The Luv Doc: A Hard Lesson

You might want to spruce up that Tinder profile

"...times a week. Sometimes we would go out to dinner or watch a movie/show. It was pretty chill. About..."

April 18, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...a black shorthair sunken into a couch cushion. In other words, y’all think cats are lazy. Yet here in..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Who else..."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

The Best of “Best of Austin”

Wondering what to do while you’re visiting Austin? Just ask our readers.

"...don’t want to go home without sampling some of the places and things that make Austin so special...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Splash Into the Season

Trying to stay holly and jolly in spite of the horrors, you know.

"...Holiday season wakes from its turkey-dinner-induced slumber for another round of consumerist fun. I’m no..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Swim Club

An excellent beverage program and retro vibes are further improved by a much-needed menu overhaul

"...Let’s play a game. Give me your first reaction to the following phrase:..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...Their name – Ventana Ballet – references the Spanish word..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Glen Powell Clears His Throat for The Best Man's Ghostwriter

Austin's movie A-lister on his new Audible audiobook comedy

"...day, and everything’s going like a dream – and then the best man unfurls his after-dinner speech and everything..."

Sept. 11, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Donkey Mo’s

Consistency issues plague this popular Korean fried chicken joint

"...There’s KFC, courtesy of Colonel Sanders, and then there’s KFC,..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Qmmunity: People Read This?

Editor James reflects on the fact that people actually read what he writes

"...so my brain generally exists in two months at the same time. It is August; it is Austin Pride..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...Art Dinner..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Book Review: A Comedy of Nobodies: A Collection of Stories by Baron Ryan

TikTok comedy doesn’t translate well in viral star’s debut

"...edits, writes, and directs, consist of coming-of-age philosophical conversations. These nuggets of conversation are spread throughout his debut novel,..."

July 3, 2024 Arts Post by Neha Kondaveeti

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific mutt? What character did Will Arnett..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

David Dastmalchian Welcomes Satan to the Set of Late Night With the Devil

From Svengoolie to Carson, the hosts that made the horror

"...Horror nerd alert! Early in Late Night With the Devil, there's a reference to Berwin, Illinois, a city..."

April 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Humane

When the government asks citizens to self-euthanize, a bourgeois family weighs what to do

"...Ever been sure that there are just too many damn people in the world?..."

April 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...remembers his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Thursday 15 - Sunday 18, the Vortex..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine’s Day Dining: Five Restaurants Where Food Meets Romance

Don’t give away your heart on an empty stomach, baby

"...Valentine’s Day, that ancient tradition, might provide the perfect night to Netflix-and-chill, sure – but maybe only..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...How long does it take to become legendary? There’s no real answer, but local kiki houses Lepore and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Starry, Starry Night

The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue invites Austin to celebrate the nighttime at their Starry Soirée

"...Turn on the dark for a show tributing the beauty of the..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"...Picture this: Instead of hovering over the stovetop, shooing siblings and cousins out of your increasingly..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...a totally queer reenvisioning of a classic fall staple: the carnival. A triforce collab from Louisianna Purchase, Bubu, and..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...that is. (Sorry to all those hoping for rain.) The Front Festival, a gathering/celebration of women and LGBTQ creators,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Prep for Pride

Everyone loves a girlie with a plan, so make one for Austin Pride with these suggestions

"...never a bad move, so here are opportunities around the August 12 event to get into the gay groove..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by James Scott

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...only scattered across particular streaming services, committed fans of the artist's studied, tough-edged, but evolving hip-hop discover the connecting..."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Luv Doc: Beige Carpet Cat Castle

Abandon hope all ye who enter here

"...man and had a wonderful time on each of them. Last night he offered to cook dinner for me..."

June 30, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Veracruz All Natural Is at Mueller, Yellowbird Is at Taco Bell, La Popular’s at Lantana, Truluck’s Is Gonna Move, Here Comes Songkran Again, and More

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

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

April 12, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good?

Plus the return of the Austintatious Artists

"...which would create a long overdue framework to harness the city's substantial real estate portfolio for the public good...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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