July 22, 2024

Today’s Forecast

☕ Here’s the tea — it’s Drink Up Week

A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse

We’re toasting to Drink Up Week and some great deals around town, like this cocktail from BOA Steakhouse. | Photo courtesy of Innovative Dining Group

Drink Up Week is finally here and we have a feeling it’ll be the toast of the town.

Here’s the tea — today through Friday, July 26, we’re celebrating the entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages that make Austin go ‘round.

As you know, we’ve created an interactive map of can’t-miss deals offered by local businesses in Bat City. Here are the top deals our ATXtoday editors have their eyes on — and what they plan to pair with these drinks.

A Google Map with cocktail glasses marking deals around Austin. — Need a drink? Look no further than our list of deals for Drink Up Week, Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26.
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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

City Editors Morgan and Figi are eager to try $10 specialty cocktails and discounted bites at BOA Steakhouse from 4-6 p.m. They’re dropping in on Monday afternoon and have already planned their drink order: the Summertime Key Lime, Peaches n Dreams, Build Your Own Ranchwater, and BOA Smash sound equally scrumptious and refreshing.

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. — Sushi Roku’s menu centers around izakaya-style pubs, which roughly translates to “stay-drink-place,” which are places to settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy time with friends.
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Photo by Richard Casteel via IDG

As someone whose ideal happy hour includes a bite of sushi, Morgan’s also excited to pop over to Sushi Roku to grab a Roku’s Fusion for $10. It blends Tito’s Vodka, pineapple, honeydew, cantaloupe, and watermelon flavors — which sounds like a perfect complement to a plate of edamame hummus and a signature roll.

Figi can’t wait for the $5 specialty cocktails and half off bites she’s going to snag at Skinny’s Off Track Bar with a few friends from college.

We hope you enjoy sipping your way through our city this week. Cheers to you and happy Drink Up Week, Austinites.

Events

Monday, July 22

The Summer Scorcher Cocktail Competition with Garrison Brothers | Monday, July 22 | 4-5:30 p.m. | The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, 701 Congress Ave., Austin | $33 | See a spirited competition between bartenders, hear the stories behind their libations, and cast your vote for the best concoction.
Summer Movie Night Series | Monday, July 22 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Vacancy Brewing, 415 E. St. Elmo Rd., Austin | Free | Watch classic film “Dazed and Confused” in the AC at this pet-friendly brewery.

Tuesday, July 23

Bill’s Oyster Guest Chef Series | Tuesday, July 23 | 4:30-10 p.m. | Bill’s Oyster, 205 W. 3rd St., Austin | Cost of purchase | Clark Costello of Soigne Supper Club will take over the kitchen at the Downtown seafood eatery, offering up to five special dishes.
Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Round Rock Express | Tuesday, July 23-Wednesday, July 24 | 6:35 p.m. | Dell Diamond, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock | $16-$34 | Grab a hot dog and root for the home team at this minor league ballgame.

Wednesday, July 24

Elsie’s Craft Club | Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Blue Owl Brewing, 2400 E. Cesar Chavez St., Ste. #300, Austin | $30 | Your ticket grants you a tote bag, paint materials, and a pint of your choice.
Lindsey Stirling | Wednesday, July 24 | 7 p.m. | The Moody Center, 2001 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $28-$126 | The violinist, songwriter, and dancer will also bring special guest Walk Off the Earth to the stage.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Tech

This is not how we pictured ATX on the world stage — Austin-based cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused a global IT outage for Windows hosts after launching a content update on Friday, July 19. It has affected bank services, airlines, city services, and companies using Microsoft worldwide. (Austin American-Statesman)

Eat

Spread & Co. is on the move: its now-closed Jefferson Square location in Rosedale will relocate to a new brick and mortar at 2406 Manor Rd., Ste. B, in fall 2024. The new Cherrywood location will provide in-house local delivery, breakfast + lunch, grab and go options, baked goods, and retail items.

Civic

Austin City Council voted to launch a feasibility study for creating a public bank, which would be owned by the government, provide cheaper banking services, and use profits for local projects. Only one public bank — founded in North Dakota in 1920 — currently exists in the US. (KVUE)

Weather

Here comes the ~~sun~~ rain. Rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for every day this week — continuing this summer’s trend of cooler temperatures than usual for this time of year. Local experts predict we’ll get a total of one or two inches of rain by Friday evening. (KXAN)

Traffic

Northwest Austin commuters, here’s your light at the end of the tunnel: Mike Sexton, the project manager for the 183 North Mobility Project, said construction is about 60% complete and the tollway should be open by early 2026. (KXAN)

Sports

While the Texas Longhorns continue celebrating their Southeastern Conference debut, one team is headed to another league. The SEC doesn’t have beach volleyball, so UT Austin’s team will compete in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association next year. (Austin American-Statesman)

Answered

In honor of Hot Summer Nights, we quizzed ATXtoday readers last week on where its sister festival, Free Week, began in 2003. The majority of you guessed Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, but it was actually the original location of Emo’s Austin where the tradition started. Did you get it right?

Listen

The Dallas Cowboys are headed to training camp this week — who’s expected to make the 53-man roster? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

Number

~Three hours. That’s the estimated drive time to your next charming weekend getaway destination. If you’re in need of a change of scenery from the Capital City, head to Conroe to explore a 22,000-acre lake, hike trails in a national forest, and more. We’ve done the planning for you.*

Wellness

Don’t let summer heat drain you. Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix contains all nine essential amino acids, keeping you optimally hydrated and full of energy.*

City

🌇 East 11th Street reimagined

A gif shows two renderings of the project, both for Block 16 and Block 18. Each include mid-rise apartment buildings with colorful murals.

Click on the gif to take a peek at the full site plan for the project. | Renderings by Pleasant Hill Collaborative via City of Austin

The heart of the African American Cultural Heritage District will soon be home to new public spaces, retail shops, offices, cultural venues, restaurants, and 100+ affordable housing units.

Thanks to years of planning and Austin City Council’s recent approval, the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin has been authorized to negotiate an exclusive agreement with Pleasant Hill Collaborative for new mixed-use developments on Blocks 16 and 18 of East 11th Street.

The plans would see the Block 16 site, which is currently a dirt lot, revamped into a mix of multi-family housing, shops, rooftop amenities, and a parking garage. It sits adjacent to the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility. Plans for Block 18 include new townhomes, exterior amenities, eateries, and more.

Project leaders aim to create a gathering place that maintains the area’s history while spearheading economic growth — and construction could begin as early as 2025. Learn more.

The Buy

Your favorite find from our list of home goods on sale in Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. Hint: think $200 off Le Creuset cookware + $50 off Sijo Eucalyptus sheets.

More worth The Buy

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Morgan

From the editor

Cheers to my first Drink Up Week at ATXtoday! Consider this one more round of applause for Austin’s beverage scene and a tad more liquid en(courage)ment to check out our interactive map of deals.

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