Este uses fresh produce that is grown in its backyard garden. | Photo by Cedric Angeles
It’s no wonder there are so many repeat chefs and restaurant groups all over the local MICHELIN Guide and James Beard Awards, because it runs in the family.
There are tons of “sister” concepts all over town, so let’s talk about a few groups.
Uchi, Uchiko, and Uchibā
Hai Hospitality’s newest concept, Uchibā, combines the Japanese words for “house” and “bar.”
Photo courtesy T Hallmark and Hai Hospitality
One could argue that these restaurants — helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole — are not just sisters, but triplets. You’ll find similar dishes at each, although the specials showcase each spot’s unique flair and Uchibā is the only one of the three that serves lunch.
Odd Duck, Sour Duck Market, and Barley Swine
Brothers and lifelong Austinites Bryce and Dylan Gilmore originally opened Odd Duck in 2009 as a “farm to trailer” food truck with a vision of using only local ingredients. The team lists their food sources on their website and has earned a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand distinction.
Which other restaurant families would you like to see on this list? Let us know.
Breaking Bread Series: Emmer & Rye x Uchi | Times vary | Emmer & Rye | Cost of purchase | Don’t miss guest chef Tyson Cole’s version of Emmer & Rye’s classic sourdough bread service + a few special Uchi-inspired dishes.
Thursday, May 1
Dingo Boots Concert Series | 8 p.m. | ACL Live at 3TEN | $18+ | Don your cowboy boots to hear Cole Phillips in concert with special guest Paige Plaisance.
Friday, May 2
“Annie” | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall | $30+ | “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile,” so get ready to grin during this musical production.
Saturday, May 3
Mayday Parade | 7 p.m. | ACL Live at The Moody Theater | $30+ | The band behind “Jamie All Over” and “Miserable at Best” will bring their talents to Austin with special guests Microwave, Grayscale, and Like Roses.
Sunday, May 4
H-E-B 2025 Austin Sunshine Run | 8-10 a.m. | Auditorium Shores | $50+ | Lace up your running shoes and join the fun at this pet-friendly race benefiting Austin Sunshine Camps.
Monday, May 5
Remi Wolf | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $38+ | The singer-songwriter, known for hits like “Sexy Villian” and “Disco Man,” will perform under the open sky.
Penske Media Corp.'s Vice President of Product and Technology Jenny Connelly is SXSW’s new director-in-charge. Connelly, who lives in Los Angeles but will begin living in Austin part-time, served on the SXSW board of directors for three years. She will replace Hugh Forrest, who worked with SXSW for over 30 years. (Austin Business Journal)
Open
Don’t be a knucklehead. Food trailer Knuckle Sandwich opened a second location at The Far Out Lounge yesterday. Expect nostalgic deli sandwiches made with an upscale twist, snacks like the melon-topped burrata, and a popcorn mousse for dessert.
Trending
Pop star Charli xcx has been spotted enjoying the Capital City since performing two nights of her “brat” tour at the Moody Center. Charli stopped to take a picture with a fan outside of the Austin Motel and enjoyed a drink at Donn’s Depot.
Outdoors
Athena the owl’s owlets have left the nest. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center captured the fluffy baby bird stomping around behind Athena to explore its surroundings.
Drink
Blue Owl Brewing is under the new ownership of brothers Tony and Ian Norris. The duo plans to expand the “Bob’s Fine Beers” line of brews, while co-founder Jeff Young will stay on board as executive brewer and co-owner. The team will celebrate the partnership with a party on Friday, May 9.
Stat
830. That’s how many riders pass through the Red Line’s McKalla Station on average on event days, like Austin FC games. The rail saw an average daily ridership of 1,708 people across all 10 stations in 2024. (Community Impact)
Sports
The Longhorns might produce even more NFL draft picks next year, despite setting a record during this cycle. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
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Festival
🎤 ACL 2025: predicted
Are you hyped for the 2025 edition of ACL Festival? | Photo by Nathan Zucker for ACL Festival
The ACL 2025 festival lineup could drop any day now, but we may have already figured it out.
We asked our readers who they thought would be at the festival and they named 63 different bands + artists — here are a few that stood out.
In order of a descending amount of mentions: Post Malone, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Green Day, Vampire Weekend, Charli xcx, DJO, and Olivia Rodrigo were all named. All of them appear to be possible except Lady Gaga, who will be overseas.
Here are a few more likely predictions that appear to be free during the festival:
• Miley Cyrus
• Lola Young
• Shakira
• Pearl Jam
• Gracie Abrams
• Bleachers
• Clairo
• Megan Moroney
• Kesha
• John Mayer
• Radiohead
• My Chemical Romance
• Stevie Nicks
City Editor Figi here — my formal predictions are Vampire Weekend, Doechii, and MARINA.
We know one band will surely be there: Asleep at the Wheel, because they always perform the first set.
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