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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.
March 02, 2026 10:00 AM
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STAFF
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Events
AfroTech conference will move to Houston next year
After two years of holding the Black-owned business conference in Austin, AfroTech will move to H-Town beginning in November 2024.
November 6, 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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Food
5 questions with Rae Wilson, founder of Austin-based Wine for the People
October is Texas Wine Month, so we sat down with Rae Wilson to learn about the past and future of Texas wine.
October 18, 2023
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London Gibson
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Act fast if you’re interested in living in one of the new Mueller homes, because only a few are still available.
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Texas Book Festival announces R.L. Stine, Chelsea Handler, and Ali Hazelwood in initial lineup
The annual free book festival will share the full lineup of 250+ authors in early September, but here’s a sneak preview of 18 that are on the list ahead of November.
July 30, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Ramen Del Barrio will move into its first brick-and-mortar this year
The Bib Gourmand Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant will stay in north Austin and take over the former Bullseye Bakery space.
July 28, 2025
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Events
The Back 2 The Video Store pop-up is now open in Downtown Austin
Bask in 1990s nostalgia at this hyper-themed speakeasy, where the video store comes back in a new way with cocktails, community, and pop-culture.
July 24, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Downtown Austin Alliance debuts new XOXO app and photo competition
Downtown’s nonprofit city preservation organization created an app to make exploring the Capital City easier.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
Two hands clink colorful cocktails against a bright turquoise background. One drink is pale with a chili-lime rim and a purple orchid garnish; the other is pink with crushed ice, topped with shredded coconut and skewered blueberries.
Food
Celebrate National Tequila Day with one of these local specials
Agave up your worries this Thursday, July 24 because these local bars + restaurants are celebrating National Tequila Day with fun drink specials.
July 22, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Sports
How to celebrate the 2025 MLS All-Star Game all week long
The “biggest party in Austin” has a week-long itinerary to celebrate Q2 Stadium’s first time hosting the pros for the 2025 MLS All-Star Game.
July 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A white teacup filled with tea sits on a matching saucer on a pink and white marble table. Next to it is a small glass vase holding a single pale green and peach flower; patterned fabric chairs are in the background.
Food
Tea time in Austin: 8 sweet spots for sips and snacks
Care for a spot of tea? Here are 8 places in Austin offering afternoon tea.
July 17, 2025
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Happy hour deals in Austin
Go bargain-hunting with our Austin happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 16, 2025
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Two drinks on a wooden ledge in a bright restaurant: one is a frozen yellow cocktail garnished with a dried lime wheel and a paper straw, and the other is a dark iced beverage with a creamy foam top, served in a stemmed glass. In the background, wooden tables are set with napkins and silverware, and large windows reveal greenery outside.
Food
Suerte’s expanded happy hour will have you feeling lucky
The MICHELIN-recommended Mexican restaurant now serves its happy hour every day, giving you an excuse to unwind with a $10 signature cocktail and wagyu tacos.
July 15, 2025
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Laura Figi