Stomp the Yard

Although littered with clichés and shopworn manipulations, this film's intervening dance sequences are so captivating that it’s almost possible to forget you’ve seen this movie a hundred times before.

"...Harry J. Lennix. Equal parts Footloose, Drumline, and 1,001 other movies about a poor kid from the wrong side..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...Listen: If you haven't been to the Yard on St. Elmo Road, you haven't really experienced..."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Yard: Austin Winery

Pretty much surpassing all your grape expectations

"...Look: Here’s an interview with Matt Smith of the Austin Winery at 440 E. St. Elmo Rd...."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jo’s Helpful HAAMburgers, World Saké Day at The Yard, Suerte’s Seafood Flex, Perry’s Fall Feastables, Cory Starr Shines, No Shortage of Good Booze, and More, More, More

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

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

Sept. 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Yard: Texas Saké Co.

Our state’s only sake company is as well-polished as its rice

"...This closer look at the only producer of sake in the Lone Star State..."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

In the Yard: Spokesman Coffee

Premium coffee and craft brews on tap = hangout heaven

"...This closer look at the well-caffeinated place is a more in-depth supplement to our..."

May 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three Businesses Sprout in New Development, the Yard

Trio makes their way through Austin’s burgeoning artisan food world

"...decorating, but recently it has become a mantra in the food and beverage industry, where corporate Goliaths are increasingly..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne White

The Girl on the Train

Another girl gone in this tedious adaptation

"...Taylor. Starring: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Edgar Ramírez, Laura Prepon, Allison Janney and..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Keeping Up With the Satans

For Halloween, one South Austin yard becomes an infernal delight

"...The eerie red glow of Gary Patton's front yard is..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Rose L. Thayer

25 Restaurants to Help You Eat Your Way Around the Domain in Austin

Sips, bites, sweets, and other food options from around the globe

"...The explosion of options for sips, bites, and sweets at..."

July 5, 2019 Food Feature by The Food Staff

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Signs of the 10-1 Times

District 3 race stages early drama over competing campaign signs

"...An early melodrama in the crowded District 3 City Council race opened earlier this..."

July 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Skull & Cakebones Is Back, Lee’s Kitchen Opens Grandly, Austin Proper Takes It Streetside, Juliet Brings the Wild Boar, and Here Comes a French Bistro with a Moody Tongue

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..."

Aug. 9, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Matt’s El Rancho Turns 70, the MOIC Is a Speer Carrier, Ski Shores Reopens, Huckleberry Anchors at Still Austin, Desert Door Reveals the Pollinator, and More

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

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

June 29, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fancy New Foxtrot Opens, Jo’s Celebrates the Austin Marathon, Olamaie Offers a Southern Exposure, Austin Craft Beers Win a Mess o’ Medals, 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...."

Feb. 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Common Law

My neighbor takes “Keep Austin Weird” to the next level

"...My neighbor's yard looks terrible. Grass, weeds, and trees are overgrown and..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

Uncancel the Olympics With a DIY Decathlon

How one man became the world's greatest athlete* (of his backyard)

"...When America's COVID-19 outbreak caused the cancellation of my beloved weekly musician basketball game, I..."

May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

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...."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two in a Row for the Wranglers

"...After a bit of a rough start, the Wranglers have hit their stride. On April 20, Austin..."

May 2, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Food & Wine Recognizes Austin, Duck Camp Brings the Free Crawfish, Texas French Bread Loafs You So Much, Lick Ice Cream Delights with New Flavors, 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...."

May 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Kerlin Prioritizes Kerlaches, Farmhouse Offers Intoxicants, Sawyer & Co. Cajuns Into the Night, SBK’s Downtown Again, and WTF Is Andy Baraghani Doing on SoCo?

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

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

Sept. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Komé Is Reopening, Enoteca Vespaio Has Closed, Texas Keeper Leverages the Triple-Digit Heat, Desert Door Is Searching for the Best New Margarita, and Hopdoddy Is Putting Peanut Butter and Jelly Where, Exactly?

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

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

July 20, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Super Coffee Invades, Still Austin Celebrates, Trudy's Brings the THC, Bird Bird Almost, and More

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

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

Sept. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Caroline Rose Practices The Art of Forgetting on Fifth LP

Austin pop auteur explores fluctuating relationship to the past

"...When it came to crafting their new record, pop songster Caroline Rose had one crucial..."

April 7, 2023 Music Feature by Gabrielle Sanchez

SNAP Benefits Amplified, Bacon Day Snoozes Up the Yum, 4th Tap Folds and SXSE Food Co. Moves, Garrison Brothers Release Bourbon Passport, and More

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

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

Aug. 31, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The First Annual Texas Wine Auction

A fun and classy start to a new tradition

"...The inaugural Texas Wine Auction took place on Saturday, April..."

May 24, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Performance Park Takes Over the Vortex

Bonnie Cullum’s dream wakes the Tarot into life in her company’s immersive theatrical experience

"...The Vortex Repertory Company, that provocative and often ritual-inspired theatre..."

March 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Bullet Hole in the Butterfly Bar

This East Austin joint's a good story you could be part of

"...There's a bullet hole in the gorgeous wooden bar between..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Behind Bars, But Bucking the System

Women inmates find redemption in the doc Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo

"...Growing up in suburban Oklahoma, Sweethearts of the Prison Rodeo director Bradley Beesley had never..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Mod Squad

"...talent with a cheesy, barrel-scraping Seventies-TV revival flick that's the artistic equivalent of a $5 back-alley blowjob. Actually, a..."

March 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

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