Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...latest multi-artist exhibit tackles the ever-evolving questions of naturalism, commercialism, and personal and national identity reflected in the contemporary..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...has evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps across country, blues, and vintage rock & roll to expand their..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Mikage Sakurai as she navigates through love, loss, and food. Though the novella receives acclaim for Yoshimoto’s grounded storytelling,..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Judges

Meet the arbiters of taste for the 2024 competition

"...Antonelli’s Cheese Co-Owner & Co-Founder..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Food Feature

Crowns, Camps, and CineClub Highlight Our Recommended Weekday Events

Wasted your weekend? We got you covered.

"...the dive-bar location fool you: Set up by creative community ATX Art Nights – who specialize in “adding creativity..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Thunderbird is Closing, Mr. Black Espresso Martini Fest Is Spiking Your Weekend, the Meteor Lands Its Fourth Year, Picnik Gets Hempy with Free Earlybird, and What’s This About Some Karen?

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the second week of October...."

Oct. 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the final week of September...."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Birdie’s Is Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year, Aviator Is Offering Free Pizza, El Alma’s Getting a Second Location, Radio Coffee & Beer Is Giving Away Topo Chico Mocktails, There’s Meewes News at Kitty Cohen’s, and More

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the fourth week of September...."

Sept. 20, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Spirits of Sobriety

Austin's queer community offers intentional alcohol-free events for the sober and sober curious

"...Austin, you can find places for support in your recovery journey as well as community social spaces of other..."

July 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Texas French Bread Rebuilding, Radix House Trying Not to Sink, Black’s x Via 313 Bringing the Brisket, Keepers Puttin’ On the Ritziness, and More…

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the first week of July...."

July 5, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: Read Before Burning

Welcome to the Books Issue

"...Welcome to the Books Issue. It's a far-ranging thing: We've..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Best Things That Happened in Austin Beer This Year

Pregaming Austin FC at Hopsquad, Austin Beer Guide's Lager Jam, Live Oak Rauchfest, and seven more hoppy highlights from 2022

"...Jester King’s Funk n’ Sour Fest..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

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

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the second week of December in..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...You know we feature local booze whenever we can..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We're Loving Eberly’s Loo, Bakery Lorraine’s Proud Macarons, Satellite’s Greek Tacos, Eastciders’ Yellowbird Flex, and – Who Says Mañana (Dos) Never Comes?

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

"...Yes, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the first week of August, deep..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?

What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?

"...Just you, with your love of alcohol-inflected refreshments … and your current reporter, who’s got some..."

July 18, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We've Got Festivals, and Ramen Tatsu-ya Chilled Noodles, and Much Tasty Booze and Brunches Galore, and – um, What Happened to That Chicken Salad Shoppe?

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

"...Here comes the weekend. Here comes the weekend of that Hot..."

May 25, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

March Toward the Booze, Ye Thirsty Citizens All!

These fine tipples may be precisely the slaking fortress you seek

"...the year, a generous splash of some fine and spirited beverages – of which we’ve provided five examples below...."

March 14, 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

"...Yes, it’s your Food News Buffet for the first week of March, as..."

March 2, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Third Coast Grabs SRSLY, Jimmy John’s Goes Ooh-La-La, Spirited Steaks Sizzle thanks to Still Austin & Double J Ranch, and There’s Some Robot Rolling Up with Your Chicken Tikka Masala …

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

"...Anybody who likes coffee and chocolate knows that the pair’s conflation is a..."

Feb. 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hot Luck Fest Returns, Top BBQ Joints Revealed, Bordeaux Women Honored, Prep ATX Launches, Mangia Dies a Lizardly Death, and Somebody’s Gerrymandering Pizza

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

"...Yes, it’s your Food News Buffet for the fourth week in October, Year..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Titane to Open Fantastic Fest 2021

Cannes winner heads up this year's lineup

"...wave of programming for 2021. The headliner? Titane, Julia Ducournau's Cannes Palme D'Or award-winning story of sex and cars,..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Screens Post

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...Yes, it’s time for another roundup of spirited adult beverages! Because these laudable liquids are new –..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze To-Go Is Here To Stay, APL’s Cookbook Reopens, Pinthouse Goes Large, Fancy Greek Noms In the Littlefield, and More

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

"...this first week of May. Yes, it’s your latest Food News Buffet, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, official..."

May 5, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...Can’t everything always fit into a neat Food News Buffet sort of box – not when there’s..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

10 New Year’s Eve To-Go Drink Options in Austin

Keep your festivities well-watered and safe at home

"...Year’s Eve, but please don’t drop the ball. Local coronavirus restrictions are in Stage 5, meaning no going out..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Food Post by David Brendan Hall

Voter Rewards Continue, Arlo Grey Returns, Treaty Oak Distilling Expands BBQ Team, and What the Hell Is Going On in Boise?

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

"...Here’s your weekly Food News Buffet for the final week of October, culled..."

Oct. 28, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Book Group Meeting Spots

Near-ideal settings for a successful book group meeting, with food and drinks, decent acoustics, and seating that allows for spirited discussion without having to shout

"...a meal and hunker down in one of the couches to hammer out your questions about Lincoln in the..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Review: The Elegant but Irreverent Southern Fare of Colleen's Kitchen

Mueller's food scene gets elevated

"...been a few weeks since my last visit to Colleen's Kitchen and I cannot get that house punch out..."

April 13, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal

Don't spend turkey day in the kitchen

"...options and some not-so traditional, Austin eateries have you covered with take-home Thanksgiving dinner, sides, and desserts that will..."

Nov. 16, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

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