Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...Each brewery has the potential to contribute something cool to the..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears. As restrictions..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

North by Northwest Brewery on Slaughter Lane to Close

Restaurant and brewery announces closure date of Feb. 2

"...2019 sure is looking doomy for longtime Austin restaurants. This time, it’s North by Northwest Brewing Co., which..."

Jan. 29, 2019 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

The Best of Oktoberfest

Seven local picks for celebrating pretzels, brats, and beer

"...The 17th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at North By Northwest Restaurant and Brewery..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Billy's on Burnet Hosts Lager Jam 2

Local breweries give some lager lovin'

"...Big Bark Speisse Grodz – cask-conditioned grodziskie-style smoked lager NXNW Restaurant & Brewery Bohemian Pils – pilsner Upgrayedd –..."

June 17, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...Ranger, American IPA Session IPA Fat Tire, American amber Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY Hop House, Belgian pale ale Glimmerglass,..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Food Events

Aug. 29-Sept. 3

"...Celebrate with nine specialty beers plus a cask of NXNW Anniversary Ale, a giant birthday cake, live music, and..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

October's a great month for Gettin' Sauced

"...• NXNW Oktoberfest A pet- and family-friendly two-day event with games,..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

Grape-stomping goodness, Marfa hosts a climate change and sustainability symposium, and more

"...annual harvest by stomping grapes, or enter the Lucy & the Italian Woman Cos­tume Contest based on the classic..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Events

It's North by Northwest's lucky 13th, J Black's 5th, and back to school benefit time

"...› Tour de Vin The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents a globe-trotting culinary showcase..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food Truck Trails: The South Austin Trailer Bazaar

The food trailer scene is still in high gear on South Lamar

"...leases SLTB space has already earned his chops with NXNW and Red’s Porch and he knows a thing or..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Follow the Lederhosen

Celebrating Oktoberfest all over Central Texas

"...OktoberfestFredericksburg, Oct. 1-3 Adults, $6; children 6-12, $1; 6 & younger, free; two-day pass, $10; three-day pass, $15 www.oktoberfestinfbg.com..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Event Menu

Cocktails for charity and beer just because

"...Kamburis family celebrate the third anniversary of Satellite Bistro & Bar (5900 Slaugh­ter, 288-9994, www.satellitebistroandbar.com) with music from Mr...."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Foodie events around town, Sept. 25-Oct. 2

"...both beer and chocolate, complemented by delicious pairings at NXNW Restaurant & Brewery (10010 Capital of Texas Hwy. N.,..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 17-24

"...in Austin. 11am-1pm (sign-up at 10am; judging at noon). GSD&M Idea City parking lot, 828 W. Sixth. E-mail randy@austingreenart.org..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Feature

Event Menu

Local eateries celebrate chiles, beer, sweet treats, boobs, and more

"...remind them that any firefighter who comes into the restaurants in uniform gets an automatic 50% discount on food,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cask-Brewed Ales

Beer snobs flock to these local spots for 'real' ale

"...last Monday of the month at North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery. At first glance, it appears to be..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...follow the 2009 model instead. 10am: North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery10010 Capital of TX Hwy. N., 467-6969 www.nxnwbrew.com..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

A Disaster Brewing

Hops shortage squeezes local-beer makers and drinkers

"...choice," says Brian Peters, brewmaster at Uncle Billy's Brew & Que on the Barton Springs restaurant row. Unlike bigger..."

March 21, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery

A longtime team on top of their game

"...North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery..."

July 6, 2007 Food Review by Wes Marshall

Event Menu

July 6-12

"...7-8:15am. The contest starts at 8:30am; afterparty at the brewery starts at noon...."

July 6, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Rest of the Races

"...Lloyd Doggett: ALGPC, CCYD, Central Austin Democrats, NXNW, SD, Travis County Democratic Women, University Democrats, West Austin..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

Second Helpings: Pub Grub

Drunk? Eat something, for god's sake.

"..."Second Helpings" offers tasty, bite-sized restaurant listings compiled from new and previous reviews, guides, and..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Mix and Match

Don't sweat it trying to create the perfect mating of beer and food, Chronicle Food writer Wes Marshall writes in a review of North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery. Pick a drink you like, pick a dish you like, and just enjoy them.

"...North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery10010 Capital of Texas Hwy. N., 231-8157..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Dancing About Architecture

The Mercury enters a new orbit, how to build your own music festival, the Continental Club get's a new big brother, plus more food for thought about buildings and songs

"...not even involved in this matter, having visited the restaurant/club last month to make sure exits were clear for..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Sated, Somewhat

Dining North by Northwest

"...North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery10010 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., 231-8157..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood