Food-o-File

The results of the Seventh Annual Central Market Gumbo Contest, and lots of restaurant news

"...while our nine-person afternoon team tasted the chicken/sausage and vegetarian entries. There were no entries in the restaurant division...."

March 9, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

To Your Health

Heart disease is common among women in my family and I am looking for ways to beat the odds. What works?

"...My 15-year-old daughter has decided to become a strict vegetarian. I admire her convictions regarding the sanctity of life,..."

March 2, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Food-o-File

The latest culinary news in Austin

"...turkeys, holiday recipes, and meal suggestions for traditional and vegan/vegetarian Thanksgiving spreads. It will also be possible to pre-order..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Defining World-Class

When Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood moved to Austin 30 years ago, the Driskill was a run-down, pitiful shadow of a formerly grand hotel threatened with foreclosure and destruction. Now its new owners want it to be a world-class destination. How does the Driskill Grill define "world-class"?

"...The real revelation of this meal, however, was the vegetarian entrée choice for the evening. One of my companions..."

May 19, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Little Bombay, 9626 N. Lamar, 339-0808CRITICS VEGETARIAN..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Postmarks

Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...Austin (so fine, stay away) and that he thinks vegetarians who wear leather are hypocrites. I'm a vegetarian who..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

Food-o-File

Catch the Bus Art

"...his Culinary World Tour on August 21, 11am-12:30pm, and vegetarian expert Kristal Forestwarren will demonstrate some vegetarian delights on..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Automat

Italian

"...in evidence: Chicken Piccata, Pasta with Scampi, and Lasagne (vegetarian and con carne). Deckside dining and a reasonably priced..."

July 30, 1999 Food Feature

Automat

Pacific Rim & Caribbean

"...plus an array of continental meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetarian items blended with ingredients from around the Pacific Rim...."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

Kismet Cafe

"...price. The appetizer platter called the Mezze ($6.50) includes vegetarian dolmas, hummus, tabouli, falafel, kibbe, and eggplant dip. It..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Food Feature

Food-O-File

Pure Luck's Pure Skill

"...results are a delicious discovery! Particularly satisfying is thehearty vegetarian Alu Tama lunch, a combinationof alu tama (black-eyed peas,..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Ninfa-maniac

New Tex-Mex Restaurant Returns to Its Good Old Days

"...were garnished with crumbles of white Oaxacan cheese. A vegetarian option among the enchiladas is the Espinacas Rodriguez ($8.75),..."

June 5, 1998 Food Feature

Favoring Curry

Staying Ahead of the Curve at Sarovar

"...to Spanish tapas, and a wide range of hearty vegetarian and low-fat dishes for the obsessively health conscious. Culinary..."

April 10, 1998 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...breakfast taco will do, and even if you're a vegetarian, Curra's has what you're hankerin'. Choose two of 12..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

Casual Kosher

HEB Serves Up a Kosher Cafe, Austin Style

"...Until recently, many observant Austin Jews ate strictly vegetarian meals, as the only available kosher meats were a..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

Satay Surprise

Wonders Abound at This Southeast Asian Eatery

"...a restaurant that wasn't open on Sunday, a smart vegetarian in our midst led us straight to Satay. What..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Island Getaway

Calabash Cafe Whisks You to the Caribbean

"...eggplant parmigiana sandwich, but it's a nod to the vegetarian community, as is a tofu-free veggie wrap...."

Jan. 16, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

"...on Mollie Katzen, writer Marion Winik "figured taking a vegetarian cookbook author from California to one of our local..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column

Veggie Heaven

"...fills an often overlooked dining niche as well, offering vegetarian and vegan meals at student prices...."

Aug. 15, 1997 Food Feature

The Tropic of Red Stripe

Shaggy's & Josie Couldn't Be More Different

"...six are seafood, four are meat, and two are vegetarian -- but who's counting? The patio and sunny dining..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Plaintiff Jesus Mendoza operates one of Austin's best-known good-vibe vegetarian restaurants, Mr. Natural. The trouble began when Ruta Maya..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

Food-O-File

"...Sauce, Pro Division: Vinny's Italian Restaurant (1003 Barton Springs); Vegetarian Sauce, Pro Division: Stelline Pastaria (2501 W. Parmer); Meat..."

April 11, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Bunch for Brunch

Not Quite Breakfast, Not Quite Lunch

"...who turns out good small omelettes. They've added some vegetarian stir-fries with wheat roast and tofu just to remind..."

March 7, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Tentatively Titled

Austin's Class of 1997

"...bout with hepatitis C has left him a strict vegetarian, as well as sober in a band that's supposedly..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...8. Mr. Natural's vegetarian ceviche and spinach-pineapple agua fresca..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Soup's On

Eat Warm in Winter

"...tortilla is always on the menu, along with a vegetarian soup and a special soup du jour. Home cooks..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Keep On Shoppin'

Wheatsville Calls on Old Friends to Stay Afloat

"...a reaction against the New Wave co-ops that were vegetarian-oriented and very, very exclusive," says Newton, owner of the..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Food-O-File

"...have two new dining options. Madam Nadalini's, an Italian vegetarian restaurant, is open in West Lake Court at 3663..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Longhorn Po-Boys and Falafel

"...bases by being both a serviceable sandwich counter and vegetarian-friendly stealth Lebanese restaurant -- all within easy striking distance..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Food Feature

In Defense of Paul McCartney

Milquetoast Balladeer or Songwriting Stud?

"...has let me down plenty, too. I don't trust vegetarians and I don't trust lifelong stoners -- two factors..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Music Feature

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