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Try a dish you love? A refill is included in the price. | Photos by ATXtoday
There’s an electric new tasting experience in town. Electric Gravy’s Never Empty Stomach program launched last week, offering an experience rooted in Indian hospitality where guests can sample portions of several dishes.
The experience runs $38 per person and includes refillable dishes. It’s a great way to try a lot of flavors — I tried four chutneys, four curries, grilled paneer, samosas, fried chicken, naan, and dessert — and you can add on even more dishes at a discounted rate.
By the way, it’s great to enjoy with a mango lassi painkiller or dirty chai espresso martini. Make a reservation.
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Some road closures for the Austin Marathon begin today, so plan your commute accordingly. 8th, 9th, and 10th streets between Colorado and Brazos streets and Congress Avenue between 7th and 11th streets will be closed starting today. (KXAN)
Seasonal
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Austin’s Blackbird Floral was named the top women-owned florist in the country based on Yelp Ratings and analysis from Ondeck. La Fleur Fresh Flower Market took the eighth spot, which means you’ve got two great local options to find the perfect bouquet.
Arts
Calling all art collectors — the Affordable Art Fair will return to the Palmer Events Center for its third consecutive year this May. The event sells original pieces starting at $100 — see participating galleries here.
Try This
If you’re looking to learn more about east Austin during Black History Month, you may want book yourself a Black Austin Tour. Folks on the tour will hear about historic churches, murals, businesses, and restaurants, plus buildings that have been lost to time or gentrification. (CultureMap)
Ranked
Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel ranked the No. 4 best hotel in Texas according to U.S. News and World. It also took home a 2026 Star Award on Forbes’ Travel Guide, in case you’re in the market for a swanky staycation.(CultureMap)
Concert
This is what dreams are made of. Hilary Duff, best known for her role in “Lizzie McGuire,” will stop in Austin on “The Lucky Me Tour” at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater this summer. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb 17.
Seasonal
Roses are red, violets are blue… how much will Valentine’s Day florals cost you? The average price of a dozen roses from a florist in Texas is $113, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. But if the way to their heart is through their stomach, these local lunch deals will do the trick for way less.
Community
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There’s a clash of the pro sports teams beginning this weekend, as Verde Week and Spurs Week take place over the same time frame. For us, that just means double the parties.
There will be Austin FC-themed events from Sunday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. 21, but the 2026 Season Kickoff Party at the YETI Flagship and Verde Verde Verde Fest at Radio East are practically writing themselves on the calendar.
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Today is Friday the 13th, a day that has been long associated with bad luck. I hope it doesn’t impact you, but research shows that superstitions like these definitely impact black cats, who are less likely to be adopted than other felines.
My black cat, Ozzy, brings me nothing but good luck as he sits on my lap overseeing production of this newsletter every day. If he could talk, he’d probably direct you to Austin Pets Alive!'s adoptable black cats.
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