House of Flying Daggers

The swooning visuals, the expert choreography, the teasing love story, and the puzzle-piece plot all combine to provide this martial arts movie with the spirit of a star-cross'd swashbuckler.

"...loud. Zhang’s second martial arts epic in two years, House of Flying Daggers, doesn’t have the grave import, the..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

In Austin, Which Peking Duck Reigns Supreme?

We list some of the mightiest ducks in town

"...fact that Din Ho offers beer and wine (unlike Bamboo House or First Chinese, which are BYOB) already puts..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Food Feature by Clara Wang

Estate Sale Roundup: January 16-18

The weather's fine this week, so come out rummaging with us

"...the other has something for every room in the house...."

Jan. 16, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

All Good Thoughts, All Good Food

The symbolism and celebration of Tet, the Vietnamese new year

"...are frenzied: There are new clothes to buy, the houses must be gussied up and cleaned spotlessly from top..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Golden Wok

"...Hot and sour soup ($2.95) is chicken, crabmeat, bamboo shoots, black mushrooms, tofu, and egg prepared in a..."

April 4, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

A Cook's Tour

You just had to be there: The Chronicle's Mick Vann compasses the cuisine of Thailand, in Bangkok and beyond.

"...to shop for the restaurant, check up on her house, and make arrangements for her daughter to visit the..."

June 28, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

A Mysteriously Happy Atmosphere

"...hipsters, and freaks packed so tightly into the thick bamboo perimeter that you half-expect Arte Johnson to poke his..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Arts Feature by John Spong

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...herbal punch. The preparation of sautéed pork and tender bamboo shoots is triumphantly perfumed with basil, and the steaming..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

A+A Sichuan China

A+, A+A!

"...end of the Galleria Oaks shopping center, where Tea House used to reside, sits A+A Sichuan China, previously known..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Food Review by Mick Vann

San Francisco in South Austin

Finding dim sum and Cantonese seafood, early birds and all-nighters, at Marco Polo

"...Francisco and with a lengthy stint at Pao's Mandarin House downtown under his belt in Austin, purchased Marco Polo..."

March 19, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Thank You Very Much, Mr. Robata

Claudia Alarcon tells you about dining with all of the senses at a unique Austin Japanese restaurant.

"...tradition, with soft earthy colors, large clay vessels with bamboo poles, elements of antique brass and copper, and dim..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Michi Ramen Inflames the Ramen Wars

Food truck turned brick-and-mortar is a serious contender

"...egg, fish cake, pickled mustard greens, ginger, extra pork, bamboo shoots, and a variety of vegetables. ..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Seeking XLB

In search of the mystical soup dumpling

"...from Jinjiang, in Fujian, that completely fills a small bamboo streamer, and is served with straws to sip the..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Spatchcocking!

I will be your guide and translator as we cover what is sure to be a revolution in turkey preparation

"...it's butterflied and marinated, stretched flat on a green bamboo frame, and grilled over coals. I wondered why that..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Bold and the Beautiful

Young chef / owner Tyson Cole has Uchi right where he -- and probably everyone else -- wants it.

"...of this year, Uchi opened for business in the house formerly occupied by Si Bon. As an avid sushi..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Year of the Ox

"...Bamboo Garden 625 W. Ben White, 444-6022..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Food Feature

The San Marcos Music Scene Runs Deep

ACL Fest hip-hop headliners Brockhampton might just be the tip of the iceberg from our neighbors south on I-35

"...Pizza, Kiva Lounge (now named the Morgue), and Tantra Coffeehouse led the charge of local businesses adding stages to..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Feature by Jeremy Steinberger

'Sheds'

Short Story Contest third-place winner

"...moved with my dad from New York to this house in Wyoming. She'd been very clear on what to..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Melanie Westerberg

Landmark Eateries

Austin landmarks 25-49 years in the making

"...Tamale House (Downtown)..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

"...Greenhouses of the future photograph by Gerald E. McCleod..."

May 21, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

No Noodlin' Around

Sea Dragon Offers an Ocean of Vietnamese Flavors

"...Dragon, where authentic seafood is the specialty of the house. Exotic fruits of the sea abound at the spacious,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Food Feature by Patrick Earvolino

The Oral History of Austin Beerworks

How the local brewery became the heir to the aluminum throne

"...pluckiest. From the shoestrings that budgeted the original 30-barrel brewhouse came the additional half-dozen new fermenters overlooking their modern..."

March 10, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...on the record. Backed by his Nightmare Band, Potter's funhouse vision truly comes alive. – Austin Powell..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Austin's Best New Restaurant DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Reinvents Shabu-Shabu

Feel free to double dip

"...& Co.-designed interior utilizes every square inch, complete with bamboo walls and traditional Japanese baskets. Local woodworkers A&K Woodworking..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Top 10 Eateries Bringing Asia to Austin

"...Japanese street food served from a trailer on Spider House's patio satisfies my late-night cravings while transporting me back..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Food Feature by Adrienne Whitehorse

Estate Sale Roundup: May 8-11

So many options, so little time.

"...a couple of rare items. The lady of the house had an eye for the unusual and was also..."

May 8, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Japan Without the Pretense

Mimosa delivers more than it promises.

"...wood, rice paper-screened windows, and modern table lighting. A bamboo garden out one window and a courtyard garden flanking..."

July 11, 2003 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...and turn it into a slum, miscellaneously peppered with houses, hot-dog stands, and factories.... We are well on the..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Low-Waste Cooking Is Possible With a Few Small Daily Changes

Waste less, save more

"...throw away everything they own and make it all bamboo, ya know?"..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Brewer's Table

East Austin’s truly wonderful dining experience with a complicated history

"...on East Fifth Street, the restaurant and brewery is housed in a sleekly refurbished Quonset hut set off from..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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