Wine by the glass at Postino is $6 until 5 p.m. every day. | Photos by ATXtoday
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting the Capital City’s food scene? Check out these buzzy, new places to eat and drink in Austin.
August openings
Good BBQ Company | Barbecue
The new meatery is currently serving a limited menu during its soft opening period (with a grand opening to follow), but takes its cues from Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and of course, Texas.
Postino Bryker Woods | Wine bar + cafe
Austin’s second location of the Arizona-based chain is known for its extensive wine list and $6 wine by-the-glass happy hour.
Coming soon
Roselle Pizzeria | Pizza | Opening: September 2025
The new concept from James Beard Award-winning chef Paul Qui will serve New York-style pizza + pasta in the former East Side King space.
TORA | Sushi | Opening: December 2025
A sushi concierge restaurant from the folks behind Aburi Restaurants, TORA will deliver dishes to visitors via a laneway system once it opens.
Austin Arts Mixer | 5-7 p.m. | Draylen Mason Music Studio at KMFA | Free with RSVP | Enjoy complimentary bites while meeting representatives from local arts organizations, learning about upcoming events, and discovering ways to get involved.
Little Wing Light Beer Launch Party | 5-8 p.m. | Goodnight Cowboy | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the launch of this new lager with smash burgers, free beer samples, giveaways, and music from DJ Keno.
Ear Hustle Live | 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $36+ | The co-hosts and co-creators of the Pulitzer Prize finalist podcast will share stories about the prison experience.
Friday Fun Nights - GIANT Park Party Palooza | 7:30-10 p.m. | Old Settlers Park at Palm Valley, Round Rock | Free | Head to Yonders Point for a night of oversized games, activities, free snacks, and beer for purchase.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Austin Train Show | Saturday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | Palmer Events Center | $8+ | Explore 25,000+ sqft of vendors, model trains, rides, clinics, and prizes.
Austin Pride Festival | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Fiesta Gardens | Free | This year, festival tickets are free — we recommend getting there by foot, bike, or metro, because parking is limited.
Sunday, Aug. 24
The Offspring | 6:30 p.m. | Germania Insurance Amphitheater | $38+ | This “SUPERCHARGED Worldwide Tour” will also feature sets from Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory.
Follow the yellow brick road to this magical performance
Presented by Zach Theater
Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore. | Photo by Melissa Taylor
Catch a reimagined, immersive take on “The Wizard of Oz” now on stage through Sunday, Sept. 21.
Think: a Dust Bowl-era cowboy band, a glittering mirror ball, and a world that surrounds you at every turn. Whether you’re a kid or just young at heart, this magical journey promises music, memory-making, and plenty of surprises — only at Austin’s Zach Theater in true Zach360 fashion.
Click your boots three times and follow the yellow brick road to this magical, memory-making musical only at Zach Theater.
Canada-based company HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., which produces graphene, is packing up its headquarters to move to Austin. The company will relocate to a 20,000-sqft office on East St. Elmo Road and plans to employ ~30-40 people in Austin over the next few years. (Austin Business Journal)
Number
$38.8 million. That’s how much UT Austin Athletic Director Chris Del Conte’s proposed 11-year contract extension is worth. The package includes an 18.4% raise, runs from 2026 to 2036, and means CDC will make $4.25 million in the final year of his contract if it’s approved. (KXAN)
Opening
After closing late last year, rock + metal music venue The Lost Well has found a new home on Airport Boulevard. The venue took over the former Tropicana Bar & Grill space and will hold its first show on Saturday, Aug. 23 with Mean Mistreater, Leather Church, and Tiny. (Community Impact)
Real Estate
The Capital City is the No. 7 “Best Large Real Estate Market” in the country, according to a new report from WalletHub. However, Austin was the second-highest city in Texas on the list, falling closely behind Fort Worth in sixth place.
Sports
Texas could win the National Championship this year if seven factors align. What are they? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Shop
How many times have you wished your outdoor gear were more burger-themed? Wish no more, because Whataburger and Academy Sports + Outdoors collaborated on a limited-edition, fast food-themed collection of chairs, jerseys, tents, games, apparel, and more.
Stat
54%. That’s the percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol — the lowest number recorded since tracking began in 1939. If you’re part of the 46% taking a break from booze (but still want a delicious drink), we recommend the Lychee Hibiscus Spritz at Neighborhood Sushi.
Drink
If you didn’t win our recently-closed Ultimate College Football Tailgate Kickoff Giveaway, don’t worry. There are still plenty of chances to catch a football game watch party at the Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room.*
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Our Self-Service Ad Portal makes it easy to purchase and run ads on your schedule - no back and forth, just results. | Graphic by 6AM City
Our Self-Service Ad Portal isn’t just simple. It’s your local legends’ favorite hack. From food banks and real estate pros to indie markets and arts orgs, community partners like Banker Exchange, God’s Pantry, and Urban Craft Uprising keep coming back.
Why? The portal is low lift, high return, and gatekeeper-free.
To put it simply: “I wish all advertising was this easy.” – Alana Claxton, Banker Exchange
First-time customers, use code NEW15 for 15% off at checkout.
Austin’s Professional Bull Riding team, the Austin Gamblers, will ride into Austin this weekend —and they’re bringing the party with them.
From Friday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 24, PBR Gambler Days will entertain Austinites with live music from artists like Brandi Cyrus + Reckless Kelly, a riding tournament, giveaways, and a western lifestyle experience.
Tickets start at $36. By the way, kids get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket on Sunday.
A great way to whiten teeth from Lumineux. Go for peroxide-free whitening, which helps fight common stains from coffee, tea, and wine without leading to tooth and gum sensitivity. The starter set comes with 14 whitening strips + a two-pack of whitening toothpaste, all formulated with good-for-you Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
After years of saying I would get a jump start on holiday shopping so I don’t panic in December, this year I’m finally going to do it for real. I’m starting with a trip to Le Garage Sale this weekend. I’ll thank myself later.
}})
