Event Menu

Foodie events for April 14-17

"...of students at the Travis High School Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at the All Chocolate Affair in..."

April 15, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary/Literary

There's a lot to chew on at this year's Texas Book Festival

"...America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Created a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West, who will speak..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Peace Through Pie

A sweet honoring of Martin Luther King

"...preserve and celebrate the rich legacy of culture and hospitality at the Limerick-Frazier House, which is recognized for its..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

The Hightower Report

Hyatt Riot; and The Chicken War

"...These replacements are employees of an outsourcing corporation called Hospitality Staffing Solutions of Georgia, whose honcho asserts that his..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

"...heard of the wonderful traditional Southern food and unsurpassed hospitality. Later on, the menu was expanded to incorporate gourmet..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Austin eats dirty, drinks hard, and welcomes the new Frisco Shop and Tolbert family chili

"...in New York City. We regret the error... Austin's hospitality industry was hit with a couple of bombshells late..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

A Brief History of Les Dames d'Escoffier International

"...communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions. To do this LDEI members: share knowledge, support..."

April 11, 2008 Food Feature by MM Pack

Randy and the Mob

This Southern-fried comedy, directed by and starring Ray McKinnon, is a flat-footed take on the suburban Southern gentleman in disrepair.

"...so seethingly genuine in its steamy Southern (dis-)grace and (in-)hospitality that DVD renters are advised to check for spontaneous..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Inherit the Wind

Austin Playhouse revival reminds us that the war between creationists and Darwinists still isn't finished

"...is met by an initial heaping helping of Southern hospitality, and Don Toner's Austin Playhouse production goes to great..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Jasper's Gourmet Backyard Cuisine

The Dallas destination opens in Austin's domain

"...The comfortable, attractive interiors and genuine hospitality create just the right setting for Rathbun's self-styled "gourmet..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Viridian Ventures

Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but carbon footprints?

"...And thank the efforts of diligent rabble-rousers in the hospitality industry (did we mention the reluctant hospitality industry?) who..."

May 25, 2007 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Grub Us Up and Grub Us Down, Cookie

Eating the cowboy way with breakfast at Auditorium Shores and dinner at the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo

"...trickster cowboy. After taking full advantage of the rodeo's hospitality, we're primed for a day at the Travis County..."

March 9, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Service Discussion Corrections

"...inspirational to discuss our craft with so many accomplished hospitality professionals. However, there are two major corrections that I..."

April 21, 2006 Postmarks

Dil Jo Bhi Kahey

This new Bollywood film is a cross-cultural love story set in Mauritius.

"...meet while in Sweden, studying for degrees in the hospitality industry, but know that their love will face objections..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Festival Express

Hurtling across Canada during the summer of 1970 was a trainload of musicians – among them Janis Joplin, Jerry Garcia, and Buddy Guy – who partied and played music ’til the very end of the line.

"...country, blues, or ad hoc singer to take the hospitality car’s stage. Scenes of Garcia picking away as Rick..."

Oct. 1, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin in the Big Apple

If Texas food can make it here, it can make it anywhere. MM Pack explains.

"...that two of New York's restaurateurs best known for hospitality, service, casual elegance, and lack of pretense -- Drew..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Conversations With Two Former Austin Chefs in New York

"...the week, alternating among family members' homes. "Food and hospitality was very important to us," he remembers. "We kids..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...shuttle into LaGuardia. At least those were air-conditioned! Today's hospitality suite is yesteryear's hat check, and tonight, a pastel..."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Food-o-File

For all of Austin's March visitors -- SXSW participants, rodeo fans, basketball parents, relative newcomers, or just plain curious foodies -- Food Editor Virginia B. Wood gives the lowdown on local dining.

"...Mondays and Tuesdays. And by the way, Mondays are "hospitality appreciation" days at Manuel's, when all hotel and restaurant..."

March 8, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The story behind the sale of the third long-time Austin hospitality business

"...driving career. The Cellar is the third long-time Austin hospitality business to accomplish a successful sale in 2001. The..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's October in Austin, you can bet there are more gala events scheduled than any one person could possibly attend. Food editor Virginia B. Wood provides a rundown of them.

"...Bookin' & Cookin' Raffle to benefit the Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts at Travis High School sponsored by..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Two high-profile Austin food-related businesses sold in August, and now both will experience growth and expansion as a result of investor cash infusions, Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood writes.

"...This month, Austin entrepreneur Jeff Minch and the Littlefield Hospitality Group have purchased Word of Mouth in addition to..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Holiday in Town

"...inns, historic hotels, and guest houses, contact Historic & Hospitality Accommodations of Texas (HAT) at www.hat.org or 800/HAT-0368.Burnet The..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Southern Comfort

The Chronicle food staff has scoured Austin in search of the city's best down-home eateries; they're served up within.

"...Carradine/Powers Boothe swamp movie. We're talking about genuine Southern hospitality and down-home victuals prepared in the time-honored Southern tradition...."

March 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Something for Nothing?

"...proposed site; and having a good reputation in the hospitality market, as well as not asking Austin for any..."

July 30, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

When Good Food Goes Bad

"...service community. According to an article in Restaurant and Hospitality Magazine, many of the other 4,000-plus regional health departments..."

June 4, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Opposite of Sex

"...home and then by degrees comes to regret his hospitality. In quick succession, Dedee seduces Matt, gets herself pregnant..."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Slammer Vacation

How I Spent...

"...Later that night, we spearhead a party in the hospitality room across from our hotel room. It spirals out..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

City Plans for Larger Live Music Fund Grants

Applications for the 2024 city program to open "very soon"

"...not eligible for Live Music Fund financing: food and hospitality expenses, and fundraisers and benefits – including the many..."

April 2, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...Mortensen says he experienced an incredible amount of hospitality through his journey but also reflected on the weight..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

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