Booze News & Views

Just a wee dram of What's Happening as March marches in …

"...Of course, when we think of those Garrisons, we..."

March 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bread and Oil: The Basics are Best for a Better New Year

Atoria’s and Oleamea are a tasty foundation of savory joy

"...of the best from Austin’s excellent Con’ Olio, these days we’re most often dipping our bread in Oleamea Extra..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Big, beautiful, blue raindrops from "The Price of Love" splash down on those same steel strings, glistening with a..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Popular Clarksville Restaurant Wink Reopens on Its 19th Anniversary

Farm-to-table innovator opens its dining room

"...The place debuted with an oenophilic splash 19 years ago, and now Wink restaurant, that popular..."

June 10, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pools Reopen, but With New Rules

Expect temperature checks, required masks, and sign-ins when you return to city pools

"...those that open will do so for only four days a week, to allow for extensive cleaning. Splash pads..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin Reopens Some Public Services and Private Businesses

Here's what you need to know before you head out

"...those that open will do so for only four days a week, to allow for extensive pool cleaning. Visitors..."

May 30, 2020 News Post by Clara Ence Morse

Where to Find Meal Services During Austin's School Closures

School districts distributing free meals for students, parents

"...map lists the facilities address, as well as the days and times meals will be served...."

March 21, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...house-made dumplings flow daily, with dim sum served on Sundays...."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Beto O'Rourke's Long, Hot Road to the Texas Primary

We report from the 2020 Democratic campaign trail on whether all the blue, sweat, and beers are worth it

"...us after the event. In Iowa, paid organizers spend days building visibility squads for the big cattle calls; in..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fantastic Fest: A Double Barrel Blast of Begos

Director brings Bliss and VFW to fest

"...many FF regulars back this year, having made a splash with his debut, alien infection shocker Almost Human, and..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Generation Q?

Plus queer events for a long and wet weekend

"...Splash Days One of the gayest weekends in Austin returns..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

For Foodies Looking for Adventure, Local Hot Sauces Keep Getting Hotter

Do you yearn to burn? You have options.

"...croon an especially alluring siren song during the sultry days of Austin summer. But what is it about the..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...hipster hippies revive Woodstock dances learned from YouTube, while "Splash One" emanates Zen waves. Initially, Erickson's voice runs rough,..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Soccer Watch

"...Austin FC made a splash on Tuesday, announcing the hiring of Josh Wolff as..."

July 26, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Music News: Father John Misty, Jenny Lewis, and Toro y Moi Give Way to Music Week

What’s what so far at SXSW Music

"...Two days in officially, SXSW Music already racked up an array..."

March 13, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

In Production: Something Evil at Brackenridge Hospital

Wrestler-turned-actor Dustin Runnels getting bloody for Scare Package

"...letterman jacket, with his hands in chains and a splash of gore and grue across his fingers, Runnels fits..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...and a basement “dungeon” that plays home to Final Fridays, a party by Package Menswear (they carry all the..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

The end of summer, in name only

"...and you enjoy hordes of barely dressed dudes, get Splash on your radar. The annual long-weekend party guarantees a..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Twinkle, With Love Ransom Riggs – A Map of Days (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #4) Erika L. Sánchez –..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Swimming Holes With Nearby Watering Holes

Embrace the endless summer with water therapy and post-swim drinks

"...beginning of the end of those long, hot summer days. Here in Austin, though? Not so much...."

Aug. 29, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Gay Place

Straight-ish movies that shaped queer identity

"...Colton Dowling hosts a very extra weekly variety show. Fridays through Aug. 17. Barrel O' Fun, 1911 Aldrich Ste...."

July 27, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Drink ’til it helps

"...counseling. Buy a beer, help keep Waterloo funded. Second Thursdays, 6-8pm. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth. www.waterloocounseling.org...."

July 13, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Strength in numbers, strength in community

"...resilience, and power. TK Tunchez, of Las Ofrendas, Frida Fridays, and Fuego, has helped curate an epic fundraiser for..."

July 6, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Five Spots Serving Boozy Ice Cream in Austin

Sugar highs and alcohol are a surefire way to make memories

"...where summer nights can be as hot as summer days, cooling down in the most impractical and caloric way..."

July 4, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin Pools Opening Soon

Find the nearest one to you and beat the heat

"...Central Texas, but the sun doesn't care. The 100-degree days are already upon us, and Austin's outdoor sauna likely..."

May 30, 2018 Chron Events Post by Danielle White

Gay Place

Long live the long weekend

"...Adulting is hard. Gone are the days of summer vacation (for most of us, anyway). Instead,..."

May 25, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...Hill Country Region will host “Don’t Trash Where You Splash” river cleanup programs. Organized cleanups occur on Sundays and..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...30 years old, but he immediately made a big splash here. He was hired by Austin Civic Theatre to..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Call Me by Your Name

Tenderness comes in many tongues in this coming-of-age romance

"...villa in northern Italy in 1983, Elio fills the days lazily: swimming, eating, napping, transcribing music (he’s a talented..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place

Expect a good time, safe space, and lots of fine-looking peeps at the Gender Unbound Art Festival

"...queer. So perk up for a fabulous Labor Day. Splash returns – an epic four-day-long men's party that gives..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

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