B.D. Riley's Irish Pub

The perfectly pulled imperial pint of Smithwick's Ale was all I needed

"...In Ireland, its not uncommon to find an entire family spending two or three hours, maybe watching a little..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Ate Days a Week

How much more food and music can you ask for in this town around this time and after?

"...and peppery ranch-style beans will make you weep. This friendly, inexpensive spot is perfect for a casual late afternoon..."

March 18, 2005 Food Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...help us as we help our daughters through this family transition by respecting the private and personal nature of..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Maybe She's Born With It

Texas Documentary Tour: Liz Mermin's 'The Beauty Academy of Kabul'

"...by a never-ending calendar of wedding, engagement, and huge family parties, for which women spend hours primping. (Their style..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Chiseled in Stone

An appreciation of honky-tonk veteran Billy Dee

"...The first set is laid-back and friendly, patient and relaxed, leaning toward Western swing, one of..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Comin' at Ya!

3-D is back on the big screen -- again.

"...But those awestruck audiences weren't watching Rodriguez's adventurous Cortez family speed-surf through hot lava with Juni or duck out..."

July 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Ken Lieck

Will The Smoke Clear Before Garcia Leaves Office?

The smoking ban gets preliminary approval but its future remains uncertain.

"...side brought up its own unlikely cast -- like Family Eldercare, which sought an exemption for bingo halls, or..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ten Favorite Hill Country Venues

"...A landmark in Texas' music pantheon, Luckenbach is a family-oriented dance hall. We dare you not to sing That..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Day Trips

"...the [Civilian Conservation Corps]-built park facilities. The building is user-friendly and looks like it was meant to be used."..."

April 4, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Bash

In Bash, a collection of monologues by Neil LaBute, the protagonists appear to be considerate, decent people, but in the stories they share they prove themselves capable of committing crimes straight out of Greek tragedy, and the dirigo group production achieves a breezy intimacy with the audience, engaging us so thoroughly that when the darkness falls, we find it hard to abandon them.

"...and dark suit with the tie loosened. Affable smile. Friendly, but not too friendly, if you know what I..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Surf and Turf, Travis-Style

Lakeside dining 2002: by boat or by car, bring your appetite

"...10. Cafe Lago, 1200 Lakeway Dr., 261-8141: This friendly little coffee shop cafe in the heart of Lakeway..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Food Feature

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...the environmentalist old-timers, neither a name change nor a user-friendly CEO named Beau can wipe away the memory of..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...service, it's standing-room-only three meals a day in this friendly small-town cafe. Breakfast is served all day, and it's..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...business attracting tourists in Johnson City is the Dunnaway family's charming gift shop and tea room. After perusing the..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...due to her personal friendship with the design engineer's family. She didn't make any comments, demands, or threats; she..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Column

A Wink and a Smile

As Food editor Virginia B. Wood relates in a review of Wink, a new restaurant on North Lamar, two of Austin's longtime chefs are busy operating the restaurant of their dreams.

"...of remodeling accomplished by the chefs, their friends, and family, Wink opened to enthusiastic crowds in midsummer. It's been..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...stressful time, as the paper grows from a dysfunctional family to a real functioning institution...."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Dining del Lago

It's Not Just About Beer and Nachos Anymore

"...7. Cafe Lago, 120 Lakeway Drive, 261-8141: This friendly little coffeeshop cafe in the heart of Lakeway offers..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Feature

To Your Health

Since my 4-year-old has been in preschool, she has constantly been afflicted by colds and other infections. It just seems like her immune system is stretched too far. She can't swallow pills like my husband and I, but I want to build up her system. Where do I start?

"...Giving a "starter culture" of friendly bacteria, such as the kind found in yogurt, to..."

July 6, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...service, it's standing-room-only three meals a day in this friendly small-town cafe. Breakfast is served all day, and it's..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Page Two

SXSW: The glorious onslaught begins with film.

"...and gracefully executed (sound, film, found photos and film, family archives, tape clips). At first, I thought it was..."

March 9, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Austin Studios Takes Flight

The past year has been witness to an amazingly cooperative tag-team project between the Austin Film Society, the Austin City Council, and the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition that -- as of now -- has resulted in a superstar studio setup that could well change the very fabric of filmmaking in Austin.

"...that if you don't have enough money in your family where you can afford to work for free, how..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Hello Dottie

Austinite old-school punker Dottie Farrell explains the meaning of the word 'splooge.'

"...the same people every night, but nobody was ever friendly," she laments. "One or two people were friendly, but..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...Ed and Madeleine Manigold are the friendly owners of Spicewood Vineyards, and they'll welcome you to..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...Who knows whether future City Councils will be as friendly. Finally, we wish to thank the Yellow Bike Project..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Postmarks

The Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival is not sexist; the city/Bradley settlement bodes poorly for Barton Springs; golf courses pay their way; and more reader mail.

"...one question: Are you a member of the growing family of citizens who are sick and tired of the..."

March 24, 2000 Column

TV Eye

That holiday spirit getting to be too much? Here's a look at Vegging Television: what you watch when you can't watch anything.

"...The following list of veg-friendly fare includes weekday programming only (figuring that most people..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Texas Land and Cattle Company

"...This friendly Dallas steakhouse chain is doing big business with the..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Feature

Automat

Pacific Rim & Caribbean

"...sample a variety of dishes for dinner and drinks. Friendly service and a very busy bar...."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

Automat

Steak Out

"...Rollingwood/ Westlake Hills exit. Both restaurants are loud and friendly, offering a Texas trail drive steak menu complemented by..."

July 2, 1999 Food Feature

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