First Look: Saigon Le Vendeur Goes Brick and Mortar

The new restaurant is just down the way from the former truck’s location

"...says Tebi Nguyen. The head chef and owner of Saigon Le Vendeur, who hails from District 5 of Vietnam’s..."

Nov. 28, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Center Stage

Students at the American Ballet Academy in New York vie to join the professional corps.

"...in favor of the overall view. Hynter, who directed Miss Saigon and Carousel on Broadway, has obvious trouble translating..."

May 12, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yellow Rose

The real New Country in this very Austin story of musical roots

"...her performance as Kim in the 2014 revival of Miss Saigon. Salonga (who coincidentally originated the part of Kim..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Beth Sullivan

Austin Film Festival Review: Yellow Rose

Austin-made drama sings an immigrant song

"...her performance as Kim in the 2014 revival of Miss Saigon. Salonga (who coincidentally originated the part of Kim..."

Oct. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

Articulations

More trouble at Austin Lyric Opera as it fires seven staff members and eliminates its Young Artist Program.

"...back.ACoT Benefit The cast of the Broadway touring show Miss Saigon will put on a special cabaret benefiting the..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Yellow Rose Gives a New Face to Country Music

Director Diane Paragas blooms in her Austin-made drama

"...Salonga, known best for originating the title role in Miss Saigon and her roles as beloved Disney princesses Mulan..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Screens Feature by Lilli Hime

High School Musical Nominations Out!

In the theatre awards' second year, 26 area schools earn noms

"...School, a multiple award winner for its staging of Miss Saigon last year, received 12 nominations for its production..."

March 7, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

High School Thesps Earn More Than Applause

New area musical theatre awards announce first nominations

"...which also scored 13 nominations for its staging of Miss Saigon; Dripping Springs High School, snagging 12 nominations for..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Laboratory of Playmaking

Artists from different realms join forces to concoct new strains of performance in UT's New Works Festival

"...I can't land a helicopter on stage like in Miss Saigon, but can I combine an old wooden ladder..."

April 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art of the State

Dance:

"...MISS SAIGON, touring version of the musical about love and..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Arts Feature

Conversations With Two Former Austin Chefs in New York

"...but I threw in a little Mexican, because I missed it."..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Civil War

Stunning near-future drama about combat journalists

"...it could not be New York. It could be Saigon in ’75, Jakarta in ’65, Belgrade in ’91. It’s..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music: First List

Conference releases initial list of 171 showcasers

"...claims dual citizenship with Los Angeles. There’s Suboi from Saigon, El Freaky from Colombia, and a songwriter named Charlotte..."

Oct. 22, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Plastic Platoon

Paul Hanley and Kieran Healy on their 10-year tour of duty to make a stop-motion Vietnam epic starring action figures

"...our side. Nearly four decades since the fall of Saigon, more critically successful and culturally influential films have been..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...traditional country fare here solid, tasty, and affordable. Don't miss the homemade rolls and desserts. 5201 Airport, 866/435-1184. $..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Taste of New Orleans ATX Style

Get Your Taste of New Orleans With These Nine Crawfish Boils

"...noon until they sell out. You won’t want to miss this new spin on your classic boil that combines..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Events Post by Desiree Johnson

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...years, to help it to live up to its mission. You perpetuate an anti-clerical myth that is at best..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

SXSW Film Review: Civil War

Alex Garland enters the battlefield of combat zone journalism

"...it could not be New York. It could be Saigon in ’75, Jakarta in ’65, Belgrade in ’91. It’s..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Austin Films to Watch in 2020

From cowboy horror to songs to save your life

"...to shoot her debut feature about a young woman (Miss Saigon star Eva Noblezada) whose family is caught up..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...D: Leon Le, (Vietnam, 101 min) Set in 1980s Saigon, Song Lang is a gritty underworld noir hiding a..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The True Story of the Somewhat Lost Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Matthew McConaughey and Renée Zellweger star in this largely forgotten sequel

"...the grisly debacle that was the Vietnam War – Saigon would fall just six months after the film's October..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Gay Place

Too excited about Pride to let 2017 get me down

"...Radio Free Saigon A DJ dance party with a Pride-themed cocktail. For..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Around the World ...

In 28 ethnic markets: where to shop when you want to live locally and eat globally

"...smelling the products, and reading the labels, you are missing out on one of the most interesting free excursions..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Huckleberry Minh: A Walk Through Dreamland

"...It's been almost 25 years since the fall of Saigon, yet for many it's still a deep and unhealing..."

May 28, 1999 Books Review

Pointed Remembrances, Pointless Arguments

Letters at 3AM

"...with an event nobody talks about much: the Cuban Missile Crisis, when for two weeks the world hovered on..."

May 9, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura