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ATX Drink Report: When Austinites spent the most money on alcohol
Plus, the JW Marriott holds the crown for the most alcohol sales in 2025, with over $4 million more than the second-place venue.
December 16, 2025 03:11 PM
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Laura Figi
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Keep Austin local: A growing guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Help us create a growing guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local makers, restaurants, and professionals, and sharing this page with a friend.
December 9, 2025
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Laura Figi
A vibrant brunch spread displayed on a wooden table, featuring dishes like blueberry pancakes with bacon and eggs, smoked salmon with toast, granola with fresh fruit, a sweet potato hash, and a frosted slice of cake. Drinks include an espresso martini, matcha latte, black coffee, and a cocktail garnished with a dried citrus slice. A colorful checkered booth lines the back of the table.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Austin
Dining in ATX is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
December 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
A festive Christmas-themed bar with vibrant holiday decorations, including wrapped gift boxes hanging from the ceiling, colorful string lights, garlands, and ornaments. The bar counter features red and white candy cane stripes, surrounded by warm white lights. A neon sign glows in the background, and a nutcracker figure stands to the side.
Food
Your ultimate guide to holiday pop-up bars in Austin
From festive rooftops to movie-inspired spaces, we’re breaking down the best holiday pop-up bars spreading cheer in the 512.
December 4, 2025
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Culture
ATXtoday 2025 Recap: The top stories of 2025
It’s not just your year in music — we’ve also rounded up your year in local news from ATXtoday for our faithful readers.
December 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
An Italian bakery co-owned by Tom Segura is now open in Austin
Ciccio Bomba’s pastries, sandwiches, brunch foods, and signature treats are now available for purcahse at Fareground in Downtown Austin.
December 2, 2025
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Laura Figi
A teddy bear made of colorful Christmas lights sits among lit-up trees on the path of the Trail of Lights.
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Austin
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
December 1, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
Inside Frankie’s Supper Club at Uptown Sports Club
The Sunday dinner service from Aaron Franklin harkens back to Midwestern dinners and family-style meal traditions that began back in the early 1900s.
November 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Thanksgiving recipes from ATXtoday readers
Join us in being thankful for Austin’s foodie community, which has shared some of their favorite Thanksgiving recipes to make your table a little more local.
November 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
How to find the best Texas wine for your next dinner
A new wine styles selector tool can help you find your new favorite wine made from Texas Hill Country-grown grapes.
November 20, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Check out the restaurants coming to Austin Mac + Cheese Festival
The 2025 celebration of gooey, golden goodness is this weekend in Bee Cave, and we’re ready to chow down to this year’s tropical-themed bites.
November 13, 2025
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Laura Figi
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The history of Austin’s 60-year-old Trail of Lights
The beloved local tradition has taken multiple different forms over the years, and was once called “Yule Fest.”
December 3, 2024
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Move over, Vegas: Behind Austin’s iconic neon signs
Let’s glow over the signage that lights up Austin nights and the local artists who make it happen.
September 13, 2024
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History of Austin’s first institution of higher learning: Huston-Tillotson University
The historic Huston-Tillotson University has produced dozens of notable alumni who have shaped the Austin folks know today.
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Recycling your Christmas tree in Austin, TX
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December 22, 2023
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