Austin's Barbecue Culture Is Well-Seasoned Thanks to These Pioneers

A brief history of old-school 'cue

"...In the past decade, Texas barbecue culture reached peak popularity, but long before selfies and..."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Second Helpings: More Local Barbecue Joints

More local barbecue joints in this week's Second Helpings.

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column

la Barbecue Is Built to Last

The smoked meats mecca finds its forever home

"...As the owners of la Barbecue, LeAnn Mueller and Alison Clem aren't just partners in..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...know: Is it showtime for a new Austin Opera House, or is it last call for live music off..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Russian House Becomes Just 'The House'; Cowboy Breakfast Brings the Free Noms; Tatsu-Ya Takes Over Former Contigo Space; This Month Is All About the Women Everywhere; and More

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

"...cheers to the good folks of Austin’s former Russian House at 307 E. Fifth, as owners Varda Salkey and..."

March 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Garrison at Fairmont Gets Four Stars, Eden East Celebrates Tomatoes, Rosen’s Makes Salt & Time Bagels, Turnstile Adds Lunch Service, and OMG You Need to Try Those Sprinkles-and-la-Barbecue Scones

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

"...them are from Dos Olivos, Hunter Gatherer, Hestia, Store House, and Foreign & Domestic. Right? Whoa. Click here for..."

June 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

House Sitting

The Dickinson-Hannig House looks for a home

"...black plastic, propped on metal beams, the historic Dickinson-Hannig House patiently waits on the southern side of Brush Square..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Qmmunity: House of Lepore Strikes a Pose

Ballroom comes to Coconut Club, Austin Trans Picnic, and more events to wrap Pride Month

"...the sights, sounds, and stunts of ballroom with the House of Lepore's Flawless Victory Ball this Saturday, June 26,..."

June 25, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

House Park Bar-B-Que

Central-city barbecue spots

"...House Park Bar-B-Que (6)..."

March 2, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Smoke Trail

Taking the central-city barbecue tour

"...but for now we've chosen to focus specifically on barbecue. Central Texas is nationally known for great barbecue, and..."

March 2, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Chaos in Tejas Live (First Night): Meyhem Lauren/Roc Marciano

If a rapper raps and nobody’s there to hear it...

"...Hopefully Meyhem finds the time to hit up Franklin, House Park Barbecue, or some other joint for lunch this..."

May 31, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...Louis Mueller Barbecue photograph by Gerald E. Mcleod..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Day Trips

"...Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook (Chronicle Books, $18.95) by Robb Walsh is only..."

June 7, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden Dine-in closed; to go and delivery..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...It’s an age-old question: Who makes the best barbecue?..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...cuisine, Southern specialties, and the Lone Star State's best barbecue...."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...body in water, sipping an adult beverage, and eating barbecue...."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Announcing The Austin Chronicle’s Battle of the Briskets!

30 local brisket masters compete for Best Brisket in Austin title

"...we'll name the Division Champions and have even more barbecue-related content. Finally, on June 22, we'll award the overall..."

May 31, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

"...House Park Bar-B-Que 900 W. 12th, 472-9621 Monday-Friday, 11am-2:30pm..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...When we eat at some of the better local barbecue temples around town, we take serious note of any..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas

"...historic merry-go-round to the reopening of a popular state park...."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Hi, I am Joe Sullivan, the proprietor of House Park Bar-B-Q. I just listened to the confession of..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Austin Landmarks on the Menu

Pay tribute to old Austin with a visit to one of these 19 landmark restaurants

"...this city once known primarily for Tex-Mex food and barbecue joints now boasts a rich and diverse culinary scene..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The World Is Yours

Nas at Emo's

"...jump – Main Source’s 1991 cut, “Live at the Barbecue.” It’s his mission statement, an unadulterated exposition of why..."

Aug. 26, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Dancing About Architecture

The outdoor shows continue …

"...that now the Kontinental Klub?), and out at the House Park Stadium. Enthusiastic e-mails have poured in since the..."

April 19, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Kickin' It Old School: Historic Dining in the ATX

"...(807 W. Sixth) The funky art deco building that houses Hut's opened as Sammie's Drive-In in 1939; Homer "Hut"..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

'Home Field' Looks Great on the Coffee Table

With a forward from Buzz Bissinger

"...more important than the Baptists church or the local barbecue joint."..."

Aug. 28, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

The Far Out Lounge Focuses on Food, Safety, and Austin Musicians

More than a venue

"...was built in 1908, and in recent decades it housed Austin favorites like Red Shed Tavern (closed in 2018)..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...to Austin, and in 1896 or so setting up house in a stone cabin near what is now the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...here it is. The Lake­way Commons spaces that formerly housed Expressions Fine Chocolate and the Vino 100 wine bar..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

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