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How to taste the best local beers of 2025
The 2025 Great American Beer Festival awards are here and Austin-area brews took home the gold, so get ready to taste them for yourself.
October 16, 2025 01:46 PM
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Laura Figi
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Raw bar + seafood restaurant Skipjack Oyster is now open in Downtown Austin
The upscale restaurant is a great place to bring folks you want to impress, or just a grab a drink and some fresh-caught oysters.
October 8, 2025
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Laura Figi
The counter and display glass display case at Walton's Fancy and Staple in Austin; there are pastries inside the case and you can see the menu behind the counter detailing the dishes. The building's signature red brick wall can be seen behind the counter, and the restaurant's logo is scrolled across the window to the right.
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Restaurants owned by celebrities in Austin
Sandra Bullock, is that you?
October 2, 2025
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Monica Garske
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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.
October 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
A crowd of people under the flags at ACL Fest.
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.
September 24, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
27 places to get the best boba tea around Austin
Whether you call it bubble tea or boba tea, we’ve brewed up the list of quali-tea boba shops you have oolong been waiting for.
September 16, 2025
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Laura Figi
Rebecca Wright holds her chore coat, a green and white coat made from a vintage quilt, to her left.
Business
Keep Austin local: Share your favorite small business with us
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.
September 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
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ACL Festival adds 17 new vendors to the food lineup
The 2025 edition of the festival will also debut a new food court called ACL Eats South so festival-goers can fill up without missing tunes.
September 15, 2025
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Laura Figi
A hand holding a burger in a dimly lit room with colorful, twinkling lights in the background. The burger is a double patty with cheese and pickles on a fluffy bun.
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16 spots to grab a late-night meal in Austin
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Austin.
September 10, 2025
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The history behind Eeyore’s Birthday Party in Austin, TX
This weird Austin festival celebrates the gloomy donkey from A.A. Milne’s “Winnie the Pooh” series.
April 22, 2025
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Movies and TV shows that were filmed in Austin
We’re keeping track of the growing number of productions that show off the Capital City.
April 17, 2025
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Summer’s calling: Here are 16 great summer camps in the Austin area
Arts, athletics, outdoors + more — we’ve rounded up epic summer camps for kiddos to participate in during sunshine season.
March 21, 2025
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Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
February 25, 2025
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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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London Gibson
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20+ ways to make new friends in Austin
Friendships make life better and we’re here to help you create new ones.
November 6, 2024
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Guinness World Records held in Austin
From making sandwiches with feet to raising the oldest cat alive, Austinites are a talented bunch.
September 16, 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.
February 16, 2024
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Recycling your Christmas tree in Austin, TX
We’ve got some tips on how to sustainably dispose of your holiday decor.
December 22, 2023
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London Gibson