Chronicle Readers Share What They Love and Miss About Austin

Everything from restaurants to neighbors to long, stress-free walks

"...predictions of a future "new normal" on the horizon, we find ourselves thinking of things in this town that..."

April 28, 2020 Chronolog Post

Beside the Point: We Love Us!

Just ask anybody – Austinites approve of Austin

"...who's attended a local film festival can tell you, Austinites cheer at any cinematic acknowledgment of our existence. Turns..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Film Festival: 10 Things We Learned From the Writers of Infinity War

Marvel scribes Markus and McFeely stay spoiler-free

"...Agent Carter show), they know a thing or two about comic book movies. When they discussed their career with..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Things We Won’t Miss About Don Zimmerman

Oh Donny Boy, the gripes, the gripes are calling

"...and not "live off others" when they grow up? We do...."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

First We Take the Convention Center

Texas Rollergirls explode into the 2011 season

"...fans. This year, in their new home at the Austin Convention Center, they better than doubled that figure...."

Feb. 25, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to Austin

"...Dear Editor, Goodbye, our fair city. We'll miss your lively boroughs, districts, and neighborhoods where diverse..."

July 26, 2007 Postmarks

Governing Post-Boom Austin

Now that the lawsuits are over, we hope the council campaigns will turn to issues.

"...far, you'd think that the most important issue facing Austin is the proper valuation of a signature as a..."

April 12, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Seduced by Austin

Jesse Herman – hospitality pro, mover and shaker with the Austin Food & Wine Festival – is making his mark on his adopted town

"...When the history of Austin's early 21st century culinary explosion is written, I'm betting..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Oral History of Austin Beerworks

How the local brewery became the heir to the aluminum throne

"...As far as plucky hometown breweries go, Austin Beerworks might be the pluckiest. From the..."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...has a new book out from First Second this week – and he'll be presenting it in Austin on..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dear Glutton: How to Have a Romantic Low-Key Valentine's Day in Austin

It’s the little things, not heart-shaped confetti, that count most

"...been dating for a few years now, and while we're very much in love (she's the best!) we're also..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Heroes and Villains: Mike Love

Q&A with Beach Boys mainstay prior to Sunday’s Moody show

"...Mike Love invokes so many conflicted feelings it’s easy to forget..."

Jan. 18, 2014 Music Post by Luke Winkie

30 Things

The highs, the lows, the lists

"...And so here we are, at last...."

Sept. 2, 2011 Features Feature

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Compadre Brewing and Central District Brewing

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 7)

"...but as very big advocates of not being dead, we will continue to emphasize touchless, safety-minded, curbside beer pickup..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...and ketchup together to make tomato soup when he went out with friends. By marrying Ann Blevins, he joined..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...Down the rabbit hole we go, reader, and you're already familiar with that metaphor..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...Late last year, four people showed up at the Travis County Commissioners Court to tell..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Five Austin Films to Stream Right Now

A local list of flicks to keep you from thinking about cedar fever

"...curl up on the couch and avoid the two weeks of the year where it’s actually a bit cold..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Chron Events Post by Josh Kupecki

David Wheeler of Dragon’s Lair Has Been Selling Comics In Austin for 30 Years

Local bastion of supergraphics & gaming celebrates three decades

"...Like many things in this world – wars, businesses, families, feuds, civilizations,..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two: Love Loves to Love Love

On celebrating the Best of Austin, and learning to live with the worst

"...but will follow through with the remaining clause next week). This issue is our annual "Best of Austin"! An..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Column by Louis Black

Austin Psych Fest: Rain Parade

Q&A with headliner/bandleader Matt Piucci

"...Between the Three O’Clock’s Coachella appearance earlier this month and..."

April 25, 2013 Music Post by Greg Beets

Tarzan and Arab Come to Austin

The Gaza film makers see their first film in the perfect cinema

"...It's a cool fall morning in Central Austin. Out on the porch, film making twins Ahmed and..."

Oct. 30, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Love Nest

First Comes Love...

"...Who needs hard drugs when you've got Austin in July, a central nervous system depressant as powerful..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Books Feature by Marion Winik

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

"...speaking terms with certain members of your tryptophan-addled family? We feel ya, and here’s your Food News Buffet for..."

Dec. 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Honor Old & New

Recapping the ceremony, plus local trio Nevil pack shout-along garage rock, and concert site ShowList Austin relaunches

"...Camaraderie permeated all levels of the Austin Music Industry Awards on Monday night. In its second..."

March 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

No Smoking, Austin: 10 Years Later

Chronicle revisits smoking ban at bars, music venues

"...On May 7, 2005, Austin citizens cast their ballots regarding an ordinance to ban..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

For the Love of Michael Fracasso

They don’t call it the Austin music ‘community’ for nothing

"...Singer-songwriter Michael Fracasso remains a staple of the Austin sound. Recently, headed home from a tour in Michigan,..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Help upEats ATX Help Austin’s Small Restaurants

The community-built list is geared toward those without PR

"...or Under Promoted Eats ATX – is giving some love and support to Austin’s small local restaurants that don’t..."

April 21, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Your Queer Guide to Austin

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

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society supports Texas filmmaking in myriad ways –..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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