We know Austin has an exquisite culinary scene, and apparently celebrities do too, because they’re all over town visiting the city’s famous restaurants and hidden gems.
Industry magazine StarChefs named 16 local chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and tastemakers from Austin on its 2023 Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars list.
Help us decide which taco is the best by nominating a local restaurant, bar, or food truck and you might see it qualify for the reader-suggested finals.
Want dinner with a gorgeous lake view? We have that. Want a place to drink by the pool? We have that. Want to play lawn games with your dog? We have that, too.
Whether you’re new to Austin and want in on the Bat City lore or you’re a longtime local with lots of curiosity, here’s how the winged creatures play a role in our city.