Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eli Josef's HITW residency, KOOP's Birthday Bash, and free Jackie Venson highlight our recommended shows

"...KOOP's Texan focus in veteran Austin two-step machine Hot Texas Swing Band. Much to celebrate, anticipate, and wake. –..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Column by Katie Karp

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

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Art festivals and dance halls liven up the landscape in September

"...On Memorial Day 1972, the first Texas Arts & Crafts Fair was launched on the campus..."

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

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

Foraging Near Zilker

"...and Vine This place has garnered fans of the Texas flat-iron steak and crawfish mac and cheese. 300 S...."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Feature

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...Austin winner will by crowned “King or Queen of Texas BBQ” and win more than $3,000 in prizes. Guests..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

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

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...Hops & Grain, and Jester King; as well as Texas brewers who have been elusive to the Austin market,..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

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

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

Foraging Near Zilker

"...and Vine This place has garnered fans of the Texas flat-iron steak and crawfish mac and cheese. 300 S...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Feature

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

Foraging Near Zilker

ACL Festgoers' guide to nearby restaurants

"...Vine This new place has garnered fans of the Texas flat-iron steak and crawfish mac and cheese. 300 S...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Feature

Civics 101

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

Sept. 27, 2013 News Column

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

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

Foraging Near Zilker

"...Tarragon are just a few flavors at this all-organic, all-Texas ice cream parlor. 2032 S. Lamar...."

Oct. 5, 2012 Food Feature

Food-O-File

A roundup of this week's food news

"...capitalizing on Aus­tin's thriving craft brewing trend. Offering an America-meets-Texas menu, the tavern will have 12 beers on tap,..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Dining Del Lago 2012

An Oasis with a lakeside view

"...Oasis, Texas6550 Comanche Trail..."

June 29, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

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

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

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

Off the Record

The Hamburg Sound: OTR retreats to Germany's Reeperbahn Festival as Frank Hendrix sells Emo's

"...$30,000 are being matched by C3 Presents and the Texas Heritage Songwriters Association. To further commemorate the occasion, Waterloo..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

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

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

Off the Record

Dale Watson's got Tiger Airways by the tail, and more music news

"...acoustic guitar, and snare drums – he's coined the "Texas Two." "That studio still has that sound and vibe,"..."

July 29, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...• Nonpartisan pressure group Save Texas Schools continued its push to make school funding the..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature

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

Dining Del Lago 2011

Make it a date on the lake

July 1, 2011 Food Feature

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