Guy Fieri left his mark (literally) at the ONETACO. location at 2900 W. Anderson Lane. | Photo by ATXtoday
When in Austin, you’ve got to get your grub on.
Whether A-listers are flocking to Austin for SXSW, ACL Festival, or just a weekend trip, our local restaurants leave a lasting impression. So where do they go? Let us show you.
Amy’s Ice Creams
On his two-night “Chromakopia” tour stop at the Moody Center, Tyler, The Creator told the crowd he enjoyed a scoop of the locally beloved ice cream while in town. He didn’t disclose the flavor, but we hope he tried the Mexican vanilla.
ONETACO. Taquería
The mayor of Flavortown himself — aka Guy Fieri — is permanently enshrined on the wall at this local mini-chain from when he visited with his TV show.
The A-list actor and friends headed across the street from the Austin Convention Center to visit Taqueria De Diez.
Another stop on Lively’s Austin tour, this no-frills hidden taco shop made the list. Lively also shopped at Allen’s Boots and took a dip in Barton Springs Pool.
The Driver Era | 6:30 p.m. | Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater | $86+ | This band — comprised of Ricky and Ross Lynch — is taking their “Obsession” tour on the road, and tickets to the show include admission to Cassio Stella + Max Mondini afterward.
An Evening with Matt Kracht | 4 p.m. | BookPeople | Free with RSVP | Do you hate birds? Love birds? This author’s manual will help you identify the flying friends and foes.
Sunday, March 23
Downtown Yoga & Chill | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Fareground | Free with RSVP | Unwind and relax during a yoga session in the food hall’s outdoor plaza space.
The Austin Flea | 12 p.m. | Meanwhile Brewing | Cost of purchase | Hunt for vintage treasures and shop handmade goods at this pop-up market with jewelry, artwork, candles, textiles, bath products, and more.
Monday, March 31
half•alive | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $32+ | This up-and-coming band is known best for its upbeat single, “still feel.”
Treat your family to an unforgettable Easter weekend. | Photo courtesy of Horseshoe Bay Resort
Looking for your next spring adventure? We’ve found one that’s fun for the whole family.
Experience a weekend of breathtaking hot air balloons, live music, and family fun at the Balloons Over Horseshoe Bay Resort Festival, happening Easter Weekend (April 18-20). Here’s what to expect:
Friday | Kick off the festivities Friday night with a VIP Texas Hill Country Cowboy Cookout + Wine Tasting, live country music, and a stunning balloon glow.
Saturday | Wake up early for the unforgettable balloon ascensions (weather permitting), giant kites, and a helicopter Easter egg drop. The fun continues into the evening with skydivers, kids games, food trucks, and live music.
Sunday | Wrap up the festival with a delicious Easter Brunch and one last chance to see one stationary hot air balloon and five RC balloons take to the sky.
The co-owners of The Hideout Theatre are looking to move the coffee shop and improv stage. The historic building on Congress Avenue — where the Hideout has been since 1999 — is under new ownership that wants to turn the space into a bar. The theater company will move out by September. (Austin Business Journal)
Tech
Amazon’s autonomous taxi company, Zoox, filed paperwork to purchase warehouse space near the airport to serve as a fleet operations facility. Construction on the warehouse, which will also include mechanics and office space, is expected to begin in April. (KVUE)
Coming Soon
Nashville-based restaurant Hattie B’s Hot Chicken has a second Austin location coming to Domain NORTHSIDE in fall 2025. The new spot will have 48 seats in the dining room and 58 seats for patio dining, but if you can’t wait, you can visit the South Lamar Boulevard location in the meantime.
Travel
If you flew JetBlue Airways three times or more last year, there’s a good chance you experienced a delay. Around 31% of the airline’s flights arriving at AUS were delayed by at least 15 minutes. On the flip side, ~84% of Republic Airways flights arrived on time last year. (KXAN)
Try This
Chef Paul Qui’s hand roll and Yōshoku izakaya restaurant Top Roe launched a new “Tuna Time” happy hour menu with young professionals in mind. Expect bites like the $5 sunomono, $8 hamachi sashimi, and $25 6-ounce bluefin akami tuna steak (which is originally priced at $95 for 8 ounces).
Outdoors
Bluebonnet season typically peaks in early to mid-April, but we’re already spotting early blooms and pots of the state flower for sale at H-E-B. We want to see your photos — send them over so we can admire our native flora.
Asked
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Sports
The 2024-25 season for Longhorn men’s basketball has come to an end, but what does the future hold for the team? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Fact or Fiction
Fact: Some credit cards can actually help you get out of debt faster. (It sounds wild, but it’s true.) The secret: Find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. This one even offers 5% cash back on your purchases.*
This Willie Nelson statue was unveiled outside of Austin City Limits in 2012. | Photo via ATXtoday team
50 years. That’s how long the longest-running American music show “Austin City Limits” has been entertaining folks all around the globe.
The show, which debuted with a performance from none other than Willie Nelson in 1974, will celebrate its semi-centennial with a special two-hour broadcast from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
Austinites and actors Jared and Genevieve Padalecki will host the program, which will feature archive clips from “Austin City Limits” alumni like Nelson, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Townes Van Zandt, and The Chicks, plus more modern performances like Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Noah Kahan, and Jelly Roll.
The special will also include collaborative sets like Billy Strings with Sierra Hull, Gary Clark Jr. with Eve Monsees, and Shawn Colvin with Lyle Lovett.
I like reality TV. There, I said it, so when I saw Love Island All-Stars runner-up Grace Jackson visiting Fort Worth and touring AT&T Stadium in Arlington, I got instant FOMO and a touch of regret that I don’t work at FTWtoday.
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