The Amsterdam Cafe

The Amsterdam is comfortable, informal, and friendly in the laid-back way that has always been Austin's hallmark

"...founded. That settlement, in time, became known at the city of Austin. When you look out the front windows..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Dancing About Architecture

Sandy and Bob are almost done in, while Kirsty MacColl isn't so lucky, and Pops Staples goes onto his great reward. Dopey the Goat, meanwhile, becomes cabrito.

"...Yellowstone, when their plane crashed on the runway. The small, private craft, owned by a Texas company, was described..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

The Starbucks Showdown continues; and readers voice their opinions on last week's Best of Austin issue.

"...the "inside joke" in question was a reprint which originally appeared during Maye's heyday in Austin. I have nothing..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Starbucks vs. the Chronicle: Who's zoomin' who?

"...the reported statistical rise in urban smog is bogus. Hypothetically, that is like blaming your dose of clap on..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Re-Zona Rosa

"...club chain, and Liberty Lunch co-owner Mark Pratz. Pratz especially had good reason to hope to get the position...."

April 25, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

Happy Trails to Us

"...roamed. Autumn in Austin is prime trail time. And politically, trail systems make a hot, local topic. Many issues..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Little Women, Big Games, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Get in the spirit with these arts and cultural happenings

"...other; we have room in our hearts to love all the cinematic adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s novel. But..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin FC Reveals Stadium Noms, Your New Neighbors Are Coffee & Dogs, Jimmy Eat Sandwich at Old Thousand, Salt & Time on Seventh Respawns, and More

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

"...Austin FC – you know, our city’s major league soccer (sorry: fútbol) team, right? – has..."

March 31, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Touring Austin's Latin Record Stores

Discotecas outnumber Anglo record shops

"...You'll find them in the strip malls of Latino business districts – East Riverside, North Lamar,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

DVDanger: Box Sets of Blood

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Nightbreed, and more Vincent Price

"...the end of an era. "I'm about ready to call a cop," gasps Kirk (William Vail) after he helps..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Chance to Register To Vote

How to make sure you can elect the president

"...6 presidential elections - and everything else on the ballot that day. If you're a Travis County resident, here's..."

Oct. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Eats Is Now Bigger and Better Than Ever!

If these choices aren't enough for you, we don't know what is

"...in the form of natural sodas, teas, sno-cones, and all-natural aguas frescas and smoothies to keep you cool and..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Off the Record

Tuning in to KOOP Radio, dropping out for the Pixies, and turning up for HAAM Benefit Day

"...Portable People Meters. The pagerlike devices, known as PPM, digitally track encoded radio signals, creating an intensely detailed account..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Readers Poll

"...Honorable MentionKerbey Lane Cafe, Cisco's Restaurant & Bakery/Liar's ClubSandwichThundercloud Subs..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

2001 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, www.citysearch.com/aus/artzribhouseCRITICS BARBECUE (TIE)..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Night Clubbing

"...can ask David Yow how much punch a half-empty tallboy can pack! Meanwhile, plate glass windows found themselved yielding..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record reviews Reissues

"...new reggae releases -- good and bad. I can't recall any album in the past few years that's quite..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Top 10 Breads

"...cocktail at a classy bar, where you can smoke all you want while sipping your juniper jewel...."

Jan. 5, 1996 Food Feature

The Verde Report: As Wins Rack Up, Emiliano Rigoni Is Becoming Austin FC’s Forgotten Man

The club’s second-highest-paid player has struggled to contribute

"...two matches – first a 2-1 triumph over FC Dallas on March 30, followed by a 4-3 thrill ride..."

April 12, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Unmasking the Dread Pirate Roberts in Silk Road

Filmmaker Tiller Russell looks at the man behind the internet's black market

"...reading the top line coverage of it, and thinking, viscerally, 'Oh, there's an amazing story there. That's a movie.'"..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

"So my family is in town..."

Events for Thanksgiving and beyond

"...on moving here, so they'll want to explore the city and not be cooped up in your living room..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

Playback: Austin Scared Stupid

Once again, everything hits at once

"..."I was thinking small," the Pantera frontman told Richard Whittaker for our comprehensive..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: A Plethora of Pride

Gay Pride, Asleep at Wheel 'Then and Now,' and David Yow confirms he's a Dick

"...OUTlander Fest, Saturday at the Cedar Street Courtyard, whose all-gay, mostly local lineup focuses on live musicianship. Look for..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Straight to Hells

Texas Rollergirls regular season closes with undefeated Hell Marys

"...the Hotrods when they can assemble a full four wall at the front of a fast moving pack...."

June 9, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Home Slice Pizza

SoCo Dining Spots

"...convenient sidewalk "slice window"), you are hit by a wall of warm, pizza-redolent air and noise. Servers whisk by..."

March 3, 2006 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Index

"...Artz Rib House, 2330 S. Lamar, 442-8283, artzribhouse.citysearch.comCritics Barbecue..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...bit before playing her show at the Austin Music Hall. This, of course, was a mere couple of days..."

May 24, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Standards Between the Ditches (Abel)

"...with enough jive and sneer to sink the Flametrick Subs? Like their Black Cat brethren, the Standards prowl the..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

"...picture with that evening's openers the Wannabes, who were totally stroked hours later when they finally figured out who..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

Hallo, Ween!

"...say. What we mean to say is, enjoy this All Hallow's Eve/Dia de los Muertos Weekend, be good, be..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

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