Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t even..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...loiters about with production and sales in decline since 2020, a hangover from craft beer’s intense brewery growth rate..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...popular courtyard. And: Still Austin has sequeled their award-winning 2020 “The Musician” straight bourbon with the recent release of..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wine Tastings for When You’re Short on Time

Afternoon wine flight

"...Ore., in 2016, then expanded to Central Texas in 2020. The shop, opened in spring 2022, is a cute,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Queer-Owned Austin Coffee Shops Share Their Stories

Getting coffee from the LGBT and making the perfect espresso

"...But the business started by Danielle Garcia in January 2020 has, like many of us during the past three..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by James Scott

Chi’Lantro Expands, Taco Flats Expands, G’Raj Mahal Preps a Return, Delucca Opens, Épicerie Spotlights Kallas-Lee, Central Market Celebrates Hatch, and More, More, More

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

"...moment, as we were celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2020, our future became uncertain due to the coronavirus,” says..."

July 27, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...business administration. Dghoughi had lived in Austin since early 2020, hoping to find a job as a financial analyst..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Experience the World in Eight Drinks Around Austin

A thirst for travel

"...The Great Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 – and 2021 – may have put a damper..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Ali Linan

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...or no movement. Looking for previous Power Rankings? See 2020, 2019, 2018 (Part I), 2018 (Part II), and 2017...."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

Drinks Issue 2020

It's a weird year, but we still have to drink something

"...function of keeping our organs humming and satiating thirst, drinks add much more to the composite of our daily..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

We Have an Issue: Welcome to the Drinks Issue

Who needs a drink?

"...about staying curious about the world and considering how issues of sustainability, fair wages, and food justice are not..."

July 24, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Local Hard Seltzer Brewed Right Here in Austin

Blue Norther offers a canned cold front

"...idea to product, despite not previously existing in the drinks space and going up against some big brands, has..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

How OPA Design Studio Makes Austin's Elite Brewery Taprooms

Stephen Oliver does his tap dance

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Austin Wineries Revive an Ancient Winemaking Technique

Locals winemakers go back to the earth

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Local Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Humming Along

Another way to to get that needed caffeine: by mail

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Support Fair Wages and Your Digestion With Mayawell's Tonic

Agave + bubbles = good vibes

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

Varied flavors put you on island time

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Matthew McConaughey Dives Into the Whiskey Biz

Plus two refreshing summer cocktail recipes

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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

We Have an Issue: Redefining Distancing

How Austin's recovery community is adapting to COVID-19

"...For a lot of people who've struggled with substance..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

The 23 Words That Changed the Way Texas Sells Alcohol (or Not)

Say what, Governor?

"...This is no different than the March 19 guidance issued by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), which stated..."

May 8, 2020 Food Feature by Kareem Hajjar

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...set the controls for the heart of the sun, 2020...."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...Alex Delany, drinks editor..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Qmmunity: Queerness by Design

Plus Bizarre strippers, the DWNLD, and a whole lot more

"...has on our community. To accompany the Chronicle's redesign issue, Beth has curated a walk down Austin's memory lane..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff