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"...fancies of the Irish Dance Center.   – Wayne Alan Brenner Texas Rollergirls..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...his straight best friend (Keanu Reeves), a Prince Hal-esque rich kid tender with his friend’s feelings ... until he’s..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...into a new job cleaning the homes of several rich suburban families. While working, she tells one small lie..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...Thai's take on this northern Thai noodle soup is rich and comforting with a kick. Flat egg noodles are..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

Free Cheese at Antonelli’s, Moving and Shaking at Cookie Rich, Beer Collabs at Banger’s, Secret Cheeseburgers at Lenoir, and More, More, More

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

"...Chef Lorin Peters of Cookie Rich fame has taken over Tarrytown’s old Fleet Coffee space..."

July 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Once Upon a Time in Uganda

The true, crazy story of Wakaliwood

"...atop a glorious, mountainous desert in Kazakshtan. He is Alan Hofmanis, an American actor who ended up in Wakaligo,..."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...dotted with smol rosettes of ricotta. Deliziosa!  – Wayne Alan Brenner Sammataro Pizza1108 E. 12th, 512/690-1547 900 W. 10th..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

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

"...a “fun and lighthearted” eatery helmed by chef Berty Richter and featuring seasonal Israeli cuisine. Now, Israeli cuisine, haven’t..."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...3. SELECT APERITIVO Venice’s Pilla Brothers created Select Aperitivo..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...You want to read books that enrich your life? That make you think, make you laugh,..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Texas Wines That Wow

And a few more oenophilic facts and findings for you

"...And your current reporter recently wrangled up a sweet..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Editorial Staffers Name Their Essential Dishes

We've all got our favorites

"...Arts and Food Listings Editor / Food Lieutenant Wayne Alan Brenner: I can drive to El Rincon, a funky..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Chronicle staff

What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?

What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?

"...Just you, with your love of alcohol-inflected refreshments …..."

July 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...Sleep Habits, outlet of NOLA's Alan Howard, draws melty acoustic delicacies under spacious alt-country influence..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...First, let's note the well-known habit of old-timers telling..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 25-31

"...that distract you from thinking big thoughts and feeling rich emotions and pursuing expansive adventures. But I'm afraid I..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene,..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Top 10 Austin Food & Drink Stories of 2021

Another up-and-down year in Austin food

"...but often we just wanna eat something delicious.– Wayne Alan Brenner Waste Not, Want Less..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Fantastic Fest Review: Who Killed the KLF?

Band biography that burns Behind the Music to ashes

"...the conventional way, but innovated self-destruction - and got rich doing it. So rich that they famously burned a..."

Sept. 25, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

La Barbecue’s Supper Club, Soup Peddler’s Pride, Hatch at Central Market, Seven Deadly Sins at Higher Ground, and Everybody’s Got Those Delta Variant Blues

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

"...[The Food Lieutenant’s Further Recommendation: You’re not vaccinated, and..."

Aug. 4, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Hop on this crop of opps for top Pops shops

"...We’ve got a diverse array of such items right..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...contentious republic or beyond. So here's a small but data-rich pile of news and opinions to fortify the knowledge..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Tasty Sauces & Dressings & Marinades

New condiments for the best flavors in your kitchen

"...For instance, tahini. It’s that sort of thin but rich paste made from toasted sesame seeds, right? Maybe you’ve..."

March 25, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Cast List: Shein Mompremier, Alan Myles Heyman, Madelin Marchant, Success St. Fleur Jr., Kerline..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A World Tour of Hot Sauces in Just One Box

Does Clark + Hopkins pack a powerful international punch?

"...But, you know, this part of the media, the..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Graphic Gift Books For Your Creative Favorites

Or even for your own holiday-besieged self, right? Potentially?

"...in a limited edition. A vivid and feminist-inflected fantasy, rich with details, rampant with erotic escapades, redolent of as..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eberly Reopens After … Damn, It’s Been a While, Hasn’t It?

The elegant venue (and Chef Jo Chan) returns with the heartiest food

"...We know – because we’re the Chronicle’s food lieutenant,..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Roads at Night" bristles and strums, while Carey Kemper's rich mandolin whirl gives flight to "One Angel Is You."..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Perfect Date Night Is In the Details

A sort of recipe for showing your beloved (and yourself) some love

"...(At least you want that, sometimes, if you’re me:..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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