Top Chef Texas, Week 10: Restaurant Wars

This restaurant war needs more spies and razor wire.

"...“Chefs, we want to see a three-courszzzzzz menu,” Hughnibrow slurs, “with two choiccccesssssss per courszzzz.” One person..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Food-o-File

New noms flock to the South First strip

"...Gordon Ramsay shot a segment at El Greco at summer's end – no word on whether that segment will..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

RSVP for a Kitchen Nightmares taping – if you dare

"...Kerbey Lane Cafe's recent summer Can and Cookie charity drive raised more than $2,500..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Luke's Inside Out

Here you'll find some of the most delectable, exotic sandwiches and appetizers in Austin

"...most delectable, exotic sandwiches and appetizers in Austin. The menu is ridiculously ambitious. "I just didn't know any better!"..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

National media still eating up Austin's food scene; and other edible news to chew on

"...featured in a New York Times Magazine story about summer treks last week, The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest­ival..."

July 22, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New on Burnet Road

A basket of new dining establishments serving everyday eats to everyday folks

"...and a mixed-berry crumble that tastes like a sleepy summer afternoon. At her new Burnet Road home, Buckingham is..."

June 17, 2011 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Threadgill's

These folks take dinner and supper seriously

"...his family put away 500 jars of vegetables each summer to get them through the winter. You learn why..."

May 20, 2011 Food Feature by Mick Vann

City Hall Hustle: Budget, Bonds, and Big Plans

Hard times and planned projects to collide at city forums

"...meeting left (next Thursday, June 24) until its monthlong summer hiatus, and council members want to peruse public opinion..."

June 18, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son: Two very different restaurants reflect a lot of the same values

"...the farmers. What I find dictates what's on the menu. I usually go through about a half a pig..."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol should make your short list of El Salvadoran places to dine

"...charming servers also speak excellent English and explain the menu superbly...."

Aug. 14, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

Despite our Natural Grocers fumble, readers keep tipping us off to great new eateries around town

"...& Po-boys (2001 Guadalupe Ste. A-1, 494-1400, www.flyingfalafelaustin.com). The menu features a combination of Middle Eastern and New Orleans-style..."

July 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: Out of Balance

As we sit down to balance the books, we might consider our largest deficits

"...City Manager Marc Ott released the city's cheerfully titled "Menu of Potential Budget Reductions," a daunting $45 million list..."

June 12, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Athenian Bar & Grill

Recenty reopened on Sixth Street, Athenian Bar & Grill serves great Greek food at a reasonable price

"...the blues. Rumors circulated about a reopening, and last summer Athenian Bar & Grill reopened on Sixth Street, on..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

Food-o-File

From campus to the convention center, new executive chefs are courting culinary connoisseurs

"...things are happening in the local hotel business this summer. When chef Josh Watkins left the Driskill Grill, it..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Restaurant closings dot the Austin landscape, while Zax and the Belmont expand their hours and menus

"...than Argentina, as are the arepas on his international menu. I regret the error... My excursion to the lake..."

May 30, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Barbecue, wine, sushi, and crepes, that sort of thing

"...in Elgin, 512/285-3407), celebrates 125 years in business this summer. As part of the recognition of that incredible milestone,..."

June 8, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Green Restaurant Goals: The Challenges in Austin

The challenges in Austin

"...on local growers (growing lettuce in Texas during the summer is a minor miracle, for instance), chef Andrew Page..."

May 25, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...restaurant has offered an eclectic South Texas "bordertown icehouse" menu in a basic, low-slung building. The popular restaurant's Austin-funky..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Food-o-File

Reports from rumor patrol; plus, it's that time of year for many, many different kinds of beer

"...public open house from 10am-2pm on Saturday, June 17.Event Menu: June 17-22 Central Texas' newest winery, Stone House Vineyard..."

June 16, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A vat of news; plus, the summer Event Menu is heating up

"...installing a casual fine dining restaurant with an eclectic menu designed by chef George Thomas, formerly of Truluck's. Sharp..."

June 24, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Siena Ristorante Toscana

Set in a limestone, tile-roofed building at the corner of FM 2222 and Loop 360, Siena resembles one of those rambling manor houses that define the Italian countryside

"...lemon- and herb-marinated chick peas ($26) evokes the late summer flavors of the Mediterranean. Dishes such as a giant..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Central Texas barbecue hits the big time (again), 2 Dine 4 hits Pebble Beach (again), and Pato's is open (again)

"...from the Travel Channel program Epicurious was here last summer, it shot one episode about the variety of Central..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Russell's Bakery & Coffee Bar

There's something enduring about a bakery. The smell of fresh coffee, the sugar-tinged, yeasty aroma that twines through the air, warmly embraces you, and evokes carefree Sunday mornings. Russell's in Northwest Hills is no exception.

"...and cookies through on a regular basis. In the summer months, look for their lemon tart, made with a..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood has plenty o' news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Even though we're in the dog days of summer, there are plenty of things happening in the local..."

July 11, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Just Touching Base ...

with classic Austin tastes: old favorites, new reviews

"...The menu at Mars has a decidedly global influence. Grilled spiced..."

July 12, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

It seems like forever since I've written a column but that's just because so much has happened in the past two weeks.

"...about hosting a SFA field trip to Austin next summer to check out the Central Texas barbecue trail. We'll..."

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

Food-o-File

Last week's events, Virginia B. Wood writes, have made it almost impossible to focus on such mundane things as newsy tidbits, interviews, and deadlines. I finally realized the only way I'd get through a column was to look for good news and upbeat stories to fill this space.

"...franchisee Leslie Callahan to sell her his operation this summer, adding another tier of good Austin restaurants to the..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The latest activities of the vegetarian activist owner of the Tarrytown Center and other Austin food news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...Memorial Day weekend and relocating their operation, chef, and menu to a restaurant called Wild Ginger (8108 Mesa Drive,..."

May 18, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Art of Eating Well

Aquarelle brings to the Austin dining scene a studied elegance and a decidedly Old World taste for unrestrained luxury, Chronicle Cuisines writer Rachel Feit writes. But it is still a young restaurant.

"...chef at Aquarelle, Richard is responsible for designing the menu and developing the recipes. Meanwhile, both Foreman and Brady,..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Gene's New Orleans Style PoBoys & Deli

"...of times while house hunting in the neighborhood this summer but hadn't had time to drop in until last..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

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