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Sports
Where to watch the Summer Olympics in Austin
Don’t watch the games without something good to drink, a big screen to tune into, and the company of your fellow Austinites.
July 26, 2024 02:51 PM
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Laura Figi
Three frozen margaritas with limes as garnish in pink cups that read "De Nada It's Nothin."
Food
City Editor Morgan’s favorite drinks in ATX
Here’s where you can find ATXtoday City Editor Morgan sippin’ around town.
July 25, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
Matt’s El Rancho co-owner named Restaurateur of the Year
The Texas Restaurant Awards recognized a handful of foodservice industry favorites in the Austin area.
July 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Culture
37 spirits made by Texas-based companies
Whether you’re on the hunt for whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, or something entirely different, we’ve found a Texas-owned spirit to sip.
July 24, 2024
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Laura Figi
A beer with a lime, a fizzy orange drink, a pink frozen cocktail, and a negroni sit together on a wooden table.
Food
How to drink the rainbow in Austin
Here’s a cocktail for every hue in the kaleidoscopic.
July 23, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Austin-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Austin nod there — these craft beers found around ATX take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX
If you want to drink like ATXtoday City Editor Laura Figi, here’s your chance to tour some of her mainstays in town.
July 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
A purple blackberry smash cocktail from BOA Steakhouse
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Austin.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Local treats to try on National Ice Cream Day
We’ve found a few National Ice Cream Day specials in Austin for you to try, so you can celebrate with a delicious sweet treat in-hand.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail.
Food
Austin will soon be a Michelin Guide city
The Michelin Guide is expanding to Texas cities — including Austin, San Antonio, and Houston — with plans to award restaurants with stars later this year.
July 16, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Austin, TX from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
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The Dead Rabbit transports 6th Street goers to the Emerald Isle
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July 11, 2024
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Morgan O’Neal
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Zilker Theatre Productions celebrates 65 years
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July 11, 2024
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NFL Players will wait tables for Celebrity Waiter Night at The Guest House
The high-profile restaurant will bring in A-list football players to serve and socialize in support of the Fair Catch Foundation.
July 10, 2024
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Expect detours on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and Bike Trail during The Confluence construction
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July 10, 2024
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