National Top 10s

Best non-local albums of 2015 – by genre

"...9) Palehound, Dry Food (Exploding in Sound)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Day Trips: Top 10s

A look back at 2019

"...• Get a rope! Whataburger, the Texas fast-food chain from Corpus Christi, was sold to a Chicago..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sports Top 10s

"...in the number one spot, but since they're the top two picks in "Soccer Watch", I'll just give them..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Austin Culinary Top 10s for 2012

A tasty sampling of Austin's finest in food

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Brewpubs and breastaurants

"...Our print issue will be devoted to our annual Top 10s, but that doesn't mean Austin's food news stops...."

Dec. 30, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Year in Food

Austin food kept growing in 2015

"...What the hell happened in the Austin food scene in 2015? Even those of us deep in..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Success Stories of the 2011 Austin Food Scene

National media attention and local heroes

"...at Uchiko, chef Paul Qui is currently appearing on Top Chef: Texas, winning challenges and racking up huge cash..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Top 10 Local Fried Chicken Meals of 2020

Wear your masks and support Austin’s restaurants

"...This pandemic flex of Vanilla Orchid Catering provides – stop the presses – the best chicken salad we've ever..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Claudia Alarcón's Top 10 Food and Drinks Keeping Austin (Real) Mexican

The best places to get a taste of Mexico deep in the heart of Central Texas

"...connoisseurs to this trailer, temporarily relocated to the Soular Food Garden on East 12th. I can't wait until the..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

VBW's Top 10 Savory Bites of 2011

These savory bites made a lasting impression on our Food editor

"...5) Terry Conlan's Four-Cheese Fennel Gratin Topped With Toasted Pistachios It was fascinating to see how..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Top 9 Savory Bites of 2009*

From the Driskill Grill to Flying Falafel & Po-Boys, Austin is far from lacking in savory delights

"...even making a more lasting impression than the excellent seafood there...."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Top 10 From Visual Art in 2012

In an exceptional year for seeing art, deconstructed graphics, technosculpture, and detailed drawings stood out

"...wrote, but that would be even farther from the "Top 10" format than this is – and even that..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Rachel Feit's Top 10 Austin-tatious Snacks and Sips

Just eatin' and drinkin'

"...paprika and spicy Sriracha mayos put them over the top...."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Marc Savlov's Top 10 of 2020 in Film

"No cinematography necessary"

"...diet and subjugating your social anxiety with cinematic comfort food: Hitch, the Marx Brothers, everything Cary Grant ever did...."

Dec. 18, 2020 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jay Trachtenberg's Top Books of 2019

From the social upheaval of the Sixties to the double life of an intelligence agent to the secular past of an Orthodox rabbi, splits resolved into memorable books

"...deeply into how the convergence of music, literature, film, food, and high tech has made Austin the unique place..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Lee Nichols' Top 10 Austin/Texas Craft Beer Happenings

2011 through the eyes of a beer-loving Austinite

"...to have reached critical mass this year. The little Stop 'n' Robs finally realize there is more to the..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Top 9 Sweet Bites of 2009*

Cacao and cake balls and pie, oh my!

"...MILK AND DARK CHOCOLATE CARAMEL HEARTS from the Whole Foods candy department were my favorite local Valentine's treat this..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

We Have an Issue: Looking for Bright Spots in a Historically Bad Year

The Top 10s Issue

"...and at different rates depending on their race; rising food insecurity ......"

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

The year on television -- things we thought we'd never see, things we'd like to see more of, and reasons to keep watching.

"...Top 10 Things I Never Expected to See on Television..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

A Taste for Every Bud

The year in food, 2003

"...Pies at the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival Kickoff Party: Deep fried puff pastry filled with..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Great Thanksgiving To-Go List

It's time to talk turkey

"...lobster or Tofurkey) and all the fixings from a top local restaurant? No one has to know you never..."

Nov. 19, 2015 Food Post by Dan Gray

The Year of Being John Malkovich

Top 10 Films of the Year, Decade, and Eternity

"...during the past months and the ease of compiling Top 10 lists as evidence of the year's bounty. Here,..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Dependables and The Discoveries

The year in food, 2004

"...signature dessert from the McCormick & Schmick's chain. It's topped with a huge scoop of Amy's cinnamon ice cream..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ten Local Stories That Got Overshadowed

Most of these could top the charts in a normal year ...

"...and mutual aid efforts including the Other Ones Foundation, Stop the Sweeps, and Austin Street Forum provided food, water,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Gay Place: Tops & Bottoms

Tops? Hell, the Gay Place like Tops and Bottoms. Who's on Top? Who's on Bottom? How can we pick just 10?

"...We appreciate anyone who has a solid preference for tops or bottoms. We, however, can't choose. We like them..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...know? The world didn't blow up, watches did not stop ticking, and the sky did not -- as Chicken..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Our Favorite Austin Restaurants for To-Go-Style Meals and Treats

New world takeout order-date night (or day)

"...Sushi Bistro Frequent deliveries of this restaurant's Bangkok-style Thai food (with Chinese influence and soy-free options) has us craving..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

100 Restaurants: Defining Austin Dining Now

"...From the very first day I took on the Food Editor position, the most frequently asked question has always..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Do the Right Thing

Call me Commissioner

"...I struggle every year to complete the Chronicle's national Top 10s. And yet I could make five completely separate..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Gay Place

Austin’s 10 most defining headlines of 2017: the good, the weird, and the unexpected

"...not only turned 30 this year, but succeeded in topping years past with outstanding attendance, numerous filmmakers, and rock-solid..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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