Food-o-File

Adventures in Kitchen Space, the Big Top Candy Company, and the world of chili cook-offs

"...I don't hear from some caterer or aspiring artisan food manufacturer looking for commercial kitchen space to rent. The..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Gene's gumbo fakes not the funk on the nasty dunk

"...offering beer and wine, I wanted to have more food available, and Kelly was looking for kitchen space, so..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Barbecue, wine, sushi, and crepes, that sort of thing

"...see venerable Taylor pit-master Bobby Mueller cracking jokes with Food Network host Guy Fieri on a barbecue episode of..."

June 8, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Media Watch

With circulation sliding, Austin American-Statesman turns to heavens for help

"...With circulation continuing to slide and the media world a throbbing mass of confusion, the Austin American-Statesman..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch

"Austin" mags wrestle for naming rights, and Snoop gets a shot on The Beat

"...in 2001, a victim of the dog-eat-dog world of food and fashion magazines. Dean says he bought the rights..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Food-o-File

A Bullington baby; Hoover's heads north; plus, more Texas on TV

"...along with the name change, but the concept of food and live music on the patio is pretty much..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If you weren't at Eat, Drink, Watch Movies on Sunday night, you missed quite a party. Time to thank the people who made it possible.

"...manager Erin Collier saw to it we got premium media coverage – especially the three TV segments. The event..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

What do farmers' market and foodie films at the Alamo Drafthouse have in common? Virginia B. Wood tells you all about them in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...enthusiastic crowds didn't seem to mind. Shoppers and the media turned out in force. However, by the time we..."

May 9, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Why is Central Market Cooking School director Cathy Cochran-Lewis leaving the school?

"...was a somewhat unfocused loss leader for the ground-breaking food market, with a series of directors that seemed to..."

April 19, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

New Year's resolutions

"...Week. This popular event evolved out of a social media camaraderie between a new generation of up-and-coming chefs and..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

This week's buzz words – baked goods, beer, and brunch

"...blends online at www.blackbird-bakery.com... The baked crispbreads from Austin-based snack-food company Primizie are a satisfying treat on the market..."

May 30, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

May 30-June 3

"...• Maifest This Bavarian Festival benefit for Foodways Texas offers tastings of limited edition German-style beers from..."

May 30, 2014 Food Column

Food-O-File

This week's specials are kitchen fires, botanas, and biscuits

"...base posted about the progress of repairs via social media. Kim Phung (7601 N. Lamar) was one of Austin's..."

March 14, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Winter is killing us, but at least there are some hot new restaurants to look forward to

"...Some friends joined me for the media soft opening at the new Crave restaurant (340 E...."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Foodie innovators land grants and La Corsha rep replies to Wonderland backlash

"...The Austin Food & Wine Alliance awarded $25,000 in culinary innovation grants..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

We've got progress reports on remodels and new openings around town

"...David Norman at Easy Tiger. Friends, family, and local media were invited for staff-training previews earlier this week...."

July 12, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

June 28-30

"...• Pop-Up PIGnic Follow Antonelli's on social media at 9am, Saturday morning to find out the location..."

June 28, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Central Texas Beer Festival cancels; Poteet Strawberry Festival celebrates 65 years

"...like wildflowers! The McGuire Moorman Hospitality Group threw a media party to introduce its new Fresa's Chicken al Carbon..."

April 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Austinites prepare to cheer on Qui and Curren

"...the competition. The show premiered Nov. 2, and contributing Food writer Melanie Haupt attended the media preview party at..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Host your own Tex-Mex Super Bowl party, buy your sweetie a heart-shaped pie or pizza pie, or discover other food news

"...comfort of home is your preference, two local Mexican food chains are eager to provide the food. Either location..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Eat Local Week recap, Central Texas honors, and more delicious news

"...who cooked his way to a win at the Media Celebrity Cook-Off at the Downtown Farmers' Market Saturday morning...."

Dec. 17, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

This week it's all chocolates and pastries and wine

"...this week for the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. Fredericksburg Pastry Queen Rebecca Rather will present a..."

April 16, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Artz hangs on while Starlite shuts down, Woodland expands, and Izzoz Tacos makes a grand entrance

"...favor. The devoted staff kept the doors open and food on the tables while Blondin's friends Danny and René..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-file

New restaurants, chefs at sea, and Lawrence Eguakun makes a comeback

"...steak tartar and tasty little sliders at the festive media and VIP preview party last week before the official..."

Feb. 15, 2008 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.

"...In the days since the September 11 disaster, the media has carried stories about how the ripple effects of..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood gets the lowdown on Sandra Bullock's recent party spot and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...When Hunt-Wesson Foods, the makers of the absolutely necessary Rotel tomato products,..."

July 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food O' File

"...459-3401 to attend... Always on the lookout for hot food trends, Word of Mouth Catering owner Rebecca Wallace took..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Food Column

food-o-file

"...a contest that she is promoting both in the media and on the Internet. The Purple Plum has been..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Food Column

Media Clips

"...the second category would then fall all the fast food items that have little nutritional value but nonetheless hold..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Column

Food-O-File

Looking ahead to the most anticipated restaurant openings of early 2014

"...only announced months in advance when the restaurateurs needed media exposure as chum to raise money. Wonder if that..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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