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Events
Cheese and South Asian flavors unite in new event series
Rasam & Cheese will bring former Dai Due chef Deepa Shridhar and former Antonelli’s Cheese Shop employee Alex Palomo together for tastings.
April 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Guide to vegan restaurants in Austin
Dig into delicious and nutritious plant-based fare in every corner of the Capital City.
April 9, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
Austin restaurants earn multiple national accolades this week
The Capital City earned six recognitions in Food & Wine’s Global Tastemakers Awards, plus a James Beard finalist spot.
April 3, 2024
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London Gibson
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Spring events happening in and around Austin
Check out all the best events happening in and around Austin in this seasonal guide.
April 1, 2024
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London Gibson
To the left, a cake with ombre blue and white layers has an elaborate white chocolate sculpture on top of it, which is stringy and spine-like. To the right, the real sculpture hangs in the lobby of the Blanton Museum, which is lined with ombre blue and white tile on the walls.
Events
The Blanton Bake-Off is back: here’s how to enter your confections
The annual competition allows amateur, professional, and kid bakers to recreate the museum’s artworks in the form of sweets.
March 28, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
18 places to get sushi in the Austin area
Whether you’re looking for omakase, sake pairings, a sushi conveyor belt, a whimsical interior, or an “Ahi Tower,” we’ve got the restaurant for you.
March 25, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Learning locally: Our experiences trying some of Austin’s best classes
Follow along as we take advantage of all the educational fun the Capital City has to offer.
March 20, 2024
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Food
Crafting Taylor Swift-themed drinks at Cover 3’s quarterly cocktail class
We built our own “Tim McGraw Mule” and “Lavender Haze” drinks at the north Austin restaurant’s new cocktail making series.
March 20, 2024
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Food
Omakase restaurant Endo is opening in ATX
Austin’s newest omakase restaurant only seats 10, but it was created with the help of some of the most accomplished sushi chefs in the world.
March 6, 2024
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Laura Figi
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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.
March 4, 2024
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STAFF
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Food
Whimsical New American restaurant The Guest House is now open in Downtown Austin
We stopped by the new upscale restaurant to try out the menu — here were our favorites.
February 29, 2024
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London Gibson
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39 great brunch restaurants to try in Austin
Check out these brunch restaurants, cafes, and diners in town, serving a variety of egg dishes, mimosas, micheladas, and more.
February 26, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Meet the winner of ATXtoday’s pizza bracket
We want to know: Where is the best pizza in Austin? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
February 23, 2024
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Food
Get your sip on for National Margarita Day
We’ve gathered some delicious deals at five local restaurants for you to celebrate.
February 20, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
Using chemistry to pair wine and food at Playground ATX
Playground ATX’s ZiNG! Wine Workshop will help you understand how to break down wine based on its structure for optimal food pairing.
February 13, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
California-based Sushi Roku opens in Austin this week
The sixth iteration of the coastal sushi chain, Sushi Roku will serve upscale Japanese food along with rolls that are exclusive to Austin.
February 13, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
A history of James Beard winners and semifinalists in Austin
There are 62 Austin James Beard Award winners and semifinalists from years’ past — let’s get to know them a little bit ahead of the 2024 awards.
February 2, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Sports
11 Local Super Bowl specials to make your game day delicious
Whether you’re looking for a place to watch the game or food to take home, we’ve got a few suggestions for your to consider for your Super Bowl experience.
January 31, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Ramen del Barrio, Bufalina, and six other Austin restaurants nominated for a James Beard Award
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24. Here are eight Austin spots that made the list.
January 24, 2024
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London Gibson
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Happy hour deals in Austin
Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
January 24, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
Lifting local restaurateurs with the sisters-in-law behind Playground ATX
The culinary incubator opened on Airport Boulevard last year with a mission in mind: to build up local chefs and create a community space.
January 18, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
Take a sip of the SIMS Foundation’s Dry January Campaign
Try a Dry January mocktail at one of 11 participating venues in support of the mental health awareness and the SIMS Foundation.
January 17, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Where to find a great mocktail in Austin
Whether you’re sober curious or fully alcohol-free, these 20+ Austin businesses serve up delicious mocktails you won’t want to miss.
January 13, 2024
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London Gibson
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Culture
What we’re sending the SEAtoday editors after the Longhorns lost to the Huskies
UT lost the 2024 College Football Playoff Semifinal. Now, ATXtoday is paying the price in the form of goodies.
January 12, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Live
27 wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 9, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
6 classes to take in Austin
Learn some new skills this year.
January 8, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
17 places to get some delicious queso in ATX
To be an Austinite is to love queso, so give one of these 17 local restaurants and chains to satisfy your cheesy cravings.
January 3, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Every Austin festival taking place in 2024
Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.
January 2, 2024
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London Gibson
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Culture
25 of our favorite interviews from 2023
We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.
December 21, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
16 New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in Austin
Start your year off right with a party, brunch, dinner, or cocktail hour at one of these 16 local hangouts to ring in 2024.
December 20, 2023
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Laura Figi
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