The HighBall

If this is diner food, then it's from the best diner in the universe

"...position of executive chef as the Alamo empire has expanded...."

April 23, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Looking back on Austin food in 2007

"...everyone was working at the top of their game. Cupcakes were popping up all over – Babycakes, Kneaded Pleasures,..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bess Bistro on Pecan

After one visit, you won't be returning for a chance glance at Ms. Bullock

"...in without overeating. The Creole Shrimp Bess ($11) are pan-fried with garlic, blackening spices, vermouth, and butter. The dish..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...foie gras I have ever had, mind you, lusciously pan-seared with a wine reduction and seared pears over a..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Restaurant Jezebel

An ambitious menu, and it all works

"...and precision reminded me of a fine-dining restaurant in Japan...."

Sept. 22, 2006 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Pick Your Own Berries

Enjoy the extravagance of berries without the supermarket price

"...can't get a nice, even circle, put your pie pan upside-down on top and cut out a circle about..."

May 23, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Pao, Wow!

The Mandarin House's stellar reputation has followed it out to Lakeway – why haven't you?

"...The restaurant has an elegant feel, with dark Asian wood-paneled dividers and subdued lighting, and the acoustics allow for..."

May 7, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

There's a Seat for Everybody at This Table

"...Strawberry CakeGluten-free..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Seafood With a Conscience

Shoreline should be applauded for taking a step to help preserve our seas without ever making us feel deprived

"...we could speak as highly of the blue crab cake ($15). Our crab cake arrived buried under a handful..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Staff of Life: My Blue Ribbon Carrot-Nut Bread

Not best in show, but pretty darn close

"...crazy notion that I wanted to make a carrot cake. Back then I had no idea about how to..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Ho Ho Chinese BBQ

Great barbecue and fresh seafood cooked in a light style will have us going back to explore more facets of Ho Ho's mega menu

"...A couple of appetizers tempted us. Pan-fried dumplings ($5.50) ended up being deep-fried instead, but we..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Les Diables Bleus, moonquakes, and a Tunnel of Fudge Cake

"...it.The late H. David Dalquist created the aluminum Bundt pan in 1950 at the request of the Minneapolis chapter..."

March 11, 2005 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW Record Reviews

"...look over your shoulder. (Saturday, March 21, Waterloo Brewing Company, 11pm) 4 STARS - Margaret Moser..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Extended Stay

The restaurants of the JW Marriott

"...but could have been richer and more tender. The accompanying chimichurri sauce was unmemorable and brought nothing to the..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Eat Like the Chosen People

Rosh Hashanah recipes

"...meal. One of the most traditional items is honey cake, which is sort of the Jewish equivalent to fruitcake...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Food Feature by Amy Kritzer

Revelatory Vegan

Marvelling at Nu Age Cafe's ambitious but uneven menu

"...and cucumbers. The Nu Age Dumplings ($4, steamed or pan fried), though perfect in texture and consistency, were less..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Mr. Smarty Pants

Confounding logic, punchlines, and baking tips.

"...When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Chronicle Editorial Staffers Name Their Essential Dishes

We've all got our favorites

"...Trail is very charming and there's always a magnificent cake on display (major abuela vibes), but something about the..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Chronicle staff

A Guide to Vegan Austin

It’s a proverbial land of milk and honey for those who adhere to a plant-based diet

"...need for sugar no matter what form you're craving. Cupcakes? Check. Cheesecake? Check. Whoopie pies? Check. Cookies, scones, cinnamon..."

June 2, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Dim Sum at Chinatown

Some of Austin's best dim sum

"...so that all of the items arrive piping hot; pan-fried items are par-cooked and finished table-side on a portable..."

April 18, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Mangia best served 'Cold'; plus, cake talk

"...guys searched the world over for a football-shaped pizza pan, and now pizza lovers can order an award-winning stuffed..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Instant Thanksgiving!

Advice for the Culinarily Challenged

"...Smith Apple With Walnut Streusel pie in a Pyrex pan for you to take home and present as your..."

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

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...Take the Pan Roasted Pork Chop With a Sauté of Caramelized Napa..."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...donate a portion of all sales from their birthday cake macaron to QWELL Community Foundation through August 31. We..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

25 Restaurants to Help You Eat Your Way Around the Domain in Austin

Sips, bites, sweets, and other food options from around the globe

"...Sprinkles lays claim to being the world's first cupcake bakery, first launching in L.A. and just recently landing..."

July 5, 2019 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Review: Phoebe's Diner

New daytime dining hot spot hits the '04

"...daily specials on a chalkboard behind the long bar accompanied by 10 or so stools. (Reportedly, they have plans..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal

Don't spend turkey day in the kitchen

"...on some house-smoked fish dip, shrimp cocktails, and crab cakes. Finish off with custom holiday seafood platters. 24-hour notice..."

Nov. 16, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Made in Italy and Rustic Italian Food

A collection of cookbook gift ideas for 2011

"...and cheese and Aunt Franca's herbed beef tenderloin with pan-roasted onions, carrots, and celery are stunningly simple to prepare,..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

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.

"...mustard sauce. On the Chef Selections menu, the delicate panko breading and crispy chicken made the chicken marsala pasta..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Buenos Aires Cafe

Don't forget to save room for dessert

"...($3.49, cup) followed by a sampling of traditional Argentine empanadas ($2.59 each), which provided a gustatory flashback to my..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

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