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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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Food
What to eat during Austin Restaurant Weeks
Enjoy $20-$60 meals and specials from some of Austin’s best restaurants while benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank during Austin Restaurant Weeks.
September 1, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Baking it to the top with Cookie Wookie Kitchen’s Erica Yern
The local mini bakery sells Asian fusion takes American cookie classics to another level.
August 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
‘Skip work like a professional’ at the Deep Eddy V.O.D.K.A. Conference
The multi-city “conference” is your ticket to playing hooky... or just having a good time.
August 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
The top 18 fastest growing companies in Austin, according to the Inc. 5000
Meet the local companies that made the Inc. 5000 2023.
August 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Food
Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas list names 21 Austin-area restaurants
Jim’s Smokehouse, Cuantos Tacos, T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs, and 18 other local restaurants earned a spot on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in Texas list.
August 16, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Business
Get to know these 10 faces on the first-ever local Forbes 30 Under 30 list
Austin now has its own Forbes Under 30 list, showcasing 30 young locals who are changing the landscape of the city.
August 10, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Live
Find your zen with our Austin yoga guide
Check out these 18 yoga studios, which offer vinyasa flows, hot studios, and teacher trainings, around the Capital City.
August 4, 2023
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Laura Figi
Two clear and blue drinks on the counter at Estelle's.
Food
Recapping ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
In July, we told you all about the local beverage industry. Here’s what we celebrated during Drink Up Month.
July 28, 2023
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London Gibson
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Food
Restaurant-submitted summer drink recipes
Enjoy some of your favorite sips from home with these summer drink recipes, submitted by readers and restaurants from Austin and beyond.
July 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
How to celebrate Leo season in Austin
Leo season is from now until August 23, so grab your fellow fire signs and let’s get astrological.
July 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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I’ll have an espresso martini and a bottle of sunscreen on the side, please.
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Bar Hacienda is now open underneath Tiger Lilly
The new, underground bar comes from industry veterans and the folks behind Here Nor There.
June 30, 2025
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Where to find lunch for $10 or less in Austin
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 35 lunches from north to south Austin.
June 25, 2025
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13 Austin speakeasies to visit
You’ll need to be pretty savvy to get into these Austin speakeasies, which range from rooftops and garages to basements and caves.
June 23, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Your ultimate guide to Austin breweries
Sip your way through the Capital City at these 23 local breweries.
June 20, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Business
Loveweld’s new flagship location to open on North Lamar Boulevard
The permanent jewelry bar offers 14k gold and sterling silver chains that can be customized with charms and welded onto the wearer.
June 19, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
Your ultimate guide to Austin barbecue
There’s nothing more Texan than a good ol’ barbecue joint — so let’s explore some of Austin’s best.
June 19, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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What does the City of Austin’s flag mean?
Austin’s crest and flag have been around since 1915 and still hold modern significance to this day.
June 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
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Food
A history of James Beard winners and semifinalists in Austin
There are dozens of Austin James Beard Award winners and semifinalists from years’ past — let’s get to know them a little bit ahead of the 2024 awards.
June 17, 2025
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Laura Figi
A cozy, eclectic lounge area with a mid-century modern vibe. In the foreground, a wooden apothecary-style cabinet holds an open coffee table book flanked by two wooden lamps with white shades, surrounded by leafy green plants. Small bowls filled with chocolate and matchbooks sit on either side. In the background, a tan leather couch is centered below a geometric textile hanging on the wall, with a round, glowing paper lantern suspended above. Large windows line the right side, letting in natural light.
Business
Exclusive: Peek inside Austin’s first Switchyards work club
The “neighborhood work club” begins offering memberships on Wednesday, June 18 — and they’ve been known to sell out in minutes.
June 16, 2025
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Laura Figi