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A neon sign at night featuring 'The Frisco,' a well-known diner in Austin that closed in 2018. The sign is shaped like a burger, glowing with bright neon colors: green for the lettuce, red for the bun, and yellow and white accents.
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Come on, dish: Which Austin restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which local restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
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A variety of pressed sushi with various fish and toppings sit in a geometrical pattern on a black table.
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Aburi Oshi Sushi is coming to Austin
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A white Waymo Engineering self-driving vehicle parked on the side of a street. The car, a Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV, is equipped with multiple sensors and cameras on the roof, indicating its autonomous capabilities. The background features a large office or commercial building, and a few people stand nearby, casually chatting or observing the vehicle.
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Uber x Waymo partnership to bring driverless rideshares to Austin
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The sign for Home Slice Pizza is of a winking chef holding a pizza
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Move over, Vegas: Behind Austin’s iconic neon signs
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A group of people preparing coffee at a coffee station. One person operates a grinder, while another pours milk into a cup. A third person stands nearby holding a menu or brochure. The setting is indoors with string lights and metal beams visible in the background. Disposable coffee cups are stacked on the counter in front of them.
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A quick guide to Austin Coffee Festival 2024
Back for the third year, Austin Coffee Festival will showcase some of the top coffee, tea, and chai purveyors in the country.
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Overlooking the grounds and mansion at the Commodore Perry Estate
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8 Austin hotels receive MICHELIN Keys
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An outdoor padel court facility with multiple courts enclosed by black wire fencing. The ground is covered in light-colored gravel, and there are gray sofas and black chairs under large, modern umbrellas for spectators. The scene is illuminated by uniquely designed streetlights with an evening sky overhead. Some people are seen playing on the courts in the background.
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Padel Club Austin celebrates grand opening
With construction on the facility now complete, Austinites can try their hand at padel, a sport that melds tennis and squash.
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Madisen Skinner wearing a Texas volleyball shirt on the quad, surrounded by the Texas marching band.
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Meet Madisen Skinner: H-E-B’s first name, image, and likeness deal
The Longhorn volleyball star will soon appear at UT Austin and H-E-B events, plus on your TV screens, as she celebrates her NIL deal.
August 29, 2024
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The image shows the interior of a modern, stylish store called "Lip Lab Austin." The design features a clean, minimalist aesthetic with a combination of light and pink tones. In the foreground, there is a long counter with several white chairs neatly arranged, likely for customers to sit and participate in activities, such as customizing lip products. The back wall has a large, circular pink display with the store's name in white letters. The ceiling is adorned with round white light fixtures, adding to the chic and contemporary vibe. On the left side, there is a wall with the letters "XO" and other lip-themed decor, while the right side has shelves with various products displayed.
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Lip Lab Austin is now open on South Congress Avenue
Create your ideal custom lipstick, lip gloss, or lip balm at the newly opened Lip Lab Austin location.
August 27, 2024
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Laura Figi
The inside of a two-story mall facing a set of escalators. One to two stores appear to have lights on, while several others are empty or dark inside. Two people are seen walking on the upper level of the mall.
Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at malls of Austin’s past — plus hope for the future.
August 23, 2024
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A light grey cocktail with a dried citrus slice is the focal point of the photo, with plates of colorful dishes surrounding it. Queso and a margarita are blurry in the background.
Food
Round Top restaurant takes over Ellis’ kitchen in Downtown Austin
Y Comida will serve elevated comfort food at the cocktail bar through the end of the year.
August 20, 2024
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