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A unique culinary creation with an artistic presentation. A small, round base, possibly a bread or pastry, is topped with a creamy, lightly toasted layer of sauce or cheese. Skewered on top are succulent, charred pieces of meat or mushroom, stacked and crowned with a tiny figurine of a skull in a top hat. The background is softly blurred, with hints of other elegantly plated dishes.
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A complete list of Austin’s MICHELIN Guide restaurants
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An outdoor bar and seating area in the evening, filled with people enjoying drinks and conversation. The setting features long wooden picnic tables under string lights and a large ceiling fan. The bar area is partially enclosed with a wooden slatted design and illuminated by round hanging lights. In the background, a building with purple lighting and a sign that reads 'COSMIC' adds to the vibrant atmosphere.
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Four cocktails on a wooden table with a blurred outdoor bar setting in the background. From left to right: a large orange cocktail in a wine glass with a black straw and a beaded charm, a layered purple and yellow drink in a short glass with a black straw, a pale yellow martini with a sugar rim and a lemon twist garnish, and a copper mug filled with ice.
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An aerial view of sports bar Victory Lap in Austin, Texas. A large lawn with picnic tables sits adjacent to the sports club, and fans in burnt orange walk around the building and inside its gates.
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Where to watch Super Bowl LIX in Austin
Score dine-in specials and touchdown-worthy takeout from some of Austin’s best sports bars and restaurants.
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A spacious outdoor seating area at Freddo ATX, featuring wooden picnic tables under a canopy of large oak trees adorned with string lights. A white sign with the cafe’s logo is prominently displayed near the entrance, and patio heaters are scattered throughout the space for comfort. A fence encloses the area, with views of nearby buildings and parked cars beyond.
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Freddo ATX debuts new renovations and menu
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Where to find a great mocktail in Austin
Whether you’re sober curious or fully alcohol-free, these 30+ Austin businesses serve up delicious mocktails you won’t want to miss.
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A tuna tower is plated on a white plate and garnished with cilantro. The colorful dish includes avocado, pineapple, edamame, and more ingredients.
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Food Network host to open new restaurant in Round Rock
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A festive spread of various dishes arranged on a table with a striped blue and orange tablecloth. The centerpiece is a glazed roasted ham in a copper pot, surrounded by bowls of kale salad, green bean salad, and noodles. Other items include cinnamon rolls, appetizers topped with feta, and a glass teapot with tea.
Food
Hungry for the holidays: 12 restaurants to grab some grub for December 25
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A festive arrangement of holiday-themed drinks, including cocktails garnished with dried citrus slices, star anise, and whipped cream, set against a backdrop of holiday decorations like a small Christmas tree and ornaments. Coasters with the "Upstairs at Caroline" logo are visible in the background.
Food
Go Rockin’ Around the Rooftops with this holiday bar crawl
Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle — stroll through six of Austin’s holiday pop-up bars for fun with friends and potential for prizes.
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