Chris Cubas: King for a Month

How comedian Chris Cubas talked his way into being one of the wealthiest people in Austin – temporarily

"...he talks, a delivery person drives up with his dinner of Chinese food. "Up there in West Lake, I..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

DVDanger: The Club

Home release roundup time

"...after their kids while they head for their anniversary dinner......"

May 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday SXSW Picks

"...to dream of Rob Tyner-style afros and buy used Rush LPs. Always the most prog-influenced of all the emo..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Making the Most of EAST

Ten tips to help you keep your head in the crush of the East Austin Studio Tour

"...is your thing, get your reservations for an upscale dinner at Launderette, Mettle, or Justine's to close out your..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"..."During dinner, Garcia looked up at the place and said, 'I'd..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...and unraveling and re-knitting itself around you. Some Salman Rushdie narrator says: “Metamorphosis is the secret heart of life.”..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...no victory party, she was with her family having dinner #acvotes— Richard Whittaker (@YorkshireTX) December 17, 2014..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...counselor, Holt had just sat down to a late dinner after putting Jade and her friend, a neighbor, to..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Food Issue Extra Helpings: I'm Waiting for My Ham

A few lines about the lines around Austin

"...were met with hour-plus delays throughout both lunch and dinner...."

Feb. 10, 2014 Chronolog Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Luv Doc: Turkey Day Decorating Tips

Get your turkey day feng shui together with this helpful list.

"...2. Indian corn – Foodies would call it heirloom..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Column by The Luv Doc

The 'Revolution' Will Be Televised

NBC ready to debut Texas-shot second season

"...friends at school. Then his family was at a dinner party where a woman talked about the call for..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

The Food Issue: Finding Austin's Bodegas

We need to talk about Austin's takeout issue for a minute

"...it is that you’d like to eat. It’s a dinner option’s no man’s land: hungry and time-strapped, and wishing..."

June 12, 2013 Food Post by Chase Hoffberger

Downton Abbey recap: Episode 5

Cora gives Lord Grantham the cold shoulder

"...as does Violet. LG offers that they stay for dinner, but Violet declines, saying, “Grief makes one so terribly..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

You Get That Laugh ...

Wanda Sykes has conquered all of show biz, but stand-up, she just can't quit you

"...Sykes Show; at the 2009 White House Correspondents' Association dinner; and in her book, the title of which captures..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Secret Club

South by Southwest 2011 Keynote speaker Bob Geldof played the Armadillo World Headquarters with the Boomtown Rats. Afterward ....

"...In the middle of that, I was at a dinner in Paris with beautiful girl. I noticed her, but..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Trading Post Wine Bar & Grill

Head to the Trading Post for high-end comfort food in an unfussy atmosphere

"...other visit right in the middle of the weekend rush. In both cases, all the tables were full. At..."

May 1, 2009 Food Review by Wes Marshall

After a Fashion

Stephen lines up some fat rails of white powder for deserving fundraisers

"...virtual messages, correspondence, press releases, and phone calls. Fortunately, dinnertime gave a lovely reprieve, and I had dinner with..."

May 2, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

16th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

The drama, the deliberations, and one winning story: Greg Koehler's 'Black as Your Lungs, Black as Pitch'

"...crosstown to SoCo restaurant the Woodland for our judges' dinner two Tuesday nights ago, I must have listened to..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Yes, We Have Candidates!

Filing for March primary elections officially began Dec. 3; incumbents, others stake their places on ballot

"...cheer. It's also the season of pancake-breakfast fundraisers and chicken-dinner rabble-rousing, as filing for the March primary elections officially..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Fierce Urgency

While presidential candidates are asking for votes – where are they now?

"...Nov. 10 speech to the Iowa Democratic Party's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner (thank God for C-SPAN), and the Backyard version was,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Michael King

The Moral of 'Body of War': Don't Make Precipitous Decisions

"...film is a biting essay on the American Congress' rush to war and the effect of battle on one..."

Sept. 19, 2007 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

NFL Preview

"...a zone-blocking scheme that will go nicely with the rush of DeShaun Foster and DeAngelo Williams. Count Carolina as..."

Sept. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

How Not to Pick a Police Chief

As the search reaches full speed, so do complaints about the process

"...Milwaukee Assistant Chief Roger Reinke – during a three-hour dinner this Sunday, June 10.) This is Futrell's show. It..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar searches for the greenroom at the county tax assessor's office

"...again. It didn't work. Fortunately I had beaten the rush this time, and there were only two people ahead..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...but wonder: Why will the trains only run at rush hour?..."

July 28, 2006 Column

MetroRail Night Owl Service?

"...but wonder: Why will the trains only run at rush hour? The current MetroRail plan serves urban professionals that..."

July 24, 2006 Postmarks

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the Chronicle urge people to drive to Bastrop for dinner. "Worth the drive" is a frequently occuring phrase in..."

July 21, 2006 Column

After a Fashion

You wouldn't think that an event so oozing with testosterone would displease Stephen so. Well, you'll just have to read to find out.

"...glass or wearing Capri pants and flip-flops) is have dinner in the bar at Matt's El Rancho on Father's..."

June 23, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

From the Source

"...(1938) and Charlie Chaplin's comedies – e.g., The Gold Rush (1925), The Circus (1928), City Lights (1931), Modern Times..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Feature

Pepper Peddlin': A Few Festival Vendors

A few festival vendors

"...at it. She and her husband, Brian, also enjoy dinner parties; potluck varieties are a favorite. As a result,..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Review by Barbara Chisholm

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