The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs

How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres

"...the sign for Eldorado Cafe, owners Joel and Joanna Fried wanted something simple with a vintage twist. "Something that..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin

Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants

"...still like that, but we had a lot of fried stuff, mac & cheese. None of it was stuff..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

20 Special Occasion Restaurants

We pick our favorite spots for a night out

"...ingredients filtered through an international lens – kanpachi crudo, fried steam buns, hearty rigatoni, fried chicken for two. Austin..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Food Post by The Food Staff

Trailer Parked

The yin and yang of food trucks and bars

"...been dreaming of those savory morsels that are the deep-fried beets from East Side King – those spicy shallots,..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Food Feature by Adrienne White

First Look: Chi'Lantro Restaurant

Jae Kim goes from truck to table

"...while staying true to his Korean fusion roots. The deep-fried kimchi fried rice balls are an early hit, combining..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Food Post by Andrew Thomas

Day Trips

San Antonio institution serves up comfort food with a capital C

"...This is American food at its fried best. It would be unfair, but not entirely inaccurate,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...raspberry sour. Great way to batten down the chile-seasoned chicken from the Spicy Boys Fried Chicken truck out back...."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Six Meals in Austin Under $10

Tip and tax included, you can still eat for cheap

"...than thick and pillowy), a generous helping of creamy refried beans flavored with schmaltz (chicken fat, so know that..."

July 1, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Staycationer: Hotel ZaZa Austin

Your Close-to-Home Guide to Getting Away

"...our server’s urging, we opted for the crispy buttermilk-dipped chicken breast. This perfectly crunchy chicken-fried chicken – served with..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

Eight Classic Austin Burgers That Rival Whataburger

These local institutions have been around since at least 1968

"...Whataburger’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit might be worthy of Food & Wine’s recent..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Food Post by Acacia Coronado

Eberly, Red Ash Open This Weekend

Daily Austin food news

"...Oct. 9, but from its ashes, a phoenix, err chicken, err phoenix-chicken hybrid will arise. Construction is already on..."

Oct. 12, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...at Chez Zee and El Yimmy tacos at Fresa's Chicken al Carbon, simply by mentioning them on air. He..."

March 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Hightower Report

Reactivating the CCC for National Recovery; and Pothole Advertising

"...get any more crass – along comes KFC, the fried-chicken chain...."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Poorly Researched

"...figure out that they do in fact have bone-in fried chicken. I ate it just the other day. Sometimes..."

June 28, 2007 Postmarks

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies

"...Gene's Po'Boys & Soul Food which includes green salad, fried chicken, smothered pork chops, green beans, black-eyed peas, macaroni..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Yes, Texas chileheads, your favorite time of year has arrived! Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood has the scoop on festival regulars and the upcoming chile activities in town.

"...Strip Steak and Stuffed Green Chile platter, Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas paired with Chile Rellenos and green chile rice,..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

An Austin Original

Celebrating the Life of Otto Hofmann,1918-2001

"...my own included, and take them to purchase Kentucky Fried Chicken wings for the potluck dinner on the grounds...."

June 8, 2001 Features Feature by Robyn Turner

Papa Mali & the Instagators Thunder Chicken (Fog City)

SXSW Records

"...Papa Mali & the InstagatorsThunder Chicken (Fog City) As steeped in Mardi Gras parade rhythms..."

March 3, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood explains why one of Austin's most successful 24-hour restaurants is going to college.

"...eager for folks to try them. All orders of fried chicken wings come with a side of bleu cheese..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

From Southerners to Seventh Grade

"...such women. As my grandmother used to say, buying fried chicken at the drive-thru window is a far cry..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Books Feature

Vietnamese Homestyle Cooking at South Austin's Bisous

Just like Mom used to make

"...Frasier recommends putting her turmeric-fried catfish or her curry-fried chicken on bao, and the..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond

R.I.P. to DK Lee, Welcome Back to Austin Cider Week, Falling for Local Foods and Loro, Festivals and Fantasies, Free Pancakes for Voters, and More

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

"...Bubbles, and Blues event on Thursday nights, featuring spicy fried chicken, sparkling wine specials, and “renowned Austin-based blues artists..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Staycationer: The LINE Hotel

Your close-to-home guide to getting away

"...into endive cups and right into your mouth. The fried steamed buns with hot crab dip, which were simultaneously..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Five New Burger Spots for a New Austin

Brave businesses offer unique takes on the ubiquitous comfort food

"...Before the pandemic, Weston also featured specials like fried chicken nights and she'll return to that soon enough...."

Oct. 16, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...on the aloe/Everclear recipe just in case.” – Joel Fried, co-owner..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...JR: No, it's a cooked corn tortilla that's fried, almost like the kind you would get at a..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Dining for One at the Rubber Repstaurant

Austin’s Rubber Repertory provided, I mean, anything you desired

"...coffee, two double whiskeys To eat: Pork dumplings (appetizer); fried chicken, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, coleslaw..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...beef tataki with togarashi rub, daikon & pear salad, fried shishito peppers, and red hot cinnamon cheesecake, plus a..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Review: Native Bar & Kitchen

Cool isn't enough for hostel diner

"...That bun also plays a pivotal role in the fried chicken sandwich – a better version of Chick-fil-A's trademark,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Top 10 Pickled, Cured, or Brined Bites (and Sips)

Nothing a little time and some spices can't fix

"...But these tangy green tomatoes are stacked atop green-curry fried chicken for a sandwich that hits all the right..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne White

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