Twinkies, Twerking, & Paraplegic Crowd Surfing

Fun Fun Fun Fest 8 – wrapped

"...time at a future FFF Fest. Sick of complimentary Twinkies (FFF's most visible sponsor), I followed the Taco Cannon..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"..."Redneck Mother" paved the way for Hubbard's much-loved Cowboy Twinkies...."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Yum2K Recipes for One

"...(1) specially marked Limited Millennium Edition box of Hostess Twinkies..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"...and it was at this moment that the Cowboy Twinkies -- featuring Ware, Jim Herpst, and Dennis Meehan --..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

Zucchini Kill Serves Up Riot Grrrl Cupcakes to the People

Local punk power trio opens vegan and gluten-free bakeshop

"...Together they sold vegan, gluten-free Twinkies and cupcakes at markets, at food trucks like Arlo's,..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Mother Texas

Welcome to Texas, y'all. Meet Ray Wylie Hubbard, 'The Grifter's Hymnal,' and 'Mother Blues.'

"...cosmic than people knew, forever loved for the Cowboy Twinkies. He put in his 10,000 hours decades ago, and..."

March 16, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Pokémon 4ever

"...the Pyramids of Gaza and the white stuff in Twinkies...."

Oct. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

At Austin Sports Bars, Food Is Always a Main Event

Sportsball + elevated Crunchwraps = two great tastes that taste great together

"...Specifically, Mercer will serve brisket chili cheese dogs, Texas Twinkies, brisket chili cheese tots, and pork belly burnt ends...."

Feb. 10, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Free Brews and Boosters from Jester King; Fat City x Meanwhile = Beer Cheese; William Chris and the Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off; THC Donuts Postponed; and More

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

"...big ol’ brownie of theirs, and deep-fried cookies and Twinkies, all topped with Bluebell vanilla ice cream – for..."

Dec. 29, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Checking In: Ray Wylie Hubbard Heard You Shout Freebird

Wimberley bard misses his band and maybe even that heckler

"...my house. Past Ray Wylie Hubbard & the Cowboy Twinkies and “Redneck Mother,” the Oklahoma-born bard isn’t strictly C&W,..."

April 12, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Storied Austin Drummer Hunt Sales Gets His Shit Together

Forty years of junkiedom ends in debut solo album for Tin Machine drummer

"...is about everybody. You shouldn't have eaten too many Twinkies 'cause you don't like gaining a couple pounds. Or..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Finding the Fun in Porn With Peep Show

Local comics keep it relatively clean and boner free

"...nudity spurred Brooks’ edits. His folder of graphics includes Twinkies, Saverino’s face, and Gumby, whose flexibility makes him an..."

Oct. 10, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

Food Community Helps Second Bar + Kitchen Chef

Daily Austin food news

"...hour of throwbacks on Sunday, March 6. Birthday cake Twinkies will, of course, be served all week...."

Feb. 24, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Anne Washburn's inventive play shows how, after the apocalypse, we still cling to Springfield

"...be televised. Our stories, though – like cockroaches and Twinkies – will survive in one form or another. Anne..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...authentic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwiches, and bourbon brown butter twinkies for dessert. Be sure to wear your floppy hat..."

May 2, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Ready, Aim, Tacos!

Area restaurant dynasties provide festival food ... and artillery

"...slices to kebabs, artisan sausage hot dogs to deep-fried Twinkies, and fresh-pressed juices to organic coffee. There should be..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Home Slice Makes Annual Pizza Pilgrimage

Sharing hundreds of slices was writer's plum assignment

"...(one representative booth sells fried Oreos, fried Reeses, fried Twinkies, fried Nutter Butters, funnel cakes, and Dippin’ Dots)...."

Sept. 19, 2013 Food Post by Phillip Pantuso

The Hightower Report: Who Really Killed the Twinkie?

Don't blame the unions

"...had bought out Hostess Brands three years ago, including Twinkies. Just before Thanksgiving, the firm asserted that it had..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Column by Jim Hightower

Mo' Music

Listen to these instead of your loved ones this weekend

"...If I saw him at the gas station downing Twinkies, I surely would...."

Nov. 20, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Drink.Well American Pub

North Loop neighborhood bar touts creative cocktails and an unusual wine list

July 27, 2012 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Hurts So Good

Mike Birbiglia mines life's embarrassments for laughs in 'Sleepwalk With Me'

"...home-cooked meal rather than gorging on a box of Twinkies. One will leave you content, the other sick and..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Drink Well Opens Strong with Help From Old Friend

Northloop's newest spot is open and ready for SXSW.

"...Sanders family recipe pickled eggs, or better yet, house-made twinkies...."

March 10, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

The Baseball Project

Wednesday

"...his own ripped ode to Minnesota, "Don't Call Them Twinkies." (Wed., 12mid, Nuvola)..."

March 18, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Austin Eats Is Now Bigger and Better Than Ever!

If these choices aren't enough for you, we don't know what is

"...flavors, chicken tenders, fried pickles, and the infamous fried Twinkies. "The only difference is that we'll be hoping there..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Cost of Pride

How much does a non-profit pay to attend?

"...The Austin Chronicle won't be giving away our signature TWINKies this year at Pride due to concession vendor stipulation...."

June 3, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...plus chicken tenders, fried pickles, and its infamous fried Twinkies. Louie's 106..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Throw Me Somethin' Chronicle!!!!!

Come out to the Pride Parade and catch our beads!

"...Mardi Gras parades in Louisiana and Texas this year, Twinkies, and some purdy pink unicorns. Come on, get you..."

June 6, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"..."GeePee" will be tossing from convertibles, never mind the Twinkies) is not to be missed. Emcee wonderboy Stuart Moulton..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

After a Fashion

Your gracious Style Avatar on throwing rocks and giving 'em 'the finger'

"...mots? Instead, we settled for tossing garish beads and Twinkies. Good time had by all... Went to the launch..."

June 27, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Page Two: Unreasonably Reasonable

Political arguments depend on mutual respect

"...unless you also want to outlaw driving, fried foods, Twinkies, and breathing the air in cities. He argued that,..."

June 27, 2008 Column by Louis Black

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