Narrative Reviews

"...old saying: Not all who wander are lost. – Monica Riese..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature

This Job Will Change Your Life

Former staff reflect on the zigs and zags of life post-Chronicle

"...story. I kept digging, but wasn't satisfied. My editor Monica Riese was patient. I got patient with the story,..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Jesse Sublett

It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies

Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies

"...be full of land mines for the allergic diner. Monica Riese, a former Chronicle staffer who was diagnosed with..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Point Austin: It's Rainin' Down in Texas

Marking Texas time and history by rising floodwaters

"...May, Lee Nichols, Jordan Smith, Wells Dunbar, Nora Ankrum, Monica Riese, Amy Smith ... and a host of freelancers..."

May 29, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Film Flam

Comings, goings, skunks, and lemurs

"...her fundraising campaign in Kickstart Your Weekend last year, Monica Riese wrote: “We think you should keep an eye..."

April 17, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: 'Grand Budapest Hotel' Q&A

March 10, 2014. 9 photos.

"...out about film in general and Anderson's latest. See Monica Riese's complete writeup of the evening here...."

March 11, 2014 Photo Gallery

Three Cheers for Reading

Our favorite books of 2013

"...Chronicle's resident bookworms on their picks for 2013. – Monica Riese Mything in Action..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

What Can You Expect From a Central Market Cooking Class?

What we've discovered: Several things any foodie would love

"...thing if we're the Chronicle's Books & Screen editor Monica Riese, who recently attended the Central Market cooking class..."

Aug. 19, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

5 Kitchen Tips From Joanne Chang

The Flour founder knows her stuff

"...this summer and is available at fine booksellers everywhere. Monica Riese blogs about her baking at The Yeast I..."

July 31, 2013 Food Post by Monica Riese

Thriving While Intoxicated: The Austin Chronicle Staff

July 2, 2013. 25 photos.

"...Teetotalling Screens Editor Monica Riese claims she is "sugar-drunk" in this photo...."

July 2, 2013 Photo Gallery

The Food Issue: The 'Chronicle' Is Baked

Confessions from a full-time addict

"...Monica Riese blogs about baking over at The Yeast I..."

June 10, 2013 Food Post by Monica Riese

‘Austin Chronicle’ Nominated for AAN Awards

Nods for breaking news, public service, and film criticism

"...Institute of Letters Stanley Walker Award) and Screens/Books Editor Monica Riese (formerly the assistant news editor) were nominated in..."

May 22, 2013 News Post

Nothing Mini About It

Blue Starlight Mini Urban Drive-In breaks in its big new digs this weekend

"...screening at 8:30pm and the second at 10:45pm. – Monica Riese..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Aleksander Chan

You Gotta Have the Mettle

Legendary Texas doc 'Hands on a Hard Body' keeps on truckin'

"...cities before it stops in Austin next week. – Monica Riese..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Thanks for the Memories

'Chronicle' staff past and present on 20 years of covering SXSW Film

"...– Monica Riese, Screens editor, 2013-present ***..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

King of King Cake

Tried the rest? Now try the best.

"...Recipe adapted from All Recipes. Monica Riese blogs about her baking at The Yeast I..."

Feb. 12, 2013 Food Post by Monica Riese

Recommended at Texas Book Festival

Capsule reviews and panel info

"...you'll wish there'd been just one more day. – Monica Riese Manning Up: Fathers Out of the Ordinary..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Books Feature

Rockin' Rolls

Judith Fertig's 'I Love Cinnamon Rolls!' delights

"...Monica Riese blogs about baking at The Yeast I Can..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Food Post by Monica Riese

Last Day to Register for City Election!!

Council election May 12 – today's your last chance to register

"...Civics 101 Editor Monica Riese has compiled a handy list of upcoming campaign..."

April 12, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Rock Out With Your Cock Out

The 20th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...Moffatt, Lisa Montierth, Margaret Moser, Cassandra Pearce, James Renovitch, Monica Riese, Jordan Smith, Sarah Smith, R.U. Stein­berg, Jason Stout,..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Year in Books

Thirty-one titles that got us talking this year

"...yield, brace yourself for Young's return to full-force. – Monica Riese..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Chews Wisely

2011 Texas Book Festival cookbook reviews

"...Alarcón, Kate Thornberry, Barbara Chisholm, Rachel Feit, Melanie Haupt, Monica Riese, and I have all chosen a tempting title..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Flamingoing, Going, Almost Gone

Brenner's current bedside reading table

"...Learners, it was loaned to me by the Chronicle's Monica Riese, it features a cover by Charles Burns (with..."

July 11, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

19th Annual Short Story Contest

Happy endings

"...Harris, Susan Moffatt, Austin Powell, James Renovitch, Pamela Ross, Monica Riese, Audra Schroeder, Amy Smith, Jordan Smith, Sarah Smith,..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

The 18th Annual Short Story Contest

How we made it from 620 stories to one

"...Frazier, Anne Harris, Michael King, Matthew Patin, James Renovitch, Monica Riese, Pamela Ross, Audra Schroeder, Amy Smith, Darcie Stevens,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

17th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

From 500 hopefuls to five winning short stories

"...Fagan, Liz Franklin, Cassidy Frazier, Gerald McLeod, James Renovitch, Monica Riese, Josh Rosenblatt, Audra Schroeder, Jordan Smith, Meghan Ruth..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones