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

A plate of food — specifically, spinach, apples, tomato, lemon slices, cheese and crackers, and cups of blue cheese — is seen on a tabletop from above, surrounded by wine glasses filled with red and white wine.

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

London Gibson

A spread of sashimi dishes from above on a dark wooden table, surrounded by cocktails, beer, a glass of wine, dishes of soy sauce and plates with chopsticks on top.

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

Laura Figi

An overhead shot of wonton chips, several colorful chips, edamame, chicken karaage, rice noodles and wings from Loro.

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

Laura Figi

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

London Gibson

Katie Kim and Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky standing side by side in a natural setting.

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

London Gibson

A can of Blackberry Clean Cause yerba mate on the left and an orange mocktail topped with a dehydrated lemon and mint on the right.

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

Laura Figi

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

Laura Figi

Someone dipping a chicken flauta in a bowl of queso.

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

Laura Figi

A group of people dancing around two musicians with brass instruments in their hands.

Play

Every Austin festival taking place in 2024

Save this page to plan your year’s worth of festivities.

January 2, 2024

London Gibson

A graphic with a bunch of images of people that ATXtoday interviewed.

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

London Gibson