Tropic of Capsaicin

An Exploration of the Hot Dishes in a Hot City, Or Where to Go When You're Not at Waterloo Park

"...sugar, garlic, and shallot, combined with bamboo shoot, basil, mushrooms, and chunks of fried catfish to form a delicious,..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Feast of the Dragon

Hong Kong Sundays at the Alamo bring watermelon monsters and world-class Asian cuisine together.

"...coarse ground black peppercorns and finely chopped dried shiitake mushrooms, then pan-fried to perfection. The firm, crusty topping perfectly..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Fusion Confusion

The menu at Zin is a masterpiece, but what about the meals?

"...and pork wrapped in a flour tortilla with cheese, mushrooms, spinach, and accented by a spicy chipotle salsa really..."

July 25, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Cypress Grill

"This small restaurant is tucked away in one of these nondescript strip malls in far Southwest Austin, on the way to Oak Hill," writes Claudia Alarcón. "Cleverly using their prescribed rectangular strip-mall portion, Cypress Grill is a comfortable space with a neighborhood bar atmosphere."

"...thickened roux, and the Crawfish Linguini ($9.95) with sautéed mushrooms in a Cajun-spiced cream sauce was very satisfying. Their..."

July 18, 2003 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

To Your Health

I sometimes feel calmer after drinking green tea despite its caffeine content. Could it be the theanine in the tea?

"...acid found only in tea and in a few mushrooms. Green tea contains a much higher concentration of theanine..."

July 4, 2003 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

The Allman Brothers Band

Record Review

"...The Allman Brothers BandHittin' the Note (Peach/Sanctuary) The psilocybin mushrooms pictured on the inside of Hittin' the Note say..."

June 27, 2003 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Making the Grade

On campus at the Bleu River Grille and Ventana, the Texas Culinary Academy's training restaurants

"...Chasseur ($12.95), the sole vegetarian entrée, featured roasted portobello mushrooms filled with hearts of palms and a ratatouille on..."

April 25, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Expanding Horizons

Sampling the Old and New Austin-Area Restaurants That Are Changing With the Times

"...tasted to me like ketchup with orange juice and mushrooms. Neither of them was "hot" in the least...."

April 18, 2003 Food Feature

His Shadow in the Frame

The Austin Museum of Art exhibition "Robert Frank Photographs" provides an excellent introduction to Frank's career from his early social documentary work to his introspective images of later decades, and shows him always striving in his images to reflect his deeply personal response to the world around him.

"...two films by Bruce Conner, Vivian and Looking for Mushrooms...."

March 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Erina Duganne

Noodle-ism

"...My particular favorite is a delicate three-cabbage ravioli with mushrooms in a silky lime-cream sauce. The various hearty Asian..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles

"...version of that school-cafeteria classic, turkey tetrazzini (spaghetti, turkey, mushrooms, and peas baked in a light parmesan velouté under..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Instant Thanksgiving!

Advice for the Culinarily Challenged

"...($179.99) is the most exotic, with tenderloin roast, wild mushrooms, au gratin potatoes, grilled asparagus, brioche, and tart...."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...Cannibal Club and too many people on too many mushrooms -- is one of the bedrocks of the Austin..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Northwest Neighborhood Treasures, Near and Far

Five new reviews of family-friendly ethnic cafes and east coast-style pizza parlors

"...in round sausage slices like pepperonis, black olives, fresh mushrooms, and onions. Falling within their small delivery area was..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Erin Mosow

Northwest Neighborhood Treasures, Near and Far

Five new reviews of family-friendly ethnic cafes and east coast-style pizza parlors

"...has a light, basil-pesto sauce, served over sautéed tomatoes, mushrooms, and fettucine. Of course, the pizza is a sure..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Erin Mosow

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies Menus

"...Italian sausage and meatballs), duck confit cacciatore with wild mushrooms, hearth-baked walnut loaf and focaccia, Coppola Rosso and Bianco,..."

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

Psychedelic Warlords

The kings of Texas psyche rock, ST 37

"...wild show," says drummer Dave Cameron. "Everybody was on mushrooms."..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Texicalli Grille

Rachel Feit writes that "sandwiches are Texicalli Grille's real specialty." Read on to see if they live up to the legend.

"...Texicalli ($7.45/$5.60) -- with thinly sliced grilled steak, sautéed mushrooms, onions, jack cheese, and jalapeños -- or the Stromboli..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Food Review by Rachel Feit

The Point About DemiEpicurious

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

"...dish was directly from the world of comfort food. Mushrooms, asparagus, and another delicious sauce topped four little ribs..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Location, Location, Location

The Y Bar & Grill's is a great place and has quite the popularity, but what about the food?

"...the menu's vegetarian options, Polenta Wedges With Grilled Portobello Mushrooms ($9.75) Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomato-Spinach Pesto. The "wedges"..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Brown Whörnet

Texas Platters

"...psychosis, sounding somewhat like Medeski, Martin & Wood on mushrooms. The song has worthy ideas, but suffers from underproduction...."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

Just Touching Base ...

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...option is an enormous platter of tenderloin chunks and mushrooms swimming in chipotle sauce. It thoroughly satisfied the confirmed..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

After a Fashion

Wait a polyester minute! What is our Style Avatar doing in Sugar's, the Showpalace, and Exposé??? You'll just have to read to find out. Thank goodness Lucinda's also in there to soften the blow!

"...sandals have sprouted up all over Sixth Street like mushrooms on cow pies -- well, of course, for many..."

May 10, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

La Cabana Mexican Grill

Chronicle Food writer Wes Marshall explains why, even in an area as rich with wonderful Mexican restaurants as Central Texas, La Cabana Grill merits a trip.

"...The Sinconizadas ($3.25) are stuffed with delicious chicken and mushrooms -- crispy on the outside from grilling, yet moist..."

March 29, 2002 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Second Helpings: Breakfast Ole!

Where to find the best huevos rancheros, migas, and other tasty Mexican breakfast items in Austin.

"...all day. Try the Omelette del Sol (eggs with mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheddar) or the Omelette de la..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Out All Night

Chronicle Food writer MM Pack gives the lowdown on where to eat in Austin if you're out all night.

"...such as herbed olives, stuffed peppers, marinated vegetables and mushrooms, sausages, savory empanadas, Spanish hams, and cheeses complement the..."

March 1, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Restaurants on the Road

Where to dine on I-35

"...(small, $9.95; large, $12.95), made with slightly canny looking mushrooms, or the Zigeunerschnitzel (small, $9.95; large, $12.95) made with..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Azul

Two Austin Cafes that seem more like hideaways

"...bread. Other sandwiches include a vegetarian baguette enclosing potatoes, mushrooms, eggplant, and goat cheese ($5.75) and a roasted chicken..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Changing of the Guard

"It's good food, well prepared, reasonably priced, straight up, no frills. I like it," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals about young chef Shawn Cirkiel's cuisine at Jean-Luc's Bistro.

"...evening ranged in price from grilled tofu with foraged mushrooms and baby vegetables ($15) to a rack of lamb..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Remembrance of Flavors Past

Holiday food memories

"...basted in Calvados. We'd have a sauté of wild mushrooms, tiny rose-colored turnips, and Brussels sprouts, accompanied by Auvergne-style..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

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