Dinners to Rock To Series Does Rock

Adventurous, multi-course menus inspired by kickass bands

"...photos of dishes such as Surfer Rosa: charred octopus, chicken liver 'chorizo', and salsa Veracruz, and Trompe Le Monde,..."

Feb. 24, 2013 Food Post by Claudia Alarcón

Discovering the American Brunch in Austin

A Monterrey Transplant Takes on Austin's Bustling Brunch Experience

"...terrace with a buffet of southern style grits, migas, fried catfish, BBQ brisket, sausage, chicken, enchiladas, bacon, biscuits, home..."

Aug. 2, 2012 Events Post by Bere Belmares

The Story Behind the Menu

Hill Top Cafe dishes up down-home fare with authentic Texas origins

"...introduction to dishes sourced from the garden was a fried green tomato appetizer special ($10) dressed with fresh red..."

July 20, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings

Knock, knock: Who dat? Fat Tuesday, dat's who!

"...plan, this place serves up a raved-over crust on fried items as well as the best peach cobbler in..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Food Feature

Jalapeno Joes Tex-Mex Bar & Grill

When fate closes a Streat, it opens a Jalapeno

"...scrambled eggs seasoned with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and crisply fried tortilla strips under grated cheese, paired with flavorful pinto..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

The Homesick Texan Cookbook

2011 Texas Book Festival cookbook reviews

"...to stop by a favorite restaurant for carnitas or chicken-fried steak or all-meat chili or fried okra or green..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Last Supper No More

State ends last-meal requests on death row

"...of James Byrd Jr. in 1998. Brewer ordered two chicken-fried steaks with gravy and sliced onions; a triple patty..."

Sept. 30, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Mapo Doufu Beatdown

Yum, like it hot

"...fresh cloud ears (wood ear mushrooms) 3 tablespoons rich chicken or pork stock 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Parrain's Louisiana Kitchen

What a great way to end a day at the lake, cher!

"...the Mermaid Sauce offered a nice rémoulade touch. The chicken and sausage gumbo ($6.50) proved a hearty, smoky, thick..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Sarah Hamlin

Let the Good Times Roll

Good food to get you in the mood for Mardi Gras

"...Bites ($8.99) and discovered the toothsome chunks of lightly fried alligator meat were firmer than chicken, but still tender,..."

March 4, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ray's Bar-B-Q

Eating at Ray's is experiencing Texas barbecue history

"...meats include brisket, Elgin hot sausage, Smokey Denmark sausage, chicken, and pork ribs, with occasional specials of baby back..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Urban at the Westin

Despite a few kinks left to iron out, Urban is a worthwhile dining destination

"...fare: pizza, salads, sandwiches, and small entrées. The cornmeal-crusted fried green tomatoes filled with warm Gouda and piquillo peppers..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

2010 Thanksgiving Feasts Around Town

Let someone else jockey for oven space – there are plenty of options for taking the family out this year

"...BROKEN SPOKE Enjoy the standard chicken-fried menu from 5 to 10pm, as well as live..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Feature

Nacogdoches Gothic

Joe R. Lansdale talks Bubba horror at Feral Cinema (Video)

"...World Horror Convention toastmaster) talked about making the Southern Fried horrorfest Bubba Ho-Tep, and the future of the monster-huntin',..."

June 19, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

El Naranjo Mobile

Mexican cuisine in Central Texas is undoubtedly better thanks to Iliana de la Vega

"...authentic. The chunky guacamole appetizer ($6) comes with freshly fried tortilla chips and makes a perfect complement to any..."

June 18, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

MuangThai

Tastes of Thailand in Central Texas

"...friendly smiles and service. The vegetable po pear tod (fried egg rolls, two for $3.95) proves an excellent rendition..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Feature by Sarah Hamlin

Thai Cuisine

Tastes of Thailand in Central Texas

"...tom yum soup, salad, and two types of hot fried spring rolls – one filled with cabbage and the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Drungo Ice House

With more than 30 years of experience between them, Michael Hall and Chip Tait have succeeded in establishing a comfortable, casual neighborhood ice house

"...sampler appetizer ($14.95), a plate groaning with steamed shrimp, fried shrimp, fried oysters, crab dip, and crab balls, which..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Day Trips

Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., put the sleepy town on the map with its delectable meaty pies

"...matter what you call the half-moon-shaped stuffed pastries – fried pies or empanadas – it is the stuffing that..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...Word around the Hill Country is this place does fried as well as they do frosty. Fried mac ’n’..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

Chief's BBQ & Grill

Pals since high school, Jeff Turner and Kelly Gartzke started this South First destination four years ago

"...the spud salad chunky and half-mustardy. They also have fried okra, corn on the cob, fries, beer-battered fries (really..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

Full Plate

In planning your SXSW itinerary, make room for these 10 dining destinations

"...N. Lamar, 451-5440; 301 Riverside, 472-9304): Whether you eat chicken-fried steak and mashed potatoes at the legendary Kenneth Threadgill's..."

March 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Cibo

Given his pedigree, when I heard that chef Will Packwood and new partners were opening an Italian restaurant Downtown, my expectations were high

"...tomato sauce topped with grated Grana Padano cheese. The fried calamari ($11) was the poster child for fried calamari:..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Habana SoCo

The food is as good as it was before the fire

"...croquette of mashed plantain, with garlic, a little chicharron (fried pork skin), and masitas (carnitas-like seasoned diced pork), served..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Lake Travis gets more Interior Mexican; plus, the Bitter End bounces back, and Jo's and Threadgill's expand

"...very fine meal. The sour apple sorbet, fresh cherry fried pie, and s'mores crème brûlée with rocky road ice..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Garibaldi's Mexican Restaurant

Garibaldi's is my idea of a great neighborhood restaurant

"...quesadillos. I love the Gorditas ($5.95 for two), hefty deep-fried puffs of masa stuffed with shredded chicken or beef...."

Aug. 19, 2005 Food Review by MM Pack

Cilantro's

Proof that Mexican home cooking is alive and well in far South Austin

"...white fish topped with lots of crispy bits of fried garlic served over rice, with a small side of..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

The Rules of the Game

How Hudson's on the Bend captures the spirit of cooking fearlessly

"...crisp croquette of shredded snake meat (tasting nothing like chicken, by the way) in pistachio crust with creamy chipotle..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

Taste, Memory

By innovating old favorites in an old building, Moonshine is setting new standards

"...jumbo shrimp dipped in a sweet corn batter and deep-fried. They come with their own tangy blueberry mustard sauce..."

March 26, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

D&L's Texas Music Cafe

Continuing with the development along South Congress, D&L's Texas Music Cafe is one of South Austin's newest dining spots

"...fresh broccoli, was unfortunately a little heavy on the chicken base. I was rather pleased with the meat entrées...."

Feb. 27, 2004 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

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