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Jonathan Rienstra

Jonathan Rienstra

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Jonathan grew up in Dallas, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism and returned to Dallas. Despite being an only child and left-handed, recently he mastered graceful social interaction, which landed him a job as staff writer at CultureMap Dallas. His interests include UT football, listening to Willie Nelson while driving through the Hill Country and debating Breaking Bad symbolism. He reads books but doesn't talk about it. A perfect Sunday would involve floating the Comal River with a St. Arnold's Fancy Lawnmower. He has been to Oklahoma, but only on a dare. He misses Dunk-a-roos but nothing else about the ’90s. 

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You Dirty Dogs

TV drives partners to cheat on their spouses: A new shocking adultery study

By Jonathan Rienstra

According to a new survey, 28 million Americans have cheated on their significant others. Turns out, we’re pretty rotten. Of course, we’re talking about what New York Magazine ...


True Love

Move over, Martha: Celebrity singles we wish were on Match.com

By Jonathan Rienstra

Martha Stewart’s joining Match.com wasn’t just an excuse for Saturday Night Live to suggest that she’s a horny lady looking for “the simple elegance of a ...


Hot Links

10 badass moms, Kate Upton's Vogue cover & RGIII's wedding registry top links we love right now

By Jonathan Rienstra

Editor's note: There's so much that's beautiful, funny, smart and informative on the Internet. Problem is, there's also a bunch of garbage. Here's the best ...


Boneless ribs?

Dumbest list ever: Survey of best barbecue joints in America messes with Texas

By Jonathan Rienstra

Online men’s magazine Made Man has released a list of the “11 Best BBQ Joints in America” that has some, well, interesting results. The first thing any Texan wonders ...


Million Dollar Winner

The vote is in: Lay's newest snack chip with a million dollar flavor is.......

By Jonathan Rienstra

Lay’s has announced the winner of its “Do Us A Flavor” contest, which pitted three original flavors — cheesy garlic bread, sriracha and chicken and waffles — against one another for ...


One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor

Chipotle shakes up Margaritaville: Fast casual chain freshens up drink recipe with better booze

By Jonathan Rienstra

Burrito slinger Chipotle is changing its margarita game to coincide with Cinco de Mayo (clever). The fast casual chain is now using fresher ingredients and quality tequila. The new premium ...


Likes We Love

Morgan Freeman's soothing voice, a smile test and Daft Punk's latest hit

By Jonathan Rienstra

Editor's note: There's so much that's beautiful, funny, smart and informative on the Internet. Problem is, there's also a bunch of garbage. Here's the best ...


Drink up

Texas beer to the rescue: Shiner invades New York City

By Jonathan Rienstra

Previously unavailable in the Northeast, Shiner will relieve the cravings of desperate New Yorkers on April 15, when the Texas brewery finally rolls out bottles and taps in the five ...


Cravat Creativity

Tie one on: Website lets you rent ties, cufflinks and other men's accessories in a Netflix-like way

By Jonathan Rienstra

The necktie is an easy way for a man to add a spark of style, but the shine can wear off quickly if you’re wearing the same three ties ...


Food Rankings

One Houston restaurant makes Open Table's list of top 100 hot spots in America

By Jonathan Rienstra

If you believe OpenTable, Texas has only three of the top 100 “hot spot” restaurants in the country. According to its latest list, compiled from 5 million reviews submitted by ...


No More Frankenfood

A gamechanger? Whole Foods' ambitious five-year plan to label genetically modified products

By Jonathan Rienstra

Whole Foods Market recently announced plans to label all genetically engineered foods in its stores by 2018. The upscale, earth-loving grocery chain has the most non-genetically engineered products of any ...


By the Numbers

Embattled Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo close to new contract

By Jonathan Rienstra

The Dallas Cowboys and Tony Romo are getting closer to an agreement on a restructured contract. It remains to be seen if the new terms will yield success for the ...


Hometown Glory

Houston's jobs power is touted as Texas dominates national magazine's best places list

By Jonathan Rienstra

According to a new Forbes study, Texas is the best place in the country for jobs. Cities in the Lone Star State claim five of the first six slots. Dallas ...


Snack News

Crunch time: Which new Lay's potato chip flavor deserves $1 million?

By Jonathan Rienstra

Lay’s potato chips has released three new flavors as part of its “Do Us A Flavor” campaign to let the American public decide which one will join already established ...


Internet craze

Whole lotta shakin' going on: University of Texas student video of Harlem Shake goes viral

By Jonathan Rienstra

University of Texas at Austin students are part of one of the larger Harlem Shakes we've seen so far, performing the "dance" on the South Mall of the 40 ...


Signs of the Apocalypse

A corrupt system? Yelp & other reviewers offered a card that will get them special treatment

By Jonathan Rienstra

I have never met Brad Newman. It’s entirely possible that he is friendly and genuine. He might volunteer his time to help the needy. He might have rescued several ...


Love at First Site

Sugar Daddies love Texas coeds: Creepy website encourages older men to pay tuition for "arrangements"

By Jonathan Rienstra

Were you aware that the recipient of a sugar daddy’s attention is known as a sugar baby? And did you know that there is a website called SeekingArrangement.com ...


Music Notes

Rock out with CultureMap's holly jolly holiday playlist

By Jonathan Rienstra

It blows my mind a little bit each time I remember that the in-house band for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is The Roots. Fallon is doing some great things ...


Cancer Awareness

Movember moment, part II: Cancer diagnosis fuels innovative fundraising ideas

By Jonathan Rienstra

Editor’s note: Jonathan Rienstra met Neil Gustafson when they were freshmen at the University of Texas at Austin. When Neil was a junior, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer ...


Cancer Awareness

Movember moment: Diagnosed with testicular cancer, Houston man embarks on fight of his life

By Jonathan Rienstra

Editor’s note: Jonathan Rienstra met Neil Gustafson when they were freshmen at the University of Texas at Austin. When Neil was a junior, he was diagnosed with testicular cancer ...


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