The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...Ruta Maya Coffeehousephotograph by Jana Birchum..."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Rave Over JAVA

New Noodle House Has People Talking ñ and Rightly So

"...JAVA Noodles Restaurant photograph by John Anderson JAVA Noodles Restaurant..."

May 15, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Local Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Humming Along

Another way to to get that needed caffeine: by mail

"...delivered on a regular schedule, thus enjoying medleys of java that can introduce you to beans that you might've..."

July 24, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Original Sin

"...Directed by: Michael Cristofer. Starring: Gregory Itzin, James Haven, Pedro Armendariz..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Site Specific

"...http://www.eat.com/learn-italian.html: The site of Mama Cucina, brought to you by Ragu, allows you to learn Italian and get hungry..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Screens Feature

Can You Still Get Coffee from Little City, Though?

Or is that a nostalgia-tinted dream of old-school townies?

"...only as part of what was available via Creature’s delivery-by-mail service...."

Aug. 3, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What I Learned at the Dot-Bomb Revolution

Robert Bryce recounts his short, happy career in the Internet wave

"...swank midtown place a few blocks from their office. By the time of my interview, I was ready: I'd..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...the storm at home, with their two cats. But by last Wednesday, with conditions outside their door looking progressively..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Food-o-File

Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals the best bet for your Valentine's Day plans, among other tantalizing tidbits.

"...plan to serve varietal flights and plenty of wines by the glass. They also plan to do lots of..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Information Junkie

"...Reva Basch photograph by Terry Lorant A one-time caterer, former librarian, software designer,..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood introduces you to the new folks in town and updates you on all of the news around town

"...the Royers raised a family, built a nationally known mail-order pie business, and fed thousands of hungry Houstonians and..."

April 16, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...the county has signed on to a new secure mail program run by Dallas-based Securus Technologies. The service allows..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature

The Gay Place

"...SOUTH BY SOOOOOO GAY In the A-Town lookin' for Gay Town?..."

March 14, 2008 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Hidden Costs of Free

Is free Wi-Fi killing coffeehouse culture?

"...bar stools to sit on. They're all taken up by MacBooked and iPhoned laptoppers, two of whom have managed..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Projecting the 21st Century

"...photograph by Jon Lebkowsky Gary Chapman gets around. Originally from California..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Postmarks

"...& Board homes in these neighborhoods, a fact acknowledged by experienced local realtors. As in Deer Park, this has..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column

Superbadass Web Sites for Everyone!

With the help of Knowbility's AIR-Interactive for the Arts and a team of professional designers, I am going to help reinvent the Internet

"...In January, I received an e-mail from Teresa Ferguson, who works for the Athens Group..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Spike Gillespie

Information Wants to Be Worthless

Money was never the most interesting thing about the Internet. Which is a good thing, since now it's gone.

"...I can't wait for this next South by Southwest Interactive. I don't know why they still call..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Bruce Sterling

Home Slice Loves Selena, Jo’s Loves La Colombe, Nobody Doesn’t Love Churros, and Everybody’s Cooking Burgers

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

"...in, whut, Utah? Yes, well, but never mind that mail-order rigmarole – because now the ATX has its own..."

Dec. 1, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Happenings

June 14-20

"...national grassroots organization works toward stabilizing population. 7-8pm. Austin Java, 1206 Parkway, 476-1829. Free. www.populationconnection.org...."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

Day Trips

The Independence Coffee Company handcrafts its coffee the old-fashioned way – one small batch at a time

"...Bond has honed his enjoyment of a cup of java into an expansive knowledge of the brew. Although they..."

March 30, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...I knew the clients would be Jabberjaw, Boo-Boo Bear, Scooby-Doo, and Shaggy. Thank goodness I get my wish when..."

July 5, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

'Sure Thing (Live!)'

The joke's on CD as Austin comedy gets its own record label

"...of Austin's comedy scene, which can sometimes feel dwarfed by cities like New York and L.A. Carson agrees. "The..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...weeks back I popped in over at my local java hole -- Ruta Maya -- and noticed that the..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Another Dream Deferred on East 11th

Popular Eastside restaurant closes doors, raising questions about the ARA's purpose

"...been part of a resurgence of the area led by the Austin Revitalization Authority...."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

So, Basically, Breakfast Tacos and Free Beer

Enjoying good food and drink for $10 a day during SXSW

"...rock stars are pinned to many a band's South by Southwest showcase. They'll endure adversities of all kinds to..."

March 9, 2007 Food Feature by Kathy McCarty

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...means we are still able to support local businesses by ordering via phone and online. It’s worth noting that..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Dining del Lago 2010

What a difference some rain makes! The water is blue, the hills are green, and several new restaurants are cooking near area lakes.

"...flaked tuna, anchovies, and briny Niçoise olives; and surrounded by slices of tomato and boiled egg. It was lovely..."

July 2, 2010 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Dynamite Hack goes prime-time; Atomic Cafe hangs in there; the Old Settler's Music Festival is upon us.

"...the guest spot to be brief; "like, he'll drive by and flip us off or something." MTV will also..."

April 7, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Living in Art

Nathan Jensen Creates New Frontiers

"...by Phil West..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Arts Feature