ViUDA New American Bistro

Aside from a stellar vegetarian dish, Ramborger's bistro could use some tweaking

"...quinoa cake rests in a pool of cool mint vinaigrette and is topped with sautéed portabella mushrooms, thinly sliced..."

April 20, 2012 Food Review by Melanie Haupt

Drink Well Opens Strong with Help From Old Friend

Northloop's newest spot is open and ready for SXSW.

"...components- beets, goat cheese and a bad-a blood orange vinaigrette...."

March 10, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Elizabeth Street Cafe

Un-Pho-Gettable

"...and cucumber threads drenched with a sweet-and-sour rice wine vinaigrette punctuated with delicate flakes of dried beef. The braised..."

March 2, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Top Chef Texas, Week 13: Life on Two Wheels

The chefs go mobile in an homage to "Pee-wee's Big Adventure"

"...soft-boiled egg with summer vegetable salad with chicken skin vinaigrette. Grayson did a chicken breast stuffed with spinach, gorgonzola,..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Verts Berlin-Inspired Kebap

Big flavors from the World's Smallest Food Truck

"...garlic (our favorite), spicy red (jalapeño-based), hot (habanero-based), and vinaigrette. We can't imagine why you wouldn't want the bread,..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Food Review by Mick Vann

34th Street Cafe

34th Street Cafe adds new Tallent

"...interspersed with candied walnuts and topped with a maple vinaigrette. Even though the portion was substantial, the effect was..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Dolce Vita

It's the sweet life at Dolce Vita

"...baby greens with avocados and walnuts dressed with herby vinaigrette ($6.95). A rotating selection of cheeses from Antonelli's Cheese..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Book Festival Eats

Until the Corn Dog Man's autobiography hits the shelves, we might as well snack

"...it'll serve sausage wraps, chopped-beef sandwiches, pulled-pork sandwiches, and vinaigrette coleslaw. Last year, the pulled-pork sandwiches sold out before..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Roll On Sushi Diner

Culinary experimentalists will appreciate this mischievous take on Americana

"...fresh mozzarella, basil, and lettuce, all drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette. It's basically a Caprese salad all rolled up and..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Congress

Former Driskill luminaries dazzle again at Congress

"...(yes, iceberg) lettuce, resembling a sculpture drizzled with lemon-herb vinaigrette...."

April 22, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Vince Young Steakhouse

Vince Young turns his 'A' game to the steak game

"...and fries with house-made chorizo, pork belly with Dijon vinaigrette, and rosemary-seared lamb chops. Of the salads, we liked..."

April 8, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Phara's

Fairyland atmosphere paired with fairly grand Mediterranean specialties

"...cheese, and an authentic, Greek oregano and lemon juice vinaigrette. The Greek olives are lovely, and the tabbouleh is..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Book Fest Fare 2010

Find fine fair fare fast

"...sandwiches and pulled pork sandwiches. "We'll also have our vinaigrette coleslaw," says Amy Marsh, "so that if people want,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Bess Bistro on Pecan

Check out Bess for the welcome atmosphere, friendly and efficient service, and well-executed menu with something for everyone

"...potato crust and comes with greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette; the croque monsieur ($13) is made on toasted pain..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Péché

What first opened as a new home for absinthe has been reimagined as a comfortable and elegant dining destination

"...croutons tossed with chunks of lump crabin an herb vinaigrette ($14), both seasonal and inspired...."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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.

"...greens and crunchy haricots verts dressed in a simple vinaigrette; topped with good-quality flaked tuna, anchovies, and briny Niçoise..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Fire at the Barr Mansion, Chronicle restaurant reviewers don't ask for free food, tomatoes growing locally, and more for you to sink your teeth into

"...serving them as a vegetable side dressed with lemon vinaigrette, adding them to sandwiches and salads, you name it...."

June 18, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son: Two very different restaurants reflect a lot of the same values

"...chunks of tangy blue cheese in an assertive Champagne vinaigrette. Our favorite desserts were the sophisticated chocolate bombe ($5.95),..."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Piedras Negras Taqueria #2

With accommodating hours, reasonable prices, and an interesting location, Piedras Negras Taqueria #2 is No. 1

"...oil drizzled into a blender; think emulsified spicy jalapeño vinaigrette...."

Feb. 19, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Justine's Brasserie

The kitchen serves food until 1:30am, attracting a late-night dining crowd that makes for splendid people-watching

"...atop a bed of lightly dressed frisée, the mustardy vinaigrette of which cleverly balances the opulence of the scallops...."

Nov. 13, 2009 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Buenos Aires Cafe

Don't forget to save room for dessert

"...and hearts of palm, dressed in a light balsamic vinaigrette. Although there are only six items on the dinner..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Mama Roux New Orleans Style Cafe

Gumbo's Michael and Yoli Amr are back!

"...and tangy feta cheese tossed in a light basil vinaigrette, topped with a perfectly cooked salmon filet. The spice..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah

With a little tightening of the ship, Tarbouch may yet avoid the rocks

"...olives, and a few sun-dried tomatoes, dressed with a vinaigrette that bears an uncanny resemblance to Newman's Own. I..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Rio's Brazilian at the Vintage Lounge

Those talented Brazilian boys from Rio's have found a home for their fabulous foods at the retro-chic Vintage Lounge

"...cannellini beans, celery, and roasted red peppers in Champagne vinaigrette. For heartier appetites, try the inoque de arroz ($15),..."

June 26, 2009 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Trading Post Wine Bar & Grill

Head to the Trading Post for high-end comfort food in an unfussy atmosphere

"...mix, olives, tomatoes, and pine nuts, dressed in a vinaigrette. A smaller version comes free with the entrées...."

May 1, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

The Good Knight

If ever an Austinite sent up a prayer for a civilized place to get both a decent cocktail and a decent meal, the Good Knight is the answer to that prayer

"...cashews, and pickled mushrooms, dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. I knew once I tasted it that everything I..."

April 24, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Local Pork Gets Schooled

Austin restaurants and businesses are prepped to help you eat local and use everything but the oink

"...minutes out of the garden, topped with a shallot vinaigrette. The pièce de résistance was the pork belly, golden..."

April 10, 2009 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Cover 3

Cover 3 has good intentions but isn't playing by the rules

"...apples, and crumbled goat cheese topped with a raspberry-Dijon vinaigrette made the Cover 3 Salad surprisingly satisfying in its..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Food Review by Lee Nichols

Virginia B. Wood's Best Bites of 2008

Sweet and savory seasonal favorites

"...salad of hearts of romaine dressed in a mustard vinaigrette with house-cured lardoons and perfect sunny-side-up quail eggs. Delicious..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Olivia

Try the South Austin foie gras at this hip new spot

"...roasted cherries and toasted walnuts dressed in a Sherry vinaigrette, a superbly moist roasted half chicken ($19) paired with..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

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