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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.
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Stamp passports, win prizes: 10 longtime businesses to visit in October
During Legacy Business Month, locals are invited to celebrate Austin’s community fixtures through a competitive challenge.
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
Restaurant duo opens this fall at Hyatt Centric
Heydey Social Club and The Traditional, An American Kitchen will open at the end of September.
September 4, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
17 restaurants, bars, and coffee shops that opened this summer
Summer 2024 brought dozens of new food and beverage offerings to the Capital City — we rounded up a few that caught our eyes.
August 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
A tres leches cake, topped with a rich, caramel sauce that drips down the sides. The top of the dessert is sprinkled with sesame seeds, adding a touch of texture and contrast. The dish is presented on a dark, minimalist plate, and the background is a rustic wooden surface, enhancing the warm and indulgent appearance of the dessert.
Food
Get hungry for Austin Restaurant Weeks 2024
Enjoy some delicious deals while helping feed Austinites in need during the event, which runs from Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 15.
August 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
Three jars of "El Patio Legendary Salsa" displayed on a supermarket shelf. The jars are lined up side by side and labeled as "Medium," "Hot," and "Habanero" flavors, respectively. Each jar has a distinctive label featuring the El Patio brand name, with a sombrero design above the text. The price for each jar is marked as $4.48. The jars are placed on a shelf, with other salsa products partially visible on the left and right.
Food
Stay spicy: salsa and hot sauce made in Austin
Get out your grocery list, because we’re dishing out salsas and hot sauces that are founded in Austin and available at a grocery store near you.
August 21, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Local restaurants deserving of a Michelin star, according to Austinites
Any Michelin Guide Inspectors reading? We’ve rounded up a few of the restaurants Austinites think deserve a star.
July 30, 2024
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Laura Figi
Two hands cheersing with beer glasses that say "Independence Brewing" in front of a waving American Flag.
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
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Laura Figi
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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
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