American Chai

May 31, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drunken Master II

"...a couple of uneven scene transitions, Chan and co-director Chai Liang succeed admirably with Drunken Master II, a mammothly..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Boycott the Pumpkin Spice Latte With Alternative Spices

Five types of non-pumpkin autumnal beverages around town

"...make up for our lack of winter weather. The Chai Latte..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Tea Gets Hot in Austin

Austin's new cup of tea

"...such as Earl Grey or masala chai (aka chai)..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Food Feature by Lindsey Goodwin

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...Austin coffee shop, idling an afternoon away with a chai tea and a dog-eared copy of Jack Kerouac's hep-caffeinated..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Heart of the Orient

"...in Austin would be complete without mentioning. The owner, Chai, is a world master at guessing Chinese slipper size..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"..."What's a dirty chai?" Jennifer wonders aloud. After learning that a dirty chai..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Rescue

Bravery in darkness in this Thai cave rescue documentary

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin...."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Shopping List

Four new ways to keep it local

"...Evergreen Chai Owner Julia Strawn didn't just start Evergreen on a..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food Events

"...Taste Of Asia: Chai Tea Workshop RSVP early at www.eepurl.com/baUTQ9. Thu., Jan. 29,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Food Column

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Wild Life Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Producers: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Jimmy Chin, Bob Eisenhardt,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thirteen Lives

Ron Howard's breathtaking recounting of the Tham Luang cave rescue

"...mundanity of the men. Anyone who has seen Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin's excellent documentary on the rescue,..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Culinary Community Raises Funds for Texas French Bread

Camp East bake sale sells out in one hour

"...cupcakes to plant-based chocolate, edible cookie dough, and homemade chai lattes. The bake sale opened at 2pm; by 3pm,..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Food Post by Dina Barrish

9 Spots for Quality Matcha in Austin

Go green with these local tea makers

"...cafe, and customers can choose to sit on cushioned chairs, on stools, or at roomier tables...."

Jan. 31, 2022 Food Post by Dina Barrish

10 New Year’s Eve To-Go Drink Options in Austin

Keep your festivities well-watered and safe at home

"...Tuxedo No. 2 Martini (an annual NYE offering), Whiskey Chai Cider (cold or hot), the mulled-wine Bobby Burns, and..."

Dec. 29, 2020 Food Post by David Brendan Hall

The Last Color Touches the Lives of India's Untouchables

A rainbow of love at Indie Meme

"...young girl in the street, trying to buy some chai from a street vendor. The man harangued her, and..."

April 26, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The 12 Bars of Christmas

Holiday drinks specials are way better than geese a-laying

"...special winter menu of hot cocktails. There’s a spiced chai hot toddy spiked with Elijah Craig and warm chai..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Thanksgiving Orphans Rejoice: There Are Local Options to Save Your Holiday

Booze is one holiday essential that doesn’t grow on a farm

"...lounge for wintery drinks like the Don’t Be So Chai, with Grey Goose Vanilla, Cointreau, and Chai Dulce De..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Austin Coffee Shops for Morning, Noon, and Night

Our favorite purveyors of caffeine for getting back to the grind

"...Cherrywood has something for everyone: yoga, brunch, chai, smoothies, tacos, muffuletta, burgers, live music, and an enormous..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...tangy, raspy, sub-Cheap Trick guitar science. – Tim Stegall Chai..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

SXSW 2013 Film Reviews: 'Touba'

For its stunning footage and sound design, this doc isn't to be missed

"...ToubaDocumentary Feature Competition D: E. Chai Vasarhelyi..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell

Veggie Tales

A roundup of Austin's best spots for plant-based dining

"...organic agave nectar and butter, with a Tokyo Fog Chai made with green tea chai and vanilla...."

March 8, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Treat Yo Self

Angel Donuts & Treats tempts Cedar Park residents and students with devilish delights

"...sweet, locally owned counterpoint to the cluster of fast-food chains populating the immediate area...."

Jan. 18, 2013 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Holiday Magic Baking Contest Winners

Faraday's Kitchen Store Holiday Magic Baking Contest winners

"...Allison Campbell's Chewy Chai Meringue Cookies took top honors overall at Faraday's Cookie..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Faraday's Cookie Contest Winning Recipes

"...Chewy Chai Meringue Cookies by Alison Campbell – Overall Winner..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Food Feature

Where's the Party Yaar?

An indie comedy about ethnic identity.

"...he’ll go apeshit in a 99-cent store and drink chai from a saucer while floating in the pool. But..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Around the World ...

In 28 ethnic markets: where to shop when you want to live locally and eat globally

"...they had the small Thai eggplants and fresh kra chai) and a little bit cheaper, but the quality can..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Cafe Mundi

Two Austin Cafes that seem more like hideaways

"...a lot of space. Spool tables and plastic lawn chairs stretch out under a grove of mature crepe myrtle..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

The Legend of Drunken Master

A classic chopsocky mixture of action and comedy, capped by a ferocious 20-minute finale.

"...couple of uneven scene transitions, Chan and co-director Lui Chai Liang succeed admirably with this mammothly entertaining picture that..."

Oct. 19, 2000 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage

“We survived … again!”

"...mode while Quack’s receives deliveries and employees start mixing chai and preparing dough. Quack’s will be open on Wednesday,..."

Feb. 7, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

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