Mix and Match

Don't sweat it trying to create the perfect mating of beer and food, Chronicle Food writer Wes Marshall writes in a review of North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery. Pick a drink you like, pick a dish you like, and just enjoy them.

"...was to combine great craft-brewed beer and equally good food. To achieve this, Tucker hired the talented chef George..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Family Style

Friendly service and well-executed food at MoMo Korean Cuisine and Sushi

"...with its traditional Korean dishes paired side-by-side with Japanese food. Open since last fall but only recently celebrating its..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Rebooting Kitchen Culture With a Novel Concept: Sober Living

Food industry support groups encourage healthier lifestyles for restaurant workers

"...last stronghold of the "bootstraps" mentality remains in the food service industry. ..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Wednesday Foodie Events

And a few local highlights to carry you through the government shutdown

"...government is at a halt doesn’t mean the local food scene is!..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Dining Beyond the Chains

Good food moves to the 'burbs

"...have to admit a little personal antipathy to comfort food restaurants, but somehow JAK's consistently outperforms my expectations. Take..."

July 18, 2014 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Austin’s Culinary Community Raises Funds for Texas French Bread

Camp East bake sale sells out in one hour

"...More than 30 Austin vendors came together for a..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Food Post by Dina Barrish

Win 10 Years of Pizza

Daily Austin food news

"...Stay Hoppy celebrate, Unit-D gets physical, and more afternoon food news...."

Nov. 6, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Let the Good Times Roll

Good food to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras

"...Our knowledgeable server pointed us to the menu's best entrées, and we..."

March 4, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Colin Gilmore

"...is just that, a chance encounter with a fetching food-server, but Gilmore's breezy charm is so infectious it even..."

March 5, 2004 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery

Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery is home of impressive chefs and bad food service

"...periods when it has been justifiably famous for good food service. The legendary Helen Corbitt's tenure there established the..."

May 23, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

At the Table

Our panel of service experts

"...Johnny Guffey, Jeffrey's server: Undoubtedly Austin's most famous waiter, Guffey is a career..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature

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.

"...The food is much better than we normally expect around the..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

The Tipping Point

By raising menu prices and eliminating gratuity, restaurateurs hope they've found the recipe for a better quality of life for staff

"...you, the restaurantgoer, to pay the living of our servers," explained Meyer. "There are a whole lot of people..."

March 25, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Austin Cake Ball Kitchen & Bar

Not yet baller status

"...as beautiful as ever, but the training of the servers, the flavors of the food, and the timely execution..."

May 4, 2012 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Curra's Long-Bar

Oh, Curra's, how could you?

"...into two of Austin's favorite spots for Interior Mexican food and great margaritas, supplemented with some necessary Tex-Mex staples..."

June 15, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Restaurant Service: A Discussion

Twelve Austin professionals come to the table in an effort to define, demystify, and defend the most controversial aspect of dining out.

"...How many times have you heard someone say, "The food is great, but the service stinks"? How often have..."

March 31, 2006 Food Feature by MM Pack

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.

"...jammed with crab. The presentation was plain, but the food was luscious. Our server was knowledgeable and seemed to..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Austin's Best New Restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Reinvents Shabu-Shabu

Feel free to double dip

"...when the specialty cart rolled up, he ordered more food; then, finally, concluded, "They tamed the beast."..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Review: The Beer Plant

Uneven execution blights vegan gastropub

"...drum up a few negative comments on a Chronicle Food section article is to assign any sort of relative..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Magnificent Oak Tree Is Magnificent!

Pelóns Tex-Mex less so

"...a fine distinction, Pelóns is a bar that serves food, not a restaurant that happens to have a bar...."

June 13, 2014 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Elegant but Uneven

There's room for improvement at Goodall's Kitchen & Bar at the Hotel Ella

"...welcome guests to the lovely facility. But are the food and service up to the task of really bringing..."

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

Tipping System Is Bad News

"...Dear Editor, The article about servers and tipping caught my interest [“Split Parties,” Food, Nov...."

Nov. 10, 2005 Postmarks

Conceding to Concessions

Airport Eateries Surprise the Discerning Palate

"...Airport food has long been the butt of many a bad..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Food Feature

Diverse Portfolio

The boom in Austin may be busting, but the 183 / MoPac tech force will always be hungry around noon, Pableaux Johnson writes in his review of Sushi Sake.

"...Food historians often comment that "food follows the money," and..."

June 8, 2001 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

A Southwestern Concept Goes South

chavez is a better-than-average hotel restaurant, but is that enough to attract locals?

"...I have been a fan of Shawn Cirkiel's food since his days at Jean-Luc Bistro and have patronized..."

June 20, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Unit-D Pizzeria

Simple, almost sublime, pizza

"...of locally produced craft beers and a selection of food-friendly wines. The attractive indoor and outdoor dining spaces are..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

They'll Knock Your Sakes Off

Austin restaurants pour passion into their sake programs

"...adding sake to their beverage lists and playing with food pairings. We went in search of establishments around town..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...Let’s get to the food. As a wheat-free diner, it is a mix of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Restaurant Review: Canje

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor

"...Caribbean food flies under the radar in Austin, even though Cuba,..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Review: Tillery Kitchen & Bar

Eastside eatery offers confusing experience

"...to be a dog- and kid-friendly hangout with affordable food and drinks...."

June 30, 2017 Food Feature by Melody Fury

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