Zocalo Cafe

Bland decor, not-so-bland food

"...I first encountered Zocalo Cafe's fare at one of the Texas Wine & Food Foundation events. They served crispy..."

May 9, 2008 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood samples marvelous mail-order food and relates more local donut news.

"...Although the Krispy Kreme opening got the lion's share of the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Good Time to Be Lawrence Wright

With new book God Save Texas, The Looming Tower series on Hulu, and his play Cleo at the Alley, Lawrence Wright is the man of the moment

"..."I can see them swarming you," Lawrence Wright said across the little outdoor..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Banicki

Review: June's All Day

Curated dining on South Congress

"...During my college years, the least hip thing you could do is regard anything..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The Contemporary Austin tonight to share some exciting..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...[Ed. note: Due to a printing error, the following review was incomplete in the July 23 issue...."

July 30, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...available in Austin. But when it did, Will Packwood, the wunderkind chef of the now defunct Emilia's, and his..."

July 23, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Gadgets and Gizmos

From digital derring-do to super sculpey miniatures, imagination turns into mind-blowing matter in Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

"...More than any other Texas filmmaker working today, Austin's Robert Rodriguez has embraced..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Decidedly Mex-Mex

Jalisco seems to be one of those places that certainly has the right idea, but suffers from poor management, or perhaps just a general carelessness on the part of its staff. Its recipes are fine : the stewed meats, sauces, salsas, rice, and beans are all first-rate. But it's clear that the kitchen skimps on the quality of their meat and fish.

"...In fact, good Mexican food can describe anything from the haute, French-finished Mexican dishes prepared by Fonda San Miguel's..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Old School, Au Courant

Jean Pierre's Upstairs is a restaurant of the old school; it emphasizes service over scene, and all employees act like professionals. Each diner is treated like he or she is the only person in the room. But the food is also surprisingly avant-garde, Chronicle food writer Rachel Feit reveals in a review of Jean Pierre's Upstairs.

"...a lot of noise, upset dining status quo, and then just as quickly fizzle out. Indeed, restaurants can come..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Sister Act

Late Bloomers Filmmakers Julia & Gretchen Dyer

"...Filmmakers Gretchen and Julia Dyer Making a name for themselves as one of the few sister teams producing films..."

June 27, 1997 Screens Feature by Marie Black

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that define..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...It could well be that we have already witnessed the biggest movie event of 1997 -- and all before..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Farmers' Market Finds

From soup to nuts, the local markets proved all-too delicious

"...1) Wholesale Texas Gulf red snapper from San Miguel Seafood ($15/pound): While most red snapper..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Sea Change

Searching for sustainable shrimp

"...As the story goes, shrimp has been one of my favorites..."

June 12, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Farewell to Charms

Pleasant Storage Room only does one kind of jerk right

"...Of all the details of a recent happy hour visit to Pleasant..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Dining del Lago

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...CnC knows its place in the world and its target demographic. Their high-level planning shows..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

A rosé by any other name …

"...With the hot weather here to stay for the next few..."

June 25, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Quite a Catch!

Local couple provide Austin Farmers' Markets with (reasonably) local, fresh seafood

"...Austin-area farmers' markets again! K&S Seafood has stepped into the breach to fill the Austin demand for (reasonably) local,..."

April 13, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Kenobi Restaurant and Sushi Bar

The new Kenobi emerges as a power player in Austin's upscale Asian fusion scene

"...Kenobi has opened in what used to be the Dan McClus­ky's location on the western edge of the..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Mother of Pearl's

"...Mother of Pearl's 9033 Research, 719-4455..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Review: Barley Swine 2.0

Innovative fare mixed with some sour notes

"...out haute, locavore cuisine since his humble days in the Odd Duck Farm to Trailer food truck. Six years..."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Review: Geraldine's

Rainey Street dining matures

"...It's a wonder how hotel restaurants choose to use their real estate. They shove restaurant space near downstairs lobbies,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Coach's Corner

Coach rates the announcers on the NBA playoff broadcasts.

"...and NBCtake very different approaches to televising and analyzing their shared sports centerpiece: The NBA playoffs. Here's their report..."

May 25, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Liquid Assets

Affordable Wines

"...Score: 86 Another in a long line of incredible bargains from Chile...."

Oct. 27, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

David Hasselhoff a Young Snapper, 'Hanma' for Hummer, and more

"...David Hasselhoff's character on The Young and the Restless was named Snapper Foster...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Z-Trip

"...The Black Eyed Peas' Will.i.am proved this election cycle that..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Weekend Wine: Frey Vineyards Organic Sun & Rain Chardonnay

American paradise makes for delicious wine

"...located in Mendocino County, California. If you’ve never had the chance to visit Mendocino, you’ve missed seeing a slice..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Kevin McKinney

Texas Platters

"...& selections by Kevin McKinney," recorded in part at the sole hat man's own Shatcave, McVein in Green is..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Guy Clark Reviewed

"...Our first glimpse at Clark's version of the truth contains "L.A. Freeway" and "Desperados Waiting for a..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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