Uncle Billy's Brew & Que

The newest addition in a series of restaurants launched by the founders of the wildly successful Austin Java

"...a great choice for cooling off on a blistering Texas day. The Back 40 Blonde Ale is easy drinking..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

October is Texas Wine Month

Festivities begin all over the state this weekend

"...outside of Austin, Fiesta Winery lead the way into Texas Wine Month with a kickoff party for an all-month..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Lee Nichols' Top 10 Austin/Texas Craft Beer Happenings

2011 through the eyes of a beer-loving Austinite

"...the third straight legislative session, microbrewers tried to change Texas' laws forbidding them from selling their product on the..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Celis Gypsy Collaboration Brew Debut

Second generation brewer presents unique beer tonight

"...owner Rick Engel, the man who founded one of Texas' first modern day brewpubs. Together, they are bringing the..."

Nov. 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Big News in Oasis, Texas

These two new spots do impressive work considering their volume

"...Sushi Lounge, and Imperia. Located in the new Oasis, Texas mixed-use development, Soleil enjoys the same lake view, balconies,..."

July 1, 2011 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Brew News

Brewery openings and Texas winners and losers

"...• Texas medal winners in this September's 2009 Great American Beer..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Kashmere Reunion Stage Band

Live Shot

"...both prompted by the success of 2006 2-CD debut Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974 – had also spurred the KSB..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Craft Brewers Festival

The festival returns after a hiatus

"...The recent surge in craft brewery openings in Texas, especially in the Austin area, has caused quality-beer lovers..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Event Menu

This weekend, head to Waterloo Park for barbecue shenanigans

"...• Check out the first Texas Brew-B-Que in Waterloo Park (14th & Trinity) this weekend...."

May 8, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Microbrew Renaissance

It's a good time to drink beer in Texas

"...I believe that this is the golden age of Texas brewing...."

July 4, 2008 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Chow Times

This week: Work on your barbecue and beer bellies, get a taste of the world, and eat for the cure

"...cold beer are all part of the third annual Brew-B-Que Festival in Buda. Five thousand pounds of free barbecue,..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cask-Brewed Ales

Beer snobs flock to these local spots for 'real' ale

"...it is generally served cool, rather than the ice-cold Texas norm, so the taste buds aren't numbed...."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Announcing The Austin Chronicle’s Battle of the Briskets!

30 local brisket masters compete for Best Brisket in Austin title

"...E. Braker, 78753 Pok-e-Jo's Smokehouse – 4109 Capital of Texas Hwy. S. Ste. 100-B, 78704 Rogers Boyz BBQ –..."

May 31, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Beer Flights: Talking Points About Drinking

What's brewing in the brewing world

"...• Supporters of Texas craft brewing are pushing a couple of bills in..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Food Column by Lee Nichols

Home's A Brewin': Do You Hear the People Drink?

Local breweries unite in effort to reform restrictive brewpub legislation

"...are decidedly anti-business," said Scott Metz­ger, head of the Texas Craft Brew­ers Guild's Legislative Committee and founder of Freetail..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Column by Ivy Le

Beer Flights

Local brews make good

"...definitely the time for festivals and competitions, both in Texas and elsewhere. I can report from experience that the..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Beer Flights

SXSW beer snobs have some great options Downtown

"...it's not here, you likely can't get it in Texas. Inside seating is cozy, and the back porch is..."

March 19, 2010 Food Column by Lee Nichols

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...an English freehouse has lost none of its charm. Texas pints are on sale, so I settle in with..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

The breeding season for new restaurants in Austin is November-December

"...Foodways Texas (www.foodwaystexas.com) is a new cultural organization founded to study,..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Beer Flights

Rock out with your bock out

"...locals and tourists alike to get a taste of Texas – delicious, juicy barbecue complemented by a Texas-only beer..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

Is it hot enough for you yet? Heat things up with Hatch chile, Home Slice, and the Food Network.

"... 266-2442, www.oasis-austin.com) to include two more dining spots. Oasis Texas will be home to a second local outlet of..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Eating and drinking, drinking and eating, all the while helping others

"...Long Center benefits the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas. Tickets are $65, or $100 per couple. Make reservations..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...new book Jack Allen's Kitchen: Celebrating the Tastes of Texas (UT Press, $39.95) at the Round Rock outlet of..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Storm in a Beer Stein

Craft beer makers and fans make their case at the Lege

"...Committee meeting, but it could be a big one. Texas brewers and supporters (operating as Texas Beer Freedom) turned..."

March 23, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Handicapping Local Craft Brews

Welcome to the craft-beer capital of Texas

"...world, you're also in the craft beer capital of Texas – Austin has more breweries than any other city..."

March 16, 2012 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

A roundup of this weeks food news

"...the Uncle Billy's Brew & Que outlet at Oasis, Texas, closed after Thanks­giving, and it's unclear whether or not..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Best of Food in 2007

10 Best Surprises of 2007

"...lifelong vegetable gardener like myself, who gardens in Central Texas (where few of the "temperate zone" rules apply) could..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips: Regency Bridge Loop, Goldthwaite

Enjoy the wildflowers on this self-guided driving tour through the hills

"...takes full advantage of the great wildflower season Central Texas is having...."

April 24, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Fall is full of fairs and fests

"...Lost Maples State Park outside of Vanderpool is known..."

Oct. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Civics 101

"...EMPOWER THE VOTE TEXAS FUNDRAISER Help Empower Texas continue its work educating voters..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column

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