Austin Dive Bars That Are Neighborhood Icons

Come for the cheap drinks, but stay for the community

"...hole-in-the-wall saloons with cheap drinks, unflashy decor, and neighborhood regulars who embrace these spots as pillars of their communities...."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...after him with a special, star-filled fundraiser of Elysium regulars, including Jurgen Engler of industrilegends Die Krupps, Chant’s driving..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...SXSW without a Duplass? The former Austinites and festival regulars since 2005 are back this year, and as always..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Statesman Restaurant Is Opening Soon, Dish Society’s Already Up and Serving in Mueller, MaieB and Batch Are Taking Over Contigo’s Former Space, and There Will Be Noms A-Plenty During Free Week

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

"...act of dining, a place where customers quickly become regulars, and regulars become friends,” says the news release, and..."

Dec. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Redbud Ice House Blooms in Former Contigo Space

MaieB Hospitality partners with Batch Beer & Kolaches for new concept

"...Redbud Ice House will gesture to the icehouses of Texas past under the vision of stylist and designer Ann..."

Dec. 21, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Residential Address: Jenny Parrott's Cozy Nest of Songs and Stories at Hole in the Wall

The Austin folk experimentalist offers a free-entry Friday time portal

"...1974. Nestled softly between old pictures of legends and regulars every Friday from 5:30 to 7:30pm stands Jenny Parrott...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

The Tiarras, El Combo Oscuro Soundtrack The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank at Far Out Lounge on Sunday, Sept. 10

"...austinchronicle.com/hotsauce. As always, the annual fest benefits the Central Texas Food Bank...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...covers released in June, Loving You, to two iconic Texas dance halls as a tribute to the late piano..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Local Pastures Brings the Farm to the City

Two farms, one trailer, seven days a week

"...they eventually connected with one of their farmers' market regulars renting out retail trailers off Oltorf on a plot..."

June 2, 2023 Food Feature by Deven Wilson

Z'Tejas Shutters West Sixth Flagship, Moves South

A new era for chopped salads in Kyle?

"...city center and move not that far away, in Texas miles. Via a press release, Z’Tejas confirmed that their..."

March 21, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Former Heartless Bastard Jesse Ebaugh Finds His Own Texas Touch

The Tender Things face hard truths on new LP

"...to his five bandmates, and launches into that "That Texas Touch," title track to the Tender Things' third LP...."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...of Central Austin's Hyde Park neighborhood. He wore a Texas standard: cowboy boots, Wranglers, and a Western shirt. And..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lingua Ignota, Daniel Fears, Mobley, a Doug Sahm celebration, and more worthy local shows

"...birthday, Sahm-heads pay tribute at Sagebrush, digging into the Texas Tornados' deep and eclectic catalog. Guitar Grady hosts a..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Who the Hell Is TVHeadATX?

The local wheatpasting provocateur reveals … a thing or two

"...TVHeadATX: I was born and raised in Texas, but I was up in the Dallas area. And..."

Aug. 11, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Estate Services of Austin Finds New Homes for Treasures Left Behind

In the saddest times, Carl McQueary and the Estate Services team are there to help

"...combination of sales pitch and porch philosophizing. And his regulars will come, in boiling heat and streaming rain, lining..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...If Texas is the state with the richest folk songwriting history,..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Theo Lawrence, the Dead Coats, Doug Kershaw, Immolation, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and Conan Gray

"...on stage could've passed for Austin locals and honky-tonk regulars, and for the past month, Theo Lawrence of Gentilly,..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

More Choices for Dinner and a Movie at Blue Starlite

Austin’s drive-in chain announces a pair of new locations

"...E.M. Franklin, Downtown on top of the State of Texas Garage at 300 San Antonio, and its Round Rock..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...says Vamps keyboardist Joe Pugliese, then working for major Texas concert promoters Stone City Attractions. "He wanted to create..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...energy into the B-52's; and Amplified Heat tapping into Texas blues fire as ZZ Top. Also joining in will..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

The Luv Doc: Top 10 Austin Bachelors of 2021

The real lede, of course, is ... celebrities!

"...a former Mintyboi at Juniper, he is a Southwest Texas matriculant, a visual artist, and author of the song,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips: Polak’s Sawsage Farm, Karnes City

Savory sausages and delectable desserts worth the trip

"...passed down through the Pawelek family, who came to Texas around 1854...."

Nov. 26, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Out There in the Fresh Air With Utopia, Old Settler's, and Kerrville Folk Festival

Fall fests coax us from the metropolis

"...his family's ranch in Uvalde County's hamlet of Utopia, Texas, and at Reveille Peak Ranch in Burnet County, but..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Halloween Begins in Summer This Weekend

Haunted houses get ready to shake the chains again

"...be four attractions in the Austin area: three old regulars, and one new ghoul on the block...."

July 16, 2021 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...a year, and virtually a second home to its regulars. The biggest underlying challenges were behind-the-scenes operations, and Taylor..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...St., fb.com/caribbeancuisineatx) is the first Haitian food truck in Texas, boasting a diverse menu and specialties in stewed chicken,..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

Bouldin Creek Cafe Holds Curbside Steady and Prepares for Return

Leslie Martin's longtime vegan diner goes back to this future ASAP

"...Martin nods. "We're on the Texas Work­force Commission's Shared Work program," she says, "and, because..."

June 11, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Other Worlds is Back With a Return to the Galaxy

Genre fest is back with an in-person horror all-day minifest

"...The quartet of chillers and screamers will include the Texas premieres of festival circuit favorite The Stylist, starring UT..."

April 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...sunny place. – Carys Anderson Sunshine Ghost by A. Sinclair Texas Workforce Commission Hold Music..."

March 26, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Stays the Course on Mask Precautions

Steady on safety guidelines, Austin promoters and club owners juggle an unclear concert calendar

"...place for now pending a final ruling from the Texas District Court. Still, Hole in the Wall General Manager..."

March 19, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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