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Our readers talk back.

"...the most basic one: rent and vacancy control. Though Texas libertarianism has little room for such ideas, they are..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Food-o-File

The heat is on; plus, the new Starlite shines in the Warehouse District

"...of Austin Spice Company roasting an array of fresh Texas chiles as well as hot and mild varieties from..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...pending.) The charges were brought against the owners, Trudy's Texas Star Inc., by the Zoning Enforcement Division of the..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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Our readers talk back.

"...So what is the CTRCCTA? It is the Central Texas Regional Community College Taxing Authority that is looming on..."

April 29, 2005 Column

Food-o-file

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...they re-create the original sourdough sandwich buns?... The Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival saw plenty of..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Make room for some foodie news

"...Central Texas Fruit..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Enjoy some Golden Gal Pralines with Capt. Day Trips.

"...Popular in restaurants along the I-30 corridor from Abilene to Jonesboro, Ark.,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

An Elegant Adventure

Nestled at the star-crossed corner of Sixth and Lavaca, the Thistle Cafe is Downtown's latest fine-dining flavor.

"...a friendly wine salesperson I met at the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival recommended that I..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood simmers down quite a stew of news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...State of Mind kickoff party at the recent Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival, I neglected to..."

May 2, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Music to the Mouth

Raymond Tatum -- the Raymond Tatum -- is the chef at a restaurant founded by former rock & roll road cooks Kent and Beth Hayner that has downtown prices in a Highway 71 space with Hill Country class. Oh, and it's fusion food without being fusion.

"...was shocked. We were going to have one of Texas' most talented chefs out in my sparsely populated neighborhood..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood catches up on culinary news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...David Garrido and includes tastings from 22 top Austin restaurants, fine wines, entertainment from Jane Bond, and a silent..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...without public library service than any other county in Texas. -- M.C.M...."

Sept. 20, 2002 News Feature

Jennifer Scoville

"...I've answered the phones. I've driven in the sweltering Texas heat to deliver/pick up ads to local businesses. I've..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

The Joys of Meanness

Scott Blackwood's initiation into the writing life

"...Scott Blackwood remembers Arlington, Texas, as a frightening place. Nearby, Six Flags loomed with..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Food-o-File

Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood mentions the good news and the bad about local restaurants.

"...of hunger and food security in Austin and Central Texas. As part of the new organization's Season of Growing..."

April 27, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Hali'imaile General Store Cookbook: Home Cooking From Maui

"...a dazzling transformation over the past decade and a Texas gal is behind it all. No, she didn't wave..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Food Review by Sandy Szwarc

Gardens of Eden

Entertainment has always been a keystone of Austin's identity, Cuisines writer Rachel Feit observes. And among Austin's numerous diversions were German beer gardens.

"...was a lively place, with no shortage of amusements. Restaurants, bars, and theatres filled the downtown commercial district. In..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food Set

"...A native of Guanajuato, Mexico, Rodriguez has worked in restaurants most of his adult life and he's been his..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Whole Woman

The profound underexposure of women among Austin's food luminaries causes one to wonder whether a certain locker-room mentality still prevails in kitchens around the city.

"...a handful of chefs, pastry chefs, and sous-chefs in restaurants. The few that are out there are largely unknown..."

May 5, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Naked City

Local beer, wine, and ice vendor John Zamora says he's just trying to make ends meet; but a neighbor says his noisy ice machine is a nuisance and violates city code.

"...competitors with custom, on-demand deliveries to downtown clubs and restaurants. On the other hand, he's a nuisance to his..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Food-o-File

The new year has brought several big changes among Austin's restaurants; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood provides the details.

"...year brought big changes for two of Austin's long-established restaurants. San Gabriel Restaurant Group owner Reed Clemons abruptly closed..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Jean-Luc's French Bistro

Wes Marshall visits Jean-Luc's French Bistro on a weeknight to check out the food-wine pairings.

"...wines without having to buy several bottles. Unlike many restaurants with wine by the glass, there is no price..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Northwest Restaurant Boom

"...number of upscale residential developments, shopping centers, and new restaurants. While sitting through five changes of the traffic light..."

July 30, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

That Other Rumor

"...executive chef at our own legendary Grand Dame of Texas hotels. Trigger and his talented staff plan to elevate..."

May 21, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Cabbie Knows

In Portland, Taxi Drivers Are Tuned Into the Food Scene

"...look like Portland cab drivers know about food and restaurants the way Austin cabbies must know about music venues..."

May 8, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Chow Downtown

Dining in the Heart of Austin

"...Nestled snugly between two restaurants just up the block from the center of the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Food Feature

Postmarks

Waring Responds

"...over the fact that there are finally some Vietnamese restaurants that go beyond the usual noodles is an ignorant..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

Hyde Parking

A Neighborhood Caught in a Clash Between Eateries

"...owners of such popular bakeries as Sweetish Hill and Texas French Bread recognize the Hyde Park space is prime..."

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

Patching Things Up

Triangle Developers and Neighbors Work Together

"...soon be filled with a Randall's supermarket, a cinema, restaurants, coffee shops, various retail, and a big parking lot.photograph..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Year of the Ox

"...is upon us, and a number of Austin's Chinese restaurants have cooked up special celebrations to usher in the..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Food Feature

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