W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died
The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others
"...the Austin native played his first gig as a 16-year-old at the Victory Grill, where he was introduced to..."
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March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
So You Think You Know Austin Film History?
Play our multiple choice trivia game
"...C: Steven Spielberg 7) In Office Space, the Alligator Grill filled in for chain diner Chotchkie's. What's there..."
Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker
30 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin
Eat some good food while you’re in town
"...Cafe Blue has lighter grub stuffed with omega-3s – grilled market fresh fish and an expansive oyster bar. Worry..."
March 16, 2018 Food Feature by Acacia Coronado
Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society
On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist
"...to distribute,' and I started working backwards," explains the 61-year-old Austin native. "First, 'Who am I going to record?'"..."
Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman
SXSW Film Pro Tips
What to see, where to be, and how to relax
"...Paramount Theatre (713 Congress) The Paramount is a century-old theatre right smack in Downtown Austin, and you really..."
March 4, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
The Gourds: Don’t Call It A Breakup
Beloved Austin pranksters hit pause on 19 years
"...while surrounded by rowdy frat boys at the now-defunct Alligator Grill (one of my first dates with my now-husband)..."
Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Melanie Haupt
Food-o-File
Romance available in paper bags, restaurant closures/openings, Girl Scout cookies, and more yummy news
"...of restaurant closures the past week. One distressed reader told of how evening shift employees at the Alligator Grill..."
Feb. 5, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Cavazos: 'I'm Not Going to Disappear'
Place 1 candidate upbeat despite solid loss
"...had," Cavazos said at her party at South Austin's Old Alligator Grill, "but I'm really proud of the campaign..."
May 9, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols
Ate Days a Week
How much more food and music can you ask for in this town around this time and after?
"...Tonight I'm Gonna See My Machez a Mio: CajunOld Alligator Grill..."
March 18, 2005 Food Feature
TCB
Going Braless in city of Small Stars and smashed
guitars
Dec. 24, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...under which the Red River scene, arguably 4 years old, was deemed old and hackneyed. (I'm sure you remember..."
Nov. 12, 2004 Column
That Damned Smoking Ordinance
"...That ordinance also drove live music out of the Old Alligator Grill. The mayor and the members of the..."
Nov. 8, 2004 Postmarks
TCB
The Austin Music Co-op wants to give local musicians a break, but since they serve food, you can't smoke there
"...a rare exception), and going nonsmoking would have hurt older-skewing nights like Blue Monday. Both of Direct Events' other..."
June 25, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray
The Insatiable Taste for Tunes
In Austin, the self-proclaimed Live Music Capital of the World, seeing great music doesn't always have to mean fighting the crowds at a smoky nightclub
"...at a smoky nightclub. For those of us who hold down 9-5 jobs, have kids, turn into pumpkins at..."
March 19, 2004 Food Feature by Rachel Feit
Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler, Already!
Cultivating a Mardi Gras tradition in River City
"...100-degree August heat by slurping fiery hot salsas and cold beer, turn out by the thousands in Halloween costumes,..."
Feb. 20, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Romance Guaranteed
Valentine's Day dinner and dancing
"...dance clubs that complement them. Gentlemen, follow the good soldier's sterling example and make those reservations now: A fellow..."
Feb. 6, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
TCB
Conrad Keely and Juliette Lewis? Getting it on with the Trail of Dead, Frenchie, Cheap Trick, the Austin Music Commission, and our own Todd V. Wolfson.
"...and guidance to the City Council on music-related matters, old standby issues like the Austin Music Network and the..."
Nov. 14, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray
Food-o-File
"Food-o-File"
"...closed several weeks ago and that the venerable City Grill has closed for regular service but may remain available..."
Jan. 31, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
Virginia B. Wood's on her way to the Southern Foodways Alliance symposium in Oxford, Miss., but she still finds time to take you out to dinner and a movie in this week's "Food-o-File."
"...this Saturday, Oct. 19, for a regional tasting of 17-year-old single malt scotches; six whiskeys, and a buffet for..."
Oct. 18, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
It's a Gas, Gas, Gas
South Austin's Neon Transformers Light Up Life South of the River
"...building landmarks," says Evan Voyles, who replicates and restores old signs. "I do that for the client's benefit and..."
Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Rob D'Amico
Second Helpings: Creole/Cajun
Beauxdacious po-boys, muffalettas, étoufée, and jambalaya in this week's Cajun / Creole-themed "Second Helpings."
Dec. 22, 2000 Food Column
Readers Poll
"...BEST APPETIZERSZ'Tejas GrillRUNNERS-UPArarat, Hula Hut, Saba Blue Water Cafe..."
May 12, 2000 Food Feature
Automat
Creole/Cajun
"...Old Alligator Grill 3003 S. Lamar, 444-6117 Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm; Fri..."
July 16, 1999 Food Feature
Slouching Toward Happy Hour
East Sixth & Thereabouts
"...want to consider trying the happy hour at Marisco Grill, located on Sixth Street. Sandwiched between a nightclub and..."
March 19, 1999 Food Feature
Food-O-File
Another Restaurant Row
"...there is also buzz about a Mexican restaurant from Old Alligator Grill honcho Doug Foreman. We're watching the developments...."
Feb. 19, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Food-O-File
Vibrio Vulnificus Vanquished
"...size, quickly exposed to hot water, then exposed to ice-cold water, which reduces bacterium to undetectable levels and increases..."
Oct. 30, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
Our Murals, Ourselves
"...Pac-Man from the video game and the popular Izod Alligator, along with the then-new Mo-Pac expressway added to the..."
Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin
Hot Line to Jesus
Edison's Speaking Phonograph
"...- Vincent Lynch, Jukebox: The Golden Years..."
Aug. 28, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig
Attention to Detail
The Little Things Make a Big Difference at Tocai
"...mushroom risotto. Accompanied by a deep red wine (Bogle Old Vine Cuvee, $5/glass, and Galet des Papes Chateuneuf de..."
May 22, 1998 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson
Day Trips
"...meat, custom processing, or delicious barbecue smoked on the grill daily...."
