Vive la Résistance

Joshua Long talks about Austin's evolution of weird, from organic to institutionalized

"...to Austin, the forces driving local change, and the backlash change creates. We spoke with Long via e-mail from..."

June 4, 2010 Books Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/3/10

TDH gets ethnographic with Joshua Long

"...the growth wars that have dominated it over the last two decades. We spoke with Long via email from..."

June 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

Various projects slated for I-35, Airport Boulevard, and Congress Avenue

"...City Council last week directed staff to pursue a new initiative for..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Daily Hustle: 4/14/10

Gotta get over the hump

"...… Congrats to Karen Sage for her impressive victory last night over Mindy Montford in the race for the..."

April 14, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...funded by the project has freed 15 men from Dallas' death row. The Innocence Project is currently looking for..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...the near-empty block directly across Congress Avenue that lost Las Manitas and now the Marriott?..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Food-o-File

It's been a difficult year for the Austin food community

"...– two years of almost daily coverage of the Las Manitas/Marriott Hotel drama only served to delay the inevitable.)..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Texas loses a barbecue legend, Las Manitas closes its doors, the Rude Mechs celebrate a new adventure, and more

"...one of our most accomplished and award-winning pit masters last weekend, when Robert Louis "Bobby" Mueller died in his..."

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

Food-o-File

Threadgill's new Old No. 1 almost done, keep Las Manitas on you food to-do list, and take advantage of Austin's Downtown wine bars

"...okay. And if you haven't been in town since last year, drop by Threadgill's World Headquarters (301 W. Riverside,..."

March 7, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

In Remembrance of Raúl

Friends and colleagues of poet/activist Raúl Salinas pay tribute

"...ago. Raúl was a fighter, which explains why he lasted so long. News of his death was not a..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...4) Las Manitas Saga This twisting tale epitomized the struggle to..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...4) Las Manitas Saga This twisting tale epitomized the struggle to..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Supermask Instructions

So you want to be developer hatchet man Richard Suttle?

"...ear of city staff for the North­cross Wal-Mart, the Las Manitas ouster, the Town Lake supercondos, and a half-dozen..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

After a Fashion

Stephen is too early to know about Norah and too late to pay tribute

"...kind enough to invite us as a guest to last year's event, a tribute to the bicyclists who participated..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Film News

Projects aplenty

"...caveman, a Girl Scout, and Jonathan Demme walk into Las Manitas. Sounds like a tasty three-dot Tex-Mex trio is..."

June 29, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Austin's Corporate Welfare at Its Worst

"...Dear Editor, The City Council's vote to extend Las Manitas a $750,000 forgivable loan is corporate welfare at..."

June 8, 2007 Postmarks

Council Watch

"Planned Unit Development" doesn't necessarily imply responsible planning.

"...you've pinned the point tower on the site plan. Last week, the Times ran an article about Our Fair..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

Multiple proposals come before council to preserve housing affordability near Downtown

"...to find a way out of the Marriott vs. Las Manitas impasse. We'll know next week if Las Manitas..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

2006 Political Procrastinators' Holiday Gift Guide

Some of these ideas might even be real

"...but Oakwood Cemetery, but gazing into your chilaquiles at Las Manitas, you know it's not enough. Cheer yourself up..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Feature

The People Have Spoken: Here are your icons

The results of our "Icon or Eyesore?" contest are in

"...the Chronicle's "Icon or Eyesore?" contest, ultimately delivering the last word on what truly constitutes a city landmark. (And..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...York Times, the SBA put out a press release last month boasting that it "had awarded more than a..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Please Help Bring Attention to July 21 Cover Story

"...businesses on Congress between Second and Third streets, including Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, Tesoros Trading Company, and Escuelita de..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Postmarks

Dear Mayor

Paige Robbins' correspondence with city officials

"...small businesses Downtown. I agree that places such as Las Manitas make our city special and, yes, weird, and..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

The evil genius buys some huevos

"...was a perfect day for Karl Rove to invade Las Manitas. I've seen Ann Richards stop in, which makes..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Ed Condran

Anna Deveare Smith Gets Under Austin's Skin

The packed house at Zach on Feb. 12 showed that Austin was ready for Anna Deveare Smith, and Smith proved herself more than ready for Austin

"...she had interviewed during a visit to the city last month and in the weeks following. As these segments..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Second Helpings: Mexican Breakfast

"...Arturo's Bakery & Cafe314 W. 17th, 469-0380 Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:30pm;..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood grooves to smooth yet rocking Austin restaurant scene.

"...executive chef of the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. In the issue's pullout guide to "America's Best Restaurants,"..."

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

Second Helpings: Breakfast Ole!

Where to find the best huevos rancheros, migas, and other tasty Mexican breakfast items in Austin.

"...Pack. For quick, reliable info about Austin eateries, check here.Las Manitas211 Congress, 472-9357 Mon-Fri, 7am-4pm; Sat-Sun, 7am-2:30pm..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Readers Poll

"...AppetizersSaba Blue Water CafeRUNNERS-UPVespaio, Z'Tejas, Malaga..."

May 25, 2001 Food Feature

Naked City

Action Items

"...of "sustainability," at the Keller-Williams training room in the Spyglass Point office building, 1801 South MoPac. Featured panelists include..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature

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