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A bakery display case filled with an assortment of cupcakes in various flavors and colors. The cupcakes are topped with sprinkles, frosting swirls, and other decorative elements. Behind the cupcakes, there are several full-sized cakes stored under glass covers. Labels indicate flavors like lemon and strawberry, and the store interior features teal accents
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Where to get birthday freebies in Austin
Party like it’s your birthday with these gifts from nearby businesses to you.
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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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10 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.
October 3, 2024
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An outdoor sign for Shady Grove, a well-known spot in Austin, Texas. The sign has a rustic, retro vibe with the words 'Shady Grove' prominently displayed in neon letters. The text is styled with a rope design that adds a touch of western flair. Above the name, a smaller sign reads 'HAMBURGERS' in bold, glowing letters. Below, an arrow points to the right with the phrase 'STOP-A-WHILE' in faded neon. The sign is mounted on a weathered metal frame, with lush green trees in the background.
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Austin restaurants you miss the most
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A nighttime scene featuring a pathway lined with glowing jack-o'-lanterns hanging from trees. The lanterns illuminate the dark forest, casting an eerie yet enchanting atmosphere. A group of silhouetted people, including adults and children, walk toward the glowing lights, with mist rising in the background, enhancing the haunting, Halloween-like setting.
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Fall events happening in Austin
Autumn in Austin is packed with seasonal celebrations, holiday happenings, and festivals for foodies and live music fanatics.
September 23, 2024
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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.
Food
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
Aburi Restaurants, which operates Canada’s first-ever Michelin-starred sushi restaurant, is bringing a new to-go concept to Austin.
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A large crowd of people, some dressed in Oktoberfest costunes, stand in a crowd holding steins. Above them, many different flags hang from the ceiling.
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Prost, Austin: Oktoberfest brews + events
Looking for a German beer or an opportunity to wear your Oktoberfest attire? You’ve come to the right place.
September 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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.
Food
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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Laura Figi
Two orange cocktails, one with the Texas Longhorn logo attached to it, sit on a white table in front of buckets of beer. In the background, large green plants reach to the ceiling of an outdoor patio.
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Where to eat + drink on Texas Longhorn game days
Get your horns (and pinkies) up — here’s where to get the best deals when the Longhorns take the field.
September 11, 2024
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A serene lakeside scene with a colorful inflatable watermelon tube and a blue float resting on grassy ground near the water’s edge. A colorful beach bag and water bottles are also in the foreground. The lake is calm, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills, with a small boathouse visible on the far shore. The sky is overcast, with clouds hanging above the peaceful landscape.
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This, not that: Alternatives for popular Austin attractions
Looking for things to do, but keep running across the same old stuff? Check out these local-approved (not-so) hidden gems.
September 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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20 classes to take in Austin
Class is in session. Learn some new skills — from cooking to gardening to learning a new language — with the help of the Austin community.
September 10, 2024
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London Gibson
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