The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...made from hemp wool, which has a similarly soft texture to the pink fiberglass insulation you’re familiar with –..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...dialogues. While first looks may reveal only color and texture, Garrido’s paintings invite projection – so project your meanings..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...feel they need to be able to change the texture and/or the color of their hair to look more..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...but with a mellow flavor backbone and a crisp-yet-soft texture that reminded me instantly of Pillsbury crescent rolls. A..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

7 Breakfast Tacos to Start Your Day Right

Welcome to Austin, where breakfast tacos reign supreme

"...a fan of its grassy, citrusy flavor and unique texture, then you’ll love the nopales and egg taco served..."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Emulating the Eighties in Dead Mail

Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer synthesize tragic horror for SXSW

"...on the couch. We wanted to give it a texture.”..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Endo

An intimate omakase in West Campus from NYC sushi royalty

"...every taste note, and a light sear added welcome texture and slight smokiness to counterbalance the salmon’s fat content...."

March 7, 2024 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

Restaurant Review: Bureau de Poste

Chef Jo Chan delivers delicious cuisine in former Hyde Park post office

"...cream. It was a very pretty dish, but the texture was off. It was very thick and dense, almost..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Review: Feral Pizza

Parking lot pizza trailer is serving up sourdough pies with brilliantly flavorful toppings

"...the bottom of the crust, along with a focaccia-like texture in the bite. Feral’s Grandma pie ate more cracker-like,..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Taste of Things

Charming touching tale of love between two middle-aged chefs in 19th-century France

"...19th-century kitchen, to build up levels of flavor and texture, to treat ingredients with the delicacy or strength required...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Review: Nômadé Is a Tropical Dining Destination

Experience a melting pot of flavors at this Yucatán-inspired oasis

"...mole, served in a covetable crystal lowball with a textured rainbow motif. My favorite was the BanJaJa, a happy..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...her eyes. Devoid of airbrushing, you can see the texture of their skin...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Uchibā Is Serving Vintage With a Twist

Sushi, scallops, and surprises from the newest Uchi offshoot in Downtown

"...namahotate (diver scallop) nigiri landed with a wombo combo flavor/texture that was something of a divine experience. Also great:..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Gen X Feminist Mom’s Approach to Holiday Greetings

Holiday staples and folded

"...year, and have noticed how the weather affects their texture and consistency. I can trace the trajectory of my..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Everyone Will Burn

Spanish faith-based horror commits the sin of predictability

"...robes and coats, and ornate architecture. Each color adds texture to the scenes, from cold and calculated blues for..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Local Bars Serve Up Drinks With Halloween Vibes

It's basically candy for adults

"...Pennywise Painkiller ($12). The Morgue-Arita is boozy, with good texture, served in a cauldron cup, and comes with a..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

A Very Gen Z Road Trip in Egghead & Twinkie

Austinite Sarah Kambe Holland on her heartfelt queer comedy

"...room to study. Her aim was for maximalism and texture, but a small budget meant the film crew literally..."

Oct. 26, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Recipe: Mars’ Rice Paper Shrimp and Five-Spiced Baby Back Ribs

Add the Chinese BBQ sauce and get transported back to this "uniquely incendiary" eatery

"...team of painters almost two months to layer and texture seven different colors of red to create walls so..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Feature by Joel Fried

Review: Zach Theatre's The Girl Who Became Legend

World premiere of epic Americana folktale delights young and old

"...shadow-puppetry – at all the right places to give texture and a timeline to this staging. Scenic and prop..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...A new texture oozes into Austin through MASS Gallery's current queer-focused exhibition...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Ramen Del Barrio

In North Austin, Mexico meets the Land of the Rising Sun

"...up with plenty of crispy skin. Tortilla strips add texture to this powerful dish. The menu also includes versions..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Austin's Summer Hellscape Persists. Time to Find a Frozen Margarita.

Some of our favorite places slinging frozen margs

"...summer. The frozen marg here is legit: boozy, good texture, smooth, and cheap. 1911 W. Anderson Ln., enchiladas-y-mas.com Vamonos..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Restaurant Review: Veracruz Fonda & Bar

Local favorite takes flight in Mueller

"...wed with the icing created a complete package of texture and flavor that would be worth a visit all..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Filipino Fist, Horsegirl, Night Drive's EP release, and more recommended Austin shows

"...has maintained live with ambient-minded, often sorrowful plays in precision-textured rock. The instrumentation stays squeaky-clean and teeming with organic..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin’s Essential Frozen Cocktails

Because sometimes you gotta think beyond the margarita

"...the effect of aerated ingredients to create the ideal texture. We're looking for a smooth, creamy mouthfeel...."

July 21, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Restaurant Review: Luminaire

San Antonio's Steve McHugh steps into the Austin dining spotlight

"...served in a sobrasada Bolognese that doesn't soften the texture of the gnocchi, then topped with shaved Manchego. Sobrasada..."

May 12, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Mr. Pimento Makes Sweet, Hot, “Fiyah” Jamaican Food

Homestyle mac & cheese and jerk chicken made with love

"...pulls and the crispy onion pieces provide not only texture but umami. There are many mac & cheeses, but..."

April 28, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Masa y Más Brings More Tacos to South Lamar

The folks behind Hopdoddy deliver goodness from south of the border

"...is packed with flavor and has an absolutely perfect texture. The frijoles in both charros and refried versions are..."

April 28, 2023 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Felt Out Follows Their Shape-Shifting Pop Intuition

A rename and shared chemistry propel the Austin duo's new album

"...atop acoustic chords. A collage of cherished samples add texture to the album: As Somanath teaches music and dance..."

April 28, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Navigating Puberty, Talking to God, and Bringing Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to the Screen

Edge of Seventeen director, Kelly Fremon Craig, on adapting Judy Blume's YA classic

"...bit of a mess," she said. "I wanted that texture, that sort of messiness everywhere." ..."

April 28, 2023 Screens Feature by Joelle DiPaolo

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