This is what you’ll get if you order “The Longhorn” at Nervous Charlie’s Bagels. | Photo by @nervouscharliesbagels
Wakey, wakey eggs and bakey — it’s breakfast time. 🥓
Arguably the most important meal of the day, the breakfast scene is alive and well in Austin, so we wanted to share a few of our favorite spots to get a morning meal.
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Better Half Coffee & Cocktails, 406 Walsh St.
For an American breakfast spread, try this all-day spot. Cozy up on the outdoor patio with a rosemary matcha latte, granola bowl, or over-easy breakfast sandwich — all part of a balanced breakfast.
City Editor Figi here. 👋 I could eat at Better Half for the rest of my life. I recommend visiting outside of peak hours though, because both parking lots fill up fast.
If you have a hankering for a breakfast biscuit sandwich, look no further than Bird Bird Biscuit. Enjoy a “Lovely Day” pesto sausage sandwich or Bird Bird Bacon for breakfast, then come back for a lunch time “Queen Beak.”
Your ATXtoday team chose Cenote to show off the local cuisine when KCtoday’s Travis Meier came into town.
Photo by KCtoday
Cenote, 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St.
This East Austin cafe is the place to get that quintessential breakfast taco, migas, and a house-made chai.
Nervous Charlie’s Bagels, 5501 N. Lamar Blvd.
Once you spot the bagel-loving beagle, you know you’ve found the bagel sandwich of your dreams. These sandwiches were named Best Bagel in Texas in 2022.
Patika’s brunch is so low-key, it turns off the Wi-Fi during certain hours to focus on rest.
For a reliable walk-in brunch, head to Patika and order some fingerling potatoes, pronto. During the week, try the chilaquiles. On the weekends, we recommend the Shakshuka toast.
Don’t see your favorite? Let us know which restaurant we should try next.
Austin RV Expo | Now-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin | $6-$10 | Browse through 250,000 sqft of RVs and accessories.
OUTsider Fest | Now-Sunday, Feb. 19 | Times vary | The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Rd., Austin | $49-$109 | Take in out-of-the-box film, dance, theater, performance art, music, writing, and visual art at this annual LGBTQ+ festival.
Friday, Feb. 17
A New Moon Party | Friday, Feb. 17 | 4-6 p.m. | Blue Suede, 1600 S. 1st St., Ste. 120, Austin | $20 | Celebrate the February Super New Moon at this event featuring journaling, prosecco, and discounts.
Professional Bull Riders | Friday, Feb. 17-Saturday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, 2100 Ave. of the Stars, Cedar Park | $21-$108 | Hit the rodeo at this No. 3 annual Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Absolute Beginning Hip Hop for Adults | Saturday, Feb. 18 | Times vary | Ballet Austin’s Butler Center for Dance and Fitness, 501 W. 3rd St., Austin | $148 | This hip hop dance for complete beginners proves it is never too late to learn something new.
Sunday, Feb. 19
2023 Ascension Seton Austin Marathon | Sunday, Feb. 19 | 6 a.m. | Downtown, Austin | $139-$249 | Run like you’ve never run before in this scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K.
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Wake up, Austin FC’s new primary jersey just dropped. Called “Las Voces Kit” or “The Voices Kit,” the jersey represents Austin voices coming together as one through Austin FC. Get a peek.
Speaking of Austin FC, Designated Player and 2022 MLS MVP Sebastián Driussi signed a contract extension with the league. Driussi’s new deal confirms him through the 2025 season, with an option for 2026. ⚽️
Open
H-E-B’s first multi-level store in Austin is open for business. Located at 2652 Lake Austin Blvd., the new store includes a two-story porch, True Texas BBQ restaurant, full bar, and SouthFlo Pizza restaurant. 🛒 (KVUE)
Chef Ling Qi Wu is opening her fourth restaurant venture: Ling Wu Asian Restaurant. The Chinese dim sum spot will open on Friday, Feb. 16 at 7415 Southwest Pkwy. 🥢 (Austin American-Statesman)
Biz
Alcohol sales in Austin have made a full post-pandemic recovery, and then some. Beer, wine, and liquor tabs totaled $1.13 billion in 2022 — that’s 28% higher than 2019’s total of $883 million. 📈 (Austin Business Journal)
Ranked
Austin’s own Commodore Perry Estate was named the No. 54 Best Hotel in the country, according to U.S. News. That may not sound like much, but Austin is competing against five-star hotels nationwide. That’s a win in our book.
Travel
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City
City Council names Interim City Manager
City Council names Jesús Garza Interim City Manager
The city is officially on the hunt for a new chief executive. | Photo by ATXtoday
In a 10-1 vote on Wednesday morning, the Austin City Council firedSpencerCronk from his position as City Manager.
The City Council heard from 14 public speakers, who discussed Cronk’s response to Winter Storm Mara and tension over an Austin Police Association contract renewal. Cronk will leave with $463,000 in severance, or 12 months of base pay.
What does the city manager do?
The City Manager is responsible for managing the city’s $5 billion budget, overseeing more than 14,000 city employees, and spearheading city initiatives.
In Austin’s case, the mayor and City Council rely on the city manger to act like their “CEO.”
So what’s next?
As of this morning, Jesús Garza will take up the position of interim city manager, while the city looks for a permanent replacement. Garza previously served as city manager from 1994-2002 during Mayor Kirk Watson’s previous term.
Editor’s pick: Like Ron Swanson, I often find myself daydreaming about breakfast food. I start my day with a cup of Earl Grey and hash browns most days. What’s your breakfast routine?
Editorial:Laura Figi, London Gibson, Britt Thorson, Emily Shea, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Dayten Rose, Sarah Leonhardt, Katie Smith | Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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