Max's Wine Dive

Max's offers a very affordable brunch and happy hour, but loud music is part of the package

"...out online. Max's upscale comfort-food menu was very attractive and priced right, so I made mental notes about several..."

July 17, 2009 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood remembers two talented and hardworking women in Austin's culinary life who have recently died and also reveals some of her recent dining discoveries.

"...Austin restaurant industry lost two of its most talented and hard-working women during the recent holiday season. Lydia C...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...center, you'll find dining options from Lamar to I-35, and Cesar Chavez to 10th. WHEN THE BOSS IS PAYING..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...Prayers have been answered. Chants have been written, rewritten, and belted out in preparation for their official debut. At..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

17 Austin Patios for Your Al Fresco Dining & Drinking Enjoyment

Check out these al fresco spots, if you're comfortable

"...As we lurch into the second year of the pandemic, many bars and restaurants that didn't already boast great..."

March 12, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Rock, Then Nosh

ACL aftershow eats

"...crowds looking for something to soak up the party, and the fluffy flat bread wraps do the trick. They..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Feature

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...its Roaring Twenties motif, arm's-length menu of martini concoctions, and prime location, 21 is the island's new "It" girl,..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Five Tasty Sauces & Dressings & Marinades

New condiments for the best flavors in your kitchen

"...peppery version of a winning Risk campaign to us, and you might wanna look into buying some McCormick shares..."

March 25, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Eat some good food while you’re in town

"...SXSW: Emotions are high, patience is low, and food lines are long. It's easy to give up..."

March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...out, please remember to order a few extra bites and drinks, and above all, please tip your servers/bartenders more..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Noms at 3am

"...For the young and not-so, for those with kids and without alike, this..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Feature by Anne Harris

Review: Forthright

Tiny cafe serves solid classics

"...already be knocking back a few beers in shorts and flip-flops. Everyone seemed to have the luxury of lingering...."

Oct. 28, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...year round. Here, Chronicle contributors Wes Marshall, Gracie Salem, and I share our thoughts about the hotel restaurants we..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Drink Well Opens Strong with Help From Old Friend

Northloop's newest spot is open and ready for SXSW.

"...Austin’s brand-new Drink Well is already exciting locals in their first..."

March 10, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Second Helpings: Interactive Foraging Downtown

"...Everyone has to take a break from panels and parties long enough to fuel up for the slate..."

March 2, 2012 Food Feature

Feeding the Film

Sixteen-hour days, hundreds of hungry crew members, remote locations, tight facilities, and tough competition: Two local caterers go to the movies

"...Ask anyone associated with food service, and they'll tell you that catering a culinary event is..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Tiny Pies Opens Retail Store

Piemakers step up to brick-and-mortar outlet

"...After three years of farmers' market booths and wholesale sales, the talented mother-daughter baking team of Kit..."

March 29, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place

Lock up your tender morsels. This weekend, Austin is loaded for bear.

"...baskets this Saturday at the ND at 501 Studios, and aside from the natural plush of the man fur..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Dear Glutton: Where to Find Late-Night Eats

Food options for the post-festival crowd

"...I'm coming into town for Sound on Sound and looking to build an arsenal of good late-night dining..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

For Those Late-Night, All-Night Cravings

"...(4710 E. Fifth) A French bistro with twinkly lights and loads of restoration charm nestled into East Austin offers..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale

Texan-themed spot near UT seems designed for picky-parent visits

"...of answers depending on who you ask. Tex-Mex, barbecue, and Southern food all play a role in our state’s..."

April 4, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

We Learned It by Watching Movies

A film primer for the best in wicked entertainment

"...us many things. They can teach us about love and friendship. They can teach us that life is like..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Local Eateries to Feed Your Hangover

Feast your eyes, then your stomach

"...But maybe you’ve had a bit too much fun and whoops! Looks like someone’s waking up in last night’s..."

June 17, 2016 Columns Post by Spencer Beghtol

Party Like It's 9am

12 ways to have breakfast all day during SXSW

"...becomes one massive block party. Days stretch into nights and back into days again. If nonstop entertainment, jetlag, or..."

March 11, 2016 Food Post by Adrienne White

Fizzy Logic

Drink local soft drinks – from Dublin to Maine

"...Dr Pepper, Texans emitted a collective howl of rage and grief; preemptively nostalgic consumers snapped up the remaining bottles..."

March 2, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Tailgating Teasips

Mick Vann makes a foray into the curious and often elaborate rite of University of Texas fandom known as "tailgating" and discovers some intriguing practices.

"...There exists a strange and bizarre subculture of football fanatics in the very heart..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONSLouie's 106, Gilligan's, MarsBEST STEAKRuth's Chris SteakhouseRUNNERS-UPSullivan's, Austin Land & Cattle Co., Texas Land & Cattle..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Readers Poll

"...HONORABLE MENTIONDirty Martin's Kum-Bak Place, EZ's, Burger Tex, Sandy'sSteakSullivan'sRUNNERS-UPRuth's Chris Steakhouse, Ray's Steakhouse, Austin Land & Cattle Co...."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood describes the amusing history behind discovering the new Roy Henry's Famous Waffles & Chicken and updates readers on changes in Austin's restaurant scene.

"...restaurants in many ways. Sometimes we get press kits and sometimes menus are faxed to us; other times a..."

March 3, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Mary's Pop Shop

Neighborhood eatery is mostly solid

"...Dallas makeup mogul Mary Kay Ash, folksinger Mary Travers, and several more – but the cafe isn't named for..."

May 22, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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