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iPhone 4S is an upgrade but no godsend

Gerald Rich October 5, 2011

It was just weeks ago that the mythical iPhone 5 seemed like a complete game changer with rumors flying — such as it can function as a credit card or it would have a sleek teardrop shape. In reality...

Drinking through the ages

Gerald Rich July 21, 2011

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a semimonthly, three-part series of Thirsty Thursday Investigates underage drinking focusing on minimum legal drinking age. Why is the minimum...

Infused alcohol adds flavor to drinking

Gerald Rich May 5, 2011

While espresso-flavored vodka or jalapeno-flavored tequila may seem exotic, the process ofcreating infusions has been around for centuries and is simple enough to do at home. Basic infusion,...

Bartenders create strange drink mixes

Gerald Rich April 21, 2011

Tuesday night at the chic Bar Congress isn’t the place you would think about taking a shot of some mercilessly strong Angostura bitters, typically used as an additive in cocktails and not in a...

Americans united by whiskey varieties

Gerald Rich November 18, 2010

When you take a shot of whiskey, you take a shot of America. You could say this is an exaggeration, but read about the Whiskey Rebellion in your history textbook or consider how bourbon whiskey...

Spike Lee discusses Katrina, oil spill

Gerald Rich November 14, 2010

The 5-foot-6-inch outspoken director Spike Lee made his presence felt on the stage at the Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium on Sunday and focused on the ongoing corruption resulting from Hurricane Katrina...

White campaign hosts BBQ bus

Gerald Rich November 12, 2010

Smoke licks across the blackened top of the yellow school bus of Old School BBQ & Grill like it was a normal day for serving up barbecue. But inside owner Dan Parrott’s mind, he was fine-tuning...

Traditional brewers sweep across Austin

Gerald Rich October 28, 2010

With two days left until Austin Beer Week wraps up, there’s still time left to grab a pint of some savory local craft beers that pay homage to Texas’ German heritage while creating distinct...

Food cart Kabob Yo offers succulent kabobs

Gerald Rich September 8, 2010

After the small food-cart spot near The Castilian and Starbucks was left unoccupied for most of the summer, Kabob Yo has moved in with a low-key white trailer that serves up savory, robustly flavored...

Food cart Kabob Yo offers succulent kabobs

Gerald Rich September 8, 2010

After the small food-cart spot near The Castilian and Starbucks was left unoccupied for most of the summer, Kabob Yo has moved in with a low-key white trailer that serves up savory, robustly flavored...

Drink traces roots back to Big Easy

Gerald Rich September 2, 2010

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of a weekly series exploring the history of traditional cocktails. This past Monday marked the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s...

Fall brings bootleggers, zombies

Gerald Rich August 31, 2010

In addition to the anticipated return of shows like “Modern Family” and “Dexter,” this fall television season has two highly noteworthy series premieres. Here’s a look...

Fashion Week struts its stuff

Gerald Rich August 23, 2010

The second annual Austin Fashion Week wrapped up Saturday with the Austin Fashion Awards, as one UT alumnus took home an award for best designer. Although Fashion Week is a new event to the city,...

Fine fare, couture shine at Fashion Week

Gerald Rich August 12, 2010

Saturday marks the beginning of Austin Fashion Week, a celebration of all things chic, from couture fashion and designer pasties to hair and makeup styles. A kickoff celebration will be held at GSD&M...

Wine bars work magic with unique ambience

Gerald Rich July 1, 2010

When it comes to wine bars, you’ve got to have three things to set yourself apart: service, selection and scene. If you don’t have those ingredients, then you might as well just buy yourself...

‘MacGruber’ spoofs action genre

Gerald Rich April 27, 2010

“Twenty seconds left, MacGruber!” calls the heroine to the mullet-sporting “action hero” curled up in the corner during an existential crisis, waiting for the bomb to explode. In...

Seniors stitch up fashion sculptures

Gerald Rich April 22, 2010

Editor’s note: This is the fourth story in a series that highlights trends for the upcoming UT fashion show, which will be held April 29 at 8 p.m. in the Frank Erwin Center. While the...

Local vintage-lovers get freaky for fashion

Gerald Rich February 7, 2010

Eclectic-chic dresses and shirts, retro furs and other long-dormant designs will make a comeback tonight as purveyors of vintage fashion in Austin send their best designs down the runway at The Mohawk. Local...

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