Farmers Market Report: August 10-11, 2013

Sunday markets thriving in the shade

"...Juicy Jay’s, selling Italian specialties, including individual slices of cheesecake. Their cheesecake is extremely light, with a perfect texture...."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Pies and Other Holiday Meal Enhancements

It's still not too late to get someone else to bake it for you

"...Chez Zee (5406 Balcones, 454-2666; www.chezzee.com) pies, cakes, tortes, cheesecakes, and savory side dishes. Return the Pyrex pie dish..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Diners, Tigers, and Pies, Oh My!

Mary Catherine Curren is the queen of pie at 24 Diner

"...24 Diner as of this writing are a chévre cheesecake topped with cranberry compote, a double-crust apple pie made..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Sweets and Meals for the Holidays

Stuff your piehole … with pie, obviously

"...Lamar, 462-1302, www.moonlightbakery.com) Holiday flavors of pies, tarts, and cheesecakes in addition to breads and dinner rolls...."

Nov. 11, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

3D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy

What a bizarre, beautiful, and tonally askew sex-and-sadism romp this Hong Kong freak show is.

"...gravel-voiced male disguised as a slice of Russ Meyer cheesecake. He/she asks Wei to steal "the Golden Plate of..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Top 9 Sweet Bites of 2009*

Cacao and cake balls and pie, oh my!

"...1) THE SIGNATURE TABASCO CHEESECAKE at Mama Roux was my favorite restaurant dessert discovery..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Counter Cafe

This old-timey-style diner satisfies with true American comfort food

"...none of us considered herself a big fan of cheesecake, we devoured a lovely slice of mascarpone cheesecake topped..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Botticelli's

Can this South Congress eatery reverse its location's curse?

"...about desserts, he was quick to suggest the goat-cheese cheesecake ($6) and just as quick to suggest we steer..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

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

Day Trips

Some 'Day Trips' highlights

"...The best cheesecake that I've had all year was at the Oaks..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...The Ultimate Cheesecake..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Elegance Never Forgets

Jazz is certainly sensuous music, and a couple of finely fashioned drinks followed by a good meal could work wonders for lovers: Reed's Jazz and Supper Club has it all and offers a terrific spot for romance this Valentine's Day.

"...menu. Winner for the night was the White Chocolate Cheesecake ($7), a cross between flan and cheesecake that tasted..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

A Snowball's Chance

Casey's New Orleans Snowballs, the little family business that could at 51st and Airport, packs a year's worth of fun and flavor into six months, writes the Chronicle's Rae Nadler-Olenick.

"...short space of time is astonishing. Mounds Bar. Strawberry Cheesecake. Peach. Hurricane. Dos Limas. Custom Rainbow. And, from a..."

July 5, 2002 Food Feature by Rae Nadler-Olenick

Short Cuts

"...Your Cheesecake Tastes of Sorrow Dept.: Updating the ongoing debacle out..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Max Keeble's Big Move

"...girl and supermodel Amber Valleta as a teacher) with cheesecake slow-motion and crotch-level lingering. On the other hand, the..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Si Bon

Eating Well in Austin Without Breaking the Bank

"...grilled tuna on caponata or boar tenderloin, a Roquefort cheesecake for the cheese course, and a chocolate bread pudding..."

March 2, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Recommended Erotica

Chronicle writer Roger Gathman queries local booksellers and various writers on erotica they recommend.

"...Cecilia Bonvillain: Let Them Eat Cheesecake: The Art of Olivia by Olivia de Berardinis Ozone,..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Books Feature

Tasty Twosomes

Wes Marshall lays out the laws of pairing food with wine at Thanksgiving and provides some recipe ideas.

"...toque. Jean-Luc's first pick was from Alsace. "With my cheesecake, I would recommend a Schoffit Gewurztraminer [$20]. It has..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Ultra-Gallic Gastronomy

Barbara Chisholm elucidates the finer points of dining at Chez Nous.

"...raspberry coulis), and my husband went for the coffee cheesecake with a chocolate sauce. And each of us thought..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Food-O-File

The Meat of the Matter

"...Pumpkin Flan from Marta's Flan. Check out the Pecan Cheesecake and Kahlua Cheesecake flavors while you're at it......"

Oct. 23, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...Sorbetto ($2.75) was rich and smooth, but the Cherry Cheesecake ($3.95) -- which looked like a dream behind the..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...treat, but what about a frozen wedge of creamy cheesecake encased in a dark chocolate coating? I discovered this..."

July 11, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Easter spirit. Plus, the photo area’s right by the Cheesecake Factory – so lunch/dinner plans made, basically!   –..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Austin’s Very Own Saltt

Gulf Coast cuisine served with a smile

"...$2.99. I also ordered a slice of red velvet cheesecake to go; it was a serviceable dessert, but what..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...usual panoply of delectables. And how about some ube cheesecake for dessert, and (this is an occasion for splurging,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Italian-Inspired Cafe Opens in Mueller This Weekend

Bottega weds Merry Monarch ice cream with snacks and sips

"...flavors like Oreo miso, mango sticky rice, and POG cheesecake with fresh orange curd to the cafe, which will..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Restaurant Review: Mum Foods Smokehouse and Delicatessen

From pastrami to pork ribs, there's a lot to love at this Eastside joint

"...room left in a diner's stomach, the New York-style cheesecake is a nice way to end things, and a..."

June 23, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More

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

"...with fresh culinary power (for instance: a vanilla goat cheesecake with crunchy graham-and-pretzel crust, accompanied by a choice of..."

May 24, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

10 Easter Dining Options For Every Bunny We Know

But, yes, the hungry human animals will be even happier

"...or caramelized prime rib), sides, and a white chocolate cheesecake for dessert. (Note: You can also pre-order this special..."

April 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Calibrate Wellness Offers Radical Relief With Cannabis Edibles

Go green with these chef-created edibles designed for everyone

"...icing, are peanut butter caramel with shortbread and cherry cheesecake moon bites. Four pieces cost about $20...."

March 31, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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