Margaret Vera Profile

Margaret Vera's creative vision permeates and informs Stubb's restaurant and music venue

"...Margaret Vera has one of the best gigs in town...."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by MM Pack

Launderette

Ortiz and Sawicki hit all the right notes

"...brews, along with an almost entirely European wine collection. Margaret Vera's interior design work is comfortable and inviting, with..."

April 17, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

"...super creative, great concept. The original idea came from Margaret Vera, who worked with partners Larry McGuire, Tracy Overath,..."

June 8, 2012 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...for a lightning round of local restaurant news! Restaurateur Margaret Vera advises us Fresa's Chicken al Carbon (915 N...."

Aug. 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Kendall Melton takes Paris

"...Margaret Vera, the creative director and concept developer for Century..."

July 3, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez Invests in Local Restaurant Concept

Director, restaurateur, and chef join forces with Fresa’s

"...AC: Chef Ortiz, you and restaurateur Margaret Vera took over the operation of Fresa’s from McGuire/Moorman..."

March 14, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

In search of the light at the end of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project

"...an amazing project for us," enthuses Stubb's creative director Margaret Vera. "Ultimately, when the beautification part of it is..."

May 7, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Azul

Two Austin Cafes that seem more like hideaways

"...A few years ago, Azul owners Mark Vera and Margaret Tindall began transforming a dilapidated and barren..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...at new series Bates Motel, the Psycho prequel starring Vera Farmiga as Norman’s mom...."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

You'd think we'd be all star-f***ed out after SXSW, but here it is, Oscar-time and we are just beside ourselves with the bold type and the dropped names! What? No silly. We said "fawned."

"...the parade of stars had begun: Glenn Close, wearing Vera Wang with Harry Winston jewelry, looked unexpectedly un-frumpy, and..."

March 29, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...I appreciate the coverage of the referendum to abolish the Barton Springs Edwards..."

May 1, 1998 Column

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Theatre, whose scheduling mix of new and old includes several prominent revival entries this summer, in addition to their..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...after being kicked out of a nursing home. Cast: Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer, Lewis MacDougall, Bobby Cannavale, Kristen Schaal,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

This year's Academy Awards fashion winners and losers.

"...but always glamorous, Charlize Theron, in a spectacular flame-colored Vera Wang, Tyra Banks, decked out as Glinda the Good..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

VanScoy's Agenda Part 2

"...I am especially offended by the picture of Eduardo Vera with the caption "much-vilified member of the 'Cadre.'" I..."

March 12, 1999 Column

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...Award-winning author Ann Cleves, known for the Vera and Shetland series, presents The Heron’s Cry, the next..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 7-13

"...TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Taurus poet Vera Pavlova writes, "Why is the word yes so brief?..."

May 7, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Former County Judge Rails Against Delia Garza

What is Bill Aleshire's problem with the county attorney candidate?

"...County Attorney Laurie Eiserloh, and criminal defense attorney Dominic Sel­vera – are better qualified, specifically lauding Denton and Eiserloh..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Macbeth's Myriad of Misfortunes

The Scottish Play – still cursed after all these years

"...first time when the director, Michael St. Denis, and Vera Lindsay, who was playing Lady Macduff, were involved in..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Headlines

"...proposal for a grant from the New York-based nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice to provide legal representation to immigrants..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke, and Margaret Hamilton. Directed by Victor Fleming. Most of us have..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Chef Chris Turgeon studied pizza-making with the American Associazione Vera Pizza Napoletana and worked for Motorino and Emily in..."

April 24, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...estranged mother, now living off the grid. Cast: Anna Margaret Hollyman, André Holland, Sarah Rafferty, Susan Kalechi Watson, Mary..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Past winners

"...SV: 1) Jack Jones; 2) Vera Rubio; 3) Fred Burgess & Paul Martin..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

After a Fashion

"...Carrying selections from Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Pucci, Richard Tyler, Vera Wang, Roberto Cavalli, and Alberta Feretti, this is owner..."

April 19, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar revels in his New York state of mind, having just visited our noble Big Apple. Come along for the ride.

"...The Sunshine State, starring the incredible Angela Bassett... Sister Margaret accompanied me to a downtown firehouse -- Engine 7,..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...housing in Austin ["The Rent Rub," Vol.17, No.50]. However, several items of note - especially a more complete description..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column