Dr Pepper, Texas

What makes the Dr Pepper in Dublin, Texas, so much better than that made anywhere else?

"...of sugar. In Morocco, it's mint tea, and fruit drinks in the Caribbean, sometimes with rum. In the American..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Features Feature by David Lynch

Fizzy Logic

Drink local soft drinks – from Dublin to Maine

"...and hoarded their final orders to stock their soda fountains. A little over a month later, some restaurants still..."

March 2, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Boil Water Notice: Restaurant Closings & HEB Update

Check the status before you buy food this week

"...AISD covered or closed drinking fountains, and cafeteria menus were adjusted to include hot vegetables,..."

Oct. 22, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Venture Into Full-Flavored Mocktails at Home or Out on the Town

Elevated drinks on the wagon

"...the adult table. Creating space for no- and low-ABV drinks is not only more inclusive, it's a way for..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Kickin' It Old School: Historic Dining in the ATX

"...remains an old-fashioned independent drugstore with the last soda fountain standing in Austin. Breakfasts, burgers, grilled cheese, ice cream,..."

March 15, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Tradition Continues With Schmidt Family Barbecue

Bee Cave gets good 'cue

"...There is a nice selection of Maine Root fountain drinks, beers, and wines, and the service is prompt..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Ben's Longbranch BBQ

Ben Wash's welcoming greeting, big smile, and positive outlook are once again drawing in the folks from the neighborhood and the throngs of smoked meat faithful

"...overcooked in that yummy soul-food style. Ben's has bottomless fountain drinks, regular and sweet tea, lemonade, and a nice..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Food Review by Mick Vann

Dining Up and Down West Lynn

Venerable spaces and new faces

"...and weekdays. In reverse of most happy hours, the drinks are full price, but the bar-menu items (a short..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin’s Best Breweries, According to Children

Meet your beer garden friends, the Beergardigans

"...bop the most, where they serve the finest kids drinks, and which food trucks can appease their 17-second appetites..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Red Dwarf

"...The Red Dwarf is no dip in the Trevi Fountain for the once statuesque beauty; there's a calculated purpose..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...while a live DJ, local queer vendors, and delicious drinks set the perfect pre-parade mood. Sat., Aug. 12, 5-9pm...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...A great place for healthy victuals and mild espresso drinks in South Austin, 503 has been in business just..."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Burden of Proof

With today's mocktails, who needs the hard stuff?

"...having alcohol in every drink limits the number of drinks one can consume over the course of an evening...."

Dec. 26, 2014 Food Feature by Rod Machen

15 Austin Restaurants & Bars With Alcohol-Free Menu Options

"...2. Provision With both low-proof and no-proof drinks – try the Old Fashioned with Ritual "whiskey" –..."

March 6, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

That One Sad One

Second place

"...for gas and $3 for chips and a jumbo fountain Dr Pepper, which would leave me an almost-crisp twenty..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Books Feature by Will Furgeson

Chow Downtown

Dining in the Heart of Austin

"...historic buildings: a billiard parlour called Gordo's that served drinks and food, a club housing the hilarious young comedy..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Food Feature

Q2 Stadium's Food and Bev Offerings Big and Local

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

"...to our unofficial ooey-gooey city food, so the Queso Fountain ensures no one leaves without a taste of heaven...."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

Sugar Pine Cafe Stands Out From Austin's Japanese Food Pack

Charming North Austin restaurant boasts onigiri and homemade ice cream

"...both locations of CoCo's Cafe, which specializes in pearl drinks, iced teas, and a large menu of Taiwanese fare.)..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

40 Songs to Make You Feel Better (or Worse) About Drinking

A sampling of drinking songs local, south of the border, and global

"...an "alcoholic proof that's through the roof." Forget the Fountain of Youth. – Michael Toland “Moonshiner,” Bob Dylan (1963)..."

July 13, 2018 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Campus Hacks: University of Texas

Surprisingly, hook 'em isn't the only thing you need to know

"...Below the Main Mall, the large lawn and Littlefield fountain facing the Texas Capitol, is called the South Mall...."

Aug. 23, 2017 Chronolog Post by Maria Mendez

Guns n' Roses’ Texas-Sized Reunion

You know where you are? You’re in Jerry World baby. You’re gonna die!

"...You Were Here.” Bassist McKagan, who looks like he drinks from the fountain of youth (probably health smoothies), overtook..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Town Hall Devils

DeEP End

"...local trio's Americana laced with riffs and heavy rhythms drinks from the same fountain as fellow southerners Lucero, but..."

June 5, 2015 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Queen whose machinery kept breaking down; when his soda fountain went out, he put some bottles in the freezer..."

June 27, 2014 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Hillside Farmacy

Hillside Farmacy has the potential to cure what's ailing you

"...What with the cocktails and espresso drinks, the Raw Bar, the soda fountain, an ever-changing array..."

June 1, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Hoover Alexander and the Soular Food Garden

A whole new take on soul food

"...with raised beds of vegetables and herbs, a bubbling fountain, and mosaic benches built by students at the Alternative..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Feature by MM Pack

Illuminating Austin Authors

Dagoberto Gilb, Gregory Curtis among Illumine honorees

"...The award ceremony – accompanied by drinks, dinner, and a silent auction – takes place Friday,..."

Nov. 9, 2011 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Contigo

Easygoing ranch atmosphere awaits in the Mueller development

"...old Holiday House in Tarrytown; Nau's Enfield Drug soda fountain in Clarksville; the Frisco in Allandale/Crestview; the conglomeration of..."

July 22, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The Woody Guthrie Folk Music Center in Pampa is singing the praises of one of America's favorite folksingers

"...of a little brown jug. Guthrie worked at the fountain as a soda jerk for five years. In his..."

July 16, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

After a Fashion

Why is Stephen peeing all over himself this week, and how does he dress to go to Taco Bell???

"...to Deborah ever again unless I have several stiff drinks and lots of free time). The Blanton has a..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Taste of Summer

The perfect meal, searching for seafood tamales, eating wild strawberries stoned, and more memories of heat and hunger

"...There are few other drinks (wine is one) enshrouded in such ritual. Prized for..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

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