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Food

Bread winners: 10 Austin bakeries you’ll love

If you knead an excuse to eat a sweet treat, these local bakeries will rise to the occasion.

November 20, 2024 07:37 PM

Morgan O’Neal

Colorful outdoor seating area with a vibrant mural covering the building's wall. The mural features whimsical, colorful shapes, including rainbows, clouds, and abstract designs. Wooden tables with metal chairs are arranged under dark blue umbrellas with scalloped edges.

Food

Stargazer bar and cafe opening in east Austin

The new spot will take over the former Austin Eastciders Taproom and serve goodies from a handful of local businesses.

November 13, 2024

Laura Figi

A unique culinary creation with an artistic presentation. A small, round base, possibly a bread or pastry, is topped with a creamy, lightly toasted layer of sauce or cheese. Skewered on top are succulent, charred pieces of meat or mushroom, stacked and crowned with a tiny figurine of a skull in a top hat. The background is softly blurred, with hints of other elegantly plated dishes.

Food

7 restaurants in Austin earn MICHELIN Stars

Let’s dig into the first-ever picks, including 14 local Bib Gourmand Awards and a handful of MICHELIN-recommended spots, for the MICHELIN Guide Texas.

November 12, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

The top of the Texas State Capitol building with the Goddess of Liberty in view, as well as the American flag and the Texas flag.

Events

Veterans Day events and specials around Austin

Celebrate Veterans Day with a parade, ceremonies, and food specials.

November 8, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

A spread of colorful dishes arranged on a striped, pastel-colored tabletop. There’s a dish of roasted Brussels sprouts garnished with red chili slices, a creamy macaroni and cheese topped with breadcrumbs, a bowl of roasted corn with herbs, mashed sweet potatoes with sage and seeds, and a fresh kale and butternut squash salad sprinkled with almond slices. A small dessert square on a blue-and-white plate adds a sweet note to the scene.

Food

Thanksgiving feasts in Austin: Best spots for dine-in and to-go

Gobble up 12 of the best Thanksgiving meals available in the Capital City.

November 8, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

A dish of roasted honeynut squash sits in a white bowl, topped with vibrant green microgreens and sesame seeds, set on a layer of green sauce. The contrasting colors and textures create a visually appealing presentation, highlighting the fresh and savory elements of the dish.

Food

Kimbal Musk’s restaurant The Kitchen opening in Austin

The American bistro will feature Texas-sourced ingredients and spirits in an upscale, Lone Star State-chic interior.

November 8, 2024

Laura Figi

Food

Your ultimate guide to Austin barbecue

There’s nothing more Texan than a good ol’ barbecue joint — so let’s explore some of Austin’s best.

November 4, 2024

Morgan O’Neal

An aerial view of the Austin skyline featuring modern high-rise buildings and the iconic Frost Bank Tower. In the foreground, the Austin Food and Wine Festival is taking place, with large white tents set up on a grassy area near the river. Attendees are scattered across the festival grounds, and the Congress Avenue Bridge is visible, connecting the event site to downtown. The setting is bright and sunny, with the river and surrounding trees adding natural elements to the urban scene.

Events

Welcome to flavor town: a guide to Austin Food & Wine Festival 2024

Austin Food & Wine Festival is coming up and we’re ready to dig in. Let us help you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.

October 18, 2024

Laura Figi

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Play

40 volunteer opportunities in Austin

This list of volunteer opportunities in Austin, TX includes everything from building homes for people in need to fostering shelter animals.

November 18, 2024

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Kirk Watson in front of a star wearing a blue suit and lighter blue shirt.

City

How Kirk Watson was voted mayor again in 2024

Kirk Watson has a storied history of being Mayor of Austin, and with his re-election confirmed, he’ll serve another four-year term.

November 15, 2024

Laura Figi

A woman looking through an array of art pieces and post cards framed at the Armadillos Christmas Bazaar.

Culture

Shop local at these holiday markets in Austin

‘Tis the season to start shopping for the holidays and anything you can buy, you can buy local at one of these holiday markets.

November 15, 2024

Laura Figi

Swimmers enjoying the pool at Barton Springs Park in Austin, Texas.

Culture

Which locations around Austin deserve a historical marker?

Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Austin?

November 15, 2024

Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto