Food-o-File

No bull: John Bullington roasted a 550-pound steer last week for Fantastic Fest's closing night party

"...fire cooking experience was inspired by Argentine chef Francis Mallman and ordered up by Bullington's boss, Alamo Drafthouse CEO..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

As the Years Go Passing By

Inner Sanctum Records and the Armadillo – rock & roll, Austin-historical-style

"...Cafe Camille before it became Kerbey Lane. You got ice cream at Nothing Strikes Back, chicken-fried steaks at Hill's..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Vodkas and Skulls: Talking to Dan Aykroyd

The comedy great talks bottle design and Newfoundland water

"...more time than you might guess in Austin. The man known for his comedic masterpieces like Elwood Blues of..."

May 10, 2010 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Off the Record

The Parlor family serves pizza by the slice at the Monarch, Zeale gets down with Grooveline Horns, and crunching numbers for South by Southwest

"...before acquiring the building earlier this month. "It's a nice change to not have to deal with Downtown," enthuses..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Event Menu

Nov. 19-30

"...451-7400, www.twinliquors.com) hosts a free whiskey tasting with Jeff Norman, master distiller from Jack Daniel's. Thursday, Nov. 19, 5-8pm...."

Nov. 20, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Barbara, Jenna, and Ranch dressing? What do you think this week's column is about?

"...It's the back of the bus for pomegranates, while mangos take the forefront. Watch. Now that I've mentioned it,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

The most delicious things are happening in South Austin this summer

"...Man, the coolest things are happening in South Austin this..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

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

"...a big ol' party. The Red House Lounge (1917 Manor Rd., 391-1501) is just the place to do it...."

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

The Bat

ALO's hometown take on Die Fledermaus with wit, affection, enthusiasm, and style from all parties

"...they fly in as steady a stream as those flutter-mice emerging for their nightly feed. Now, to those of..."

June 6, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Documentaries and the Cult of Personality

How documentarians pick a winner

"...his fellow students, every time he wanders into an ice cream parlor to eat himself to dyspesia, and every..."

March 12, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Sweat in Your Crack: The Schadentrack

A sweaty, itchy look at this summer's freaky discs.

"...June 19. Comprised of five American GIs stationed in Germany in 1964, including Texan Roger Johnston, they started out..."

May 29, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

The Burger House

Jack Koustoubardis' Dallas landmark opens a new location in Austin

"...4211 Spicewood Springs Rd., 346-7200..."

March 2, 2007 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Family Reunion at Cafe Caprice

The Tankersleys gather at their old home, now the Constantines' Cafe Caprice

"...much of that time and, more recently, as Cafe Caprice. However, scattered descendants of the Tankersley family fondly remember..."

May 26, 2006 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...Freedom profoundly influences the choices (yes, even the food choices) we make every day,..."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...rarely affected by a release. Additionally, the competition in many genre categories is not nearly as intense as categories..."

April 1, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...our fragile environment to get involved and let their voices be heard. It's not too late, not even for..."

March 25, 2005 Column

Day Trips

The Silver K Cafe brings fine dining with a Texas accent to the highway between Austin and Fredericksburg

"...years. "She lives to cook, and I'm one lucky man. I wouldn't trade her for anything."..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The B-Boys of Beaumont

First place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...So instead of the old four-man Krush Krew it was down to me, Trick, and..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Linden Dalecki

Texas Towns & Places

"...to a free-spirited girl named Rio with a "cherry ice cream smile," but devoid of Texas connection save for..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood updates you on all the food news you need to know.

"...food journalist/cookbook author Mimi Sheraton, Houston chefs/restaurateurs/television personalities Damian Mandola and Johnny Carrabba, and New York chef/cookbook author Tom..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Centro-Matic Reviewed

"...beyond the borders of the Lone Star State that frontman Will Johnson has systematically conquered. Does the seventh Centro-matic..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jordan Smith for the excellent article on area psychiatric services (or, better, lack thereof) and how they intersect with..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column

Cada Niño/Every ChildCada Niño / Every Child

Texas Sheet Music

"...illustrations as perfect as hot fudge sauce on vanilla ice cream. Perez's sometimes amusing, sometimes wistful, colorful art makes..."

June 7, 2002 Music Review by Belinda Acosta

Another State of Mind

Back in 1984, when it was neither profitable, nor especially safe, to be a Mohawk-wearing punk rocker, the tour doc Another State of Mind showed a softer side of hardcore -- the positive, politically conscious one.

"...is an interview with Minor Threat's Ian MacKaye, the man who coined the term "straight edge." He's out to..."

April 26, 2002 Screens Review by Mark Fagan

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood recounts the Chronicle's Eat Drink Watch Movies event for those who couldn't attend and divulges the latest culinary news in Austin.

"...of what you missed. Guests who saw Eat Drink Man Woman described how they quickly learned to read subtitles,..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Eat, Drink, Watch Movies

"...and offer a real entertainment value for the ticket price. Where else could you see a movie, enjoy a..."

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

Sad Stories and Steel Guitars

Tearjoint Troubador Ted Roddy's Country Soul

"...for elbow-bending, but the choppy, steadfast guitar and Roddy's juiced harmonica runs always bring the song (and the singer)..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Coach's Corner

Ratings, schmatings! Why the big obsession about how many people are watching which sporting events on TV?

"...It's the American media's contention that NBC, and sports chairman Dick Ebersol in particular, made a horrific corporate decision..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

I Am the Jellyfish That Walks Upon the Land

The Mother of all pop bands

"...than in line at the free clinic. Their driver's licenses call them Ethan Azarian, Jeff Johnston, Tim Audy, and..."

June 30, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...C story, both in the Chronicle and the Austin RealEstateMan, are grossly inaccurate. Take the map in your "Proposed..."

March 31, 2000 Column

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