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"...enough with the class of single-word names – Vespaio, Zoot, wink, Aquarelle, Uchi – that announced Austin was entering..."
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June 24, 2016 Food Column by Brandon Watson
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...Jim Henson's saxophone-playing muppet is named "Zoot," after saxophonist Zoot Sims...."
Nov. 28, 2014 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
Austin Eats
ACL's food court, 10 years later
"...in guiding the inclusion of fine-dining restaurants such as Zoot, Aquarelle, Vespaio, Restaurant Jezebel, Roy's, Olivia, and Louie's 106,..."
Sept. 16, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón
Food-o-File
IACP conference brings 1,000 more foodies to town
"...different locations, partners Stewart Scruggs and Mark Paul closed Zoot (11715 Bee Caves Rd.) this past weekend to allow..."
June 3, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Wheatsville Co-op celebrates its 33rd anniversary, and Zoot reopens at its new location
"...guests Saturday at the preopening party for the new Zoot location (11715 Bee Caves Rd., 477-6535, www.zootrestaurant.com), where owners..."
March 13, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Drungo Ice House
With more than 30 years of experience between them, Michael Hall and Chip Tait have succeeded in establishing a comfortable, casual neighborhood ice house
"...veteran of Central Market, Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Zoot, and several other places around town. Tait, formerly of..."
Jan. 30, 2009 Food Review by Rachel Feit
After a Fashion
You know Stephen has an opinion about those new holiday decorations on Congress Avenue
"...ZOOT SUIT The last of the fabulous Red Ribbon Dinners..."
Dec. 26, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser
Food-o-File
Movers and shakers, ranges and changes
"...will finally open this Sunday, Aug. 27, with former Zoot chef Michael Hall on the range. Another Zoot kitchen..."
Aug. 25, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Los Lonely Boys: Cottonfields and Crossroads
Austinite Hector Galán’s reverential look at Grammy-winning "Texican" rockers Los Lonely Boys is a document of persistence, passion, and some of the finest rock & roll since Stevie Ray Vaughan’s untimely exit.
"...his knee, literally, and such pop-barrio-culture staples as those zoot-suiter favorites, Stacy Adams shoes. The film then moves on..."
Aug. 11, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Food-o-File
Making it a little bit easier for the Big Easy; plus, an Event Menu filled to burstin'
"...Chef/owner Stewart Scruggs of Wink and Zoot and Jerry Reid of Central Market are organizing Night..."
Sept. 16, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-file
An exclusive glimpse into the potluck party of a food editor; plus, Austin in Oregon and this week's Event Menu
"...Amy Gerber from Fonda San Miguel, Gary Thompson from Wink/Zoot, and Julie Lin from Sullivan's. Gerber describes the trip..."
July 15, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Scholarships, the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine
and Food Festival, tequila tastings at Santa Rita, and
more
"...Pat Sharpe of Texas Monthly, chef Stewart Scruggs of Zoot and Wink, and chef Bruce Auden of Biga on..."
April 1, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Mail to the Chief
Vortex Repertory joins 27 other theatre companies from coast to coast in readings of 'Dear George: Letters to the President,' a theatrical presentation of actual letters from Americans across the country
"...plays that play on political themes (House Arrest, Ham, Zoot Suit, Copyright Denied, Omnium-Gatherum), and the hits just keep..."
Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Food-o-File
Austin's all over the TV, and Austin chefs are all over the place
"...Scruggs has replaced Michael Hall in the kitchen at Zoot. Award-winning Houston restaurateur Damian Mandola has left the Bayou..."
May 14, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Thanks to the HCWFF, It's Party Time!
"...their signature dishes. Included on the list are: Aquarelle, Zoot, Cafe Josie, Portabla, Crimson, VIVO, Amuse Bouche Catering, Ranch..."
Nov. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood brings good news, good food, and good gossip in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...616, the Travis Room at Lakeway Inn, Wink, and Zoot... Chef Steve Mannion, director of the Culinary Academy of..."
July 25, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood has plenty o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...readers pointed out after reading the recent review of Zoot (509 Hearn, 477-6535), Michael Hall is indeed the new..."
July 11, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood fills you up with chef news and Brazilian celebrations in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...Blaisdell left Granite Cafe for a short stint at Zoot, and last fall he became executive chef at the..."
Feb. 21, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
"Food-o-File"
"...Next week, we'll get you some details on the Zoot/Wink deal, the projected opening of John Maxwell's new eatery..."
Jan. 31, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Run by Families, Run for Families
It's a Friday evening at the Santa Cruz Center for Culture, and as the Aztlan Dance Company rehearses its production of Reflexiones '02, the company shows how after 30 years it's still not only an exhilarating dance company, but very much a family affair.
"...who fought prejudice by fighting for America. "La Pachucada" ("Zoot Suiters") is the story of the flashily attired young..."
Nov. 8, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola
Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood says step right up to the "Food-o-File Event-o-Rama"!
"...yourself. The restaurants do the rest. That same evening, Zoot (509 Hearn, 476-6535) Executive Chef John Maxwell hosts a..."
Sept. 6, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-file
Upcoming culinary events in Austin.
"...Culinary Academy of Austin, Mozart's, Prairie Rock Catering, Wakichef, Zoot, and more! Come join the festivities at Women Who..."
Feb. 22, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Food editor Virginia B. Wood tells you how to eat for charity in the upcoming week.
"...Mezzaluna Gateway, Ranch 616, Ella's, Si Bon, Starlite, Wink, Zoot, Hoover's, Curra's, and Ruby's BBQ. Restaurateurs who would like..."
Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood remembers Ninfa Laurenzo, the founder of the popular Ninfa's Tex-Mex chain, who passed away last week, and updates readers on the culinary news around Austin.
"...honor of their 10th anniversary this year, the award-winning Zoot American Bistro & Wine Bar (509 Hearn, 477-6535) has..."
June 29, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood on the year that was in Austin's culinary life.
"...be hosting photographers from Southern Living any day now. Zoot, Jeffrey's, Vespaio, and Cisco's were named as some of..."
Jan. 5, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Public Notice
Hey! It's beginning to look a lot like over-glitzed, commercialized spending spree time of year, and oh, yeah, good will to all man and woman, man, so why don't you get on the public service tip whilst getting yer yule on to help your brotherman, or whoever …? Okay?
"...fancy-pants dance to help support folks living with AIDS. Zoot, baby. Very zoot. 454-8646...."
Dec. 1, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer
Food-o-File
Virginia B.Wood doles out some needed advice about how to capture the best Hill Country peaches and updates readers on the local culinary news.
"...Bick Brown, owners of Hyde Park Bar & Grill, Zoot, and Dolce Vita, have produced a new joint venture...."
June 30, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Second Helpings: Dining Fine
"...to refine the subtle, sophisticated style he began at Zoot. Seasonal menus reflect the chef's interest in cooking with..."
Sept. 17, 1999 Food Column
To Be Seen and Heard
"...channels just as the opening scenes of Luis Valdez's Zoot Suit appeared on the screen. When that younger, agile,..."
June 11, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta
My Favorite Martian
"...effects. Among these are Uncle Martin's ambulatory spacesuit named Zoot, and some truly abrasive chicanery revolving around space gumballs..."
