On Assignment

How does News Editor Chase Hoffberger prepare for the “Destination: Drinks” issue? By jet-setting through Mexico.

"...relieved. And on the occasion of this special summer issue, we hope that you enjoyed our stay...."

July 13, 2018 Features Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Gay Place

Drink ’til it helps

"...drink for a cause. In honor of the Chronicle's Drinks Issue, we've rounded up some boozy events that either..."

July 13, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Austin Chronicle Earns AAN Awards Nominations

Cover design, music coverage singled out for excellence

"...of Alternative Newsmedia announced today the finalists for the 2018 AAN Awards. Selected from a field of nearly 700..."

June 20, 2018 News Post

Drink 'Til It Helps

Boozy events that give back to queers and the greater community

"...If there are two things Austinites do well together..."

July 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Snapshot: King Bee Lounge

Mezcal and the meaning of life

"...For the Chronicle's Drinks Issue, "Snapshot" dove deeper into this topic with the..."

July 13, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Five Films About Our Favorite Bartenders

To those that serve, we salute you

"...those brews into their hands? In celebration of our Drinks Issue, we raise a glass to those that get..."

July 13, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Guide to Central Texas Breweries

Our comprehensive list of places to grab a craft beer in and around Austin

"...Hold Out Brewing (opening late 2018) 1208 W. Fourth, 78703, www.fb.com/holdoutbrewing..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature

Drunk on a Train

Four friends bar crawl their way down the Capital Metro Red Line

"...and it had been AGES since we'd last had drinks at Circle. Sobriety was really nagging and we considered..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

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

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

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

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Austin Chronicle Five-8 Brew Tour

Something’s brewing in North Austin

July 13, 2018 Food Feature

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

No bartender? No problem.

"...Vodka-based and with a powerful 12% ABV, these grab-and-go drinks are an extension of the on-tap cocktails available at..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Graphic Designers Tout the Tastiest Beverage Packaging in Town

Local beverage packaging designs quench our thirst for tasty graphics

"...You're gulping down the Drinks Issue of The Austin Chronicle, but it's no liquid..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Wineries Revive an Ancient Winemaking Technique

Locals winemakers go back to the earth

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

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

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

Four Flavors of Local Kombucha That Come in Cans

Chill with a can of Greenbelt Kombucha's fermented tea

"...Originally founded in mid-2018, Greenbelt Kombucha hit shelves in mid-March at about 60%..."

July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...but in Austin, we know that those slinging our drinks have many talents. These two met at the Tales..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...the good queer fun to be had at SXSW 2018. Stock up on Red Bulls and transportable snacks cuz..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...movement. Looking for previous Power Rankings? See 2020, 2019, 2018 (Part I), 2018 (Part II), and 2017. 25 |..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

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

Gay Place

UNdeniably queer, summer

"...of defiance. And don't it feel good? For summer 2018, "Gay Place" vows to keep it extra gay all..."

May 18, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...for rolling through a stop sign in January of 2018 and taken to jail on a four-year-old arrest warrant...."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

"...an interview with the Chronicle, Cash indicated that his issues with TABC were resolved quickly and that Unbar­liev­able is..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

Gay Place

Die Felicia scares up a new night and Cheer Ups celebrates eight years with Lez Wedding

"...Chances, and today still provides a "dyke space for 2018 that's all-inclusive." (Plus, GP hears there will be some..."

April 13, 2018 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

"...and Rogers went public: "Um, I definitely brought this issue to management within minutes of it's [sic] occurrence," wrote..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Five Things to Appreciate on the West Austin Studio Tour

Highlights of the sunset side of the ambulatory artistic experience

"...five for the East portion of the tour next issue. Recommencing..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...in between – is truly inspirational. I hope this issue and the stories within make you feel the same...."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

A Fresh Look at Gentrification in SXSW Feature Blindspotting

Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal on their comedy-tinged drama about modern America

"...there a way to represent the way that huge issues are tackled or at least acknowledged, without it feeling..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet Your Candidates

Where to meet Democratic candidates before the March primaries

"...stay for the band (Dawn & Hawkes), food, and drinks...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff