The Book of Clarence

Uneven attempt to both resurrect and spoof the biblical epic

"...midair, people float after taking a hit from a hookah, and the wounded are healed...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Operation: Absinthe

Going in search of a new world in absinthe

"...he hauled over what looked like a Belle Époque-era hookah pipe outfitted with tiny spigots. Along came pretty glasses,..."

July 9, 2013 Food Post by Anne Harris

Jack Goes Boating

Philip Seymour Hoffman directs and stars in this drama about a nebbishy middle-aged man with minimal social skills.

"...firearm but – trés New York – alcohol, a hookah, and, just to keep things frazzled, a dime bag..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Despite our Natural Grocers fumble, readers keep tipping us off to great new eateries around town

"...spot we're hearing about is Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah (534 E. Oltorf, 326-2001, www.tarbouchfood.com), where Lebanese chef Paul..."

July 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...speed-friending event also features a Las Ofrendas pop-up and hookah. Sat., Aug. 5, 6-9pm. XO Nightclub, 900 E. Braker..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...and centers Black queerness. Sat., Nov. 19, 9pm. Swing Hookah Lounge, 617 E. Seventh. $10-300. instagram.com/therealmcjr3...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Where to Find Arabic Breakfast in Austin

Za'atar, labneh, fatteh, and where to find them for Arabic brunch in Austin

"...his brothers. Jarrah said he opened his cafe and hookah lounge concept in Austin because he felt it was..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

MezzeMe Teaches Austin About Turkish Food

Scratch-made kitchen builds on family recipes handed down

"...Cafe, the recently opened South Austin Mediterranean grill and hookah lounge, but the two businesses are unrelated.)..."

July 8, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

Celebrate Community and Connection in Austin During Ramadan

Soujouk, samosas, and dinner with Rep. Ilhan Omar and Mayor Steve Adler

"...Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine (attached hookah bar; open late)..."

May 3, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Whurley, Physics, and the Strange Work of Quantum Computing in Austin

Is the world ready to take a quantum leap?

"...shares a city block on Cesar Chavez with a hookah lounge and a hipster bar, you'd be forgiven for..."

April 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Tom Cheredar

Playback: Festicular Fortitude

Ten music festivals in 10 weeks? Bring it on.

"...Twiinz, was arrested before a gig at the Darband Hookah Lounge on Anderson Mill Road last Thursday. Butler, 21,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Urban Outfitters Annexes Block of the Drag

Hipster empire to build restaurant, bar

"...India. Two other local businesses, Pipes Plus and Archer Hookah Lounge, were also forced to close up shop, though..."

June 17, 2015 News Post by Waylon Cunningham

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...meant. She didn’t really want to explain what a hookah-smoking caterpillar was, so she told me the song was..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines

"...Austin Muslim Community Center and Arab Cowboy Cafe & Hookah Lounge. The threats came from an unidentified, apparently homeless..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature

The AggreGAYtor: June 12

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...A D.C. hookah bar airs its dirty laundry on a receipt. It..."

June 12, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Dining Out for New Year's Eve

"...from Atash and the Flying Bala­laika Broth­ers, and a hookah party in the courtyard with belly­ dancers! 7pm-2am. 111..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Food Feature

Playback: Teatro Negro

Reunions, fundraisers, performance videos – trying to rein in local music as 2012 draws to a close

"...resale shop, in the aisles of a dimly lit hookah warehouse, and in a boozy Indian restaurant. These aren't..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Up Too Early

Google Streetview fashion critique from Nueces Street

"...long as you’re willing to smoke it through a hookah and then watch old videotapes of Battlestar Galactica episodes...."

July 19, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Off the Record

Blazing Saddles: Willie Nelson campaigns for the Teapot Party

"...to the people in the circle. It's like a hookah. He has to explain what the hell it is..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Phara's

Fairyland atmosphere paired with fairly grand Mediterranean specialties

"...semiprivate dining area where customers can enjoy reasonably priced hookahs and shisha (flavored Turkish tobaccos, $12-15). Wednesday through Sunday,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Buying Local

Local businesses form a united front – just in time for the holidays

"...for an anti-mall experience: End of an Ear, Redline Hookah, Teddies for Bettys, Resistencia Bookstore, Secret Oktober, and Sugar..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah

With a little tightening of the ship, Tarbouch may yet avoid the rocks

"...Tarbouch Lebanese Grill and Hookah534 E. Oltorf, 326-2001 Sunday-Thursday, 11am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 11am-12mid www.tarbouchfood.com..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Mining the Soul Part 2

Reissues, continued

"...and “I’m Still Getting Drunk … Still.” Grab the hookah, press play, and puff, puff, pass...."

Jan. 15, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Event Menu

Your local foodie events for Dec. 28-31

"...Ararat Experience (food, tarot readings, henna painting, palm reading, hookah lounge for $15 per person before 11pm and $10..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Alpha Rev goes Hollywood, Book of Shadows pen a few new chapters, and Alejandro Escovedo meets a Man From Plains

"...with a belly-dance showcase, authentic Arabian food, and a hookah cafe. "The whole experience is supposed to mirror that..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Event Menu: May 29–31

Sarah's Party and Ararat's Mid-East Fusion light up the weekend with fundraising and fire dancing

"...Eclectic Electric World Beats with a belly-dance show, a hookah lounge, and a community drum and hula-hoop circle. Arawraps..."

May 30, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New Year's Eve Dining & Lodging

It's time to start making reservations, party people

"...air-brush body painting, tarot card readings, and an after-hours hookah bar, plus music by the Righteous Tidings, DJ Marymac,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Food Feature by Sara Robberson

'Alice in Wonderland': Drawn down the rabbit hole again

The universal appeal of Lewis Carroll's story inspires 45 local artists in a new group show

"...white horns. Body curving downward, he holds a smoking hookah away from him like an extension of his arms...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Dreamsville

16 Magazine and the birth of music journalism

"...give Brian Jones enough time to put away the hookah and hashish before welcoming 13-year-old girls to his bachelor..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...HOOKAH BROWN: This new half-American, half-Brit quartet features a pair..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature