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Food
13 Mother’s Day specials in Austin to treat your mom to this year
We’ve rounded up 13 restaurants and cafés that are celebrating mother figures on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday May 12.
April 30, 2024 04:26 PM
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Laura Figi
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Entertainment
How to spend the day on Burnet Road
Whether you’re looking to eat, drink, shop, see a game, or just explore the city, Burnet Road has everything you need across 7.2 miles.
September 11, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Entertainment
13 Austin speakeasies to visit
You’ll need to be pretty savvy to get into these Austin speakeasies, which range from rooftops and garages to basements and caves.
September 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
What to eat during Austin Restaurant Weeks
Enjoy $20-$60 meals and specials from some of Austin’s best restaurants while benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank during Austin Restaurant Weeks.
September 1, 2023
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Laura Figi
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If you’re going to drink light beer, drink Modelo Oro
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Play
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Austin
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Austin’s many beautiful patios.
August 25, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Baking it to the top with Cookie Wookie Kitchen’s Erica Yern
The local mini bakery sells Asian fusion takes American cookie classics to another level.
August 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas list names 21 Austin-area restaurants
Jim’s Smokehouse, Cuantos Tacos, T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs, and 18 other local restaurants earned a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas list.
August 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
5 recently opened Austin restaurants and bars
Here are some ideas to plan for on your next night out.
August 15, 2023
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London Gibson
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Sponsored
👀 Meet the company that’s using automation to shake up Austin’s organic food scene
Thanks to a recent tech acquisition, ZIKI’s parent company, The Food Company, is growing.
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Business
Austin Made: Whole Foods Market survived a flood to become an international presence
Here’s how the grocery chain rose to prominence in the world of healthy shopping.
August 1, 2023
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London Gibson
Two clear and blue drinks on the counter at Estelle's.
Food
Recapping ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
In July, we told you all about the local beverage industry. Here’s what we celebrated during Drink Up Month.
July 28, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Restaurant-submitted summer drink recipes
Enjoy some of your favorite sips from home with these summer drink recipes, submitted by readers and restaurants from Austin and beyond.
July 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
A stack of brochures at the Austin Visitor Center
Play
Your ultimate guide to tours of Austin
Explore the Capital City through its history, food, drink, and art on these tours.
July 26, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Food
Exploring heirloom grains at Abby Jane Bakeshop and Barton Springs Mill
The business partners on Fitzhugh Road are dedicated to one thing: promoting the health and tastiness of ancient, heirloom grains.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
Your guide to spending a day on Fitzhugh Road
Enjoy all the best stops on Fitzhugh, one of the booziest roads in the Hill Country.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
Two clear and blue drinks on the counter at Estelle's.
Events
Drink Up Month: Try the Bluebonnet at Estelle’s
Enjoy this limited-edition cocktail, the Bluebonnet, the last week of July in partnership for Drink Up Month.
July 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
An overhead view of Inn Cahoots' food truck garden and stage.
Development
Multipurpose events venue Inn Cahoots opens this weekend
Group hotel Inn Cahoots will celebrate with a weekend of giveaways, live music, pep rallies, and eats from several on-site food trucks.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Drink Up: Reader-favorite bars and restaurants
In honor of Drink Up Month, our readers shared their go-to spots for a refreshing beverage in the Austin area.
July 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
Barbie’s perfect day in Austin
Come on Barbie, let’s go party at one of these Austin locales celebrating the release of the hotly anticipated “Barbie” movie.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Green Dragon cocktail in a pineapple-shaped glass, next to some pineapples and jalapeños.
Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with an at-home cocktail recipe
You don’t have to go out to celebrate Drink Up Month — we’re bringing the sips home with a cocktail recipe from Wu Chow.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
Two hands holding up mangonadas, with a blue sky behind them
Food
Drink Up: 7 places to get frozen drinks in Austin
Don’t let the heat get you down — just grab a frozen drink at one of these local bars and restaurants.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
ATXtoday readers share their favorite Texas wines
From Blanco to Burnet, here are our readers’ favorite Hill Country wineries — with bottle recommendations, to boot.
July 12, 2023
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London Gibson
A hand holding a glass of white wine
Food
Drink Up: Let’s talk about the incredible potential of Texas wine
We spoke with Kelsey Kramer, director of education for William Chris Wine Company, about the bright future of Texas’ wine industry.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Support Austin Pets Alive! and drink for free with the new Pours for Pets passport
The passport-style event will take place through July and offer free drinks at 15 local bars and breweries.
July 10, 2023
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London Gibson
A purple and white boba tea in front of a neon sign.
Food
Drink Up: Meet the Austin Boba Girls of Terrazzo Tea
The brand-new, vibey boba tea shop in East Austin is the perfect place to spend your day or night.
July 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
The front of Luminaire, with signs that read "Welcome Luminaire" at the State Theatre nextdoor.
Food
Congress Avenue’s light-filled Luminaire offers creative dishes with Spanish flair
Luminaire is the first Austin restaurant from six-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Steve McHugh.
July 6, 2023
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London Gibson
A close up of a breakfast taco from Cenote.
Food
The delicious history of breakfast tacos
You know them, you love them, but where were our beloved breakfast tacos invented? The answer may confuse you.
July 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
Two cocktails on a table
Food
Everything you need to know about ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
Drink Up Month is all about celebrating the beverage industry in Austin. From cocktails to coffee to beer, there’s a drink in the Capital City for everyone.
June 30, 2023
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London Gibson
A spread of Kerbey Lane's new menu items on a table.
Food
Kerbey Lane on South Lamar is open 24 hours again
Celebrate Kerbey Lane bringing late hours back with a new cocktail, seasonal menu, vegan options, and unconventional happy hour.
June 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
Founders Lisa and Laura sit underneath a sign that reads "I love you so mutts" with their three dogs.
Wellness
MUTTS Canine Cantina opens haven for both pups and their owners
Dogs and humans alike are invited to enjoy the full facilities for free during the opening weekend.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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