Trading Post Wine Bar & Grill

Head to the Trading Post for high-end comfort food in an unfussy atmosphere

"...in a rich white-wine-and-cream sauce, loaded with tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, and grilled chicken breast. My wife made three very..."

May 1, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

The Good Knight

If ever an Austinite sent up a prayer for a civilized place to get both a decent cocktail and a decent meal, the Good Knight is the answer to that prayer

"...greens, tossed with house-made butter croutons, cashews, and pickled mushrooms, dressed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. I knew once..."

April 24, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Hell Ride

This grindhousey biker film, executive-produced by Quentin Tarantino, is a convoluted, overly snazzy-looking tale of bad blood between even worse people.

"...who knows – it might be a blast on mushrooms. This being Austin, go find out, and report back..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cafe 909

Cafe 909 can compete on a national level

"...free-range organic Amish chicken with creamed spinach, pan-roasted fingerlings, mushrooms, and Italian Acacia honey jus ($26). The chicken is..."

May 23, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Golden Wok

"...sour soup ($2.95) is chicken, crabmeat, bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, tofu, and egg prepared in a rich, spicy chicken..."

April 4, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Asia Market

Get ready to spend some time and money

"...is amazing: I counted nine different types of dried mushrooms and fungi, including dried enoki. A tray of dried..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Madam Mam's West Gate

The Guadalupe location has been a resounding success from the get-go, and now they have added a South Austin location

"...spring rolls, enchanting packages of shrimp, vermicelli, sacred basil, mushrooms, and crisp mint enfolded in translucent wrappers, hit all..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Southside Flying Pizza

In Austin, it's a small world after all, but one with plenty of dining options

"...and there are 26 to choose from, including portobello mushrooms, prosciutto, artichoke hearts, Gorgonzola, and Southside's signature house-made Italian..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Food Feature

Mangieri's Pizza Cafe

His grandfather was serving up pizza in 1920s New Jersey; now, Anthony Mangieri's doing so in Southwest Austin

"...was he right. The Giovanna's – with meatballs, fresh mushrooms, fresh garlic, mozzarella, onion, as well as red, yellow,..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Woody's South

Much to be thankful for

"...are juicy handmade patties, with optional toppings like cheese, mushrooms, and grilled onions that can be added for a..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Strangers With Candy

The high school comedy of co-creators Dinello, Colbert, and Sedaris is completely over the top in its audacity and absurdity.

"...(a phone book, a cookbook, and an encyclopedia on mushrooms and toadstools), the details are unexpected and very funny...."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Good to Go

Taco Bell is for suckers. This town's taquerias are for SXSWers.

"...Vegetarian options include any combination of rice and beans, mushrooms, spinach, avocado, cheese, or maybe a squash-centered stew. Rice..."

March 10, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Brentwood Tavern

One of North Austin's best-kept secrets is about to be out

"...thick, juicy, flame-broiled patty slathered with melted Swiss, sautéed mushrooms, avocado slices, crispy bacon, red onion, lettuce, and tomato...."

Feb. 17, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Romeo's

It might be old-fashioned, but it never gets old

"...respective categories. We found the touted and recommended Stuffed Mushrooms ($7.50) unremarkable except for their magnitude. Huge white caps..."

July 29, 2005 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

Fish Tale

Maiko sushi lounge has great potential, but some of its promises have gone unfulfilled

"...New York Strip ($22), with maetake, shiitake, and shimeji mushrooms sautéed in garlic tarako (salted cod roe) butter. What..."

July 22, 2005 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Off and On

Can Bellagio combine thoughtful food with thoughtful service?

"...Gamberetti con Funghi ($21), featured several sizable shrimp with mushrooms and snap peas in olive oil and garlic with..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

More Steak, Please

A few additions to our roundup

"...enchiladas, pinto/ranch beans, fried or grilled onions, and sautéed mushrooms. That leaves room for only two green choices: steamed..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Noodle-ism

Noodle-ism is ideal for a mixed group of carnivores, vegetarians, and vegans. And even though the food is fast, it never feels like fast food.

"...the Lettuce Wrap ($5.95), a huge appetizer with tofu, mushrooms, and several different vegetables served steaming hot in a..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Food Review by Wes Marshall

The Assimilated Appetite

Does Thai Tara aim to please the American palate at the expense of traditional tastes?

"...redolent of fresh lemongrass and galangal, the shrimp and mushrooms plump and perfectly cooked. The only complaint concerned the..."

June 25, 2004 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

San Francisco in South Austin

Finding dim sum and Cantonese seafood, early birds and all-nighters, at Marco Polo

"...well-flavored). From the non-Asian end, we selected the sautéed mushrooms with sweet onion, the lemon-pepper chicken (thin crust, nicely..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

$25 Tasting Menu at the Roaring Fork

$25 Tasting Menu at the Roaring Fork

"...ancho-rubbed grilled venison on mashed potatoes, with sautéed exotic mushrooms and roasted corn-chile butter. The slices of venison were..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

The Bold and the Beautiful

Young chef / owner Tyson Cole has Uchi right where he -- and probably everyone else -- wants it.

"...years, sushi restaurants have been sprouting around Austin like mushrooms after the rain. While there are some high-quality sushi..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Rounders Pizzeria

Austin's newest pie parlor brings the East Coast to the Third.

"...brimming with fresh romaine and absolutely smothered in fresh mushrooms. Shredded mozzarella, kalamata olives, and dried cranberries are included,..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

European Bistro

Eating out … 30 minutes out: MM Pack and Mick Vann review the ethnic fare up north.

"...Appetizers include cloud-light crepes filled with chicken, mushrooms, or beef napped in light Hungarian wine and cheese..."

May 16, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Culinary Evolution

Vespaio has always been good -- now, it's better.

"...and plump meatballs in a hearty sugo, roasted wild mushrooms in the duck cacciatore, and delicate crisp cannolis. I..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Emperor's Club

"...as a few small compromises on Hundert's part eventually mushrooms into one large rationalization that comes back to bite..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Robata

Claudia Alarcon tells you about dining with all of the senses at a unique Austin Japanese restaurant.

"...First, the Mushroom Package ($6.95), fresh shiitake and enoki mushrooms, steamed in a foil packet with yuzu basil butter...."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

"...there's a poop gag and a pun about shiitake mushrooms). Rodriguez knows how to bring out the best in..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Cook's Tour

You just had to be there: The Chronicle's Mick Vann compasses the cuisine of Thailand, in Bangkok and beyond.

"...respectably good. I had a standout risotto with wild mushrooms...."

June 28, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

"...service hip and happening, and the aura comforting. Tangerine Mushrooms ($6.95) are a generous serving of flash-fried and crusted..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

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