Step Up: All In

The dance competition continues – but this time in Vegas.

"...emphaticness, and what this latest Step Up movie indifferently chunks out falls far short of that standard...."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dark Skies

Aliens mess with a suburban family's peace of mind in this unsettling, slow-burn thriller.

"...issues. Then the nocturnal sleepwalking, nosebleeds, head-banging, and missing chunks of time begin, and youngest son Sam (Rockett) starts..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Red Riding: 1974

This is the first of three absorbing adaptations (filmed concurrently by different directors) of David Peace’s linked novels about crime and corruption in Yorkshire, England.

"...work, but I couldn’t be certain, having lost whole chunks of dialogue on account of the mush-mouth Yorkshire accent...."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

Thankfully, the dark tone of the beloved childrens books is carried over to the screen, and the terrific performances and production design provide extra lift.

"...Along with screenwriter Robert Gordon (who wisely preserves whole chunks of Handler’s sly, prune-faced text), Silberling mostly succeeds in..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Riding in Cars With Boys

"...cobbled-together feel. At times, it seems as if significant chunks of the storyline are missing, and that the film's..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Asi Es Colombia

This 16-table spot features authentic, homestyle Colombian cuisine in mass quantities for very reasonable prices

"...well as an incredible sausage imported from Colombia: Big chunks of meat and fat are encased in a snappy..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Far Flung Correspondence: Tropical Restaurant

Nothing embodies Nigerian food quite like jollof rice

"...and appearance of scrambled tofu. Mixed in with bony chunks of smoked stockfish, the taste is reminiscent of scrambled..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Teji's

Half market and half restaurant, Teji's offers authentic cuisine worth getting giddy over

"...saffron, almonds and cashews, yogurt and cream. The chicken chunks are large and slightly overdone (a problem in many..."

April 2, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast

It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus

"...a fine gray ash, add your smoke source (chips, chunks, or log). Carefully wipe the preheated grill grates with..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

San Francisco in South Austin

Finding dim sum and Cantonese seafood, early birds and all-nighters, at Marco Polo

"...Fried shrimp balls contain large chunks of flavorful crustacean, bound in a light mix of..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

You'll Never Cook Again The Deli Explosion

"...Blackened Chicken Pasta Salad is still smashing, with large chunks of tender chicken and al dente pasta spirals in..."

July 28, 1995 Arts Feature

Restaurant Review: Ramen Del Barrio

In North Austin, Mexico meets the Land of the Rising Sun

"...the tortilla. The tako taco is quite an experience. Chunks of octopus, in varying gradations of chewy and fleshy,..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Review: Petite Portions and Not-So-Petite Prices at She’s Not Here

South Pacific-themed tiki bar-cum-restaurant evokes a sense of sleek playfulness

"...bite of the green curry with tofu, studded with chunks of zucchini and eggplant and a nicely balanced, not-too-spicy..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Crescent at North Lamar and Airport Now Offers Unique Asian Dining Options

Long-ignored strip mall gets a makeover

"...huge bowl of rich beef noodles, accompanied by giant chunks of carrot and bok choy, carry the banner for..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Cameron Esposito

No joke, this queer comedian is at the forefront of the digital revolution

"..."Chunks." What was once the punchline of a blossoming comedian's..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Feature by Sean L. Malin

From Soup to Nuts (Hold the Nuts)

A hardly comprehensive look at Austin's soup scene

"...of tortilla and shredded chicken and studded with chilled chunks of avocado. Bits of ancho chile lurk within, which..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink

Go eat there

"...was a plate of tomatoes and Man­chego ($6), fresh chunks of summer's bounty dressed with celery pesto, an incredibly..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Shanghai Restaurant

If the name sounds familiar, it's because the Yim family helped introduce Austin to dim sum at the original location way back when

"...Shrimp and leek dumplings: filled with sweet chunks of shrimp and chopped leek in a delicate steamed..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Food Review by Mick Vann

Good to Go

Taco Bell is for suckers. This town's taquerias are for SXSWers.

"...guisada is the classic mild-yet-rich stew of tender beef chunks. Picadillo is the standard beef taco filling of seasoned..."

March 10, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

NG House

NG House is a blessing to Chinese food aficionados in Austin, especially South Austin

"...was a crock holding an unctuous Chinese-seasoned beef reduction, chunks of meltingly tender shank, pieces of nutty tofu skin..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Food Review by Mick Vann

El Zuzal Restaurant

El Z. specializes in El Salvadoran cuisine, though they do have some standard Mexican dishes for those with no sense of adventure

"...with boiled shrimp, avocado, cilantro, onion, garlic, and tomato chunks, bound in a thick, spicy tomato sauce, nice on..."

April 16, 2004 Food Review by Mick Vann

Automat

Mediterranean/Middle Eastern

"...Stewed Beef with Eggplant -- richly spiced (saffron, cinnamon) chunks of lean beef with whole Japanese eggplant, nestled atop..."

July 23, 1999 Food Feature

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...sauce of red chile paste and coconut milk with chunks of pineapple, tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, and basil leaves. Red..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...The lamb noodle soup is a revelation, with small chunks of mutton floating in an aromatic cumin-y broth, with..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Restaurant Review: Yamas Greek Kitchen + Bar

Inconsistent food and service mar influencers’ darling

"...I loved my Greek sangria, with white wine and chunks of peach and strawberries; it was perfectly refreshing on..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Fabelmans

Steven Spielberg presents his own origin story

"...burnishes aspects of his life story and leaves out chunks of years to create what is inevitably a self-indulgent..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bloodthirsty

Werewolf drama questions how the creatures of the night make that beautiful music

"...the opening moments as she dreams of tearing bloody chunks out of the carcass of something, only to wake..."

April 23, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems Set Their Eyes on the 2020 Prize

Their goal: Flip the state House of Representatives

"...can remember, money is coming into Texas in big chunks instead of leaving in a lot of mini-chunks. Texas..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hummingbird Project

Who knew you could tell a character story about laying fiber-optic cable?

"...look at the whole process, but broken down into chunks, it – and the people chasing this insane dream..."

March 29, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Den of Thieves

Bank heist rips off Heat for little gain

"...the stylish 1995 neo-noir Heat, the film steals selective chunks of Michael Mann’s film unashamedly. The core narrative is..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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