Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...rides in Texas by motorcyclists, but the roads are good in a car too (preferably a convertible)...."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...to run in your undies, in public, for a good cause. (Running in your undies is, itself, a good..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...and the future of American law. Hosted by the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society and the Austin Black Lawyers Association,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...of popular dishes – and that can be a good thing with food waste concerns in mind. But when..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Pelvis Wrestley’s High-Concept Pop Mythology

Bandleader Jammy Violet embraces queer world-building on sophomore LP

"...stopped knowing how to think of myself as a good or worthy person...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...Steven Ecker leads its collage making workshops, and Destini Cook offers modeling advice. On the entertainment side, Galen Ford..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...focuses on a French kitchen in 1885, and on cook Eugénie (Juliette Binoche, Chocolat, Clouds of Sil Maria,) and..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Robert Earl Keen (“The Road Goes on Forever,” “Feelin’ Good Again”) at a Stetsons-encouraged bash with cocktails, gourmet dinner,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction

Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?

"...that need to be covered up," says producer Brad Cook, known for his collaborations with artists like Justin Vernon..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...and I was entranced by the culture. They took good care of me, and I got to be really..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Juicy Claws

Southeast Asia meets Louisiana in this no-frills establishment

"...sauce and garlic butter are, too. The wings are good-sized and well-cooked, with enough sauce to please. On the..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Day Trips: Kennedy’s Sausage Hometown Market, Santo

New Orleans’ popular crawfish Monica sauce is made in a small North Texas town

"...not a diet food, but it is oh so good...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Holdovers

Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti reunite for a Christmas lament

"...due respect to anger, sometimes a little hope feels good, too...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

AFF Review: The Holdovers

Nihilist sheen hides a compassionate heart in a Christmas gem

"...due respect to anger, sometimes a little hope feels good, too...."

Nov. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Yard Bar’s Camp Out Opens, Austin Motel Brings the Wieners, Les Dames Cook Up Some Funding, Stone Crabs Swarm Truluck’s, El Raval Gets Fusiony, and More …

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

"...launching their first-ever Wiener Cart on Thu., Oct. 19, cooking up dogs from classic to veggie, along with all..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: Secret Traditional Family Birthday Cheesecake

The Luv Doc's family is already blessed – with a history of heart disease

"...to baking. Don't get me wrong: I'm a decent cook, but if I can't whip it up on a..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 22-28

"...because of it. What about you? Now is a good time to tally any unearned blessings you have benefited..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...under his leadership. The ongoing writers strike definitely isn’t good for business... but at least there's a bright spot..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2023

The people and critics have chosen the best of the fest

"...Sauce 1st Place: Yellowbird – Garlic Shiitake 2nd Place: Goodburn Sauce Co – Papa Dreadie Scotch Bonnet 3rd Place:..."

Sept. 10, 2023 Food Post by James Renovitch

The Luv Doc: An Imbecilic Piece of Legislation

The "good-Barney-Fife-with-a-gun" theory of school safety

"...point out all the glaringly obvious problems with the "good-Barney-Fife-with-a-gun" theory of school safety, but the Texas Lege is..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...than legal "hemp," and field tests are notoriously unreliable. Good thing, then, that insufficient proof that a crime has..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Luv Doc: Beige Carpet Cat Castle

Abandon hope all ye who enter here

"...on each of them. Last night he offered to cook dinner for me at his place. I accepted the..."

June 30, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...With Clay, an oasis pool, inflatable loungers, and spa goodie bags. Sat., June 24, 2-7pm. 3409 E. Fifth. instagram.com/mutuallov3...."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Gap Band at Juneteenth, Feels So Gay, and more recommended shows

"...get a spray of glitter Friday night. Tombus, Thomas Cook's decadent New Wave project, will release single "Near Me,"..."

June 16, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Time Ain’t Accidental: Jess Williamson’s Album Release Aligns With Two Nights at the Continental Club

Former Austinite talks Texas roots and fantastic new LP

"...Plains’ I Walked With You a Ways with Brad Cook, who also produced her upcoming LP...."

June 5, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: Gyasi Zardes Is Focused on Goals, Not Your Opinion

Austin’s newest striker is coming off match-winning goals in back-to-back games

"...Seriously. Go ask your grandmother. Odds are she'll cook up a 10-minute diatribe about lousy first touches, ostentatious..."

May 26, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips: Slowpoke Farm Market, Cisco

Find healthy and hearty home cooking, delectable baked goods, local meats and cheeses, and more

"..."I'm no chef, but I am the chief cook," Kerry said. "I'm also the chief dishwasher."..."

May 5, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Eight Austin Chefs Are Competing In the American Lamb Jam

Will any of our culinary warriors rise triumphant from the fray?

"...Finally – good riddance, pandemic! – the fine folks of the American..."

May 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How One Cottage Food Purveyor Helps Launch Careers

Kimchi Rók and the Clifton Career Development School bring young chefs to the table

"...program because they just want to learn how to cook for themselves. And you know, it's fun and they..."

April 14, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips: LaVaca BBQ, Port Lavaca

Woman-run barbecue joint is winning over customers

"...as he perfected his smoked-meat chops on the barbecue cook-off circuit...."

April 7, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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