Page Two

The history of the intermittent Halloween mask covers and of burgeoning staff dinners.

"...the issue came out, the staff would go out drinking. In the early years, at worst we had to..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column by Louis Black

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...the condition that open-container laws stay in effect. "No drinking in the streets, period?" the Chronicle asked Watson in..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Fred Eaglesmith, Continental Club, October 9

Descriptions of live shows

"...or any otherwise-hyphenated-irony in his observations. His songs about drinking, guns, cars, and playing, as well as those about..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Music Review by Jerry Renshaw

Deadly Globs

Brenner recalls the time Carl Orff took his breath away. Really.

"...There are some things that don't mix. Oil and water, for instance. Vinegar and sodium bicarbonate. Drinking and driving...."

Oct. 1, 1999 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Postmarks

Texas Our Texas loves Texas; Neighbors for Neighbors hate strip-mining; Justin B. Andrews returns; and other delighted and dismayed letters from readers.

"...will request more public funds for the conservation of water quality and quantity, wildlife habitat, farm and ranch, and..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column

Bruised Egos

Fourth Place

"...it anyway. After all, we were graduating soon, and drinking the punch was a political action, the choice of..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Jackie Dana

The Tasting

"...Pat, and Anthony had no idea what we were drinking. Robb and I knew what bottles we had but..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Food Feature

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...out that night, though, we had a great time drinking coffee, shooting pool, looking for parking. A typical leisurely..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Hot Line to Jesus

Edison's Speaking Phonograph

"...taken with the late-night charms of that stalwart neighborhood watering hole: the cheap pitchers of Pabst, the hoarse laughter,..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

Parallel Universe

Ruben Ramos: El Gato Negro's

"...wanted to be a frontman. Together, into the choppy waters that were 1969, the two brothers launched their new..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Copper Tank

"...Bertin 13 Old Milwaukee? I needed a glass of water anyway. 13 Uh.... Can I get a beer, please?..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Food Feature

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...a wheelchair in his spacious Los Angeles home, smoking, drinking, and moping, until he begins "objectification therapy" to escape..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Bonus Tracks

"...then shat the Fuck Emos. There are songs about drinking cough syrup for kicks and very disturbed friends hiding..."

July 5, 1996 Music Feature

Doing the Bret Thing

On the Town with Bret Easton Ellis

"...small one, more like wetting my lips than actually drinking it. I tell him basically I don't want to..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Arts Feature

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...explores the lush intricacies of this verdant imagery. Her watercolor works delve into literary and mythological gardens, inspired by..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...amateur critic, and writer for Geeks Who Drink and Water Cooler Trivia. This first edition will focus on the..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Donkey Mo’s

Consistency issues plague this popular Korean fried chicken joint

"...There’s no Rambler or Topo Chico. If you’re not drinking beer or Pepsi (as if), you’re stuck with water..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

How to Adult: Advice for New Grads, and Anyone Else Still Trying to Figure This Thing Out

100 things we know now that we wished we knew then

"...H-E-B lettuce containers work great. 28) Have some bottled water, batteries, and other supplies ready for emergencies. They happen..."

May 10, 2024 Features Feature by the Editorial Staff

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...only get four pours. Guests under 21 or not drinking are free. Tours have been suspended because of the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Nut Milks: Three More for Your Delectation

Are nondairy milks just for the lactose-intolerant?

"...parlor’s over-the-top pistachio milkshake, you know? Because we’re not drinking these milks for reasons of health, but for reasons..."

Aug. 30, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: The Millennial Sip

A message from one of Bill Gates' roughly 1.18 billion involuntary stenographers

"...me to look at. Also does that with bottled water. It drives me nuts! Any advice?..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Q2 Stadium's Food and Bev Offerings Big and Local

From brisket tacos to bao, craft beer to Crown Royal, Verde fans have options

"...“create your own beer adventure” piece for more about drinking in and around Q2.)..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

All-You-Can-Eat Pickles and Southern Comfort at the Pickle House

One wonders if there's such thing as too many pickles at this Southwest Austin restaurant

"...develop. You also fill up more quickly because you're drinking buckets of water to allay your thirst (there's no..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Luv Doc: Not a Planner

The Luv Doc talks about an OG social justice warrior from back in the day

"...would always be about to drink a ladle of water from a bucket and then some white asshole would..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Column

Danny Brown: All Grown Up

Detroit MC kicked a chronological power hour Sunday

"...Funny” and tribal percussion samples on “Dance in the Water” explode with manic energy. For the most part, however,..."

Oct. 24, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

God Hates Me

Suffering through Austin's hangover cures

"...back then was easy – drink a glass of water, sleep in, take a shower, repeat. But then one..."

March 18, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Clips and Sips at Republic Square Park

New Belgium Brewing hosts short film festival Downtown

"...rare opportunity to perform a civil service by simultaneously drinking and watching movies...."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Joey Keeton

What Is Passover?

A newbie's guide to a Seder

"...joyous customary songs, symbolic food, and the aforementioned wine drinking. Haggadot (the plural of Haggadah) can vary as Jews..."

March 22, 2013 Food Feature by Amy Kritzer

The Kids Are All Right But They Need Rules

Ten standards for making the scene and performing shows

"...Buy stuff. Don't be a tap-water-drinking, non-tipping U21 mannequin. Tip the bands if it's a..."

Oct. 9, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Headlines

"...› Texas is running out of fresh water, but the state is considering using underground brackish water..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature

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