Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...Austin-made documentary For the Love of Meat is a celebration of the..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...France has given much to the creative world: in art, in literature, in cinema. But..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Decade of Aggression at the House of Torment

Austin's top-rated Halloween haunt looks back on 10 years of scares

"...The guard at the door bangs on the metal. "Fresh..."

Oct. 31, 2012 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

How much you'll love (or loathe) JB and KG's passion for the power chord and all it entails will depend, most likely, on your familiarity with the duo beforehand.

"...John C. Reilly, Dave Grohl, Ronnie James Dio and Meat Loaf. Robbins is a highlight but not as high..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Exposing the Art of the Scam in Lie, Cheat & Steal

Comics Pat Sirois and Kath Barbadaro school you on the grift in their podcast

"...crimes lately? Pat Sirois and Kath Barbadoro have, and they're eager to tell you all about them. The two..."

July 27, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Flesh and the Faith of 'We Are What We Are'

Director Jim Mickle on remakes, religion, and America's dark history

"...vampire tropes with 2010's Stake Land, horror fans lauded the arrival of a radical new talent. So there were..."

Oct. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Rules of the Game

How Hudson's on the Bend captures the spirit of cooking fearlessly

"...Hudson's on the Bend3509 RR 620 N., 266-1369 Tuesday-Thursday, 6-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 5:30-10pm;..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...tanked in sophisticated company. You head on down to the Warehouse District, and plop yourself at any one of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...In the parking lot of a nondescript shopping center just down..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

The Hills of Arkansas

The Meat Purveyors

"...photograph by John Carrico The first image I have of Jo Walston, vocalist for..."

March 6, 1998 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Interview with JNL Barbecue Pitmaster: “A Lot of Fire and A Lot of Meat”

Former Franklin BBQ cook opens his own trailer at Buzz Mill Shady

"...JNL Barbecue, a new barbecue trailer located at the new Buzz Mill Shady location, will present to the..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

The Art of Eating Well

Aquarelle brings to the Austin dining scene a studied elegance and a decidedly Old World taste for unrestrained luxury, Chronicle Cuisines writer Rachel Feit writes. But it is still a young restaurant.

"...Culinary anthropology is becoming a trendy topic among academics these days. And why not? After all, food is an..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Change for the Better

How one West Texas family brought the cows to town

"...When it comes down to it, those opposed to the rapidly developing landscape of Austin are usually afraid we're..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

DVDanger: The Return of Artsploitation

Indie label returns with three psychosexual horrors

"...For anyone who wants respite from mainstream cinema, or even..."

June 17, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Though the details wiggle around annually, the meat-and-potatoes mission of the..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Wizard World: The Brothers of Destruction of 'The Walking Dead'

Reedus and Rooker talk hunting, fishing, and zombie killing

"...So Merle Dixon is back on AMC's The Walking Dead, and he's cozied up with The Governor,..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...Blues on the Green w/ Devon Gilfillian, Wild ChildZilker Park, Tuesday 18..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

DVDanger: Future Shock! The Story of 2000 AD

New documentary on the influential and rule-breaking comic

"...Watchmen. No Preacher. That's a world without 2000 AD, the British comics institution that rewrote the rules and, as..."

May 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...Get giddy. Fantastic Fest, Austin's world-renowned celebration of all cinema geeky, strange, terrible and bizarre, has just..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Tastes of Taste

Two books that dissect the palate -- one metaphorically, the other scientifically

"...The Elements of Taste Gray Kunz and Peter Kaminsky's new..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Chameleon of Wines

The World's Most Popular Wine

"...with its chameleon-like character, enjoys international appeal. Burgundy produces the archetypical Chardonnay-based white -- a stylish, toasty wine that..."

April 9, 1999 Food Feature by Anthony King

The Adventures of Sancho Panza

Guitar Techs

"...Vile, humid Houston heat permeates Fitzgeralds' cramped backstage. In the wings, Charlie Sexton's nine..."

June 23, 1995 Music Feature

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...Thomas, Lisa Davis, and all those we've lost along the way...."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

DVDanger: The Story of Cinema, Part Two

The Editor and Reality, movies about movies

"...There's an old wisdom: If you want an Oscar, make..."

Sept. 9, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Habesha Celebrates the Best of Ethiopian Cuisine

Friendly newcomers share Ethiopian food and hospitality

"...Habesha Restaurant and Bar is the newest addition to the small number of African restaurants..."

Jan. 26, 2013 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

The Return of the Fajita King

After 35 years, Sonny Falcon is still getting his strip- steak story straight

"...The hair and beard are now snowy white and he's..."

March 4, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Girl Ultra, Nori with strings, Maxo Kream, Mudhoney, Little Mazarn, and more recommended shows

"...Torch(song)bearer for Mexican R&B en Español, Girl Ultra said she leaned..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Dina Chkarka Spreads the Message of Moroccan Food to the Masses

Here’s cookin’ with you, kid

"...Dina Chkarka is passionate about bringing Moroccan food into the 21st century. Chkarka first learned to make complex tagines..."

March 4, 2022 Food Feature by Yasmin Diallo Turk

The Coast of Utopia

Two frustrated actors write a script, make it geographically specific, enlist A-list talent, and make the damn thing themselves. Why does 'Humboldt County' sound familiar?

"...It's the same old story:..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Pickling Guru's Journey Through the World of Fermentation

Casper Fermentables owner Ben Hollander goes from dorm chef to LeRoy and Lewis collaborator

"...You've likely never tasted kombucha like Ben Hollander's. The 24-year-old fermentation master behind Casper Fermentables, Hollander uses a..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

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