Seven Decades and One Wall Apart: Finding Friendship on Either Side of a Bouldin Creek Duplex

Two women at different stages of life keep company during a pandemic

"...I found a listing for a 1930s duplex in Bouldin Creek – without central air conditioning or a dishwasher,..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Ali Montag

Second Helpings: Downtown Coffee Shops

"...Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse & Cafe1501 S. First, 416-1601 Monday-Friday, 7am-12mid;..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Radio Coffee Beer & Folk

Native son Jack Wilson, behind the bar and onstage

"...30-year-old Wilson also appreciates a good beer and fresh-brewed coffee. He combines all three ingredients as general manager of..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Free Pizza for Democracy, Tarrytown gets More Coffee, Apis gets Beery, and – oh, Look:

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

"...as the acclaimed Veracruz All Natural food truck follows coffeemongers Medici Roasting into the brand new Littlefield’s Coffee +..."

Oct. 14, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Second Helpings: Downtown Coffeehouses

Downhome coffeehouses in today's "Second Helpings."

"...Cafe Mundi1704 E. Fifth, 236-8634 Mon-Thu, 8am-10pm; Fri-Sat, 8am-midnight; Sun,..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

The Hot Spot

How Richard MacKinnon and the Wireless City Project are making Austin the center of the tech universe – again

"...world. Austin now has more free Wi-Fi hot spots – local outlets, often coffeehouses, that allow computer users with..."

June 11, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Naturaltown

Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin

"...Bouldin Creek Coffee House and Cafe1501 S. First, 416-1601..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood explains what Por Tabla is all about and gives the lowdown on the latest culinary news in Austin.

"...open in the space most recently occupied by the Coffee Exchange. The name Por Tabla accurately describes the restaurant's..."

May 26, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

"...cabbage, sprouts, onions and garlic, carrots, and zucchini.Mr. Natural Cafe and Whole Wheat Bakery1901 E. Cesar Chavez, 477-5228..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Back to School With Queer Austinites

Queer Austin artists and icons give their two cents on surviving ATX

"...everyday to make Austin a city where all queer & trans folks can thrive, you are NEVER alone in..."

Aug. 18, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Hightower Report

Think local, buy local; and, polluters have no trouble following the law – they wrote it

"...environmental rules, polluters have found a better deal: Bush & Co. lets polluters write the rules for their own..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Food-o-file

Restaurant closings, openings, and happenings in this week's "Food-o-File"

"...Both Cafe Spiazzo (5416 Parkcrest, 459-9960) and Cafe Mia (3573 Far..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen weighs in on the whole Cipel / McGreevey thing (you know, the gay governor scandal), and lucky for us, we have never made untoward advances toward Our Style Avatar, especially now that we know how he feels

"...gayness as a weapon against another is so reprehensible – especially when perpetrated by an ex-lover – it should..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Second Helpings: Coffeehouses

Where to get coffee that is "really more like Al Green than coffee" and other mysteries of Austin coffeehouses.

Oct. 6, 2000 Food Column

Second Helpings: Coffeehouses Part II

One more cup of coffee before you go to the valley below, in this week's "Second Helpings."

Dec. 27, 2002 Food Column

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...could be shared on an as-needed basis, offices, and warehouse space. CDC also proposed to include such value-added attractions..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Vegetarian

Are you a vegetarian or curious about dishes without meat in them? This "Second Helpings" is for you, then.

March 7, 2003 Food Column

Short Cuts

SXSW: Quentin bails, Jeremy fluffs.

"...Center, or as I like to call it, "Craneville USA"… Drive-in theatres are as rare these days as carhops..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Naturaltown

The Chronicle's Cuisines writers show you how to eat meatless for weeks without duplication.

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"..."Coffee. They should freeze it, you know? Fill, like, an..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...that night, though, we had a great time drinking coffee, shooting pool, looking for parking. A typical leisurely Saturday..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse

"...Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse1900 S. First, 416-1601 Monday-Friday, 7am-12mid; 
Saturday-Sunday, 8am-12mid..."

June 17, 2011 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Wet your whistle at the corner of Chicon & MLK

"...kegs of craft beer to bicycle tire patch kits, coffee and pastries to organic produce and dairy products, plus..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...new Executive Director Jim Hargrove has already started cleaning house...."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Mr. Speaker, show me voting 'no'." – Rep. Jim Keffer, R-Eastland, pulling the plug on HB..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...he would have drawn the district to Canada instead." – U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, after scoring a resounding..."

March 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chronicle Editorial Staffers Name Their Essential Dishes

We've all got our favorites

"...Rincon, a funky Tex-Mex joint in Pflugerville, from my house in three minutes. I might drive there anyway if..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Food Feature by Chronicle staff

25 Dog-Friendly Bars & Restaurants in Austin

Because nothing pairs better with coffee or beer than your own doggo

"...your favorite pooch sometimes accompany you to a fine cafe or pub, to lounge happily by your feet as..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Food Post

The Q&A Hole: Which Restaurant for the Rest of Your Life?

With Ben Snakepit, Regina Allen, Patty Leidy, Miracle Jones, and more.

"...Yeah, the old Q&A Hole was getting a mite heavy of late, wasn’t..."

Nov. 1, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...before a night of revved-up revelry. -- M.V. HighLife Cafe..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

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