The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal

Don't spend turkey day in the kitchen

"...have you covered with take-home Thanksgiving dinner, sides, and desserts that will impress even your most fussy aunt...."

Nov. 16, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Wanna Be Thankful for Not Cooking This Year?

Check out our list of pros who will bake and cook so you don't have to

"...provide complete meals or components for folks who are just thankful not to be cooking...."

Nov. 19, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

StarChefs.com Celebrates Rising Stars of Austin/San Antonio

Award ceremony comes to Texas

"...week in Austin. Hot on the heels on Austin chefs and restaurants being recognized by Bon Appetit, Food &..."

Feb. 29, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Taste the Hybrids

Fusebox Festival 2013 serves up more toothsome mash-ups of art, food, tech, and space

"...performers and audiences, art and food. But it isn't just the combination of elements that makes this annual showcase..."

April 12, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Taste of Parkside

Food Blogger happy hour at parkside

"...Chef Shawn Cirkiel at Parkside invited the Blogitariat down to..."

April 23, 2009 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...heart of Austin. These excellent eateries ought to cover just about any craving, but there are certainly even more..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

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

"...So, that Indie Chefs: Road to COMMUNE has come and gone through town,..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

17 of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Austin

From East Austin to Downtown, here are our favorite cold, creamy treats

"...and a waffle cone, sprinkles, and a cherry on top. We've compiled some of our Austin favorites so that,..."

Aug. 10, 2019 Food Post by Jessika Roth

Review: Old Thousand

Chinese concept rebels with in-your-face food and vibe

"...signature eccentric fashion, followed by more recent restaurateurs like Top Chef winner Paul Qui and Wu Chow's self-proclaimed "giant..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...lovely cottages and the weekend dinners served by Fredericksburg chef Ernie Briggs have developed a very loyal following, making..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...casual, accessible tone that made her TV's first multimedia superchef. "The more one knows about [good cooking]," she writes..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Unrequited Love

Considering the high prices and small portions, Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood admits that to pursue her tryst with Emilia's would make her a fool for love.

"...cellar are incredibly detailed, featuring state-of-the-art technology that any chef or sommelier would love to have at his or..."

May 4, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Taste, Memory

By innovating old favorites in an old building, Moonshine is setting new standards

"...enough to keep the venture afloat. Though everything was top of the line – award-winning food; a chef's dream..."

March 26, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...Wilburn and Foutch have recently purchased the adjoining property just south of the estate which includes three buildings, among..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Young and Hungry

ACC offers students two restaurants' worth of opportunity

"...metropolitan area in the country. We have access to top-quality, prime cooking ingredients, both from local artisanal producers and..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...wine racks, and comfortable seating for about 50. French chef Cesidio D'Andrea and his wife, Laureen, moved to the..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

An Appetizer Adventure

Virginia B. Wood interviews Chronicle contributor Mick Vann and Arthur Meyer, authors of The Appetizer Atlas.

"...articles he's written over the years. He's the former chef who always knows about the newest ethnic market, our..."

April 11, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...must-see independent films, and the visiting bands that were just not to be missed. Meanwhile, the Food section had..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

Highfalutin Without the Gluten Roulette

"...what wasn't broken remains. Look for Mexico-centric dishes and top-notch service, with numerous gluten-free options. 1101 W. Fifth, 476-0728...."

Feb. 11, 2011 Food Feature

Place of Honor

Twelve rounds between Hiroko Shimbo and Tyson Cole

"...the reservation list. I also contacted Tyson Cole, executive chef/owner at Uchi (www.uchiaustin.com), to set up an omakase (chef's..."

June 1, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

A Baker's Dozen

Gifts for the Kneady

"...dozen gift ideas that are sure to please the chef and everyone who tastes their wares...."

Dec. 13, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Pfoodies

Pflugerville dining has come a long way

"...but you're getting food in a gas station, so stop whining. Be sure to ask for "cebolla, cilantro, y..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Food Feature by Corina Kellam

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...Zhi Tea order to accommodate more hot tea drinkers. Chef de cuisine Ben Hightower's Louisiana background is reflected in..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Juniper

Attention to detail yields small pleasures

"...are likely to elicit howls from churlish customers who topped their $150 meal with a stop at Taco Bell...."

Dec. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Puffy Taco Invasion

Two San Antonio-influenced Mexican restaurants are the newest residents of Manor Road's Restaurant Row

"...few Mexican food options. Luckily for me, it was just a few months before two new Mexican eateries opened..."

April 30, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food O' File

"...has also written several successful books on pastries and desserts. Malgieri's $50 class should be informative for professional and..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Food Column

The Q&A Hole

Austin chefs field questions about the weirdest thing they ever ate and the trends they want 86'ed

"...Q&A Hole – every week or so online, asking topically relevant or totally random questions of people in town..."

June 14, 2013 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food-o-File

A vat of news; plus, the summer Event Menu is heating up

"...named to Food & Wine's 2005 list of the Top 10 new chefs, we completely overlooked an important accolade..."

June 24, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

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

"...Downtown (701 Brazos). The gala event was founded by chef David Garrido and includes tastings from 22 top Austin..."

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

Good Things in Small Packages

At Starlite, it's possible -- and exciting -- to belong to the Clean Plate Club, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry says.

"..."Eat everything on your plate or be prepared to justify your wasted portion" -- he would struggle to finish..."

July 27, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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