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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.
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An aerial view of the Austin skyline featuring modern high-rise buildings and the iconic Frost Bank Tower. In the foreground, the Austin Food and Wine Festival is taking place, with large white tents set up on a grassy area near the river. Attendees are scattered across the festival grounds, and the Congress Avenue Bridge is visible, connecting the event site to downtown. The setting is bright and sunny, with the river and surrounding trees adding natural elements to the urban scene.
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Welcome to flavor town: a guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2024
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Breaking down Austin + Travis County’s first-ever food plan
The Austin/Travis County Food Plan aims to address equity, sustainability, and resilience within the area’s food system.
October 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
The image shows the interior of a large tent, decorated in a circus or carnival theme. The red and white striped ceiling adds to the festive atmosphere, with string lights hanging across the tent. A chandelier in the center adds a touch of elegance. At the front, there is a black horse statue standing on its hind legs, roped off with red velvet ropes. To the side, a large target-like game wheel can be seen, and throughout the tent are long picnic tables for seating. The décor includes bunting flags and various whimsical carnival elements.
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5 local haunts with Halloween decor + cocktails
Austin bars are embracing the Halloween spirit with creepy cocktails, haunted decor, and ghoulish gatherings throughout October.
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A cozy bar area with retro decor featuring warm wood paneling, a stone accent wall, and mustard-colored stools. The bar top is green, and pendant lights hang above it. Shelves behind the bar display a selection of spirits, and vintage portraits decorate the walls. The seating includes cushioned booths with green tables, and the overall lighting is dim, creating an intimate ambiance.
Food
Retro bar and restaurant The Flower Shop opening in east Austin
The new location of The Flower Shop will be the hospitality group’s first venture outside of New York City, and open before this weekend.
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Laura Figi
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.
Food
Austin restaurants you miss the most
ATXtoday readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
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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?
September 23, 2024
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A variety of pressed sushi with various fish and toppings sit in a geometrical pattern on a black table.
Food
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.
September 17, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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