Eat and Drink in Austin, Texas

Thousands of people gathered at Zilker Park, flying kites, in front of the Austin Skyline.

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.

March 30, 2026 03:00 PM

Laura Figi

Arjav Ezekiel smiles and leans against a wooden shelf filled with bottles of wine, some with colorful and artistic labels. He is wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt and a blue baseball cap with a small embroidered design. Behind him, a large window with a blue frame lets in natural light, and yellow curtains hang beside it. Through the window, a tree and a house are visible in the background.

Food

Birdie’s Arjav Ezekiel named 2025 James Beard Award finalist

Though many local chefs + restaurants made the semifinalist cut, Birdie’s beverage director Arjav Ezekiel is Austin’s sole 2025 James Beard Award nominee.

April 2, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A cozy reading nook inside Vintage Books + Wine, featuring a wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books on the left. To the right, two plush teal armchairs sit against a white brick wall adorned with a butterfly-themed mural that reads "DRINK. READ. AND STAY AWHILE." A small rug lies beneath the chairs, and a postcard display stand is nearby. An open doorway with a "MORE SEATING" sign leads to another room with wooden walls and flooring. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near the doorway.

Culture

Austin’s best book nooks: 10 places locals love to read

Looking for a place to devour your new book? ATXtoday readers revealed their favorite spots to read in Austin.

April 2, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A plate of barbecue from Parish Barbecue sits on a wooden table nest to a tray of pickled okra, bread slices, and a dip resembling bean dip garnished with green onions.

Food

Try Parish Barbecue, where Texas smoke gets a Louisiana kick

Holden Fulco and Jake Haygood are blending experience from Interstellar BBQ, Franklin Barbecue, and Terry Black’s BBQ to carve out a new niche.

March 25, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

Food

Electric Gravy heats up Austin’s dining scene

Enjoy bold cocktails, spice-forward bites, and desi beats at this new east Austin hot spot opening Thursday, March 27.

March 21, 2025

Morgan O’Neal

A selection of colorful salads, protein bowls, bao, and cookies from Golden Boy on a white marbled table.

Food

Fareground food hall announces three new restaurant additions

Visitors can try new restaurants serving menus with sushi, bao, burgers, and more while mixing and matching dishes from the surrounding cafeteria.

March 18, 2025

Laura Figi

A lively outdoor performance shows a band dressed in traditional Scottish attire playing bagpipes and drums on stage. The musicians wear matching red tartan kilts and dark green shirts, and they perform in front of a large Irish flag backdrop. The stage is framed by lighting rigs, with various colored lights illuminating the performers. In the foreground, a crowd of people dressed in green watches the performance, some wearing festive accessories. The setting appears to be a street or shopping area with brick buildings and storefronts visible in the background.

Events

8 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Austin

Whether you’re sipping green beer, dancing to Celtic tunes, or bar-hopping your way through Austin, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

March 13, 2025

Morgan O’Neal