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Live
50+ wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
September 03, 2025 10:00 AM
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STAFF
Two people and a dog walking along the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, with buildings in the background.
Culture
Holiday help: Where to take visitors this season
Have friends or family in town this year? We’re here to help plan their visit.
December 15, 2023
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London Gibson
Torchy the baby devil statue under a sign that reads "Torchy's Tacos" during the daytime.
Business
Austin Made: How Torchy’s Tacos became a ‘damn good’ staple
From a humble food truck to a national chain with more than 100 locations, Torchy’s Tacos remains an Austin-founded favorite.
December 14, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Quince Lakehouse opens with waterside dining and international cuisine
The Lake Austin site marks the Mexico-founded restaurant collection’s third location, and second in Texas.
November 29, 2023
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London Gibson
A turkey and all the thanksgiving fixings on a table, while two people clink their glasses.
Food
14 Austin restaurants to visit for Thanksgiving dinner
Dine in, take out, or just get a few extra pies for your from local restaurants for your Thanksgiving dinner this season.
November 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Volunteer
Free Lunch ATX, local restaurants team up to raise money for food insecurity this December
Free Lunch ATX’s “12 Days of Free Lunch” initiative aims to raise $12,000 for food insecurity programming.
November 15, 2023
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London Gibson
A pickleball court at Other Racquet Social Club, with a sign reading the name of the business in the background.
Sports
Luxury meets pickleball at Other Racquet Social Club
We got a sneak preview of the new spot on Manor Road, which is slated to open to the public next month.
November 13, 2023
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London Gibson
A bowl of green curry on a plate, with a mound of white rice next to it.
Food
8 reader-recommended curry spots in Austin
We know exactly where you should get your next dinner.
November 13, 2023
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London Gibson
Plant based tacos El Furioso and El Diferente from Veracruz Tacos in Austin, Texas.
Food
ONETACO. Taquería crowned ATXtoday’s readers’ choice taco
Help us decide which taco is the best by nominating a local restaurant, bar, or food truck and you might see it qualify for the reader-suggested finals.
November 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
A scrumptious local guide to Austin Food + Wine Fest 2023
Taking a trip to flavor town — ahem, Austin Food + Wine Festival — this weekend? Let us help you maximize your time at this annual celebration of eats.
November 2, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Where to find delicious tres leches in Austin
Triple the milk equals triple the taste at these spots, which have been recommended by ATXtoday readers for their tres leches.
October 31, 2023
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Laura Figi
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A vibrant brunch spread is set on a sunlit outdoor table, featuring a fresh salad with greens, beets, and grilled cheese, alongside a plate of mini waffles drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream. Two hands hold cocktails garnished with dried citrus slices — one in a short glass with a pale yellow drink and the other in a stemmed glass with an orange-hued beverage. A green glass bottle and a matching cup add to the table’s aesthetic, while a cushioned bench with textured fabric provides a cozy background.
Food
Bunnies, egg hunts + buffets: Where to eat Easter brunch in Austin
Make your Easter Sunday egg-stra special with these local brunch specials and kid-approved activities.
April 4, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Sports
Play ball at the fifth annual ATX SPORTSFEST
The festival brings community members together to spectate, cheer, and compete in five casual sporting events.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Mayor Kirk Watson stands in front of a “Greetings from Austin, Texas” sign, smiling while wearing a gray suit, blue shirt, and red paisley tie. Behind him, an American flag and another official flag are displayed against a stone wall, with chairs lined up in the background.
City
How locals ‘Keep Austin Open’ with Mayor Kirk Watson
Your ATXtoday City Editors met with the mayor to ask him about his decades-long experience working in Austin and how his terms compare.
April 3, 2025
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Laura Figi
Arjav Ezekiel smiles and leans against a wooden shelf filled with bottles of wine, some with colorful and artistic labels. He is wearing a navy blazer over a white shirt and a blue baseball cap with a small embroidered design. Behind him, a large window with a blue frame lets in natural light, and yellow curtains hang beside it. Through the window, a tree and a house are visible in the background.
Food
Birdie’s Arjav Ezekiel named 2025 James Beard Award finalist
Though many local chefs + restaurants made the semifinalist cut, Birdie’s beverage director Arjav Ezekiel is Austin’s sole 2025 James Beard Award nominee.
April 2, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A cozy reading nook inside Vintage Books + Wine, featuring a wooden bookshelf filled with colorful books on the left. To the right, two plush teal armchairs sit against a white brick wall adorned with a butterfly-themed mural that reads "DRINK. READ. AND STAY AWHILE." A small rug lies beneath the chairs, and a postcard display stand is nearby. An open doorway with a "MORE SEATING" sign leads to another room with wooden walls and flooring. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near the doorway.
Culture
Austin’s best book nooks: 10 places locals love to read
Looking for a place to devour your new book? ATXtoday readers revealed their favorite spots to read in Austin.
April 2, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
A circular atrium in the Austin Convention Center with tall limestone walls, a high domed ceiling with metal supports, and multiple small windows allowing natural light. Glass and metal art pieces are mounted on the walls, and a staircase with a limestone railing leads to an upper level. Large glass doors provide access to the outside.
City
Your memories of the Austin Convention Center
The Austin Convention Center’s doors officially closed on Tuesday, April 1 as the city of Austin prepares to begin construction on a new, bigger facility.
April 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
A fake press release that reads "CatMetro, for immediate release, April 1, 2025. Breaking meows: the CapMetro Cats are Taking Over. Transit Authority Unexpectedly Transfers Control." followed by gibberish and "treatz please."
Culture
Our favorite April Fools’ jokes from Austin businesses
In case you missed it, local businesses trolled Austinites with some silly jokes in honor of the prankster holiday.
April 1, 2025
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Laura Figi
Exterior view of the Austin Convention Center in Downtown Austin, Texas, featuring a modern architectural design with large columns, metal framework, and limestone walls. A covered entrance is visible in the foreground, along with security cameras and potted plants. In the background, a tall glass skyscraper with a large advertisement for the television series "1923" starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren rises against a clear blue sky. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk, and orange traffic cones are placed near the entrance.
City
How Austin plans to boost tourism without a convention center
A new initiative aims to keep the city buzzing with visitors while the Austin Convention Center undergoes a major overhaul.
March 31, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
One person handing a bag of food to another person on the porch of a home
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.
March 31, 2025
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STAFF
A spaceman kite floating facing down in front of a sky filled with dozens of other kites.
Events
A brief history of Austin’s ABC Kite Fest
The ABC Kite Fest — originally called the Kite Tournament — has been an Austin staple for almost a century, providing free fun for kids and adults alike.
March 28, 2025
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Laura Figi