Food-o-File

One of the only real drawbacks about working for a weekly newspaper is that it's virtually impossible to cover breaking news in anything like a timely fashion, Food Editor Virginia B. Wood writes. Here's the latest news, though, on restaurant closings and changes in Austin.

"...story I was hearing was that celebrated young chef Will Packwood and his sous chef Casey Lloyd walked out..."

March 15, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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.

"...careful consideration, the only possible conclusion is that this will have to be a tale of unrequited love. We've..."

May 4, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A fire is put out at the Belmont, while Ate Cafe, La Tavola, and the Mighty Cone start blazes of their own

"...from time to time... One of Austin's top chefs, Will Packwood, is back in the kitchen with a new..."

March 6, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood has had correspondence from several of the most tasteful men in Austin's food scene in the past week and it's all good news.

"...olives, and some distinctive ethnic dishes created by chef Will Packwood. In addition, Garcia and Packwood have put together..."

March 1, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood on the good news coming out of the Austin restaurant scene this week

"...week! Food & Wine magazine has named Austin chef Will Packwood one of the Best Chefs in America for..."

April 13, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Sea Change

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

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

July 30, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Sea Change

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

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

July 23, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

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As one local foodie chapter closes, another reopens, and a local chef goes on to fresher endeavors

"...bit of news concerns one of Austin's best-known chefs, Will Packwood, who is now a sales representative for Hardie's..."

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

Cibo

Given his pedigree, when I heard that chef Will Packwood and new partners were opening an Italian restaurant Downtown, my expectations were high

"...Given his pedigree, when I heard that chef Will Packwood and new partners were opening an Italian restaurant..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Events, closings, and condolences: Virginia B. Wood reports

"...At the end of the evening, all the guests will gather at the Design Center for a champagne and..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Emilia's

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...The exorbitant prices and small portions of award-winning chef Will Packwood's sophisticated menu items simply put the restaurant far..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood corrects a mistake she made in a previous column and uncovers some news in the process.

"...Dizney in November, which means that Ronda's Montessori Garden will be nurturing environmentally aware little organic gardeners for years..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Be Merry

Eat Drink Local Week comes of age

"...chefs David Bull, Bryce Gilmore, Jesse Griffiths, Zack Northcutt, Will Packwood, Sibby Barrett, Terry Thompson-Anderson, and chefs from the..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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El Gringo morphs into Molto, and chef Kristine Kittrell couldn't be happier

"...Red House Lounge around the corner facing Poquito Street will now feature a more expanded menu of affordably priced..."

July 6, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Our apologies to 888 Vietnamese

"...apologize to both restaurants for the confusion. The photo will be corrected on the Web......"

Aug. 4, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

'Tis the season for birth and rebirth; plus, former Bitter End chef about to step into 'Hell's Kitchen'?

"...upscale cowboy cuisine to complement their famous barbecue. Dickey will also be designing party menus for the company's new..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

7 runs aground, while Dot's Place rises from the ashes; plus, 'Sideways' at Spicewood and HerbFest

"...Closings, Changes, Resurrections Chef-owners Sam Dickey and Will Packwood made the difficult decision to close their restaurant..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The sustained explosion of South Congress; plus, Garden Parties, farmers' markets, and Sunday Musical Mystery Series

"...a downtown mainstay... Next up was Sam Dickey and Will Packwood with the news that the 7 Lounge (1716..."

April 29, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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Osteria Amerigo's on hold, while 7's expanding

"...just not the case anymore. Chefs/restaurateurs Sam Dickey and Will Packwood announced last week they've abandoned the idea of..."

June 18, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood unscientifically surveys local foodies on local coffee.

"...As a matter of fact, two baristas from JP's will represent Austin in the National Barista Contest in Atlanta..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.

"...this week to keep the whole town busy! There will be plenty of food, fun, and music at La..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

I hope you saved your appetite for all of the news Virginia B. Wood is plating up.

"...Monday, Oct. 20, with a menu presented by chefs Will Packwood and Sam Dickey of Osteria Amerigo, opening this..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood has plenty o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...where she'll be making desserts and helping chef/owner Kevin Williamson overhaul the menu... As some astute readers pointed out..."

July 11, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Secret Ingredients

Meet the best chefs you've never heard of.

"...Raymond Tatum, David Garrido, Stewart Scruggs, Miguel Ravago, and Will Packwood have acquired followings and become well known in..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

One week without a column and news surely does back up around here. Restaurant openings, exciting new products, chef stories: You name it, we've got it!

"...care and attention, according to Simcoe. The lime trees will need plenty of sun and should be moved to..."

May 31, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...baker Matt Weaver. In the quiet early morning, Childs will put some items to smoke in the still-smoldering wood-fired..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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Virginia B. Wood on this week's events and news in Austin's culinary life

"...Ravago and former Austinites Rebecca Rather and Susanna Trilling will join the likes of Stephan Pyles, Grady Spears, Bruce..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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A capacity crowd of family, friends, and fans packed Book Woman last Friday night to celebrate the paperback release of Austin author Karen Stolz's delightful first novel, World of Pies.

"...43rd, 451-1218) celebrates their first anniversary next week and will serve complimentary cake and champagne to customers on July..."

July 13, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The holiday season has been like a runaway train for Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood; here's a list of the new restaurants in Austin she wants to try out in January.

"...word of mouth. Mezzaluna alums Michael McLaughlin and chef Will Packwood found some Dellionaire backing and turned this collection..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Exceptional Balance

"...reviewed. When we visited Mezzaluna Gateway in January, chef Will Packwood and the staff had successfully established their equilibrium...."

Feb. 5, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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