First Look: Punch Bowl Social

Austin outpost opens in the Domain

"...variety of shops and businesses. With the opening of http://www.austinchronicle.com/locations/punch-bowl-social-1560120/, it now has its adult playground, and another restaurant..."

Aug. 21, 2014 Food Post by Rod Machen

Share Some Punch in Austin

It’s already spiked!

"...Not just for high school dances and church socials anymore, shareable punch has made its way back to..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Food Post by R.T. Frank

21 Super Bowl LIII Watch Parties in Austin

Pluckers Wing Bar is taking reservations, y’all

"...great burg of ours are rising to the Super Bowl occasion. Enjoy drink specials, super indulgent takes on classic..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Where to Watch the Big Game in Austin

And where to go for takeout

"...Nacho pizza and you'll get free chicken wings. Score! Punch Bowl Social Enjoy your last football Sunday of the..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

The Best Austin Bars for "Adult Play"

These bars might make you feel like a kid again

"...week like Tittie Bingo and Cards Against Humanity. • Punch Bowl Social..."

July 29, 2016 Events Post by Lisa Gossett

Food Events

Aug. 21-26

"...• Punch Bowl Social Grand Opening Proceeds go to Dell Children's..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Food Column

DQ’s Free Cones Day, Central Market’s Grillapalooza, Dripping Springs’ Brewers Festival, Hotel Viata’s First Long Dinner of 2023, El Naranjo’s Guest Chef From Mexico City, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...away from the wearin’ o’ the green, not when Punch Bowl Social (11310 Domain Dr.) has their own celebration..."

March 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place

Long live the long weekend

"...Danielle Packs a Punch LGBTQ Quality of Life commish Danielle Skidmore is running..."

May 25, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Ken Pomeroy Has Paid Her Dues

22-year-old Oklahoman talks Cherokee heritage and 11-year career

"...Saturday 15, 2pm, Punch Bowl Social (unofficial)..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Restaurant Discounts During the Government Shutdown

Helping federal workers caught in the political crossfire

"...Punch Bowl Social is offering a 25% discount on all..."

Jan. 23, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin’s Wednesday Foodie Events

And a few local highlights to carry you through the government shutdown

"...who have found themselves impacted by the government shutdown, Punch Bowl Social is offering all federal government employees a..."

Jan. 16, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Luv Doc: Adults Only Please

A fairly egregious social faux pas

"...toddler shove his dirty, diseased little paw into a bowl of freshly made guacamole I vowed never to allow..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

25 Bars That Define Austin

Dives, lounges, and saloons that are raising the bar

"...created with each clink of the glass. Violet Crown Social Club1111 E. Sixth, 512/614-4461 www.violetcrownsocialclub.com..."

July 21, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Capitol Chronicle

The Texas state budgeting process is called conservative, but might be better described as "penny wise, pound foolish."

"...our children, entirely, yet another incalculable but very real social cost. (Nor do these cost estimates address the expense..."

Jan. 26, 2001 News Column by Michael King

The Food Issue: When Vegetables Aren't Enough

John Mackey, “Conscious Capitalism,” and the Ideology of Food

"...a nudge or two, over the centuries, to that social and economic progress.) Even worse, traditional defenders of capitalism..."

June 12, 2013 Food Post by Michael King

We ™ You

"...* Chafing dishes, punch bowl, coffee urn..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Column

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...-- Rebecca Chastenet de Géry Punch Time..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Coach's Corner

A guide for the younger generation: Sick of hearing about Woodstock? Recreate all of its dubious glories at this year's Super Bowl party.

"...-- justifiably -- a tad cheated by the placid social circumstances of your times...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Public Notice

Buy Nothing Day? Public Notice tells what it knows about this annual international event while encouraging you through the rest of the column to buy lots of things (or at least donate the stuff you no longer use) for the less fortunate.

"...Adbusters is the culture jamming magazine brainbaby of the social activism thinktank the Media Foundation, based all the way..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...and “Spells,” meanwhile, Xenya Genovese assumes an unapologetic and punchy persona, pulsing bass driving taunts like “I know you..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...but it definitely beats Kevin Williamson’s masterpiece to the punch. It’s lighter on the humor, and full of meta-horror..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Screamlines

"...Louise the nerd, bubbling over with sexual energy and social ambition, becomes cool. Louise the witch, erratically powerful, learns..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

Day Trips

"...in extravagant costumes, have a "town meeting," then a social with hor d'oeuvres and punch gives the characters a..."

July 14, 1995 Column

Coach's Corner

"...I'd thought impossible -- the overkill of the Super Bowl. Super Bowl pre-game stories at least stay in the..."

July 16, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...fundraising meet-and-greet for the local theatrical community. Grab your bowl and make sure to pick up a ticket or..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Compadre Brewing and Central District Brewing

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 7)

"...all our nanas over a Shock Top and a bowl of mild restaurant salsa that costs roughly three cents..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

The World Is Flat

How King of the Hill helped make Texas three-dimensional again

"...(hello there, Florida) that reliably serves as a national punch line...."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Sxsw

"...Speak a Dead Language? (Mercury), they temporarily put their social politics aside for a look inward, which not only..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature