Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?

Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert

"...a "sale" – that Liz Lambert has "sold" the Hotel San José – while not exactly exaggerated, paint an..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

SXSW Film Review: Through the Plexi-Glass: Last Days at the San José

Liz Lambert's self-portrait of Austin's complex gentrification

"...paid half a million dollars to buy the ramshackle Hotel San José...."

March 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anybody's Home?

The Texas Documentary Tour: Liz Lambert's 'The Last Days of the San José'

"...In 1995, Liz Lambert bought South Congress' seamy, trashed-out San José Motel – where both the street trade and..."

Jan. 7, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...Oct. 28 has generated much buzz for Lake|Flato, the San Antonio/Austin-based architectural firm that partnered on the project with..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Only Constant on Congress Is Change

Liz Lambert chronicles being both sides of the gentrification debate in Through the Plexi-Glass

"...2021 documentary Through the Plexi-Glass: Last Days at the San José: hers, and that of the city of Austin...."

March 19, 2021 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Home Grown

Why Chef Louis Lambert's Palate Is a Product of his Texas Roots

"...which stands next door to his sister Liz's refurbished Hotel San José. The shed-like hut routinely has scores of..."

April 26, 2002 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...seats herself on the basement floor of the not-yet-open Hotel Havana in San Antonio. The room is painted white..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Hangin' with your Style Avatar, the B-52's, Pam Des Barres, Miss Kitty, and mo' – oh, and some ho's … San Ho's that is …

"...laughter for fear of retribution, and raced to Pamela's hotel. She is here to attend her pal Polly Parsons'..."

March 19, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

"...Owner/operator, Hotel San José, Jo's Hot Coffee, new Jo's on Second..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...complicated relationships between three Texas music icons: Guy Clark, Susan Clark, and Townes Van Zandt...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Happy Second Anniversary, After a Fashion! Follow along as Stephen has a great weekend talking "inner slut" with Lucinda Williams!

"...chic SoCo strip to her home-away-from-home, the utterly di-voon Hotel San José. I was hanging out at Blackmail's old..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

It's SXSW all over, especially all over that other acronymically correct paradise, Austin's SoCo, our hallowed South Congress Avenue, south of the river. See what our Style Avatar has been up to and what he recommends.

"...at 10am, had SXSW all over it – the hotels and restaurants are loving it, and everywhere we go,..."

March 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

It was a "Mighty Real" period in at least one young man's life: Oh, those heady disco nights! Oh, the power! The Passion! The psychedelics! Oh, it's all within reach through the grace of MP3s! Oh, I should have saved them!

"...strip, threw their Average Jo's Fashion Show in the Hotel San José/Jo's parking lot last Sunday, it sounded interesting...."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Everybody's Talking at You

Austin's reading series scene is booking good

"...Location: Hotel San José courtyard, 1316 S. Congress..."

July 30, 2010 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Times Through Paradise

Introducing Austin's patron saint of musicians, Saint Cecilia

"...trees rising up behind Liz Lambert, out of the Hotel Saint Cecilia's grass-valley bosom, tentacle skyward like varicose veins...."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

'SXSW Presents' Launches Season Three on KLRU

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 9pm

"...in Liz Lambert's film The Last Days of the San José, which documents the transformation of SoCo hot spot..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Weekend Fun Forecast

From Mothers Day to Cinco De Mayo, we've got your weekend covered

"...A Very Special Dance Party 10:30pm Highball Saturday • Hotel San José presents Mother’s Day Pop Up Noon Hotel..."

May 4, 2016 Events Post

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...Did you hear that? As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out a..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Event Menu

Moveable feasts and roving wine tours

"...presents its annual Foodie-Palooza weekend: cooking and product demos, artisan food tastings, and a salsa contest. Details and registration..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

How does Stephen M. M. repeatedly get such hot dates? By being the Avatar's Avatar, that's how. See what local gigs he appeared at this week …

"...profits to charity... On Sunday I arrived at the Renaissance Hotel with the lovely Miss Kitty from Austin Music..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...shows highlighting the model’s perks. As Prizer director Jorge Sanhueza-Lyon put it to the Chronicle, “Instead of being tied..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Food-o-File

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood explains why the loss of Waterloo Brewing Company has hit her hard -- and she's not even a beer drinker.

"...go to www.southernfoodways.com ... The Lambert siblings of the Hotel San José (1316 S. Congress, 444-7322) and Liberty Catering..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood says goodbye to her beloved South Austin neighborhood.

"...along the avenue. Attorney Liz Lambert bought the threadbare San José Motel and re-imagined it as the Hotel San..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...Scarborough Renaissance Festival has entertained folks annually on the outskirts of..."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Year's Eve Events

"...on the calendar continue to change. -- Wayne Alan BrennerHotels & ResortsAUSTIN MOTEL | HOTEL SAN JOSE The two..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...Friday 8, noon-6pm, Saturday 9, 10am-6pm, Hotel San JosÉ..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Saturday 10, Hotel San José..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

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

"...chefs of Vuture Food bring their tasty Crispy Chik’n sandwiches, loaded fries (and hoo-boy are they loaded), and more..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Mother's Day Events in Austin

Celebrate that special maternal figure in your life

"...pop-up markets that should cover your last-minute shopping needs. Hotel San José will have a whole slew of vendors,..."

May 9, 2018 Events Post by Danielle White

Gay Place

Austin loves itself. Hard. Gayness abounds.

"...• South by San José This annual tradition is hosted by one of..."

March 18, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

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