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March 19, 2004 Music Feature
Respiro
It's the story of a wife and mother living on a Sicilian island, who is prone to increasingly bizarre behavior, and the family who must cope with her.
"...basis in Italy, and so the peculiar, vaguely magical flavor of Respiro feels more natural than if this story..."
July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
A New Kind of Catering
Local businesses are marrying style with substance on the wedding table.
"...is Melanie McAfee's commitment to innovative cuisine made from local, organic ingredients. If anything, her commitment to them has..."
Jan. 31, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit
Tomato Season
My relationship with tomatoes is a passionate one.
"...from November through April when I walk into my local grocery and find round, red objects advertised as tomatoes,..."
July 13, 2001 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
Nico and Dani
This Spanish import is a coming-of-age dramedy whose (nearly) teenage stars are natural actors, whose direction is unforced, and whose sexual themes are treated with candor and humor.
"...the double dates that Nico (Vilches) plans with two local girls (Orozco and Nubiola) and making clumsy overtures to..."
March 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
More Flava Than Juicy Fruit
Wednesday Night SXSW Picks & Sleepers
"...Mercury, as the Hip Hop Humpday bunch brings more flavor than Juicy Fruit and Doublemint combined. Spurred on by..."
March 10, 2000 Music Feature
Still Fired Up
"...something that we got when we went to the local Tex-Mex eatery, a trendy spot frequented by twentysomething hippies...."
Aug. 27, 1999 Food Feature by Rachel Feit
Live Shots
Tom Russell
"...only occasionally, to add the perfectly timed and inflected flavor to a chorus, Hardin made Russell's gems shine like..."
May 21, 1999 Music Feature
West Coast Meets South of Texas
"...Rosas of Los Lobos, Austin-based country star Rick Trevino, local Tejano superstar Ruben Ramos, and Texas icon and rocker..."
Sept. 18, 1998 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri
My Giant
"...Shakespeare-quoting giant who lives as a ward of the local monastery. As Sammy figures out ways to exploit his..."
April 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Book 'em Dan-o!
The Club Runners Call 'Em
"...count: the club owners and booking agents who put local bands into their clubs each and every night. Here..."
Sept. 22, 1995 Music Feature
Restaurant Review: Micklethwait Craft Meats’ Freshly Opened Brick-and-Mortar
Food truck’s long-awaited Springdale shop keeps up the standard of excellence
"...their skills, and those of us who love the flavor of well-sourced beef, pork, and poultry and gentle post..."
April 25, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin
Restaurant Review: Bambino
New Eastside pizza joint from L’Oca d’Oro owners has something to say
"...were a study in contrasts, the chicken parm a flavorful heavyweight to the lighter touch of the Uncle Frankie...."
June 7, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
Restaurant Review: Birdie's
A neighborhood restaurant, for some
"...olives were plump and firm, with a strong oregano flavor; we would have preferred more chili. The anchovy toast..."
May 6, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
9 Spots for Quality Matcha in Austin
Go green with these local tea makers
"...hot or iced, blended or whipped, syrupy-sweet or naturally flavored, this lime green refresher is a great alternative for..."
Jan. 31, 2022 Food Post by Dina Barrish
Pleased to Meat You
Five recommendations for a happy carnivore’s kitchen
"...and sisters – although that Guy would’ve probably said Flavortown.)..."
Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up
Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course
"...ability to bring us a little closer, via enjoyable flavor or pleasurable intoxication, to a sort of paradise on..."
Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Sweet Ritual Weathers the Pandemic With More Products, More Sustainability
Living the ice cream dream
"...some old fan favorites, and an expansion into new flavor territory with the full roll-out. Most importantly, the new..."
Sept. 17, 2021 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar
Would You Believe, National Caramel Day?
Five delicious reasons that will make you go yum
"...to be equally obvious and start off with a local favorite...."
April 2, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Rogue Radish Pairs Pandemic Efficiency With Fresh Veggies
The salad and grain bowl food truck makes a move
"...and nutrition to those feening for substance without a flavor trade-off. He has been singlehandedly pushing filling, textural, expertly..."
Feb. 5, 2021 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar
Home Slice Loves Selena, Jo’s Loves La Colombe, Nobody Doesn’t Love Churros, and Everybody’s Cooking Burgers
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...“the freshly fried churros are available in traditional cinnamon flavor, as well as innovations like coconut, cardamom, and brown..."
Dec. 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Teas for Drinking, Teas for Thinking
Sometimes even a java fiend needs a vacation from coffee
"...get via the internet right now from those exemplary local companies are a treasure you’ll long cherish...."
Nov. 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
The Absinthe-minded Professors of Violet Crown Spirits
Three Austinites are producing the first Texas-made absinthe
"...to it," he says. "Even before I enjoyed the flavor, I was already interested in it."..."
Sept. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
2020 Hot Sauce Festival Judges
Meet the tastemakers for this year's competition
"...influences, and it is known for bold and spicy flavor combinations. Her Food Network-featured menu specializes in classics like..."
Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape
Vinaigrette’s Ginger Turmeric Drinks
Here's some flavor-forward power for your thirsty plaguetime health
"...But, while we’re doing our best to support our local hospitality community – and simultaneously reaping the tasty rewards..."
May 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Boycott the Pumpkin Spice Latte With Alternative Spices
Five types of non-pumpkin autumnal beverages around town
"...them now. (It's almost November for chrissake.) Find a local joint here that serves sweet and spicy concoctions (in..."
Sept. 27, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher
What’s the Best Summertime Cocktail?
Whisler’s and Tigress bartenders talk summer sips
"...In fact, Austinites just celebrated the purported creation of..."
July 11, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda
Canned Cocktails Swoop in to Save the Must-Have-a-Mixed-Drink Day
No bartender? No problem.
"...past year or so.) Peruse the shelves of your local package store and find canned caipirinhas, Moscow mules, Old..."
July 12, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt
Finding the Perfect Hot Sauce Is an Art Form
A pepper for every palate
"...entire experience, the right combination of peppers, seasonings, and flavors in a hot sauce can really, ahem, spice up..."
Aug. 24, 2018 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris
Day Trips: Manske Rolls, San Marcos
The unique twist on the cinnamon roll is a San Marcos original
"...Similar in flavor and shape to a cinnamon roll, the Manske Roll..."
