Food-o-File

El Mesón gets some competition – from itself; plus, an extended Event Menu

"...other day and sampled a veritable feast from a menu that includes an American breakfast with ethereal pancakes, fluffy..."

March 31, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Congratulations and upcoming events across the Austin food community

"...(7101 Hwy. 71 W., 301-1883) has added some new menu items that reflect the Greek culinary heritage of owners..."

July 8, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The sustained explosion of South Congress; plus, Garden Parties, farmers' markets, and Sunday Musical Mystery Series

"...up Italian breads, pastries, and dolci to complement a menu that will include panini, pastas, salads, coffee drinks, and..."

April 29, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

If it's late August, it must be heaven for Austin chile heads; plus, paying visits to husband-and-wife teams living their restaurant dreams

"...with tasty cottage fries. A glance at the dinner menu piqued my interest to go back for dinner very..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Think things are slowing down after SXSW? Not when it comes to the food business in Austin.

"...the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown with an Indian fine dining menu designed by Ajay Behl of Taj Palace (6700 Middle..."

March 26, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Food editor Virginia B. Wood on the first pressing of olive oil in Texas

"...Cafe Mundi (1704 E. 5th, 236-8634) has expanded their menu offerings. For info. about their hours of operation and..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Drag Nirvana

A new world-class restaurant on Guadalupe

"...able to obtain a lease on the failed Thai Menu Restaurant at the intersection of Guadalupe and 26th St...."

Sept. 28, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Page Two

The economy begins to affect local businesses, as the ongoing debate over Sixth Street continues.

"...And in the meantime, we're in for an interesting summer. We're spending time thinking about the Chronicle -- what..."

May 4, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Fresh Planet Cafe

"...price tag. The most expensive item on the regular menu is $7.95...."

July 21, 2000 Food Review by Anne S. Lewis

Mixed Mex in Edge City

"...warm Hill Country sun, giving the restaurant a lazy, summer ambiance perfect for relaxing and drinking refreshing margaritas. It..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Hyde Parking

A Neighborhood Caught in a Clash Between Eateries

"...Hyde Park Bar & Grill, smells competition in their menu and has been trying to block the move. This..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Lodge at Lakeview

"...of the dining hall at the New Mexico mountain summer camp I attended as a teenager flashed through my..."

March 28, 1997 Food Feature

Food-o-File

"...Though world travel was out of the question this summer, a thoughtful reader turned me on to an international..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Beer Guide

Foam on The Range:

"...brewing legends Mary and Don Thompson. To open late summer/early fall, 1996...."

July 19, 1996 Food Feature

Eat, Drink, Man, Woman

Dim Sum Under the Rainbow

"...Early in the summer, Chronicle bookeeper cindy soo piped up in a "Best..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Arts Feature

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...For our Summer Fun issue, we’ve created themed playlists to go with..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Selling Feminism One Box at a Time

Girl Scout cookies are arguably the most misunderstood foodstuff in American culture

"...Scouts, as evidenced on my friend's Facebook wall last summer. They are also icons, and icons often become scapegoats,..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Playback: Lights Out for Jovita's

Run-ins at Jovita's, thieves in the night at Mohawk, and Lickona's feeds off of 'Austin City Limits'

"...had bigger things to deal with. Smiles of a Summer's Night..."

June 29, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hill Country Happenings

As the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival approaches, Virginia B. Wood sets the table.

"...will be greatly expanded and moved to our annual "Summer Fun" issue (May 9). However, we've decided to provide..."

April 4, 2003 Food Feature

Qmmunity: Net Nostalgia

Editor James reflects on what being on the computer used to mean

"...Join the first splash of this summer swimming series, where all LGBTQIA folks can mingle and..."

May 23, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Poo Poo Platter Closes After 12 Years

The avant-drag troupe talks the show’s history and hijinks

"...heights of hurl-tastic, sweeter performance moments stand out: Castmate Summer Clearance recalls a show special to her as an..."

July 26, 2024 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Fun & Fancy-Free

Queer comedy variety shows fill the weekend, plus ATX Trans Pride rocks its big return

"...Summer, summer: It's still happening, despite how much I crave..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by James Scott

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...IX. Nick Barbaro: "Thirty-five years ago this summer, on what may have been July 9, The Austin..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...those delights of SXSW. – Margaret MoserSIA8pm, Parish Last summer, when everyone was dying on the series finale of..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...The renters have the kitchen to themselves over the summer, while Ansell travels and works on his upcoming cookbook,..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Dining del Lago

For years, eating out near Lake Travis was pretty strictly limited to burger joints, Tex-Mex places, fish shacks, and typical Texas roadside cafes. The update to our lakeside dining guide illustrates that all that may be steadily changing.

"...Last summer when we did our big, comprehensive roundup on dining..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Smoothie Operators

The Slurpee Alternative

"...Rim cuisine, American goat cheese -- I first sampled summer's frothiest, most fortifying beverage in San Francisco. Funky little..."

May 23, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Movies, Mothers, and 4th of July Fun Highlights the Week's Events

Make your holiday weekday worth it

"...– James Scott I Know What You Did Last Summer..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Book Smart: Four Young Bookers Fueling Austin's Collegiate Music Scene

Behind the unjaded lineups of Happen Twice, Howdy Gals, Moonbby, and Beary Good

"...lack of experience with a camera, Mauri spent the summer traveling as concert photographer for local alt-rock groups Daydream..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Shift Meal's Job Fair, the Quesoff's Triumphant Return, Jester King's Pet-Adoption Rescheduling, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...yet open-air atmosphere; large overhead fans to help with summer-time comfort; heating and cooling for closed venue climate control;..."

May 26, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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