The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...pieces of bacon "steak," sausage, a side of creamy grits, country ham, red-eye gravy, and toast. Anna Toon The..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

New Jack Allen's Kitchen Reflects the Best of the Original

Round Rock outlet is already developing a following

"...were served a tasty amuse-bouche of Jack's signature pimento cheese and crisp, house-fried chips. Our waiter gave us the..."

Dec. 26, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Saucy Proposals

Original recipes featuring past winners from the Hot Sauce Festival

"...Cheese Grits..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...are legendary: cheesy spinach casserole, San Antonio squash, garlic cheese grits, fried okra, mashed potatoes, and on and on..."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

A Bunch for Brunch

Not Quite Breakfast, Not Quite Lunch

"...grand piano. Be careful not to fill up on cheese wafers, boiled shrimp, and assorted salads before you ever..."

March 7, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...plate of eggs over easy with a side of grits, a breakfast steak or a chicken - fried with..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

Thanksgiving Feasts for Pickup or Delivery in Austin

And a couple of dine-in options for lagniappe

"...roast turkey breast with all the fixin's, and pumpkin cheesecake or apple-pecan bread pudding for dessert. ($80 serves two;..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Phoebe's Diner

New daytime dining hot spot hits the '04

"...were a big hit, and the accompanying house-made pimento cheese (served drizzled with Cholula-esque hot sauce in this appetizer)..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Terrific Food and Inspired Wine off East 11th

The 3 Little Pigs food trailer sits behind East End Wines. Try them both, but not at the same time.

"...Tatum's Cracklin' Meatloaf wrapped in bacon with cheese grits and collard greens ($6) is a delectable concoction..."

April 15, 2011 Food Review by Wes Marshall

The Heat is On

Live Fire cook-out is this Thursday

"...Feges will prepare beef belly burnt ends with pimento cheese grits...."

April 7, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival Recap

Texas, books, festivals: Three things Austin foodies have down pat

"...his take on braised beef ribs with green chile cheese grits. I can assure you that Lambert’s down-to-earth charm..."

Oct. 26, 2011 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Snack Bar

A diner by day and global plate purveyor by night

"...carrot-cabbage-apple slaw. The daily special omelet ($7.50) featured goat cheese, spinach, fresh tomatoes, and mushrooms and came with a..."

March 12, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

El Gringo & the Red House

Amid lounging hipsters, comfort food with a sophisticated spin

"...smoky charred onion relish on a pool of creamy cheese grits. It's comfort food with a sophisticated spin. Down-home..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Blue Star Cafeteria

How has instant success affected Eddie Bernal's latest venture?

"...Rosedale Reuben ($8.95), a hearty sandwich of pastrami, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut piled on New World Bakery marbled rye..."

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

First Look: Fork & Vine

Fine dining on West Anderson

"...heap of delicately smoked wild mushrooms, accented with bleu cheese and pickled red onion, and garnished with pistachios and..."

Jan. 5, 2015 Food Post by Adrienne White

Zax Restaurant & Bar

Zax still serves it

"...choice of crisp potatoes, black beans, sliced tomatoes, or cheese grits, and your choice of toast, the egg dishes..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Half-Price Pizza, SXSE Laotian Party, Boozy Miracle on Fifth Street, the Embiggening of Micklethwait's, Hex Kitchen Sorcery, and More

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

"...near perfection, but don’t forget that Tom Micklethwait’s jalapeño cheese grits will change your mouth’s life for the better,..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

First Look: Counter Cafe East

Second outlet of classic diner has more space, same personality

"...take to make a second batch of the artisan cheese grits. Nick Cruz and his team were cooking furiously..."

Nov. 11, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Umlauf Garden Party Turns 15

Sip and stroll through sculpture garden raises funds for facility

"...Blackened Shrimp over bleu cheese grits from Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill was the..."

April 28, 2013 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Off with my head, etc.

"...though none of us is a particular fan of cheesecake, we ended up devouring a generous slice of mascarpone..."

June 22, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Reliable Execution

Why it's easy to like Eddie V's Edgewater Grill

"...Creamed Spinach ($4.95), Steamed Asparagus With Hollandaise ($5.95), and Cheese Grits with Red-Eye Gravy ($4.95). The spinach and asparagus..."

May 11, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

This Little Piggy's Going to New York

Salty Sow previews upcoming Beard House dinner

"...big flavors and hearty ingredients—eggs, truffle oil, polenta, and cheese are frequent guests on the plate...."

Jan. 27, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Farmers Market Report: July 13-14, 2013

Melons, peppers, cucumbers, squash, okra

"...chive remoulade, or a bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion, and capers. What is Jesse Griffith serving..."

July 12, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Read to Eat

Start the summer with great food stories and recipes worth a little perspiration

"...mentors who inspired or shared them. You'll enjoy Yazoo Cheese Straws, Delta Hot Tamales, peach fried pies, cheese grits,..."

May 30, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Superior Wine and Fine Food for a Great Charity

"...from the Granite Cafe will be serving Grilled Serrano Cheese Grits with Chipotle Shrimp Salsa and Goat Cheese Vinaigrette...."

Sept. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Nouvelle Cafe

Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry finds something unexpected in Granite Cafe's latest incarnation.

"...kind of "Baja California" with their shredded cabbage, goat cheese, bacon, and guajillo aioli accompaniments. My favorite among them..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Feature

Perfectly Barked Barbecue and Unlimited Hush Puppies at the Switch

The restaurant just off Highway 290 also serves up phenomenal peach cobbler

"...Cajun Caesar salad along with a side of jalapeño cheese grits (kicky and thick and a decent challenger to..."

June 21, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Dear Glutton: Getting in to Franklin Barbecue

And where to go if it doesn't work out

"...Street, makes crispy, soppy, egg and bacon and pimento cheese sandwiches on a brioche bun, a veritable carb grenade...."

March 17, 2017 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Jeffrey's

Will a new culinary concept keep the venerable eatery in step?

"...Ranch pork chop ($36) are complemented by Maytag blue cheese grits and roasted cipollini onions...."

July 26, 2013 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Comfort Food

"...the sides of corn pudding or mashed potatoes with cheese and spinach.Cafe 29011011 Hwy. 290 E., 272-4212 Monday-Friday, 6am-10pm;..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

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