Worlds of Flavor

As a food writer with a special passion for the foods of Southeast Asia, I was excited about the 2000 Worlds of Flavor International Conference and Festival, Mick Vann writes. My pulse quickened and I salivated uncontrollably every time the possibility of attending crossed my mind. I would love to go, but my financial picture was in its usual bleak and blurry mode. Then came the call from my editor. I had gotten a surprise, last-minute press pass.

"...by state-of-the-art organic vegetable, herb, and fruit gardens and vineyards, the facility underwent a $15 million renovation and opened..."

March 23, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...planning to build in their area, home to Spicewood Vineyards and the pristine, much-beloved Krause Springs (see "Concrete Plans,"..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Liquid Assets

Four Great Red Wines

"...1998 Spicewood Vineyards Merlot..."

March 2, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Best Bites

The Cuisines Staff Noshes Through 2000

"...for my 50th birthday party in July at Spicewood Vineyards: Far and away the best things I ate all..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Liquid Assets

"...flavors. We are also big fans of Iron Horse Vineyards Brut Rosé ($32), a rich wine that can stand..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Wines for Thanksgiving

"...Spicewood Vineyards Texas Hill Country Merlot, $12..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Saveur at Rough Creek Lodge

What happened when Saveur magazine editors came to Rough Creek Lodge, near Glen Rose, Texas.

"...Vodka, Texas' only distillery, and Clementine Becker of Becker Vineyards from Fredericksburg...."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Review

Siena Wine

What to drink at Siena.

"...with them, setting up Texas distribution for those small vineyards that had no importer here, all just so Siena..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood explains the swapping going on at the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...a position in sales and marketing with Beaux Freres Vineyards (www.beauxfreres. com) of Newberg, Oregon, and leaves Austin in..."

July 28, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...Harvest Festival at Messina Hof Vineyards in Bryan features grape stomping, tastings, food preparation, and..."

July 14, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

Virginia B.Wood doles out some needed advice about how to capture the best Hill Country peaches and updates readers on the local culinary news.

"...plan to attend the annual Cannon Shoot at Becker Vineyards (on Jenschke Lane, off Hwy. 290 west of Stonewall,..."

June 30, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood updates readers on Austin's expanding Italian restaurants.

"...$10 gets you a made-to-order dessert souffle... Fall Creek Vineyards (476-4477, www.fcv.com) continues their cooking series with a Father's..."

June 16, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood explains why the Capital Area Food Bank staff are Bruce Springsteen's best fans and updates readers on local culinary news.

"...classes both at her Fredericksburg store and at Becker Vineyards (830/644-2681) near Stonewall. Quittelier's series at the vineyard began..."

May 19, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Breaking news at the recent IACP Convention in Providence, Rhode Island, details on upcoming culinary events in Austin.

"...at tasting luncheons to be held at Fall Creek Vineyards from noon-4pm on April 15 & 16. Cost of..."

April 7, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The state of Texas is busy with culinary contests; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood gives the details.

"...presentation. Richard and Bunny Becker, owners of Stonewall's Becker Vineyards, will pour their wines with Perini's authentic Texas ranch..."

March 31, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Class Credit

Reviewing the Central Market Cooking School

"...teacher and award-winning cookbook author Nick Malgieri and Fetzer Vineyards culinary director and award-winning cookbook author John Ash. During..."

March 24, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Christie's World Encyclopedia of Champagne and Sparkling Wine

"...a succinct rating and explanation of each of the vineyards' sparkling wine products...."

Dec. 17, 1999 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood discovers a new Japanese fast food joint in town; mentions upcoming Central Market Cooking School classes; and updates readers on recent happenings among restaurants and restaurant owners in the Hill Country.

"...service operation at their lovely in-house tea room... Becker Vineyards (Jenschke Lane off Hwy. 290 W. near Stonewall, 830/644-2681)..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Perfect Pairings

Brio Vista and Mirabelle recently received an Award of Excellence from The Wine Spectator. See how well they fare on the elusive marriage between their menus and their wine lists.

"...has hosted more than 15 wine dinners with prestige vineyards such as St. Francis, Seghesio, Badia a Coltibuono, and,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Uncorking Texas

The Texas wine industry has certainly come a long way since the first vineyards were planted by Spanish monks nearly 400 years ago. A recent state government plan could help the industry grow even more.

"...has certainly come a long way since the first vineyards were planted by Spanish monks nearly 400 years ago...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne.

"...Grapefest in Grapevine showcases Texas vineyards at the largest wine tasting in the state. Be..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood tracks local chefs going abroad and gives returning University of Texas students an update on recent restaurant closings and openings.

"...the Italian countryside. Lazarus' itinerary calls for visits to vineyards, olive groves, small-town trattorias, and agriturismos, country farms that..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Future Near, Future Dear

"...The banks were lined with municipal gardens: grape-musky vineyards, big pale meticulous flowerbeds. Tireless gardening robots had worked..."

July 23, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

"...Hof Wine Cellars begins with a tour of the vineyards and ends with a gourmet meal, May 9. 409/778-9463...."

May 7, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-O-File

Another Restaurant Row

"...welcomes Ed and Susan Auler, owners of Fall Creek Vineyards. An original five-course menu is planned to showcase Fall..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Coming up this weekend ...

"...Merlot and Chocolate at Becker Vineyards combines the red wine with handmade European bon bons..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

"...and award-winning Texas winemaker Paul Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Vineyards are two gentlemen from Sicily who will team up..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...Buchanan to Vanishing River Cruise's eagle tours, Fall Creek Vineyards, Buchanan Dam, or any of the lake's public parks...."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-O-File

Vibrio Vulnificus Vanquished

"...Brunch ($40) is Sunday, November 1, noon-2pm, at Spicewood Vineyards (CR 409 off Hwy 71, 830/693-5328). The brunch offers..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A Very Fertile Market

"...a menu pairing the wines of Austin's Fall Creek Vineyards with cheeses from the Mozzarella Company of Dallas to..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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