Not Just Plain Vanilla

You may have noticed the neon deco sign on the roof of the Adams Extract Company's distinctively low-slung Moderne building, set back from I-35 just south of Slaughter Lane and rather dramatically surrounded by prairie grassland. What you might not know, Food writer MM Pack explains, is that, unlike Betty Crocker, there really is a Mr. Adams and he still makes the extracts from top-secret family formulas.

"..."Home of Adams' Extract." You may have noticed the neon deco..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Qmmunity’s 2020 Guide to Gifting Queerly and Locally

Gifting queer cheer after one helluva year

"...It’d be an understatement to call 2020 a $hit$how of a year. If there’s one thing that’s certain despite..."

Dec. 3, 2020 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Fantastic Fest First Wave Hits Hard

Stephen King adaptations, Arabic cinema, and Three Billboards

"...from raucous laughs to nerve-jangling terror, the first wave of films for Fantastic Fest 2017 (Sept. 21-28) announced this..."

Aug. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Cook Meat and Influence People

Jess Pryles and the making of an Austin food celebrity

"...a workshop, but it doesn't show. By the end of the four-hour session, they'll know enough beef facts to..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Page Two: When Pointing an Accusatory Finger, Three More Point Back at You

This ugly political season grows ever more vicious

"...A recent column offered that, in this ugly political season, "Not only is..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Column by Louis Black

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...composers whose operatic works she treasured, a treasured friend of the Austin arts scene made her final exit from..."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...Baran knew his brain was injured, though any memory of the hit is lost. His recollection is limited to..."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

DVD Watch

Two from the Dardenne brothers

"...and Luc – have ascended into the top ranks of international filmmakers in only the last 15 years. The..."

Aug. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...comes this Sunday to entertain Austin as a part of Austin Cabaret's 10 year anniversary series of divalicious evenings..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...Although many cultures worldwide have some form of tribute or celebration to honor the dead, none can..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Good Humor Man

Former 'Seinfeld' writer Pat Hazell is funny, upbeat, generous, and, oh, yeah, he lives here now

"...Lazy lakes of gravy fill your plate tonight...."

May 26, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Two Tickets to Paradise

Who tickets what in Austin

"...Like something out of Glengarry Glen Ross, the concert business doesn't get more..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

'Natural Capitalism' in the Hills

The Crossings' earth- and economy-friendly integration into the Hill Country really is something to feel good about.

"...drive what used to be a long way out of town, but isn't anymore -- near the junction of..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Michoacana Connection

Paletas on the streets of Austin, paletas on the streets of Mexico!

"...Mexican child, I grew up eating my fair share of paletas, Popsicles made from fresh seasonal fruits. The fruit..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Brave New Web

In the wake of Sept. 11 and the hard-line USA Act, the Internet has become a very unfriendly place for hackers.

"...You're probably scared of hackers...."

Dec. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

E-tail This!

La Frontera is proof that e-commerce has not destroyed traditional retail commerce.

"...As you enter Williamson County, at the sclerotic interchange of the interstate and FM 1325, you pass Dell Computer..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...was a hot Sunday afternoon late in the summer of 1978. Having arrived in town only two weeks prior,..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Between the Lines

"...he had met during the war. She had died of blood poisoning, he said, and then he had come..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Books Review

Young Guns and Typewriters

"...year. The local theatre scene boasts strong, unique writers of its own: Steve Moore of Physical Plant Theater; Sharon..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

Art Fights the Power

The Liberating Artwork of Malaquías Montoya

"...newly formed United Farm Workers union reach the pinnacle of their "Grape Strike," boycotting grocery stores and wineries throughout..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

It Was a Very Good Year

Jason Phelps on 12 Months of Exceptional Stage Projects

"...illness. Or they may be blessed with a succession of exceptional events that challenge and stimulate and fulfill one..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Big Numbers Arrive

City budget staff briefs Council for FY2014-15

"...City budget season resumed in earnest last Thursday, as City Manager Marc..."

Aug. 4, 2014 News Post by Michael King

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...Lucia Athens is the City of Austin's Chief Sustainability Officer. Hired in 2010, Athens became..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...We've already teased some of the highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...Goodman called Austin FC's debut in the MLS Cup Playoffs as "a moment five years in the making." On..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Where Not to Hide Your Weed

Two big busts kick of October for DPS narcos

"...The Department of Public Safety is having another stellar drug-seizure month with..."

Oct. 13, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Weekend Wine

Great wines from Spain, Italy, France, Corsica, and … Texas?

"...the world. Their response to the carefully crafted laws of various wine regions is to take any rules they..."

March 17, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

ATX Television Fest: Friday Night Lights Reunion

It's been 10 years since the beloved football drama premiered

"...To think, I actually tried to get out of covering this event. I mean, parking was 20 bucks,..."

June 12, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

Scandalous Summer Soul Playlist

Scandal Music Supervisor Alexandra Patsavas explains

"...music? Are you prepared for the most styling musicians of all time to give rhythm and rhyme to the..."

June 17, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Event Menu

Event Menu, Dec. 7-19

"...Late-fall and early-winter food crops are in the fullness of their bounty just now, so what better time to..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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