Weekend Wine

As for the wine snobs, too bad for them!

"...folks blame the movie Sideways for its reputation, but wine snobs had been turning their noses up at California..."

Sept. 22, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: A Remarkable Bargain

This one's worth searching for or requesting from the wine shop

"...Occasionally, seldomly, I stumble upon a delicious wine that balances four things I cherish in wine...."

April 25, 2020 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Tablas Creek Wine is dependably tasty (and even better on sale)

"...I try to focus on wines under $20, and luckily, the good folks at Paso..."

June 23, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Spanish Wines Still a Bargain

"...devaluation of the dollar against the Euro, most Spanish wines are still bargains compared to wines of similar quality..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...Hamburgers made a big splash in the national news recently..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

All in the Patrizi Family

New East Austin food truck culls 50 years of family values

"...reunions, of intimate dates. You sit; you drink your wine; you fill up early on bread. And when it’s..."

June 5, 2013 Food Post by Chase Hoffberger

Liquid Assets

I know, most of our Super Bowl drinks will probably be from Shiner, Texas, but I thought it might be fun to pull together a group of wines that would go well with snacks and screams

"...might be fun to pull together a group of wines that would go well with snacks and screams. What..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Food Column by Wes Marshall

From Freedom Fries to Fess Parker

Wes Marshall drinks wine with Davy Crockett.

"...Drinking Wine With Davy Crockett..."

May 30, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Terra Verus Wines

Steve Lawrence imports 28 wines, and there's not a loser among them

"...Steve Lawrence imports 28 wines, and there's not a loser among them. All of..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

From Freedom Fries to Fess Parker

Rebecca Chastenet de Géry reflects on french fries, Grey Poupon®, and good old American apple pie.

"...on National Public Radio that the most American of hamburger accompaniments -- the french fry -- was now politically..."

May 30, 2003 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Burger Tex, 2912 Guadalupe, 477-8433; 5240 Airport, 453-8772Critics Hamburger..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Vista, 9400-B Arboretum Blvd., 342-2642CRITICS UPSCALE MENU (TIE), CRITICS WINE SALES IDEA..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Liquid Assets

Chronicle wine expert Wes Marshall serves up the latest best deals to wine lovers in Austin and updates readers on the festivities surrounding this year's Texas Hill Country Wine Lovers' Trail.

"...of France is home to some of the best wine makers in that country. Yet, for some reason that..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall sets you up with some South African bargains.

"...South Africa was known for making Constantia, a sweet wine prized among royalty in all corners of Europe. Owing..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Some of our top proposals for quaffing wines that taste great ice-cold.

"...Hot weather and cold wine make a great combination. Below you'll find some of..."

July 6, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Colombia Crest's Two Vines line provides oceans of wine for less than $10 a bottle

"...Columbia Crest Two Vines Wines..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall briefs you on four great red wines for under $10.

"...in Lubbock (yummy stuff) and decided to pick a wine. Unfortunately, in this beer-centric restaurant, they had only one..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Dining del Lago

For years, eating out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside cafes. The update to our lakeside dining guide illustrates that all that may be steadily changing.

"...menus inspired by Mediterranean cuisines, fine dining prices, and wine lists chosen to complement the food...."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Critic's Picks

Food & Drink

"...Best Wack Drive-ThruAirport Haven Hamburgers..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Best of Austin Feature

Rock Lobster

How do you eat healthy on tour?

"...Tip 2: There's No Such Thing as a French Hamburger..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Food Events

Feed yourself and your community with these foodie events

"...will sign copies of his new paperback, The Texas Hamburger – History of a Lone Star Icon (History Press,..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Buda Grocery & Grill

Put this spot on your foodie radar

"...take the first bite. This, my friends, is a hamburger of note, and the Blue Bell vanilla shake ($2.49)..."

June 10, 2011 Food Review by Mick Vann

Day Trips

The Andice General Store serves a darn good hamburger

"...General Store, in downtown Andice, serves a darn good hamburger. For some reason, big, messy burgers just seem to..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Have Food, Will Travel

West Texas' wee oasis of fine dining is just six hours of driving from Austin

"...rice was ideal on a warm summer night. Our wines were expertly chosen by new food and beverage manager..."

July 24, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Honorable MentionMalaga Wine & Tapas Bar, Z'Tejas, Trudy's, Ray's SteakhouseBarbecueThe Salt Lick..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Best Bites

The Cuisines Staff Noshes Through 2000

"...with children is easy. Go to the likely haunts (hamburger joints, family restaurants, etc.) and the young set will..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Roscoe's Italian Kitchen

"...better for Roscoe's because the locals know a great hamburger when they get their lips around one. With the..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Food Feature

Food-O-File

"...done from scratch, fresh every day. No pre-prepared sauces, hamburger patties, doughs, or dressings. He's determined to use the..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's late August, it must be heaven for Austin chile heads; plus, paying visits to husband-and-wife teams living their restaurant dreams

"...he and wife Melody Hilburn purchased a former roadside hamburger joint in Dripping Springs and rechristened it Roscoe's (660..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside dining 2002: by boat or by car, bring your appetite

"...corner Hwy. 71 W. and Bee Caves Road: Good wine selection here according to our wine expert, who lives..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature

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