Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...thumping beat provides a theme song for all "cybersluts" hacking the mainframe – available through all music platforms. Next..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

DQ’s Free Cones Day, Central Market’s Grillapalooza, Dripping Springs’ Brewers Festival, Hotel Viata’s First Long Dinner of 2023, El Naranjo’s Guest Chef From Mexico City, and More

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

"...And on the west side of town, at Hotel..."

March 15, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Opinion: The End of Copper Wire Landline Service Is Not Progress

The reliability and security that came with copper wire phone lines cannot be replaced by internet-based phone services

"...internet-based phone services, there's always a risk of someone hacking into my calls or accessing my personal information. As..."

March 3, 2023 Column by William Camden

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...name in vain, Costello resembled a pissed-off Buddy Holly, hacking away at extraordinarily bitter, literate originals like "Watching the..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...Speaking of the Hill Country … you drive out..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Makes This Cocktail Party So Different?

What sets this spirited shindig aside from so many others?

"...Treaty Oak Distilling out in Driftwood, that powerhouse of..."

July 18, 2022 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

"...But, speaking of that same Yard… it looks like..."

June 29, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We've Got Festivals, and Ramen Tatsu-ya Chilled Noodles, and Much Tasty Booze and Brunches Galore, and – um, What Happened to That Chicken Salad Shoppe?

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

"...Ah, so much great liquor in this town –..."

May 25, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

AAPI Foodways FTW, Dos Olivos in Dripping Springs, Wine All Over Town, Genuine Joe’s Gotta Go, and Treaty Oak’s Peach Julep Will Refresh Your Palate All Summer Long

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

"...Treaty Oak is out near Drippings Springs, you know,..."

May 11, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Copper Closes, Oasthouse and Asahi Expand, AFWA Grants Locals, Holiday Dining Recos, and – what’s this about a Bloody Mary Festival?

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

"...Of course we’re biased toward our more local distillery..."

Dec. 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

It’s Mac & Cheese Festival Time, Jester King Goes BBQ, Tso Expands, Smash Hearts the Service Industry, Eberly Does Brunch, and More

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

"...So, ah, Jester King Brewery is getting its barbecue..."

Nov. 17, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six Uncanny Canned Cocktails

Yes, they can – and we'll drink to that

"...DASHFIRE Well. Yes. Dashfire. Because there’s Old Fashioneds, and..."

Nov. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Year of the Everlasting Storm

COVID-inspired anthology eschews cohesion for innovation

"...been researching Israeli firm NSO and its terrifyingly intrusive hacking software, Pegasus. Much of the material was covered in..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Moving In the Ether With ARCOS Dance Company

Local dance troupe explores the interzone of real and virtual

"...everyday technological devices and habits by repurposing them – 'hacking' them – for other than their intended use."..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...2. Treaty Oak Distilling: Red, White & Blue Single..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Easy Tiger Roars on Seventh, Simona's Coffee Supercharges the Colton House Hotel, Tiff's Got a Brand New Treat, You Could Win A Herd of Cattle, FFS, and More

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

"...You think Simona’s Coffee + Cocktails, that new indoor/outdoor..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Interview: Jacob Gentry Runs the Tape on Broadcast Signal Intrusion

Director talks the influences on his period techno-horror

"...Before there was hacking, there were broadcast signal intrusions: strange incidents where people..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Booze News & Views

Just a wee dram of What's Happening as March marches in …

"...Of course, when we think of those Garrisons, we..."

March 1, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...la Rocha - 'JU$T' (United Kingdom) / Director: Winston Hacking Wax Tailor - 'Misery (ft. Rosemary Standley)' (France) /..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine’s Dining In Austin: Hello, Is It Three You’re Looking For?

Because we have three for you. Plus two more.

"...3) TREATY OAK DISTILLING And here’s one of our..."

Feb. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

LeRoy & Lewis x Huckleberry, Easy Tiger Returns to Downtown, Philanthropy Rules, OMG 4th Tap Brewing, and More

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

"...Okay, what else? The El Chilito outpost on Seventh..."

Jan. 19, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Armadillo Den Opens on Manchaca, Jester King Celebrates a Tenner, Smithville Gets Meaty, and but There’s Some Sad News, Too

All the news that’s fit to make your taste buds quiver

"...(Although, if you’re looking for imbibables that are rather..."

Dec. 16, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...Mia follows his trail to an underground facility where bio-hacking experiments are performed on female victims. As she begins..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Whiskey A-Go-Go for Your Weekend and Beyond

Three Local Distillers Offer a Variety of Liquid Relaxations

"...TREATY OAK DISTILLING Full disclosure: We’re a little biased..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Voter Rewards Continue, Arlo Grey Returns, Treaty Oak Distilling Expands BBQ Team, and What the Hell Is Going On in Boise?

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

"...Out where the Texas Hill Country begins, that chunk..."

Oct. 28, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tip Top Canned Cocktails Are Tall On Taste

We should care that it’s a giraffe and not an armadillo?

"...Because, though I’m a relatively recent aficionado of spirited..."

Aug. 17, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Booze Clues

It’s no mystery why we like these powerful liquid refreshments

"...And perhaps you’ve heard that Treaty Oak Distillery, that..."

July 27, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Treaty Oak Distilling: Pre-Order & Pickup Grocery Service

Hill Country hooch-honchos stepping up with more vitals & vittles

"...Hope springs eternal, and Dripping Springs is eternally (or..."

March 24, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cuisine From Spain, Salt From Iceland, Whiskey From Scotland

This past week, the best things came in a sequence of three

"...Consider, instead, some whiskey. And, yes, there are a..."

Oct. 31, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Tastings of Rare Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch? Yes!

The possibility approaches, citizen, and you can be part of it.

"...And there have been lots of whiskey tastings going..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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