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China Palace
Revisting a Seventies standout
"...China Palace..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

East Palace, West Palace
"...This film was shot clandestinely and smuggled out of China, where it is forbidden to be shown. It is..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eight Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2020 in Austin
Start over (again) with the Year of the Rat
"...Lunar New Year globally and Spring Festival in mainland China) celebrates the beginning of a new year on the..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Peking Opera Blues
Deception and betrayal in culture and politics take center stage in this splendid narrative that shifts between farce and violence, suspense and emotionality.
"...Hark. Starring: Brigitte Lin, Cherie Chung and Sally Yeh. China, 1913. A shaky sense of stability reigns two years..."

April 23, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Curse of the Golden Flower
The rather emotionally insignificant melodrama at the center of this film is given only minimal cover from scrutiny by Zhang Yimou’s visual virtuosity.
"...and precariousness of his rule, and inside his imperial palace, court intrigue is being taken to new heights of..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Second Helpings: Chinese Restaurants
Chronicle writer Greg Beets surveys Austin's Chinese restaurants.

June 30, 2000 Food Column

Second Helpings: Chinese
In the first of a two-part special, "Second Helpings" guru Greg Beets informs readers about Austin's Chinese restaurants and the cutthroat world of Chinese lunch specials.

Aug. 3, 2001 Food Column

Where to Find Mick Vann's Favorite Inexpensive International Eats
"...3) China Palace (6605 Airport, 451-7104): Foodie rumors led me back..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Landmark Eateries
Austin landmarks 25-49 years in the making
"...China Palace ("since the 1970s") 1980..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Best of Food in 2007
Excellent Dump­lings I Have Known in 2007
"...China Palace, 6605 Airport, 451-7104. Hot and Spicy Wonton consists..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Deft Touch at the Wok
Formosa Restaurant
"...has years of experience cooking for his mom at China Palace and restaurants in California. He has a masterful..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Summer Palace
This Chinese film dramatizing the Tiananmen Square massacre earned the director a five-year ban from making movies
"...Summer PalacePalm Pictures, $24.99..."

April 4, 2008 Screens Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll
Readers Poll
"...Runner-upTaj Palace..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Whisks Up
The Way To Cook
"...of ethnic foods, both high- and low-brow. Foods of China, Thailand, Japan, India, Central Asia and Persia (very fascinating),..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Shadow
Zhang Yimou's period martial arts drama probes the moral grays of life in a royal court
"...a fictionalized version of the historic Three Kingdoms of China, acclaimed and multifaceted filmmaker Zhang Yimou steps back into..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Readers Poll
"...HONORABLE MENTIONRomeo's, Treehouse Grill, Cafe SpiazzoBEST INDIANClay PitRUNNERS-UPTaj Palace, Star of India..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Defying Gravity
With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the kung fu film -- and created an epic many critics (this one included) are calling the year's best movie. We spoke with him about the film's grueling shoot, the refinement it makes to the martial arts genre, and more.
"...and Zhang Ziyi scuttle up the walls of the palace and leap over rooftops in the dark of night...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Year of the Rabbit
The Origin
"...and ate the people and domestic animals of ancient China every evening before the arrival of a New Year...."

Feb. 12, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Readers Poll
"...HONORABLE MENTIONTaj Palace, Madras PavillionChineseSuzi's Chinese KitchenRUNNERS-UPSea Dragon, Wan Fu..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Day Trips
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is hosting the exhibit 'Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor' through October
"..."Terra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor," a current exhibit at the Houston Museum..."

June 26, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Point Austin: Samsung's Domain
The city eagerly raises the corporate incentive flag, and we're all expected to salute
"...fact announced this week that they plan to make China their new "global research and development center," so we..."

Aug. 19, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud
September 1982-August 1988
"...hours later with a 1/3 page vertical ad for Chinatown Restaurant and a check in hand. Sometimes it was..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List
High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest
"...People's Republic of Desire (China) D: Hao Wu In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A League of Their Own
"...to create, write, and executive-produce the award-winning TV series China Beach. Harrigan and Wright have about a dozen books..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Summer Movie Events
"...Walk, Don't Run: 4:35, 9:35 6/23 Fail-Safe: 7:00 The China Syndrome: 9:25 6/24 The China Syndrome: 7:00 Fail-Safe: 9:35..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Summer Film Events
"...Walk, Don't Run: 4:35, 9:35 6/23 Fail-Safe: 7:00 The China Syndrome: 9:25 6/24 The China Syndrome: 7:00 Fail-Safe: 9:35..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere
3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival
"...celebrated bestseller, a young woman’s fateful decision in 1960s China reverberates across space and time into the present day...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

In Austin, Which Peking Duck Reigns Supreme?
We list some of the mightiest ducks in town
"...standards, the classic banquet dish is emblematic of traditional palace dishes and meant to be shared around a table..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Food Feature by Clara Wang

Second SXSW Lineup Installment Adds Over 300 Acts
KT Tunstall, Shamir, Sunflower Bean, and Circuit Des Yeux highlight
"...Candys (Venice ITALY) Nicolás Molina (Aguas Dulces URUGUAY) Night Palace (Athens GA) NOCONA (Los Angeles CA) Nolan Potter's Nightmare..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...is used to help fertilize the gardens at Buckingham Palace...."

Oct. 8, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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