Record Reviews

"...("Funtime"), Sugar Ray ("Cold Metal"), and Holy Bulls ("TV Eye"). That said, what's really impressive is how many female..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Music Review

Fly Away Home

In this lovely film, a grieving, 13-year-old girl discovers orphaned geese eggs that she teaches to fly.

"...is a feast for the soul and for the eye. Ballard gives us glimpses of uncommon beauty -- Amy..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...those four walls in any way blurred his gimlet eye as he settles into well-seasoned irascibility.   – Richard..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ATX TV Festival 2022: Patrick Somerville on Station Eleven

Showrunner talks adaptation and pandemic TV

"...his particular style of handheld movement, of down at eye level subjectivity that just feels authentic. Putting that into..."

June 5, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Saigon Cafe and Seafood Shack

The Le family's sister restaurants on Hudson Bend are worth the drive

"...the somewhat stodgy filling of wood ear mushrooms, carrots, glass noodles, and pork, amalgamated into a vaguely peppery mush...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Five Films Improved by a Stiff Drink

We laughed, we cried, we passed out

"...a drink and potentially a nap. So raise a glass of Southern Comfort when Rhett Butler finally comes to..."

July 21, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Let them eat brisket

"...the freedom to create without having to keep an eye on the ovens or listen for the timer. The..."

May 8, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

8

Third-place winner

"...beyond the far end of the bar. We make eye contact and she breaks it immediately, choosing instead to..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Books Feature by Andy Steinberg

J5 Steakhouse

The personal attention at J5 Steakhouse can't be rivaled

"...with making sure the customers are happy, keeping their eyes on every table, paying attention to the details...."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Vino Vino

New dishes share the spotlight with the unique wines at Vino Vino

"...you a taste before you settle on the full glass or bottle of your dreams...."

Jan. 14, 2011 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...20th century echo, but the pencil-point gleam in his eyes mirrors the city's municipal renaissance. The Rock and Roll..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

'Deliver Me'

First-place winner

"...the porch. They covered plastic chairs and a dirty glass table, suggesting artful neglect. A broom with a splintered..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Books Feature by John Roberts

Haven Gallery & Fine Gifts

The gallery does a nice job of mixing styles and types of artwork, all of it handmade

"...includes mosaics, wood, ceramics, bronzes, found objects, and blown glass. A blown-glass vase in off-whites and clear glass made..."

March 13, 2009 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

Bible Monument Case Thumps Its Way Through Courts

Constitutionality of Harris County display heard in Austin court

"...book was stolen, and by the late Eighties the glass case surrounding it was permanently empty, prompting passersby to..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

An Elegant Adventure

Nestled at the star-crossed corner of Sixth and Lavaca, the Thistle Cafe is Downtown's latest fine-dining flavor.

"...while not spectacular, has some good selections by the glass and by the bottle. However, both my dining companion..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Minouli Steals a Kiss

First Place

"..."Anna's crying," he repeated. Suddenly, Minouli's eye fell on the shrine in the corner. He went..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Wynn Parks

Who Owns Sixth Street

Is Austin's Sixth Street Entertainment District undergoing an identity crisis? -- and who are the designated shrinks?

"...shirts with wide, open collars. A lot of roaming eyes. Regulars also say there is a lot of underage..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Miss Montana's Wedding Day

Third Place

"...was an empty wine bottle and a thin crystal glass mottled with red. A darkness filled her, and she..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Amanda Eyre Ward

Scanlines

Contact

"...nothing, that is, except the god-awful music of Phillip Glass. As with predecessors K and P, Anima Mundi is..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Screens Feature

Thanks, Canada

Blood-soaked nights on the road to punk rock with the Krum Bums

"...French accent, "Oh my God, disrespectful. It burned my eyes, man." The club is great, and we drink Bloody..."

July 11, 2008 Music Feature by David Rodriguez

South for the Marijuana

The gringo travels to Mexico in search of weed and wisdom.

"...during the day. Now he takes meds. Or a glass of red wine. Both, more often than he cares..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

The Long and the Short of It

The expansive Cinematexas short film festival

"...some, of the entire festival, is the always tasty Eye + Ear music/performance series. After reeling in Thurston Moore..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael Chamy

Viva Sinatra

Recent Titles

"...the first of three novels starring Las Vegas private eye Mike Rose, and it certainly whets the appetite for..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Books Feature

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...Glass Half Full Theatre presents Yamel Cucuy..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rep. John Bucy III on the 86th Texas Legislature

“We’ve got to do everything we can to keep attention on Medicaid expansion”

"...leaders behind it. We need to keep the magnifying glass on this issue, and make people understand what it..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Harmonic Convergence

Old and new Austin make sweet music at Austin Land & Cattle Company

"...powders. Instead, there is classic steak house fare: rib eye, sirloin, filet mignon, New York strip. Yes, there are..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Running to Daylight

Blind runner and teacher determined to see what he can do

"...to blood splotches around the retina of his left eye. Seeing in the Dark..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse

Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse has perfectly made drinks, a solid selection of fish and steak, as well as an ambiance that suggests Joe and Marilyn are nuzzling in the next booth

"...intrigued by a chopped salad ($9) that included Point Reyes blue cheese, peaches, cucumbers, and olives. Unfortunately, the cheese..."

June 27, 2008 Food Review by Wes Marshall

After a Fashion

Human Growth Hormone comes outta where? Brenda Vaccaro did what? This week's AAF takes you where you never wanted to go…

"...little sticks in the refrigerator? Or maybe in a glass container until they resemble a jar of pickled calamari...."

July 25, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Cicadas

Honorable Mention

"...Gentle Reader: a glint from the sidewalk catches your eye: it's the wing of a cicada; you see the..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Billy Cope

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