."

April 17, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Bike Month Happenings

"...ACA's Annual Armadillo Hill Country Classic..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature

Event Menu

Feb. 14-21

"...dinner complete with entertainment ($40 per person) at the German-Texas Heritage Society (507 E. 10th, www.gths.net) that starts at..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

April 13-19

"...The Texas Bengali Cultural Alliance (www.tbca-austin.org) invites everyone to share in..."

April 13, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...luncheon event on March 21, Opportunity Mapping: Leveling Central Texas' Playing Field, to unveil the results of a study..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Food-o-File

El Mesón gets some competition – from itself; plus, an extended Event Menu

"...Wine Tasting and Auction benefit this weekend at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch & Pavilion. The crucial..."

March 31, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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