Best of Austin: The Driskill Hotel
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"...Upscale, classic, and a BOA all-time winner, The Driskill does have a minor issue: Some of the guests..."
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Sept. 11, 2013 Columns Post by Neha Aziz
Eurythmics' Annie Lennox Encountered a Friendly Ghost at The Driskill Hotel
Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano wrote a song about it
"...off this Halloween season with a visit to the Driskill...."
Oct. 26, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda
Bill’s Oyster Does Lunch, Sawyer & Co. Brightens Breakfast, Lucky Dog Saké Spikes a Rooftop Pool, The Driskill Flaunts Some Fine Tequila, Fierce Whiskers Is About to Go Jump In the Lake, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...party with Lucky Dog Saké alongside the South Congress Hotel (1603 S. Congress) rooftop pool this Sunday, June 4,..."
May 31, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Spend Halloween in a Local Haunted Hotel
Austin's historic Driskill Hotel offers a "ghostly" special package deal for All Hallows Eve.
"...This time of year, Austin's historic Driskill Hotel (6th & Brazos, 391-1712) makes the most of..."
Oct. 28, 2008 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
Bringing Maui Relief, Revealing Nando’s PERi-PERi, Celebrating L'Oca d'Oro, Chilling at Hotel San Jose, How to Get a Free Ice Cream Sandwich from Tiff’s Treats, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...peppery palace of palate-pleasers will be inside the Origin Hotel (1825 McBee, specifically), which already boasts the elevated American..."
Aug. 16, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Texas French Bread’s BBQ Epiphany, Little Ola’s Stylish Turkeyday Switch, Getting a L’ILHIGH With Good Work Austin, Falling Into La Condesa, Desert Door at the Driskill, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...Desert Door’s amazing sotol will be showcased at the Driskill Hotel’s Great Texas Dinner on Wed., Nov. 30… our..."
Nov. 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?
Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert
"...a "sale" – that Liz Lambert has "sold" the Hotel San José – while not exactly exaggerated, paint an..."
Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer
Who's Got Rooms Tonight at the Driskill?
Invite us to your room party!
"...party hearty crowd are wisely booking rooms at the Driskill Hotel tonight, site of the Dems Election Night Watch..."
Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor
Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...ribs, kugel, sufganiyot, rugelach, and more … and the Driskill Hotel (604 Brazos), that renowned bastion of hospitality (and,..."
Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
CultureMap Reveals 2013 Tastemaker Award Nominees
Celebration to recognize winners scheduled for April 11
"...this week, CultureMap hosted a reception at the historic Driskill Hotel to announce the nominees for their second annual..."
Feb. 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
Defining World-Class
When Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood moved to Austin 30 years ago, the Driskill was a run-down, pitiful shadow of a formerly grand hotel threatened with foreclosure and destruction. Now its new owners want it to be a world-class destination. How does the Driskill Grill define "world-class"?
"...The Driskill GrillThe Driskill Hotel, 474-5911..."
May 19, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Undiscovered Jewels
Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining
"...It's no secret that hotels in Central Texas are booked up for the Circuit..."
Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Sipping Between the Lines
Chronicle wine writer Wes Marshall reviews the wine lists at two Austin hotels, the Driskill and the Four Seasons.
"...Driskill Hotel604 Brazos, 474-5911..."
March 17, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
Afternoon Class
The Driskill's Royal Victorian Spring Tea
"...The Driskill..."
April 29, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm
Visions of Edible Masterpieces Dance in Our Heads
Pastry chefs, culinary students create gingerbread art
"...holiday season is upon us and that means Austin hotel pastry chefs and culinary students have been busy creating..."
Dec. 4, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood
Feel a Draft?
That's the Writers Guild Foundation's exhibit
"...is tucked back in the north end of the Driskill Hotel mezzanine. Meet the Writers Guild Foundation's Scribble-to-Screen exhibit...."
Oct. 26, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese
Big Reds and Bubbles
An elegant kickoff to the Austin holiday season
"...“Big Reds and Bubbles”, to be held at the Driskill Hotel (6th & Brazos) on Nov. 7 from 6:30..."
Oct. 29, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart
Martinez Labors While Other Dems Party
Cap Metro strike: What a bummer
"...celebrating Obama's historic victory and kicking back at the Driskill Hotel last night, Council Member Mike Martinez remained serious-faced..."
Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor
Sxsw
"...even managed to turn Barry White into pure pop. (Driskill Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 10pm) -- Peter Blackstock..."
March 14, 1997 Music Feature
Chow Downtown
Dining in the Heart of Austin
"...The Driskill Hotel Dining Room..."
Jan. 30, 1998 Food Feature
Full-Court Press
Meet the slam-dunk speakers of SXSports
"...The Battle of Game Day Experience Friday, March 7, 3:30pmDriskill Hotel Ballroom..."
Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Top Shelf
Austin's latest offerings for a little kitchen reading
"...The Driskill Hotel: Stories of Austin's Legendary Hotel – A Cookbook..."
Dec. 16, 2005 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm
Too Much Room at the Inn?
Plans for New Downtown Hotel Generates Welcomes and Skepticism
"...given night this year, around one-third of downtown Austin's hotel rooms sat empty. Yet a San Antonio developer expects..."
May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Concierges Make the Call
Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge
"...to the true gatekeepers of our city for out-of-towners: hotel concierges. Jessi Cape and I interviewed a select few..."
March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem
Food-o-File
That Other Rumor
"...after placing Stephan Pyles at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, the other rumor circulating locally had celebrated chef Dean..."
May 21, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Hazardous Hoofers
Jaywalking is No Mean Feet
"...testify on a proposed $700,000 deal to upgrade the Driskill Hotel at Sixth and Brazos with state-of-the-art wheelchair accessibility..."
June 12, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff
Event Menu
Local food events
"...• Austin's historic 122-year-old Driskill Hotel (Sixth & Brazos, www.driskillhotel.com) celebrates its most recent..."
Aug. 29, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery
Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery is home of impressive chefs and bad food service
"...Driskill 1886 Cafe & Bakery604 Brazos, 391-7121 Sunday-Thursday, 6:30am-10pm; Friday-Saturday,..."
May 23, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood
Weekend Repast
Brunch in Austin
"...The Driskill GrillThe Driskill Hotel, Seventh & Brazos, 474-5911..."
March 16, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Election Night 2016
"...Democratic Party 2016 Election Night watch party at the Driskill Hotel..."
