How Cranky Granny's Sweet Rolls Went From a Teenager's Dream to a Must-Stop Destination

Sianni Dean wants to see her cinnamon rolls across the country

"...including the Harrison family, who owns the Rita's Water Ice franchise where Dean worked as a young adult. These..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Our Favorite Spots to Eat and Drink at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

ABIA serves up live music, craft cocktails, and beloved local restaurant fare

"...JuiceLand For almost a decade JuiceLand has been Austin's smoothie..."

March 8, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

12 Things to Do for Single Austinites This Valentine's Day

Doggos, food, drink, and more for your single and ready-to-mingle self

"...For Success. They’re also featuring a Valentine’s Day Tea Service Dinner on Feb. 14. The single-seating, two-course tea service..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Holiday Dining Doesn't Have to Be All Stomach Cramps and Anaphylaxis

Picnik’s edible philosophies

"...Seifter believes that it is possible to have your (spice) cake, and, well, eat it, too, while maintaining a..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

ACL Eats Vendor List 2018

"...Amy's Ice Creams This local crew has been folding up handcrafted..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Food Feature

ACL Eats Vendor List 2017

"...Amy's Ice Creams This local crew has been folding up handcrafted..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Feature

Summer Fun: Alternatives to Sno-Cones

Chill treats

"...Yes, sno-cones are nice, but with the heat as relentless as ever, it’s..."

May 22, 2017 Food Post by Katarina Brown

Review: Picnik

Paleo-friendly concept is virtuous but not holier-than-thou

"...able to rattle off what goes into, say, an ice cream sandwich with ease, lifting the level of service...."

Nov. 25, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Review: Yard Bar

Every dog has its day at North Austin hot spot

"...way to our first cocktail from former Michael Hsu Office of Architecture designer Kristen Heaney's dog park/bar/restaurant. The various..."

July 15, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Shake Shack Austin

New York chain gets some Texas flair

"...Blizzard – are a must-try. Made with a custard ice cream blend, concretes are denser and richer than the..."

May 11, 2015 Food Post by Andrew Thomas

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part One

Savory tidbits and sweet treats

"...convenient handicapped parking and lots of cab and pedicab service from Downtown hotels...."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The sweets beat: Contigo hires a new pastry chef

"...Smith, co-founder of Sweet Leaf Tea. I first encountered ice-cold cans of High Brew in the Grand Tasting tent..."

June 27, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sweet Tooth Satisfaction

"...Ice Cream The proprietors of Lick (2032 S. Lamar) not..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Takoba

Takoba looks the part, but the kitchen is still catching up

"...I am with Takoba's style and personality, the food service still needs some fine-tuning. A friend joined me for..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Apples, Hatch chiles, ice cream, and so much more to sink your teeth into

"...local restaurants. Her future plans include a private chef service and a line of gluten-free products... I sampled food..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Restaurants are coming and going, but the peaches are still in their heyday

"...at Maudie's Tex-Mex (www.maudies.com) have joined forces with Amy's Ice Creams to create a new flavor called Bee Cave..."

July 23, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Family Matters

Downtown dining with young ones doesn't have to be daunting

"...adventures. They're grouped by area in order to offer choices that surround attractions of interest for families. String several..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Katherine Gregor

Burger Bonanza

Beefy bites from Austin's newest joints

"...double patty burgers ($2.99/$4.79) or cheeseburgers ($3.79/$5.49) with a choice of American, cheddar, pepper-jack, or Swiss cheese; fresh-cut fries;..."

May 22, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

TRIO at the Four Seasons

Along with a name change, TRIO at the Four Seasons on Lady Bird Lake has reinvented itself in ambience, decor, menu, and wine list

"...big, beautiful, and cooked a perfect medium-rare with a nice exterior char. Fans will be relieved that chef Prambs'..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Food Review by MM Pack

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Rats in India like curry, at fast-food restaurants there are more bacteria in ice machines than in toilets, and more

"...Keanu Reeves used to have a job sharpening ice skates...."

Nov. 9, 2007 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Lamberts

Upscale barbecue in an Austin landmark

"...upscale barbecue joint/music venue called Lamberts. The two-story brick edifice may look somewhat incongruous now amid swanky condo projects..."

April 20, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Cookbooks

Gift guide

"...chocolates; truffles; such chocolate snacks as cookies, brownies, and ice cream sandwiches; barks; drinks; and sauces. Be aware that..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Night Out

Aquarelle

"...entrée without an appetizer, and Aquarelle offers some charming choices. I am quite taken by the warm pastry tart..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...former Texas Turnpike Authority Chair Pete Winstead engaging the services of local PR mavens Don Martin and Trey Salinas...."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Got Milk?™

On the trail of pastel de tres leches

"...de tres leches (pastry with three milks) is a vanilla-flavored sponge cake drenched with a mixture of evaporated milk,..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

Saké on Sixth

Saké on Sixth is presented as a sleek, contemporary place with an innovative approach to the regular sushi bar, offering sushi, sake, and music, so we had to check it out.

"...the bar to wait for friends. The place is nice and modern, with interesting lighting and quirky art on..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood brings good news, good food, and good gossip in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...I mentioned the wonderful new goat-cheese ricotta and goat's-milk ice cream from Water Oak Farms near Bryan that's available..."

July 25, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Chiles 101: The Science Behind the Burn

"...of view, capsaicin is known as 8-Methyl-N-vanillyn-6-nonenamide, and yes, vanilla is a first cousin of capsaicin, which might seem..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Restaurants on the Road

Where to dine on I-35

"...quaint small-town charm and big-city food quality without big-city prices. The restaurant is named for the scrubby huisache, or..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Crescent City Redux

The new version of Gumbo's has made the transition from mom-and-pop shop to a classy, upscale chain operation. It definitely makes the grade.

"...of 12. The platter is garnished with carved cucumber slices, tomato wedges, Italian peppers, and good black olives: equal..."

July 21, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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