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Food
13 Mother’s Day specials in Austin to treat your mom to this year
We’ve rounded up 13 restaurants and cafés that are celebrating mother figures on Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday May 12.
April 30, 2024 04:26 PM
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Laura Figi
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Food
Drink Up: Reader-favorite bars and restaurants
In honor of Drink Up Month, our readers shared their go-to spots for a refreshing beverage in the Austin area.
July 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
Barbie’s perfect day in Austin
Come on Barbie, let’s go party at one of these Austin locales celebrating the release of the hotly anticipated “Barbie” movie.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Green Dragon cocktail in a pineapple-shaped glass, next to some pineapples and jalapeños.
Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with an at-home cocktail recipe
You don’t have to go out to celebrate Drink Up Month — we’re bringing the sips home with a cocktail recipe from Wu Chow.
July 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Drink Up: 7 places to get frozen drinks in Austin
Don’t let the heat get you down — just grab a frozen drink at one of these local bars and restaurants.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
A purple and white boba tea in front of a neon sign.
Food
Drink Up: Meet the Austin Boba Girls of Terrazzo Tea
The brand-new, vibey boba tea shop in East Austin is the perfect place to spend your day or night.
July 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
The front of Luminaire, with signs that read "Welcome Luminaire" at the State Theatre nextdoor.
Food
Congress Avenue’s light-filled Luminaire offers creative dishes with Spanish flair
Luminaire is the first Austin restaurant from six-time James Beard Award-nominated chef Steve McHugh.
July 6, 2023
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London Gibson
A close up of a breakfast taco from Cenote.
Food
The delicious history of breakfast tacos
You know them, you love them, but where were our beloved breakfast tacos invented? The answer may confuse you.
July 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
A spread of Kerbey Lane's new menu items on a table.
Food
Kerbey Lane on South Lamar is open 24 hours again
Celebrate Kerbey Lane bringing late hours back with a new cocktail, seasonal menu, vegan options, and unconventional happy hour.
June 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
Founders Lisa and Laura sit underneath a sign that reads "I love you so mutts" with their three dogs.
Wellness
MUTTS Canine Cantina opens haven for both pups and their owners
Dogs and humans alike are invited to enjoy the full facilities for free during the opening weekend.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
Isabel Torrealba and Iliana de la Vega smile while working with a mortar and pestle.
Food
Eat your way through Mexico with El Naranjo Chef Iliana de la Vega’s cultural culinary tours
The James Beard Award-winning El Naranjo chef — and master of Mexican cuisine — will host special menus inspired by different regions in Mexico and destination tastings in the next year.
June 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
An overhead view of blue dishes filled with a marouli salad, grilled octopus, and Greek meatballs.
Food
Have a meal at Yamas for a trip to Greece without leaving Austin
New Allandale restaurant Yamas invites you to experience its ‘filoxenia’ hospitality, the Greek tradition of making a stranger into a friend.
June 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
A spread with cocktails, shrimp, and sliders laid out on a marble table.
Food
7 last-minute Father’s Day restaurant specials
Treat dad to a tasty treat, a cold brew, a Hill Country road trip, or a fancy feast to celebrate Father’s Day this year.
June 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
People swimming in Barton Springs Pool, with trees behind them framing the skyline.
Culture
10 must-have items to add to your summer in Austin starter park
To make the most of the summer season in Austin, our readers sent in their go-to items to beating the heat and enjoying the hottest time of the year.
June 12, 2023
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London Gibson
Two tacos topped with crumbled cheese, avocado, and beans.
Live
Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Austin
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 26 lunches from North to South Austin.
June 6, 2023
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Laura Hackett
The Austin skyline, as seen from between trees lining the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail./
Culture
8 national rankings featuring Austin
Check out where the Capital City stands on these eight national rankings.
May 23, 2023
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London Gibson
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Travel and Outdoors
19 Central Texas attractions that won a Texas Travel Award
Why travel out of state when there’s plenty to do right in Texas? We’re breaking down the Texas Travel Awards that were given in the Austin area.
May 17, 2023
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London Gibson
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