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"...possible at Independence Brewing’s Western fashion show and contest (Aaron & Stacy Franklin are among the judges, boy howdy!),..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Austin Music Industry Hall of Fame: Jim Franklin..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Crosstalk: Zach Bryan Taps Matthew McConaughey for Sagebrush-Shot Music Video

Plus Mike & the Moonpies’ new name and a UT professor’s MLK docuseries

"...previous docudramas about Albert Einstein, Pablo Picasso, and Aretha Franklin, the latest installment pulls from UT-Austin LBJ School professor..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...Uchi spinoff so far that's a collaboration – with Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, no less. The original location..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Biggest News in Austin Food in 2023

Looking back at a year of snafus, slices, expansions, and transplants

"...instead launched exciting pop-ups and collabs with Cuantos Tacos, Franklin Barbecue, Paperboy, and La Barbecue and raised more than..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

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

"...Sarah McIntosh has teamed up with that talented pitmaster Aaron of Franklin Barbecue to create a croissant filled with..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Wendi Aarons (I’m Wearing Tunics Now: On Growing Older, Better and..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Elementary, My Dear Hopscotch; Speering the Texas Farmers Market; Summering Van Zandt; Loro’s Honey Score-o; and, oh, a Whole Lot More-o

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

"...that powerhouse of Asian barbecue from Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, has launched a limited-time-only Hot Honey Fried Chicken..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas French Bread Rebuilding, Radix House Trying Not to Sink, Black’s x Via 313 Bringing the Brisket, Keepers Puttin’ On the Ritziness, and More…

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

"...Braunberg’s Fires, Floods, Explosions, and Bloodshed… and barbecue brilliants Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay offering more than vaporware with..."

July 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Aaron Franklin and Jordan Mackay Explore Meat and Fire in New Cookbook

Where there's smoke, there's Franklin

"...and now books on cooking meat. Local smoke purveyor Aaron Franklin and his co-star Jordan Mackay are back on..."

June 30, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

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

"...say, less than blown away by most of what Aaron Franklin’s Uptown Sports Club has to offer … and..."

June 28, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Restaurant Review: Uptown Sports Club

Has Aaron Franklin's reach exceeded his grasp?

"...The first time I went to Franklin Barbecue, Aaron Franklin himself served me a magnificent pulled..."

June 23, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

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

"...of June 6, Loro – that Asian smokehouse from Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole at 2115 S. Lamar –..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Some of Our Favorite Plates (So Far) From Hot Luck

Food photos from the fest to feed your fomo

"...The first food event of Hot Luck, Aaron Franklin's three-day food and music fest, kicked off on..."

May 26, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Hot Luck Serves Up Music and a New Venue, Buffet Style

Five assorted picks for this weekend's food and sound festival

"...This year's musical bookings to accompany the foodie, Aaron Franklin-founded Hot Luck Festival pepper in a little bit..."

May 26, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Pinthouse Pizza’s World Beer Cup Win, More Spring Menus Sprung, Texas Wine Auction Soars, It’s Kimchi-a-Go-Go Everywhere, and More

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

"...Chimaek Weekend on May 25-28 … and of course Aaron Franklin’s famed Hot Luck is happening around the same..."

May 24, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Restaurants of 626 Lamar Reflect a Changing Austin

From Toddle House No. 2 and G/M Steakhouse to Counter Cafe and Garbo's, what's old is new again

"...Nineties, Vayas carried on. For some, like 1996 newcomer Aaron Franklin, the spot was classic old Austin. "My first..."

May 19, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Peoples Feel Good BBQ, Diner Bar Collabs with Mashama Bailey, Daiboku’s Debut, TenTen’s Plant-Based Sushi, the Roosevelt Room’s Indulgences, Hyatt Centric’s Finery, Something Something Bacalar, and More

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

"...least in food truck form … and of course Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest is coming up soon …..."

May 17, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

El Raval Opens Where Barlata Used to Be, Wu Chow Expands, Mueller Scores Big (Again), Bouldin Creek Welcomes Underdog, Tso Is So North Now, and More

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

"...WUXTRY! Austin’s favorite barbecue maestro, Aaron Franklin, will be signing copies of his newest book,..."

May 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Musk Opening Austin Bistro in 2024; Dish Society Arriving Even Sooner; Churro Co. Is Open Now; Tiki Tatsu-ya Debuts Rum Flights; Fiore’s Regional Pasta Club Can Be Delivered; the Texas Veg Fest Draws Nigh; and More

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

"...Austin native Aaron Lyons of Five 12 Restaurants is bringing his Houston-based..."

April 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eastciders on Barton Springs Is Gone, Hi Sign Brewing Turns Six, Fogo de Chão Flexes Plantwise, Live Fire Beefs It Even Better, There’s Bourbon and Biscuits at Stella San Jac, and (how do you like it?) More, More, More

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

"...to at this year’s Hot Luck barbecue extravaganza from Aaron Franklin …..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three New Restaurants/Bars Opening in the Next Seven Days

Plus an expansion later this year

"...and East Sixth has been acquired and refurbished by Aaron Franklin and a team of collaborators, including his Hot..."

March 22, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Hot Luck's Music and Food Lineup for 2023

Your Memorial Day weekend plans are sorted

"...Barbecue impresario Aaron Franklin continues his Hot Luck hot streak with a..."

March 21, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Executive Producers Aaron Zelman, Paul Lieberstein, and Mark Johnson at the Lucky..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...twanged ballads, plus the deep country croons of Austin's Aaron McDonnell and Arkansas' Dylan Earl – while the Pink..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More

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

"...follow-up to the most recent one: January’s dinner featuring Aaron & Stacy Franklin raised $6,200, bringing the total Pasta..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Zacarias, Sacha Ben Harroche, Riley Keough, Gina Gammell, Screenwriters: Franklin Sioux Bob, Bill Reddy, Riley Keough, Gina Gammell War..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Flamin' Hot Director: Eva Longoria, Producer: DeVon Franklin, Screenwriters: Linda Yvette Chávez, Lewis Colick Flamin' Hot is..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...cool shades and a $100 dress (complete with Benjamin Franklin’s face), launched the set at 11:30pm sharp, no introductions...."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Buh-Bye, Brunch Bird & Plow Burger; Howdy, Masa y Más; Greetings, New Pastry Chef at the Carillon; Oooh, Nice Use of Celery, Bloody Mary Festival; Looking Beyond that Mag Mud Mania; and, Yeah, Even More –

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

"...Pasta Pasianos dinner returns, graced by the likes of Aaron & Stacy Franklin … we’re feeling a mighty jones..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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