Delicious and Nurturing Indian Fare at a South Austin Strip Mall

Asiana Indian Cuisine has something for every palate

"...spot. It appears exactly as it is: a neighborhood restaurant serving the kind of approachable South Indian cooking that..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Why Are Some of Austin's Smartest Restaurants Heading Toward Dripping Springs?

The Switch, Pieous, and the League look west

"...Over the past year, a similar restaurant boom has taken place on the 290 corridor, culminating..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Food and Music Strike a Chord With These Austin Chefs

We explore the link between the culinary and musical in anticipation of Hot Luck

"...rock, stuff like that," says Franklin, who operates his restaurant like a band – from the crowd control outside..."

May 25, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

South Austin Institution Whip In Under New Management

Beloved brewpub faces new challenges and former employees’ grievances

"...He converted a simple convenience store into a unique bar/restaurant/convenience store model, which eventually included beers brewed on-site. That..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Food Feature by Jack Craver

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...and Lisa Fox advise us they'll be closing Fino Restaurant & Patio Bar (2905 San Gabriel) when their lease..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Please Lick the Art

Keith Kreeger's ceramics get up close and personal

"..."We moved to Austin just when the current [restaurant] explosion was starting," says Kreeger. "La Condesa had just..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Lots of Winners at the Hot Sauce Festival

The 20th annual Hot Sauce Festival judges crowned old and new winners alike

"...out awards to newcomers in all three divisions. New restaurant competitors certainly fared well, with Chucho's Mexican Restau­rant (1615..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Making sure 'Food-o-File' better serves you

"...a definite local hook. Local submissions cover everything from restaurant opening announcements and review invitations to event listings, news..."

May 14, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Evita's Botanitas

Evita's Botanitas is still open, for now

"...in South Austin, Evita's Botanitas was on my regular Mexican-restaurant rotation. My friend Fran Moody turned me on to..."

April 3, 2009 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., put the sleepy town on the map with its delectable meaty pies

"...Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., didn't invent the meat pie, but..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Yardbird's Blues

How the bone-out chicken-fried chicken breast is destroying American menus

"...Continuing my quest, I peruse menus and visit every restaurant that seems likely to serve fried chicken the proper..."

June 29, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

The Las Manitas model has other restaurants wondering where the $750,000-forgivable-loan line forms

"...a situation that is so often a crucible for restaurant start-ups or remodels. I wish I possessed the wisdom..."

June 29, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: Tough Tacos

As tempers rise, the Las Manitas debate symbolizes the future of Austin

"...hundred million dollar investment because of a small little restaurant? The restaurant can relocate and should relocate." If you've..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Gratuitous Advice, Rants, and Revelations

"...the reader valuable insight into the inner workings of restaurants in general. A number of excellent sites are available..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

City in Court Against SoCo Cafe

City files charges against South Congress Cafe owners for unpermitted construction of fence, deck, and outdoor bar

"...general, the city's complaints concern the expansion of the restaurant without an approved site plan and without provisions for..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...will once again get my fix. I left the restaurant sulking without ever reading "News of the Weird." So..."

April 8, 2005 Column

Food Sites

"...diary of a cooking-school student, chronicles of a start-up restaurant, recipes, food history, reports on any city in the..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Food Feature

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...It's not often that a service-ready restaurant space with an established clientele and a trendy location..."

July 30, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Sea Change

At 7, the customer has much more control, but at what cost?

"...It's not often that a service-ready restaurant space with an established clientele and a trendy location..."

July 23, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-file

Virginia B. Wood gives The Restaurant a room-temperature review, and plates up the latest local news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...The Restaurant..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Japan Without the Pretense

Mimosa delivers more than it promises.

"...only experience with Japan is learned through America's Japanese restaurants. These rapidly proliferating temples to raw fish cleverly arranged..."

July 11, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Culinary Evolution

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

"...One of the most fascinating aspects of a restaurant critic's job is the opportunity to observe chefs and..."

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

Good Things in Small Packages

At Starlite, it's possible -- and exciting -- to belong to the Clean Plate Club, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry says.

"...to finish the heaping, multi-pound platters that our local restaurants proudly dish out for diners. Today my husband willfully..."

July 27, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Day Trips

Sandora's Box in Dallas fixes up some mighty fine vittles.

"...is the kind of place that gives the local restaurant scene a reputation for variety and creativity...."

May 25, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Nouveau Bistro

On any given evening, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, Zoot's cozy, warmly lit dining room fills with a cross-section of the city. Seated around the white-clothed tables you find young and old, dates and small groups, black-clad hipsters and the obvious "out of towners," all nodding in approval as they spear forkfuls of sautéed veal sweetbreads, roasted chicken, or seared duck.

"...find it strangely reassuring that one of Austin's leading restaurants, a "modern American bistro" of national acclaim, fills a..."

March 30, 2001 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood thought her previous column about local chef changes was pretty comprehensive until the last few days of January, when all kinds of newsworthy information began pouring in via phone, fax, and e-mail.

"...decided on a format change for the popular Northwest restaurant with the spectacular Hill Country view. According to co-owner..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Echoes of Excellence

Louie's signature Mediterranean fare claims a strong spot in the city's collective gustatory memory, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes. Indeed for many Austinites, Louie's 106 provided initiation into the world of Spanish tapas and introduced the vibrant, if now omnipresent, "Mediterranean" cooking style.

"...that I'm reading a French novel about a dying restaurant critic who, if only for a fleeting moment before..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Food Feature

The Contest

"...contest itself. The blind tasting competition for individuals and restaurants is conducted by some of the top chefs in..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Food Feature

The Bakehouse Restaurant and Bar

"...Bakehouse Restaurant and Bar5404 Manchaca, 443-5167..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Toying With Tradition

Lots has changed of late at the Empanada Parlour, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, but the restaurant's festive little pockets stuffed with spirited meat, vegetable, and fruit blends are as delicious as ever, and continue to enjoy a dedicated local following.

"...Parlour, and if it weren't for the veteran downtown restaurant's new digs and expanded menu, I would still be..."

June 16, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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