Texas Songwriting Legend Robert Earl Keen Announces Retirement From the Road

The roots musician will tour through September

"...The road may go on forever, but a Texas songwriting legend says he won’t be out on it..."

Jan. 16, 2022 Music Post by Robert Penson

Away From the Book Fest

Hit the pavement around the Capitol for a Texas Book Festival lunch break

"...The cooking tent at this weekend's Texas Book Festival offers up an inviting menu of cooking..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Join Us For Death Proof At Home

Every Thursday this month we'll live tweet another local classic

"...community together, we livetweeted that Lone Star classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. It was so much fun that..."

April 1, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Texas celebrates with lots of fun festivals before turning on..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...Last year, Mike Wilhite, the former owner of the Texas Chili Parlor, was cited by the Austin/Travis County Board..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Food-o-File

One of the only real drawbacks about working for a weekly newspaper is that it's virtually impossible to cover breaking news in anything like a timely fashion, Food Editor Virginia B. Wood writes. Here's the latest news, though, on restaurant closings and changes in Austin.

"...the same day I'd received brochures from both the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival and Central Market..."

March 15, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What’s Your Margarita Personality Type?

Twelve local options for getting your margarita party on

"...celebrating in style. Mostly Bs: An Old-School Austinite at Texas Chili Parlor..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Top 10 Ways to Eat Corn in Austin

We're thinking outside the cob

"...version reinvents a vending machine staple, but make them Texas-sized. Dusted with flavor, it is most satisfying to eat..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Hidden Capitol Kitchens

Living life on the Lege is difficult enough without having to figure out what's for lunch

"...When it comes to Texas politics, it's not what you know, and it's barely..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Permanent changes at Star Canyon and an update on the Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...market... And speaking of brand-name restaurants, the site of Texas' first modern-day brewpub will be serving beer again by..."

March 29, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

As You Like It

Welcome! The following is our comprehensive Austin guide to the American classic commonly known as the hamburger.

"...Texas Chili Parlor..."

March 7, 2003 Food Feature

Hotly Anticipated

The 12th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest results are here!

"...chef John Randall was back this year under the Texas Chili Parlor banner, garnering first place with both his..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Past winners

"...R: 1) Trudy's; 2) Serranos Salsa; 3) Tequila Texas..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

"...R: 1) Trudy's; 2) Serranos Salsa; 3) Tequila Texas..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners: 1991-2004

"...R: 1) Trudy's; 2) Serranos Salsa; 3) Tequila Texas..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

Away From the Book Fest

Hit the pavement around the Capitol for a Texas Book Festival lunch break

"...is not an uncommon experience to stroll from the Texas Book Festival with an eye toward soothing one's inner..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Full Plate

In planning your SXSW itinerary, make room for these 10 dining destinations

"...holes: "Well I wish I was in Austin/at the Chili Parlor Bar/drinking Mad Dog margaritas/and not caring where you..."

March 16, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eat Like an Austin Movie Star

Your guide to local restaurants featured in famous films

"...The Texas Chain Saw Massacre..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...a week passed before a dedicated customer of the Texas Chili Parlor bought the place and saved it from..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Will Travel for Food

Boston's Austin Grill imports native Austin tastes to Northern climes. Eli Kooris reports as to whether the venture is a success.

"...Beaten, fearing I would have to turn to Chili's for my Mexican cuisine, I began asking more knowledgeable..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Food Feature by Eli Kooris

Celebrate National Margarita Day in Austin

Wasted away again in the town that birthed “Margaritavilla”

"...band, a shrimp boil, and margaritas by the bucketful. Texas Chili Parlor..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Food-o-File

Movers and shakers, ranges and changes

"...when you stop by to enjoy their pizza... The Texas Chili Parlor (1409 Lavaca) is closed from Aug. 28..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Man Who Laughed

More remembrances of Boyd Vance

"...the Marc, and met him over drinks at the Texas Chili Parlor. He was this kind of force of..."

April 29, 2005 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...the invitation to the Second Annual Governor's Salute to Texas Music on Wednesday with Gov. Rick Perry, who was..."

March 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Austin Chronic: Notorious Lawyer Adam Reposa Gets Raided For Running an Illegal Dispensary

“I want to go to prison,” he claims, but no charges have been filed

"...CDB,” Reposa points out over the enchilada special at Texas Chili Parlor in late February...."

March 15, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Once Upon a War Story

Quentin Tarantino rewrites the spaghtetti western with a side of sour Krauts in Inglourious Basterds

"...time. Our interview location was of Tarantino's choosing: the Texas Chili Parlor, site of the filming of much of..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke

Downtown food for every occasion

"...you’re not too concerned about your macros or whatever, Texas Chili Parlor is a classic, can’t-be-missed stop on your..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Dancing About Architecture

The Hole in the Wall closes.

"..."If anybody had a clue they'd go to the Parlor," grunts another nameless regular, not making it totally clear..."

July 5, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Bar None

Please don't be offended by our assumption that you'll be spending a fair amount of time in our local bars while you're here for SXSW music. Here's the lowdown on downtown watering holes.

"...our downtown entertainment district: goth bars, a cowboy billiard parlor, fern bars, brewpubs, shot bars, saloons, Irish pubs, piano..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

For Those Late-Night, All-Night Cravings

"...Texas Chili Parlor (1409 Lavaca) A treasure with a cult..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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