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Guide to vegan restaurants in Austin

Dig into delicious and nutritious plant-based fare in every corner of the Capital City.

April 9, 2024

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London Gibson

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Sponsored by an ATXtoday Partner

Work

The top industries and employers in the Austin metro area

Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Austin metro area with this guide to local business.

March 20, 2024

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London Gibson

A view of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake on a sunny day.

Business

Austin joins New York, Las Vegas, and other US cities to have its own internet Web3 domain name

Locals can now launch websites under the Web3 domain name ".austin.”

March 12, 2024

Play

Calling all pet owners: Austin’s dog-friendly guide

Explore these dog-friendly places in Austin, from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.

March 4, 2024

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STAFF

A woman in a boxing stance has her right arm extended, hitting a punching bag to her right. Behind her, other female boxers are visible.

Live

Get your sweat on at 35 gyms around Austin

Lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 34 gyms and fitness offerings around Austin.

February 27, 2024

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STAFF

Culture

Treat your loved one to painted petals from Flowersmith ATX for Valentine’s Day

The local flower boutique sells flowers that are painted by hand to give petals a “whole different personality” and create a unique gift.

February 6, 2024

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Laura Figi

The Austin skyline, reflected in the water of Lady Bird Lake

Live

Coming soon: What not to miss in Austin in 2024

As Austin continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.

February 1, 2024

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STAFF

The Tiny Grocer building, with trees behind it. The building reads "Tiny Grocer" in red lettering on off-white walls, and has a large porch cover with slats of warm wood flaring out to the side. To the right, you can see a patio with garden beds and shade coverings.

Real Estate

How these Austin architects transformed a 1960s post office into a French restaurant

We spoke with Arthur Furman and Annie-Laurie Grabiel from Side Angle Side about their approach to transforming the Hyde Park space.

January 28, 2024

Work

Made in Austin: 20 things created in the Capital City

From brands to bands, Austin’s business scene is truly inspired.

January 25, 2024

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Laura Figi

A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."

Retail

The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024

Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.

January 24, 2024

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Vagney Hampshire

Rebecca Wright holds her chore coat, a green and white coat made from a vintage quilt, to her left.

Business

Have your style, and make it too, with Shop Slow

Rethink the way you shop and consume with custom-made fashion made with items you love to perfectly fit your style and body type.

January 19, 2024

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Laura Figi

Katie Kim and Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky standing side by side in a natural setting.

Food

Lifting local restaurateurs with the sisters-in-law behind Playground ATX

The culinary incubator opened on Airport Boulevard last year with a mission in mind: to build up local chefs and create a community space.

January 18, 2024

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London Gibson

Three coffee drinks sitting on top of a white picnic table.

Live

27 wonderful coffee shops to try out in Austin

If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.

January 9, 2024

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Gabe Guarente

A graphic with a bunch of images of people that ATXtoday interviewed.

Culture

25 of our favorite interviews from 2023

We spent this year getting to know our city and its residents even better.

December 21, 2023

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London Gibson

Alejandro Hendricks wearing glasses, peering at the camera in the dark.

Culture

Artists to watch: Alejandro Hendricks turned filmmaking from a dream into a reality

Hendricks — an AfroTech alum and rising star — is a local filmmaker who specializes in creating a moment through the magic of film.

December 14, 2023

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Laura Figi

Food

Meet the 2023 class of Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars

Industry magazine StarChefs named 16 local chefs, bartenders, sommeliers, and tastemakers from Austin on its 2023 Austin-San Antonio Rising Stars list.

November 28, 2023

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Laura Figi

Culture

ATXtoday’s 31 days of local shopping

Follow along with us as we highlight some of the best local stores in Austin this December.

November 27, 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

Business

14 Austin-based businesses made Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Awards

Austin showed its colors as a national tech hub, with more businesses on the Fast 500 Awards list than any other city in the Lone Star State.

November 8, 2023

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Laura Figi

Food

22 tacos to try in ATX

Decide where to eat, then you can help us decide which restaurants should be on our Austin taco bracket to determine the top tacos in the city.

November 6, 2023

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Laura Figi

City

City Editor Figi’s 3 favorite Austin news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership.

November 6, 2023

City

City Editor London’s 3 favorite Austin news stories from 2023

Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting ATXtoday with the gift of your membership.

November 6, 2023