Spicy Mexican Cocktails

"...Polvo's.Sangrita Mexicans traditionally drink tequila with this chaser of fresh orange and lime juices, tomato juice or grenadine, and..."

June 27, 2003 Food Feature

Nouvelle Cafe

Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry finds something unexpected in Granite Cafe's latest incarnation.

"...There are crab cakes and ceviche, fried oysters, and fresh tomatoes and mozzarella. But closer examination reveals Chef Dickey's..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

Going Home Again

"East Side Cafe is obviously doing something right," Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes. "You don't draw waiting crowds continually for over a decade without conscious effort. The cafe's menu certainly isn't Austin's splashiest, but for many, the cafe simply feels right. There's no place like home."

"...houses the cafe is well-appointed and comfortable, the food fresh and rejuvenating, and the garden a perfect place for..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Edibles in Isolation

Send Me to a Desert Island, but Let Me Have My ...

"...of the most unique tastes in town, with impeccably fresh ingredients and the best blend of exotic spices. Their..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Food Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...LIMBO D: John Sayles; with Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Straithairn, Vanessa Martinez, Casey Siemaszko...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

The Phytophia Cookbook: a World of Plant-centered Cuisine

"...coined the word to describe the concept behind this fresh cookbook. They combined "phyto," the Greek word for plant,..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Food Feature

Reissues

"...Paper," goes into the entirety of their debut LP, Fresh Cream, and before tossing off the band's masterpiece, Disraeli..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar

Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence

"...draft beer, a bottle of natural wine, and a fresh-baked pastry made this shady grove my go-to destination for..."

April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Strip Club: Lakehills Plaza

Cajun fusion that hits the target, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more South Austin strip mall standouts

"...it the same. It’s a wondrous, thunderous mix of Thai restaurant, sports bar, and Long John Silver’s – and..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Restaurant Review: High Style and Huge Flavor at OKO

Filipino restaurant makes for a great Austin date night

"...leaves rather than with a bed of rice; the fresh and light lettuce doesn’t weigh your palate or your..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of ACL Fest

Put a little distance between you and the crowds with these eats

"...a trip around the world with vendors serving up Thai, Mediterranean, Italian, gelato, and Mexican. One stop here will..."

Oct. 2, 2024 Food Post by Amber Williams

An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest

Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health

"...then there are always the salad bowls, served over fresh cabbage and sweet plantains. There are also vegan and..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Preserving Culture Through Our Parents’ Cuisines

A child of immigrants writes about the importance of promoting cultural identity through food

"...which cuisine I wanted to taste while studying abroad. “Thai? Vietnamese? Indian? Chinese?” It reminded me of the array..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Trishta Nguyen

Review: Juicy Claws

Southeast Asia meets Louisiana in this no-frills establishment

"...oysters are the sandwich of choice. The bread is fresh but not exceptional, and the freshly fried proteins and..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Soup to Nuts for the Holidays

Gift your besties some soupy and/or nutty goodness this year

"...Asian-inflected soups, fresh frozen and ready for heating and eating at home,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Brisket Thief Strikes la Barbecue, Easy Tiger Works Some Pretzel Logic, Garbo’s Claws a Sunday Service, the Carillon Chimes Back In, and the Quesoff Is on Its Cheesy Way Again

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

"...Beginning on Aug. 14, Garbo’s Fresh Maine Lobster will open their food trailer in the..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Our Favorite Comfort Food Fixes in Austin

When it's someone else's turn to make the meal, these restaurants delivered comfort on a plate (or bowl)

"...artichokes plus an order of tofu spring rolls or Thai gyoza...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...in this week before the Austin Film Festival, bringing fresh nonfiction cinema from around the world – and opportunities..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fat City’s at Yard Bar, Chicken Salad Shoppe Embiggens, Try Hard Succeeds, and There’s Austin Oysters for Everyone

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

"...fare: mushroom toast (preserved mushrooms, labneh, za’atar, preserved lemon, Thai basil, served on koji sourdough); a hash bowl (roasted..."

July 28, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Peached Tortilla’s Crispy Umami Chicken Wings

These things will, we mean, fly right into your favorite bellies

"...cup rice vinegar 3/4 cups of honey 1.2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime 1/3 cup Sriracha..."

May 8, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Seven New Mother’s Day Dining Options

Because nothing’s too good for that maternal unit of yours, right?

"...blueberry lavender lemonade mimosas, coconut-and-lime Mexican wedding cookies, and fresh flowers from Ben White Florist for $40. (Suggestion: Get..."

May 7, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...In early January, campus restaurant Thai, How Are You? announced that they had closed down...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...of variants like smoked lime, watermelon & mint, and Thai basil with orange. That's just taking the fight right..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

A Cookbook a Day Keeps the Munchies at Bay

Texas Book Festival showcases seven food books from around the world

"...the dishes in Shuk are surprisingly simple, highlighting the fresh flavors of vegetables and herbs. It's a book that..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Pam Pritchard Serves Up Unpretentious Hospitality at the Tigress Pub

The Tigress of North Loop heads Austin's coziest neighborhood pub

"...they're a sophisticated affair, often flavored with the same fresh ingredients that make up the alcoholic drinks. A small..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Restaurant Weeks Raises Money for Central Texas Food Bank

For the next few weeks, eat your way around town for a good cause

"...salad, followed by your choice between two of their fresh takes on pad thai. If you have $35 to..."

Aug. 14, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food Trailer on Airport Nails Salvadoran Tex-Mex

SalvaTex’s pupusas, my dudes, are nothing short of incredible

"...Rancher over ice, but this is lightly flavored and refreshing, like a real watermelon squeezed into a glass rather..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Austin's Fareground Food Court Has Something for Every Palate

Downtown's first food hall includes local favorites Dai Due, Easy Tiger, Contigo, and more

"...locally sourced rotisserie chicken with house-made sauces, several ready-to-grab fresh salads, and chicken wings. Breakfast gets an upgrade with..."

March 30, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

UFC Fight Night Comes to Austin

Texas brawlers and strikers fill out the card

"...it's welterweight bruisers in the main event, with Muay Thai veteran Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone (32-10) looking to end a..."

Jan. 3, 2018 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Saigon Cafe and Seafood Shack

The Le family's sister restaurants on Hudson Bend are worth the drive

"...the fat pops – served with a haystack of fresh herbs, napped in a spongy little woven blanket of..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

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