News of the Black Iron Brothertons, of Michael Carranza and Danielle Martinez’s Tare, of Abby Jane and her Bakeshop, of Little Ola and King Cakes, of Tiffany Chen and Those New Cookies

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

"...of Pflugerville’s highly acclaimed Black Iron Barbecue (15608 Spring Hill Ln.), has died after suffering a “medical event” on..."

Jan. 16, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...Chemical X Sugar, spice, and everything nice: This residency from BABE ATX..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein, Mischa Reddy (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Loren Hosts the Milk Bar, Bar Peached Brings the Fall Harvest, Perry’s Goes Mexican with Verdad, 12 Days of Free Lunch Is on Its Way, and More

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

"...walk-in-only event features seasonally available provisions from the Texas Hill Country. They tell us, too, that this is “the..."

Nov. 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Watch This: The Hushabyes Debut on Lindsey Verrill’s New New Sincerity Label

The Jenny Carson-led band premieres an ominous video for “Sleep”

"...and finally began exploring when her previous band Warm Sugar stopped performing...."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...interlude that incorporated crunches of distortion, as well as chilling, dynamic bass that surely scratched a cognitive itch. –..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients for Feature Film Grants

$110,000 distributed to 15 Texas projects

"...and 56% identify with a community of color. Erica Deiparine-Sugars, AFS director of programs for filmmaker support, said, “We..."

Sept. 12, 2023 Screens Post by Mae Lackey

Radio Coffee & Beer Has Half-Priced Heatbusters, Dovetail’s Got a Brand New Brunch, Nixta Knocks Out Tasty Patio Narratives, Wax Myrtle’s Tips the Pool, Your Favorite Uncle Ben Runkle Goes Wagyu with Peeler, and More, More, More

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

"...folks behind Lenoir, Salt & Time, Rosen’s Bagels, Swedish Hill, and G’Raj Mahal – is running happy hours now..."

June 28, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Blooms and Barrels Plant Sale April 8, Kerrville, www.hillcountrymastergardeners.org..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

From the Walls to the Page in ATX Urban Art

New book ATX Urban Art catalogs Austin's street art, murals, mosaics, and graffiti

"...a third show planned for this August at the Hill Country Galleria Art Center in Bee Cave." Most recently,..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Qmmunity: The Art of Advocacy

Find a way to give your say at the Lege, plus a new drag queen portrait series

"...Sugar Gay Back-to-back DJ sets from Lavender Thug and BoyFriend..."

March 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...where three creeks empty into the lake. The rolling hills are covered in old-growth hardwood and evergreen trees shading..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

What We’re Listening to Right Now

DJ Jester & DJ Marz, Willie Nelson on Billy Joe Shaver, Lisa Morales, High Heavens, and ZZ Top

"...those first weeks of COVID. Witnessing Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard tap blues magma at said 144-year-old..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...On our first chilly, 67-degree evening in West Texas we went to supper..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Merry Month of May’s Depressed Cake Shop, Celebratory Cinco de Mayo, Julep-Joltin’ Kentucky Derby, and the Visual Delights of Craft Beer Packaging

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

"...includes Abby Jane Bakeshop, Skull & Cakebones, Confituras, Swedish Hill, Zucchini Kill, Sour Duck Market, and more – we..."

May 3, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...roads. Take the backroads to or from Independence, Chappell Hill, Industry, or Burton and you’ll be awestruck...."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Food Crafters Earn National Accolades From Good Food Foundation

Great news for good food

"...what we personally know about past winners like the Hill Country's Treaty Oak Distillery and Jester King Brewery (and..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Cinnamon Rolls to Seek Out in Austin

Plus two more worth leaving the city limits for

"...are large, gooey, and not too sweet, with a cinnamon-sugar-laced spiral of tender bread robed in the perfect amount..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

What We're Listening to Right Now

Nakia, Sun June, Norman BA$E, Good Looks, 8½ Souvenirs, and more local sounds worth seeking out

"...see the sweethearted local intimidate as a hostile, domineering sugar daddy, but his dramatic singing – especially on the..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Five Posh Options for Your Favorite Liquor Cabinet

You do, after all, deserve the best

"...an Italian liqueur made from a base of alcohol, sugar, and water in the same proportion, which is flavored..."

Nov. 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Booze We Choose: Seven and Up

Liquor in the front … of your favorite cabinet, of course

"...good? Is it the use of freshly pressed Noble Sugarcane juice for fermenting? (Those noble canes are “the highest..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Summer Pop-Up: Moment by Mayawell

Prebiotic drink brand hosts Pride event August 8

"...Thanks to locally-based beverage company Mayawell, there’s one more chill destination on the East side to kick it (at..."

Aug. 5, 2021 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July with Food and Fun

Wave that flag, raise a toast, maybe kiss a fellow American

"...arts, entertainment, and recreation at the beginning of the Hill Country, and they’ll be staging a commensurately-sized fireworks display..."

June 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Mini-Cavalcade of Canned Cocktails

Refreshing and just potent enough for spring. Or summer. Or whenever.

"...can is 99 calories, low carb, and contains zero sugar. (Also note: ABV of 5.6% per can. ) If..."

April 28, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Aye: Even More St. Patrick's Day Treats

Oh, these'll get your Irish up, alright

"...Listen: Their Corned Beef on Rye is made with Hill Country rye, hand-cut corned beef, housemade mustard, melted leeks,..."

March 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze News & Views

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

"...celebration, with whiskey tastings, cocktails, plenty of that fine Hill Country cookin’, and live music under their majestic oaks...."

March 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Hip-Hop Pioneer Tee Double Perseveres

Holding the vision through institutional racism, isolation, and a double transplant

"...this, his older sibling proved functionally crucial. Inspired by Sugar Hill Records, Grandmaster Flash, and later LL Cool J,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

10 Tasty King Cake Options in Austin

Mardi Gras looks different this year, but cake helps

"...a 7-inch king cake with lemon zest and a brown-sugar spiced cream cheese filling for $15. Cakes are available..."

Feb. 10, 2021 Food Post by Madi Margulies

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Tom Meeten, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Alice Lowe, Mandeep Dhillon, Johnny Vegas, Steve Oram, Craig Parkinson, Kevin Bishop, Pippa..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Home Slice Loves Selena, Jo’s Loves La Colombe, Nobody Doesn’t Love Churros, and Everybody’s Cooking Burgers

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

"...wagyu beef from Peeler Farms and buns from Swedish Hill? Things may be a bit rocky in the industry..."

Dec. 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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