Day Trips

"...The Antique Rose Emporium sells a lot more than just roses...."

March 8, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...like stepping back in time. Across the street the antique shop looks a lot like Sam the Lion's pool..."

March 1, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Remembrance of Flavors Past

Holiday food memories

"...Texas desert and tended her house full of priceless antiques. Arletta loved to entertain. She was a fragile little..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Beelzebub's Bathtub

"...recipient. It explores the world above and below an antique clawfoot bathtub. Director Silva will also screen a collection..."

Oct. 11, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blacula

"...takes a bite out of drug dealers and gay antique dealers...."

Oct. 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar takes you on a tour of two local, innovative businesses: Cush Cush and Big Red Sun.

"...their own design, with Saltillo and limestone flooring, sells antique as well as new home décor pieces, charming gift..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips

The homey hospitality of the Panhandle's Hotel Turkey

"...available space is taken up with ranch mementos or antiques covered with frilly lace. Part museum and part grandmother's..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Houston's Museum of Printing History reconstructs Gutenberg and more.

"...Virginia Anderson, a staff assistant at the museum. The antique presses make unique impressions that enhance the artists' work,..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

It's a Gas, Gas, Gas

South Austin's Neon Transformers Light Up Life South of the River

"...An Austin native and former antique dealer, Voyles got his start in signage in pursuit..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Spirit Cabinet

"...The Spirit Cabinet of the title is a primitive-looking antique armoire with a shady spirit history. The book begins..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Books Review by Anna Hanks

The Intellectual Life of the Early Renaissance Artist

"...and sculptures. They painted, carved, and cast copies of antique sculptures; they collected antique coins and pottery. Some of..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Books Review by Tim Walker

Texas Treasures

Moody Anderson and His Western Warehouse

"...'79," continues Anderson, "I decided to open up an antique shop because up to then I had everything stored..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Paggi Principle

The Paggi House opened in 1980, and immediately became known as one of Austin's most beautiful and best dining establishments. Twenty years later, the restaurant is still one of Austin's finest.

"...The décor is quaint and old-fashioned without being cutesy. Antique chairs surround elegantly clothed tables. Soft lighting, antique pewter..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Cartoon Noir

"...animation to bring to life a warehouse of dotty antique mannequins who find their routines disrupted by a gang..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Wimberley has small-town style in spades.

"...of worked iron and carved limestone, mixed with Mexican antiques and Central American folk art, is displayed here, without..."

May 26, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Defining World-Class

When Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood moved to Austin 30 years ago, the Driskill was a run-down, pitiful shadow of a formerly grand hotel threatened with foreclosure and destruction. Now its new owners want it to be a world-class destination. How does the Driskill Grill define "world-class"?

"...the subject of a "rummage sale" where all the antique furnishings were sold off. In the mid-Seventies, she dodged..."

May 19, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The War Zone

"...he haggles over the phone, attempting to purchase an antique dresser to refinish and sell. The scene is so..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

All sixty-eight years and 170 members of the "the world's longest-running Western Swing band" are covered at the LIght Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame and Museum in Mesquite, Texas.

"...his voice. The hardware store was converted into an antique market, and Montgomery's collection of memorabilia opened to the..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Things That Go Bump

Young writer Eli Kooris spends the night in a haunted photography shop to see what he can scare up.

"...the striking interior decor, a mix of contemporary and antique -- casually elegant furniture, beautiful lighting, and, of course,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

After a Fashion

Only the bad aspects of the Seventies are being retro-ized.

"...the Dead accessories. But alongside that are contemporary and antique textiles, some incredible pieces of furniture, German pewter accessories,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Day Trips

"...my dad had," Covert says. He still has the antique children's table with two stools that slide into a..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Winslow Boy

"...on the mark, rapid-fire, and as cutting as an antique straight razor. Hawthorne, Pidgeon, and Edwards as young Ronnie..."

June 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Highland Lakes

1. Sonny's Tradition Restaurant & Club

"...the historic town square is developing a following among antique shoppers, weekend visitors, and locals alike. The menu features..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Guy Ritchie's turbocharged debut.

"...on his own mission to secure a pair of antique hunting rifles for his boss. Add to that flashbacks,..."

March 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Vampire in a Box

"...angel, the device makes its way into the present-day antique shop of Jesus Gris, a rather grey man surrounded..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Screens Feature by Charles Nafus

Great Aspirations

Si Bon Reflects the Bold Dreams of Peter & Cara O'Brien

"...specials. Silverware is replaced between courses from a linen-lined antique tray, and the tabletops are cleared of crumbs regularly...."

Aug. 21, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Sweet Dreams

Waking Up the Bed & Breakfast Business

"...Authors as well as business travellers appreciate the comfortable, antique charm so near the pulse of the city, and..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Music Amidst Used Furniture

The History of the Red River Strip

"...dark- colored van is parked in front of Rue's Antiques, with the mock Keith Haring mural marking the spot..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Stealing Beauty

"...the presence of this exuberant young girl; the senile antique dealer Monsieur Guillaume (Marais); and a smarmy entertainment lawyer..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

"...are owned by Carl Van Roekel, who started collecting antique and classic cars years ago in San Antonio. When..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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