Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?

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

"...Better news: The second annual Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest is up and running through Oct. 15, showcasing..."

Oct. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?

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

Oct. 13, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lymelife

This suburban melodrama arrives with an impressive pedigree but little originality.

"...Directed by: Derick Martini. Starring: Alec Baldwin, Kieran Culkin, Rory Culkin, Jill Hennessy,..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Smiling Fish and Goat On Fire

"...Rosemarie Addeo, Amy Hathaway, Bill Henderson, Christa Miller, Steven Martini and Derick Martini. Did you like The Brothers McMullen,..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

xXx: Return of Xander Cage

Vin Diesel returns to kickstart this action series

"...James Bond. Trading in 007’s classic tuxedo and dry martini for a tank top and a shot of adrenaline,..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...acknowledging the occasion that included a recipe for a martini, and lots of gracious, heartfelt speeches from the winners...."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Cookbooks

Gift Guide

"...101 Martinis..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...Former Austin Chronicle theatre critic Adrienne Martini has been on the Critics Table committee when Faires,..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Romantic Drink Recipes for Valentine's Day

Ditch the red wine for these romantic cocktails

"...heavier and decadent than a margarita? The chocolate-covered strawberry martini is Valentine's Day in a glass with a unique..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Food Post by Savannah Burns

Drink Upscale

Post-classic cocktails for the holidays

"...types of vermouth or a place where you know martinis are made with genuine gin, these folks are your..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...shaking it instead of stirring it with creating a martini. You stated that shaking was the accepted method, as..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

Sxsw

"...appearance should expose their big-band jazz beyond the neo-retro martini-and-cigar set. (Scholz Beer Garten, 1am) -- Ken Hunt..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Major Payne

"...Karyn Parsons, William Hickey, Michael Ironside, Albert Hall, Steven Martini and Chris Owen. Damon Wayans does brilliant Damon Wayans..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Louis Black

Learn to Make a White Tuxedo With a Livestreamed Happy Hour

Roosevelt Room's spirits wizard Matthew Korzelius shows you how

"...riff on a classic – it’s a cocktail for martini drinkers. Especially in the last couple of years, the..."

April 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place

Queer comedy returns to ColdTowne

"...Giddyup, ponies. Martini Ranch returns to town Saturday, with a whole new..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Comedians With Theatre Damage

The fourth annual Austin Sketch Fest scripts itself silly

"...he's in the mood to 1) drink a dirty martini, and 2) tell people about the upcoming Austin Sketch..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top Cocktails of 2009

Claudia Alarcón's quest for unique signature drinks

"...bartenders who can make a perfect margarita or dry martini, my quest here was for unique signature drinks that..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Stuff Your Stockings With Fun

Stocking stuffers for imbibers

"...there. But I do, mainly to get my Mexican martini fix. Something very satisfying triggers in my brain when..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Kevin Jordan; with Christa Miller, Bill Henderson, Derick Martini, Rosemarie Addeo, Steven Martini...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flight 1: Light- to Medium-Bodied Whites

"...1997 Louis M. Martini Chardonnay ($9.99): "lemony pie crust" aromas with decent balance..."

July 23, 1999 Food Column

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...traffic light changes and you can escape. - Adrienne Martini..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Beyond Black and Green

Grazing Austin's Olive Bars

"...on combination pizzas or in 1930s RKO movies depicting martini-swilling urbanites. One rarely found them in real life, and..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Food Feature

Halloween Cocktails

Cocktail recipes for Halloween 2012

"...W Hotel has invented a decadent vodka Pumpkin Spice Martini, incorporating a trio of creamy liqueurs garnished with vodka..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Redbelt

Although David Mamet's new film, which is set in the mixed-martial arts fight world, contains all the storyteller's familiar motifs, Redbelt may also represent his most commercial venture yet.

"...Chiwetel Ejiofor, Emily Mortimer, Alice Braga, Tim Allen, Max Martini, Rodrigo Santoro, Ricky Jay, Joe Mantegna, Rebecca Pidgeon, David..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Batini III

The official drink of Austin contest

"...with melon and jalapeños, shaken and strained into a martini glass, topped with a splash of champagne, and garnished..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Cookbooks

Gift guide

"...a few chuckles from drinks like Black Star Liner Martini, a concoction of chocolate and coffee liqueurs, simple syrup,..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Paggi House

The new Paggi House's model is 'Nothing you expect, everything you want.' Um ...

"...or on a nice, cool evening. Among the specialty martinis, the pink X-Rated Mojito ($6) combines vodka, X-Rated fusion..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

News of the new and of the old; plus, a recipe you'll want to hold on to

"...with live music, drink and appetizer specials, and commemorative martini shakers and T-shirts. Drop by for a famous Mexican..."

May 27, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Cocktail's Hour

Wes Marshall explains how to enjoy the resurgence of one of humanity's great inventions.

"...a gaggle of bartenders how to correctly mix a martini. The bartenders look on in rapturous awe as Nick..."

June 27, 2003 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Favorite Vodka Cocktails

"...ingredients together with ice and serve in a cold martini glass or over ice in a highball glass...."

April 19, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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