Expanding Horizons

Sampling the Old and New Austin-Area Restaurants That Are Changing With the Times

"...for a franchise restaurant to get into the "quick, casual" market, something similar to what Schlotzsky's has done in..."

April 18, 2003 Food Feature

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...Galveston. High praise, really as Molly's embodies the same casual, everybody-knows-your-name feel as those Austin treasures. With over 60..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Leviathan live experience transfers from stadiums to cinemas

"...Eras Tour might prove a challenging watch for the casual listener. However, Swifties (or people who’ve come around over..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Dark State

Nutty conspiracy theory flick is Pizzagate-style nonsense

"...Lucca’s screenplay tosses in casual references to Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, Charles Manson, and..."

March 19, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Time Traveler's Wife

This romance is based on a popular novel in which the comings and goings of a time traveler wreak havoc on his marriage.

"...on the Chicago El, playing the stranger in a casual conversation with the mother he lost when he was..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Page Two

Even being in Slacker didn't prepare Chronicle Editor Louis Black for the film's eventual impact.

"...I had watched the film on video, I had fast-forwarded through it, studying and admiring the long, Hitchcock-by-way-of-Godard-and-Fassbinder naturalistic..."

June 29, 2001 Column by Louis Black

2000 Restaurant Poll Index

"...Chipotle Mexican Grill, various locationsCRITICS FAST-FOOD..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Slouching Toward Happy Hour

East Sixth & Thereabouts

"...loosen up a little and the mood becomes more casual and lively. -- R.C. Manuel's..."

March 19, 1999 Food Feature

True Identity

"...-- the people who thoughtlessly categorize black people; the casual distrust, the cabs that pass blacks to pick up..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Terminal Stage

With 'Adam Sultan,' playwright Steve Moore again reflects on friendship and mortality in Austin

"...director of Tongue and Groove Theatre. As the play fast-forwarded four decades into the future, the casualties mounted, until..."

April 5, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On His Mark

Richard Linklater explores the rich contradictions of artifice and reality, theatre and film, love and desire in Me and Orson Welles

"...so many intersecting planes dealt with in the most casual of ways. Without pretension, Me and Orson Welles deals..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Zocalo Cafe

Bland decor, not-so-bland food

"...sibling of Galaxy Cafe – the local chain of casual dining establishments that brought "upscale fast food" to Austin..."

May 9, 2008 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...them lapping up the praises and accolades from the casual beer fans, the craft-curious, and the Never-Macros like house..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Burgers, Burgers Everywhere

The Chronicle Guide to Hamburgers in Austin

"...trusty deep-fried sidekicks were the first superstars of American fast food, this country's lasting contribution to 20th-century global cuisine...."

June 20, 1997 Food Feature

Food-o-File

The new year has brought several big changes among Austin's restaurants; Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood provides the details.

"...in an era of fine dining restaurants with hip, casual styles. In recent months, the central city eatery had..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Undercover on High School's Ritziest Glitziest Night It All Goes Down at Prom

"...thing: It was time for a crash diet. Just Slim-Fast shakes and light beer. I had to lose weight...."

May 14, 1999 Arts Feature

10 Kid-Friendly Austin Restaurants That Parents Won't Hate

Dine out with small humans without sacrificing quality or losing your mind

"...join in. Even more parent-friendly? Batch will soon launch breakfast hours (and breakfast kolaches), so folks can get their..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...explosive sonic painting awash in color. – Libby Webster Casual Strangers..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Mulberry Closes, Lenoir Expands

Daily Austin food news

"...guests the option to dine outdoors from a more casual, à la carte menu of snacks, wraps, and a..."

Sept. 8, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The New Look of Fine Dining

Austin's emerging restaurant empires

"...of Torchy's, Tacodeli, Hop­dod­dy, P. Terry's, and other homegrown casual cafes to know that Austin loves its food chains...."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Food-o-File

Food films for you to chew on

"...of Muscle Maker Grill to Downtown (906 Congress). The quick-casual restaurant is open daily, offering healthy alternatives to fast-food..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Restaurant Roulette

A sampling of eateries from the ‘Chronicle’ Restaurant Guide

"...24-HOUR: Kerbey Lane Cafe Famously fabulous breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a favorite of the late-night..."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Ghostbusters Game Review (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3)

Review for Terminal Reality and Atari's Ghostbusters (Xbox 360 / Playstation 3 version)

"...their loyalty to the films: Tutorials instructed by a fast-talking, pseudo-jargon spewing Aykroyd are accurate but somewhat overwhelming, particularly..."

July 6, 2009 Screens Post by Adam Theriault

The Hightower Report

The Ungodly Pensions of CEOs; and Drinking Liberally

"...THE UNGODLY PENSIONS OF CEOs Corporate America is fast implementing a two-tiered retirement system: a platinum-level plan for..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Secret Ingredients

Meet the best chefs you've never heard of.

"...culinary lexicon. Castle Hill ushered in the era of casual fine dining in Austin, with attractive prices, affordable quality..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood tracks local chefs going abroad and gives returning University of Texas students an update on recent restaurant closings and openings.

"...It's amazing how fast things can change over the course of one busy..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...nuts), but you’d think you’d hit up some high-quality fast food. Check out the Facebook event page for the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cyclists Take to the Track for Bike Night at Circuit of the Americas

Event lets pedal-powering people go where bicycles rarely tread

"...On the downhills, bikers start moving especially fast, and have to slow down for turns like the..."

June 23, 2019 Sports Post by Reid Jowers

Heroes on the Half Shell

The oyster is Austin's world

"...salinity and temperature. While that's not as hard and fast a rule these days, the oyster season for the..."

May 6, 2016 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Slipknot Devastates COTA

Iowa’s malevolent sons blaze and burn

"...Slipknot, they’re the Pixies of metal. Substitute loud-quiet-loud for fast-breakneck-fast. That extends to the bandmembers as well...."

Sept. 3, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

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