Blue Star Cafeteria

How has instant success affected Eddie Bernal's latest venture?

"...toast was delightful, paired with fresh berries and good maple syrup, but the bountiful serving of hashed browns sat..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Pomegranates Et Al.

The year in dining, 2005

"...fancy oatmeal seasoned with caramelized onions, applewood-smoked bacon, and maple syrup every day...."

Jan. 6, 2006 Food Feature

Cookbooks

Gift guide

"...Eggnog and Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding With Warm Jamberry Maple Syrup. And I'm officially conflicted about what to serve..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ana Egge

Live shot

"...the 60-minute set at Flipnotics, boiled down to Egge's maple-syrup voice – thick, sweet, with a tart aftertaste that's..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

First they came for Bob. Then, they came for Buster. Who's next? But, more importantly, when will this witch hunt end?

"...a segment that shows viewers how a family makes maple syrup. Because a lesbian couple heads the live-action family..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Food-o-File

The Drafthouse draws a big-name chef; plus, V.B.W. is giving you a big gift basket of foodie news for Christmas!

"...famous signature pancake mixes, an 8 oz. bottle of maple syrup, a whip, and a spatula for $25. They're..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Not all day trips should be within a day's drive of your couch

"...a special time for natives because the smell of maple syrup cooking fills the air...."

July 30, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Brunch, Dinner, and Dessert Theatre

The drama of the Chez Zee menu

"...Pecan Belgian Waffle Platter ($11.95) served with warm (imitation) maple syrup is a generous dish paired with a choice..."

July 9, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

"Food-o-File" is on the Basil's case and other big restaurant changes.

"...with their signature salsa, marvelous banana-walnut pancakes with warm maple syrup, French toast, steel-cut oats and fruit, plus a..."

July 18, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Point About DemiEpicurious

Wes Marshall evaluates an Austin restaurant according to a legendary master's exacting standards.

"...tell, but I think they put a tetch of maple syrup in them) and crowned by the chicken. A..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Looking for great white wines under $10? You came to the right man: Wes Marshall and "Liquid Assets."

"...your mouth, the wine feels almost as thick as maple syrup. You can smell the powerful pineapple aromas five..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...of fresh fruit, light and delicate pancakes with warm maple syrup, sausage, and home fries. He'll get your day..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants

"...Vermont earns more from bicycle tourism than from maple syrup...."

Nov. 16, 2001 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...of fresh fruit, light and delicate pancakes with warm maple syrup, sausage, and home fries. He'll get your day..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Weekend Repast

Brunch in Austin

"...Hashbrowns ($14) or Gingersnap Blueberry Pancakes ($10) with vanilla maple syrup. If you're hungry for lunch, savory items such..."

March 16, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Weekend Repast

Brunch in Austin

"...with a crown of fresh whipped cream and warm maple syrup on the side. It's a decadently dangerous dish,..."

March 16, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Reviews

The gags come fast and furious, and the fair amount of gross-out humor makes Super Troopers play like a cop version of Caddyshack.

"...hot-dog highway patrolmen pass the time growing mustaches, chug-a-lugging maple syrup, and (in a pure-genius opening segment) playing mind..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Willie Nelson's Lighthouse

Lakeside Dining 2000: Many Restaurants, Not Much Water

"...how he got the unique flavor. "Did you add maple syrup?" He smiles, shy, almost embarrassed, and thanks me..."

July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Indian Summer

"...put up by the Indians' enemies decrying them as "maple syrup farmers" who couldn't play...."

June 30, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Sleigh Ride

Robin Bradford takes a trip back to examine love, trust, and safety.

"...-- One perfect morning of waffles twinkling with real maple syrup. Only once I fell down the stairs and..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Features Feature by Robin Bradford

Tasty Twosomes

Wes Marshall lays out the laws of pairing food with wine at Thanksgiving and provides some recipe ideas.

"...1/4 cup maple syrup..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

The Hellacopters Grande Rock (Sub Pop) / The Hellacopters Payin' the Dues (Sub Pop)

"...that flow over and under the beat like thick maple syrup. Grande Rock, the Hellacopters first release on Sub..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Review by Greg Beets

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"...was made. Not Annie. To most actors, it's a maple syrup show -- pure sap -- painful to watch,..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...melting cinnamon butter. It arrives with a choice of syrups, and I find rich maple syrup marries well with..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...table was the Belgian Waffles ($5.75), with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and the kicker, clarified melted butter. Everything tastes..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

Subtle Sophistication

The Secret Is Out

"...delectable, cinnamon-laced batter and topped either with butter and maple syrup ($2.75) or seasonal fruit. Egg lovers may chose..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

VOX Table's New Direction

JR Mocanu unveils cocktail program

"...seasons. Hair of the Nog, with bourbon and a pecan-orange-maple gastrique, has flavors deep-seated in the current solstice. The..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Food Post by Adrienne White

Food-o-File

Ah, to live the life of the Chronicle Food editor; plus, Gingerbread pancakes, Girl Scouts, and the Gilstraps of Wimberley

"...a culinary student scholarship contest being sponsored by the Maple Leaf Farms company. Recipes must utilize their duck breasts..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

TenOak Bourbon House + Lounge

If you have a sweet tooth and a bourbon tooth, TenOak was made for you

"...with the tempura-battered peanut butter and banana sandwich with bourbon-maple butter ($6.95), but decided it was just a little..."

July 15, 2011 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Restaurant Review: East Austin’s Mercado Sin Nombre

Cafe specializes in corn and coffee

"...seasonal changes, but the current pairings of diced apple, maple butter, and spiced apple syrup beautifully accent the corn..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

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