Gimme Them Biscuits

Austin theatre's barnyard brothers are ready to take over TV – and the world

"...Weary of the Wiggles? Done with Dora? Then perhaps you could use..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mill Scale Metalworks Handcrafts Barbecue Smokers of the Stars

Appreciating the artistry in steel – and smoked meats – is part of their business model

"...For Texas barbecue lovers who take matters into their own hands, cooking a brisket that's up to par..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Carrying the Burden

During Gov. Bush's campaign for his party's presidential nomination last fall, reporters asked the candidate to comment on a federal government report asserting that many Texans, including large numbers of children, were going to bed hungry. "I saw the report that children in Texas are going hungry. Where?" he demanded, going on to say, "You'd think the governor would have heard if there are pockets of hunger in Texas." Indeed, you would, especially if one of those pockets is just a few miles from his front door, Virginia B. Wood explains as she explores the very pockets of hunger in Austin Bush has difficulty fathoming.

"...It's the third Wednesday morning of the month. Rosewood Apartments resident..."

April 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Finding God in the Gumbo

Once in the Ninth Ward and now in the Hill Country, the Smoking for Jesus Ministry serves up Real New Orleans Style fare with a side of spiritual nourishment

"...Katrina, decimating your entire community and way of life? The answer for one New Orleans East church group was:..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...thing called Smart Growth, right? At that point when the entire Central Texas region panicked en masse about growth,..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Eat to the Beat

Gotta break eggs to make a musician omelet

"...There's this old joke: "How do you get a drummer..."

June 14, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Fun facts from the Festivus for the rest of us

"...phrase from Seinfeld, 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest is the Festivus for the rest of us, a two-day alternative..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Fine Prison Dining: The Cheese (and Bacteria) Come a la Carte

Inmate advocates allege that TDCJ routinely feeds prisoners -- but not guards -- substandard and inadequate food

"...When Jackie Ullrich and Joan Covici got word through the Texas Inmate Families Association that more than 600 inmates..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Right Man for the Job

Charlie Robison says 'fuck everybody.'

"...about Charlie Robison is to invite an anatomy lesson. They marvel at the size of his balls. Then they..."

June 29, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Artful Presents

Local gift suggestions from the Art Elf Prize Patrol

"...It has come to the attention of the Art Elves – that division of..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Arts String

"...is but a wee lad or lass just learning the lay of the musical landscape, as it were. You'll..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Music Review

Heard at Wine and Swine

New venue was the perfect setting for porky party

"...The Austin Food & Wine Alliance's annual Wine and Swine..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

UK Calling

Damon Albarn leads SXSW 07's UK act armada. Again.

"...From the whitest cliffs of Dover – still the British Isles'..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...The exact date and place of his birth aren't certain..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Club Cafe

The Open Road

"...I first saw the Club Cafe signs on road trips out west with..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Arts Feature

Fall Flavors Inspire Menu Specials

And don’t forget to order Olamaie’s biscuits before Friday

"...As gifting season sets in in earnest, Olamaie's famous off-the-menu biscuits will be available for pickup for the holidays..."

Nov. 15, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

That Wild Man

Gary Cartwright: The mad, mad, mad life of a Texas wordsmith

"...How to write about the memoir of an iconic Texas scribe whose life has..."

June 26, 2015 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

First Look: Sawyer & Co.

Judy Jetson is all that's missing from perfect midcentury decor

"...When the Fifties-era Arkie's Grill closed quietly in 2012, a landmark..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

A Good Restaurant for an Awkward Conversation?

A place to say the things and eat the meatloaf

"...quiet where I can assuage my guilt by buying them food and, ideally, booze...."

Sept. 28, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Livin' la Vida Local

Whole Foods' The Forager's Table event highlights local products

"...Whole Foods might be the behemoth of the natural and specialty foods world, but..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Food Post by Rod Machen

Counter Cafe

This old-timey-style diner satisfies with true American comfort food

"...One of the hottest trends in the American dining scene has to..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...Dining out isn’t just about the food on the plate. It’s about attentive service, sexy..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

Review: Eldorado Cafe

Finding the gold in an Allandale strip mall

"...As folklore has it, there's a mythical place laden with gold, always just out..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Locavore Chef

Jesse Griffiths on fishing, hunting, and 'French encouragement'

"...and artisan butcher began to develop when he created the Dai Due Supper Club in 2006, offering seasonal supper..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Black as Your Lungs, Black as Pitch

First-Place Winner

"...eggs. A baby making cry or laugh sounds on the couch. I woke up as the smell and sounds..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Books Feature by Greg Koehler

Civics 101

"...and community advocates discuss policing in Austin. 6-8pm. Friends Meeting House, 3701 E. MLK. Free. www.texasafterviolence.org...."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Column

Day Trips

Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke

"...At Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke, the golden-brown chicken is piled high on the serving platter..."

July 20, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...I would like to clarify several points made in the article...."

April 24, 1998 Column

Baked: New Frontiers in Baking

Recipes from the famous Red Hook bakery Baked

"...in Brooklyn's Red Hook area in preparation for opening their dream bakery, they had no way of knowing that..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

DIY 2011

Food-swapping, Kate Payne, and The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking

"...Late in January, a group of 25 people gathered in a pretty East Austin house. An eclectic crowd,..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

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