How DPS's Occupation of a Border Town May Have Crippled Its Economy

Rio Grande City sees a marked decline in sales and tourism

"...Are Texas state troopers damaging the economy of a small town..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Saffron

Saffron brings Nepalese food to Austin

"...cities can be mapped by the character of its restaurants. Small Town America serves up an all too predictable..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Are DIY Chefs Biting Off More Than They Can Chew?

Five local foodies convene on kitchen DIY

"...of Fresa’s and the forthcoming Launderette and Angry Bear restaurants. What follows are the high points of the rain-drenched..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Sushi Takes Over Austin

In a town dominated by Tex-Mex and barbecue, something fishy is happening

"...a town best known for its Tex-Mex and barbecue restaurants, Austin has sushi spots everywhere, from the high-end, cutting-edge..."

May 21, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Fogo de Chão

"...them parrillas, while the Brazilians call them churrascarias. These restaurants are as ubiquitous there as steak houses are here...."

April 4, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Split Parties

Away from the table, several sides to the tipping story

"...classic rant about the American institution of tipping in restaurants commences, continues for almost seven minutes, and ends with..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Thoughts on the feeding tube; plus, Nu Age, El Chilito, and everything you need to know, event-wise, for the upcoming week on the Austin food scene

"...fundraiser benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Chapter of Central Texas. Fifteen of Austin's finest restaurants will present their signature..."

July 22, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...For my work on behalf of open government in Texas, I have received awards from the Texas Daily Newspaper..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Food-o-File

Great food and creative fundraising go hand in hand here in Austin for the next few weeks.

"...the tastiest dishes from more than 30 Austin Mexican restaurants as well as those from six honored guest restaurants..."

April 26, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

It Gets Better

"...Robison's Long Way Home From Anywhere by Raoul Hernandez ["Texas Platters," Vol. 18, No. 48] to be printed. Three..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Do the Right Thing

"...of the weekly metro entertainment on-line newspapers in other Texas cities (i.e. The Houston Press and The Dallas Observer)...."

March 27, 1998 Column

In With the New

So Long, Seis Salsas and Green & White's Groceries

"...to Austin, you wouldn't remember a time when Mexican restaurants only served one variety of hot sauce with tostada..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival FAQs

What you need to know to get to and enjoy the fest

"...the contest itself. The blind-tasting competition for commercial bottlers, restaurants, and individually submitted hot sauces is conducted by a..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Food Feature

We Have an Issue: Never Boring

In this week's issue, Lina Fisher examines the uncertain environmental impacts of Tesla and the Boring Co. on the Colorado River

"...of the promises Elon Musk and his two Central Texas-headquartered companies – Tesla Inc. and the Boring Co. –..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Hot Sauce Festival FAQs

Everything you need to know about attending

"...the contest itself. The blind-tasting competition for commercial bottlers, restaurants, and individually submitted hot sauces is conducted by a..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Food Feature

Covid-Positive Abbott vs. ATX, an Abundance of Tiny Pies, Farmhouse at Roughhouse, Boozy Bunkhouse Bargains, and More Things Without the Word 'House' In Them

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

"...It’s true: Those excellent restaurants Launderette and Fresa’s tried to protect their workers (and..."

Aug. 18, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Roots Chicken Shak to Open at Revamped H-E-B Mueller Food Hall

Chef Tiffany Derry proves that working moms should run the world

"...than some businesses," said Leslie Sweet, director of Central Texas public affairs team. And Kristin Irvin, director of restaurants..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Taste of Black Austin: Joi Chevalier Talks Green Book

Honor the story of African American travelers during Jim Crow

"...around every corner, especially as African Americans traveled throughout Texas and other parts of America, running the risk of..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Sydney Greene

Staying Healthy to Stay in School

National nonprofit Communities in Schools looks at the role of food in education

"...the family if transportation is an issue." The Central Texas Food Bank provides monthly snack packs to augment students'..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Top 10 Labor Stories

Treat your workers right

"...5) ... Before Texas Destroys Pro­tec­tions Leave it to Texas to erode federal..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

With the Grain

How Austin kitchens are beginning to love gluten

"...fad. And if the exquisite bread being crafted in restaurants and bakeries across the country is any indication, that..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

2015 Contest & Festival Facts

"...be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas or a $5 cash donation. A collection site will..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature

Contest & Festival Facts

"...be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. A collection site will be set up at the..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Feature

My Dove Springs ... and Ours

What life in 'the 44' says about the two worlds of Austin

"...state. I asked my parents to send me a Texas belt buckle, which they did. They also sent me..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Sam Ramos

Contest & Festival Facts

"...be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. A collection site will be set up at the..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Feature

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...Our sausage heritage here in Central Texas is decidedly Czech and German, with a little Polish..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

21st Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Feel the burn! Texans show they can take the heat: red, green, and summer.

"...our partners at the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas...."

Sept. 2, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

TRIO at the Four Seasons' Todd Duplechan won the Texas Chef Showdown last week during Go Texan Restaurant Round-Up, and the event's produce proved that even corporate restaurants are supporting local food sources

"...The centerpiece of Austin's participation in the Texas Department of Agriculture's Go Texan Res­taurant Round-Up was the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Take a ride on Capt. Day Trips' magical musical tour

"...musical tour. Music has been a major export of Texas for generations. Very few states have contributed as many..."

March 14, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...1997, Ranch 616 restaurant has offered an eclectic South Texas "bordertown icehouse" menu in a basic, low-slung building. The..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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