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Editor’s Pick
The jazz bar and vegan-forward restaurant is the perfect place to go for a swanky date night. | Photos by ATXtoday
Cocktails, plant-based menus, and jazz performers — you can find a delightful version of them all at Jupiter Supper Club.
Figi here. The interiors at Jupiter Supper Club made me feel like I was stepping into a luxurious new world, with rooms modeled around a giant clock, a library, a greenhouse, and jazz.
Make sure you explore them all when you stop in, order a “Lychee Colada,” book a tasting menu experience, or order à la carte bites (my favorite was the grilled sweet potato) in the Clock Bar. Psst — book a jazz show here.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 30
Jay Pharoah | Friday, Jan. 30-Sunday, Feb. 1 | Times vary | Capitol City Comedy Club | $39+
78701 — the Downtown Austin ZIP code — is the No. 7 most common ZIP code for newcomers to move to in the US. According to a study from MovingPlace, 78701 attracts 10.3 moves per capita and has a median household income of $154,867.
Try This
Texas’ largest tattoo festival, the Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival, will take over the Palmer Events Center today through Sunday, Feb. 1. Expect tabling from hundreds of artists, tattoo contests, and tons of ink. Tickets start at $21.
Opening
The team behind Space Cowboy plans to open a new, Mediterranean-inspired restaurant in the Zilker Park area next month. Oria will focus on charcoal and wood-fired cooking in the former Zoé Tong space.
Coming Soon
Slick City Action Park, an indoor slide park, secured a 42,000-sqft space on West Braker Lane and aims to open in October. The park chain, which has 26 locations across the country, is said be be like “a water park, without the water.” (Austin Business Journal)
Ranked
According to a report from the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, the culinary industry in Texas is expected to grow by ~25% by 2032, the most in the country. That equates to 52,070 new jobs.
Answered
It was cold over the last weekend, but not as cold as it was in Austin in 1949. The low temperature dipped to -2º that year, which 55% of readers correctly guessed when we asked earlier this week.
Listen
All eyes are on starting edge rusher Lance Jackson in 2026. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
You’re smart — but your spending can still be dumb. From overpaying when online shopping to sticking with a car insurance plan instead of shopping for a lower rate, here are 11 of the dumbest things smart people waste money on.*
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Sports
⛳️ News fore you
The Mackenzie Club is meant to be as much a social club as it is a sports club. | Rendering courtesy of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
We’ve got some good news for golfers — the Capital City’s golf scene is teeing off.
Expect several new venues and golf-related experiences to open in Austin this year, so if you’re ready for a good walk spoiled, check these out.
PopStroke Cedar Park | Opening mid-2026
The Austin area’s second location of this chain, which is famously owned in part by Tiger Woods, is set to be much bigger than the first, which opened in August.
Five Iron Golf | Opening late 2026
An indoor golf simulator franchise based in New York, Five Iron will open a 13,500-sqft spot, which will also feature a full kitchen and bar.
The MacKenzie Club | Opening late 2026
For the golfer that views the sport as a lifestyle, this members-only club will be built around the social aspect as much as the game itself, while also featuring wellness, dining, and simulator suites.
Asked
Asked
What’s the oldest, still-operating golf course in Austin?
A. Hancock Golf Course B. Lions Municipal Golf Course C. Roy Kizer Course D. Jimmy Clay Course
The countdown to Valentine’s Day has begun. Discover our favorite gifts for loved ones, perfect for any kind of Valentine:
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🧥 Keep them warm with this 4.6-star rated sherpa-lined flannel that’s both dapper + durable.
⛳ The golf lover in your life will appreciate this accessory case for storing their gloves, balls, tees, and markers.
I grew up watching “Agatha Christie’s Poirot” with my mom, so I jumped at the chance to see “Murder on The Orient Express” at the Zach Theater. It’s on stage until Sunday, March 1, so you can use those little gray cells to help you secure some tickets.
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