I'm Swayed

A preview of South First's hottest new restaurant

"...Ortiz was launching a new restaurant concept based on Thai cuisine, I have been wondering how his highbrow Mexico..."

Dec. 9, 2012 Food Post by Rachel Feit

The Rescue

Bravery in darkness in this Thai cave rescue documentary

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin...."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Saved!

Teen satire softly pokes at the hypocrisies of organized religion.

"...Moore, Macaulay Culkin, Patrick Fugit, Heather Matarazzo, Eva Amurri, Elizabeth Thai, Martin Donovan, Mary-Louise Parker and Chad Faust. "I’ve..."

June 11, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...Elizabeth Fudell has worked for the Four Seasons as a..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Top 10 Modern Asian Eateries

Tastes from the East in Austin

"...including chicken tail) and premium sashimi and nigiri. 2) Thai-Kun..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Melody Fury

Thirteen Lives

Ron Howard's breathtaking recounting of the Tham Luang cave rescue

"...coach from the Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Thailand in 2018. The story undoubtedly resonates with arguably his..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Bottoms Director: Emma Seligman, Producers: Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman, Alison Small, Screenwriters: Emma Seligman, Rachel..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...ME D: Jay Roach; with Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Elizabeth Hurley, Robert Wagner, Michael York, Rob Lowe, Gia Carides,..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

The G'Raj Is Closed, Micklethwait Does Tacos, Sazan Ramen Sizzles, and What's Cooking at 1417?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds tingling

"...We previously bid a sad farewell to the Thai temptations of Sway on South First last year –..."

July 7, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...past, leaving everyone questioning their existence and desires. Cast: Elizabeth Reaser, Walton Goggins, Lois Smith, Eva De Dominici, Rufus..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

On the Trail of the Local Snail

Austin, in one way or another, has it escargot-ing on

"...Brasserie. Péché. Le Politique. Chez Nous. Fabi + Rosi. Elizabeth Street Cafe. Toulouse. Gino's Vino Osteria. And – should..."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Raging Grace (United Kingdom) Director/Screenwriter: Paris Zarcilla, Producer: Chi Thai A bold coming-of-rage story where Joy, a Filipino immigrant,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

They'll Knock Your Sakes Off

Austin restaurants pour passion into their sake programs

"...candy bar, homemade caramel corn, and root-beer sauce. Komé: Elizabeth Zerega..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Food Feature by Margaret Shugart

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...He also advises us that former Launderette bar manager Elizabeth Powell is the new bar manager at Contigo...."

Aug. 14, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...place on Halloween and Nov. 1, with keynote speakers Elizabeth Acevedo and Nic Stone, and guest authors Tiffany D...."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...Elizabeth Derczo..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Health Care Equality

Obamacare and the LGBTQ community

"...According to Elizabeth Colvin, director of Foundation Communities' Insure Cen­tral Texas, being..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Food-o-File

New noms flock to the South First strip

"...know to come early Tuesdays through Saturdays; the new Elizabeth Street Cafe (509 W. Elizabeth near South First), serving..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Brisket Thief Strikes la Barbecue, Easy Tiger Works Some Pretzel Logic, Garbo’s Claws a Sunday Service, the Carillon Chimes Back In, and the Quesoff Is on Its Cheesy Way Again

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

"...We’re eternal fans of the delicately spiced escargot at Elizabeth Street Cafe (1501 S. First) and the rich tortilla..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...series wraps on Sunday night with The Rescue by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, about the rural Thai..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

For One Week Only: Sway’s Seventh Anniversary Dinner Menu

This is a dining experience that’s worth, we daresay, Hollering about

"...hotspot started garnering raves for its succulent takes on Thai cuisine...."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Share Some Punch in Austin

It’s already spiked!

"...Elizabeth Street Cafe The Gin Dragon (Glass or Carafe): Drawing..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

El Chile Slated to Leave Manor Road

Eatery is moving from one busy restaurant row to another

"...of four trailer parks, La Barbecue, and upscale restaurants Elizabeth St. Cafe and Sway Thai, that particular stretch of..."

May 8, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The 10-Day Juice Cleanse Challenge

Get juiced the healthy way and feel the power

"...(pineapple, jalapeño, celery, kale, spinach, parsley, and salt); the Thai-salad-in-a-glass Tree of Life (carrot, turmeric, coconut, ginger, lime, cayenne,..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

A new burger joint opens, and Kerbey Lane offers incentives to 'eat local'

"...Madam Mam's (2700 Ander­son #419, 371-9930, www.madammam.com) began serving Thai cuisine over the weekend in Anderson Village just across..."

June 5, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...buttah." Eating it made me feel just like Queen Elizabeth...."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood