Russian House Is Dishing Up Bear (and Other) Dumplings Next Tuesday

Unlimited dumplings of all kinds supercharge a midweek feast

"...I say … because, on Tuesday, February 1, at Russian House, that welcoming bastion of Slavic culinary excellence Downtown,..."

Jan. 25, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Russian House Becomes Just 'The House'; Cowboy Breakfast Brings the Free Noms; Tatsu-Ya Takes Over Former Contigo Space; This Month Is All About the Women Everywhere; and More

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

"...offer cheers to the good folks of Austin’s former Russian House at 307 E. Fifth, as owners Varda Salkey..."

March 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Russian House Becomes Just 'House'; Cowboy Breakfast Brings the Free Noms; Tatsu-Ya Takes Over Former Contigo Space; This Month Is All About the Women Everywhere; and More

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

March 4, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

House of Fools

"...Yelena Fomina, Marina Politsejmako and Bryan Adams. The esteemed Russian director Andrei Konchalovsky, who made a couple of well-regarded..."

June 13, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

House of Sand and Fog

Moody and offbeat adaptation of Andre Dubus III bestseller heralds strong debut for new director and dandy performances by Jennifer Connelly and Ben Kingsley.

"...a feather in the cap of director Perelman, a Russian émigré who debuts here as a feature filmmaker after..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Spider House Is Gone, Sweet Ritual’s on Hiatus, Kerlin’s Got Brisket-Filled Kolaches, Home Slice Celebrates National Pizza Day, Jo’s Coffee Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off, and More

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

"...Did you miss Tuesday’s Dumpling Day feast at Russian House this year? You might be able to catch..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Ruth Paine House Museum, Irving

At first it might seem rather macabre to visit the house where the accused Lee Harvey Oswald spent his last night of freedom

"...The Ruth Paine House Museum in Irving tells a little-known side story to..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

#ACreads: 'The Hundred-Year House'

Chat about Rebecca Makkai's ghost story/satire/mystery Aug. 25

"...We initially chose The Hundred-Year House as August's Austin Chronicle Book Club selection for the..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Levitation Live Shot: Brutus, Russian Circles, Deafheaven

Like a hurricane

"...15 minutes into the 50-minute opening of the Sargent House showcase both indoors and outside. “Techno” – “I’m gonna..."

Nov. 9, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...and rusted patio furniture of campus-area coffee den Spider House. The clicking laptops and hum of hipster conversation are..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

From Russia, With Love

More than 20 years after the Soviet Union fell, Austin finally experiences some culinary glasnost

"...The first thing one sees upon walking into Russian House is the giant taxidermied black bear guarding a..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Russian House

Nightclub meets little-old-lady quaint at the delicious, ambitious Russian House

"...Russian House307 E. Fifth, 428-5442 Mon.-Fri., 11am-2am; Sat.-Sun., 9am-2am www.russianhouseofaustin.com..."

March 29, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Austin Chefs Share Their Holiday Traditions

Try something completely different this year

"...uncles, cousins, grandma, and grandpa – gathers at someone's house and we have a large feast," says Flórez. "We..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...accessible this weekend. Virginia B. Wood Downtown Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden79 Rainey, 512/386-1656 Sunday brunch, 11am-3pm www.bangersaustin.com..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Point Austin: Beyond Fire and Fury

Trump's White House follies obscure a deeper trail of corruption

"...I haven't yet read the hot new D.C. White House exposé, Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury. It only seems..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Moscow Now, Here

The New Russian Drama Festival opens a hotline to the culture of Russia today

"...Russians have been taking to the streets all year. On..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Food-o-File

Austin's Weekly Food News

"...round of restaurant news: Narrie Anderson of Sweden, and Russian-born Varda Sulkey met playing college basketball and now the..."

June 8, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Experience the World in Eight Drinks Around Austin

A thirst for travel

"...N. I-35 #1550; limacriolla.com Brazil Caipirinha – SP Brazilian SteakHouse..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Ali Linan

The Peacemaker

"...Dr. Julia Kelly, the acting head of the White House Nuclear Smuggling Group (!), are called in to make..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rosé Gosé Brings Continental Flair to Austin

Belarus meets Austin in this new North Loop restaurant

"...and makes many of the various cocktails on the house drink list, such as his favorite, the No. 8..."

July 14, 2023 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...her own H&M clothing line. – Kevin Curtin Acid House Ragas..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Waste Not

Local groups work to "rescue" food from loss and landfills

"...in Austin in Octo­ber with two partner restaurants – Russian House (Downtown), and Cedro, near Lake­line Mall. Smith says..."

Feb. 20, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Air Force One

"...one night, the legendary presidential bird is hijacked by Russian ultra-nationalists (led by Oldman) intent on securing the release..."

July 25, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...an elated EDM vibe. Their chart-topping "Blind Heart" lays house grooves atop Terri B!'s swaggering vox. – Marc Savlov..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Wondrous FIFA 2014 World Cup Watching

Enjoy fútbol with international style and comfort at these restaurants

"...Bahia, a place near and dear to my heart. Russian House NaZdorovye307 E. Fifth..."

June 13, 2014 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Who’s Open for Private Parties?

Because the dining-out crowd is less madding when it’s just your peops

"...anonymous revelers, wasn’t it? It was like having a house party with your besties – except in a fancier..."

May 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hungry at Trib Fest? Here Are 14 of Our Favorite Restaurants.

A sampling of interior Mexican cuisine to dim sum in Downtown Austin

"...baked bread and pastries, brats and a muffaletta, and house-made Chex Mix. And yes, they’ve also got that delectable..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Events Post

17th Annual Animation Show of Shows

Don Hertzfeldt's “World of Tomorrow” caps this mostly nifty program

"...and Elizabeth Laprelle) narrates “The Ballad of Holland Island House,” about the slow demise of a house set on..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Good Sports

Austin food should go to bat

"...CLAWstin (Austin's Collective of Lady Arm Wrestlers): Russian House Is it so wrong to cultivate Cold War..."

April 10, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Pawn Sacrifice

Fictionalized tale of famed chess bout between Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky

"...aloof actor, so often playing an outsider (The Cider House Rules, Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man pictures), and he can finesse..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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