The Drinks Issue: Guide to Getting Home Safely

Put somebody else in the driver's seat with these transpo options

"...city, the ride-hailing company came back to Austin in 2017. Uber gives you six different ways to ride, from..."

July 13, 2018 Food Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Imaginary Drinks We Wish Were Real

Our favorite fictional booze

July 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Local, Ah, Maybe Not Adult Beverage Secrets, Exactly?

But if you weren’t aware of these things before, you’re welcome

"...Continuing, here, to enhance our annual Drinks Issue with bonus intel for all your local fun-based..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...citrusy from the Upbeat section. Wanna mope? The Downbeat drinks are your friend. We won't blame you if you..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

11 Local Substitutes to Beer and Wine

A list of our favorite ale alternatives

"...on perfecting your cannonball Boomerang instead. Currently, four vodka drinks (including a cucumber vodka mojito and a tropical sipper..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne White

Throwing a Few Back With Shit-faced Shakespeare

When it's time to perform Shit-faced Shakespeare, here's how an actor prepares

"...Austin Shit-faced Shakespeare troupe, and "the wrangler pours the drinks and ensures the drunk is drinking at a decent..."

July 21, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Counting the Cocktails Onstage

The tally on tippling in some classic American dramas shows characters drinking to excess

July 21, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Films Improved by a Stiff Drink

We laughed, we cried, we passed out

July 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Soused on the Small Screen

Five lushes for life and their boozy wisdom

July 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Five Beers for Tubing

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne White

Five Local All-Day Rosés

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Adrienne White

The Austin Chronicle Earns AAN Awards Nominations

Cover design, music coverage singled out for excellence

"...the nomination are Mike Reddy, who illustrated the Chronicle’s Drinks Issue cover, and Devaki Knowles, who photographed the cover..."

June 20, 2018 News Post

Canned Cocktails Swoop in to Save the Must-Have-a-Mixed-Drink Day

No bartender? No problem.

"...ready-to-drink canned cocktails, which have surged in popularity since 2017. (In fact, according to Nielsen, sales of canned spirits..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Drinking Local: A Cocktail’s Footprint

Where in the world are these cocktail ingredients from?

"...set up this bar where we can execute classic drinks from the past 100 years, the way they would..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Qmmunity: The Science of Queers

Plus events to make and celebrate queer history

"...cuz in case you missed it, this is the Drinks Issue, after all. (If you're looking for a bar..."

July 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin Wineries Revive an Ancient Winemaking Technique

Locals winemakers go back to the earth

"...a Tannat from the William Chris estate vineyards in 2017. For the 2018 vintage now available, he used their..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Jeany's Ginger Elixir Is "The Caribbean in a Bottle"

Varied flavors put you on island time

"...sell at. I have maintained relationships with JBG since 2017 when I started selling at Hope Farmers Market and..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Local Wine Experts Rank 48 Canned Wines Available in Austin

Good wine comes in cans, too

"...3rd place: Bonny Doon La Bulle-Moose de Cigare 2017 Fizzy Pink (63 points, $6) – This unconventional blend..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...breakups. – Clara Wang “Drink I’m Sippin On,” Yaeji (2017)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Gay Place

This is the summer to have fun, get wet, take a road trip, and stay fired up

"...of hits this past year – even in an issue dedicated to fun, that's undeniable. From Pulse to Trump,..."

May 19, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

A Tangled Web at Spider House

A culture of heavy drinking and late nights, alleged sexual misconduct, and a lawsuit all pull on the threads of a poisonous time at the campus-area cafe

"...Facebook post by Rogers and Paciga from Oct. 25, 2017, that led to the current legal actions. The post,..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Fun Is Where You Find It

Some things to look forward to(?) this summer

"...this is sad but, when they said "Sum­mer Fun issue" in the editorial meeting, my mind immediately went to..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gay Place

This year's Top 10 local queer heroes & LGBTQ stories

"...empower LGBTQ people of color. We can't wait for #ABP2017!..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Brandon Cash Says He's a Clown. His Critics Say He's a Bigot. Will His Customers Keep Coming Back?

The show must (?) go on

"...– after having already weathered a storm back in 2017 prompted by similar social media mischief. This time, Unbarlievable..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

Comics Writer Donny Cates Casts Spells on Doctor Strange

Marvel's Sorcerer Supreme and big bad Thanos get a local scribe

"...writers in independent comics. This week sees his first issue writing one of Marvel Comics' most recognizable heroes, Doctor..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...2020, 2019, 2018 (Part I), 2018 (Part II), and 2017. 25 | Beerburg Brewing..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

Gay Place

Gay Place friends share their vices

"...The DIY zine covers feminist and LGBTQ topics. Next issue out Jan. 13. Fri., Jan. 6, 8am. Free. hysteriazine@gmail.com,..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Wi-Fi With a Side of Coffee at These Austin Study Spots

Find the right fit to stay connected and caffeinated

"...The Downtown branch of Austin Public Library opened in 2017 and has earned international accolades for its stunning design...."

Aug. 18, 2022 Food Post by Valeria Valdez

The Luv Doc: A Very Passionate Boyfriend

Find someone whose baseline is not assaulting you

"...some of my classmates have asked me out for drinks. On Saturday we went out with a group of..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...Beers for Beto: An opportunity to learn more about..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

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