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Austin favorite picks Dallas for first cocktail bar-coffeehouse combo Austin favorite picks Dallas for first cocktail bar-coffeehouse combo By Teresa Gubbins

9.23.16  |  9:24 am

Austin's Houndstooth Coffee will open its first cocktail bar-coffee shop combo in Dallas. Called Jettison, it will open at ...

First Look

Historic Austin bar reveals brand-new look — here's a peek Historic Austin bar reveals brand-new look — here's a peek By Nicole Raney

9.22.16  |  2:36 pm

Over the past 145 years, 1308 E. Fourth St. has worn many hats: grocery store, restaurant, saloon, speakeasy, live music ...

South Austin Shutter

Popular Austin restaurant famous for brunch closes its doors Popular Austin restaurant famous for brunch closes its doors By Nicole Raney

9.21.16  |  2:36 pm

Austin diners, prepare for another closure. Beloved South Austin restaurant Olivia, one of Austin's first farm-to-table concepts, will shutter ...

International Eats

The best Vietnamese restaurants in Austin, from banh mi to pho The best Vietnamese restaurants in Austin, from banh mi to pho By Nicole Raney

9.21.16  |  9:31 am

From fresh banh mi sandwiches to pho, Vietnamese food satisfies with a variety of options. For fresh, fragrant, and flavorful ...

Where to Eat Now

Where to eat in Austin right now: 5 hot restaurants for something new Where to eat in Austin right now: 5 hot restaurants for something new By Claudia Alarcon

9.19.16  |  10:52 am

Fall is here, which means chefs are busy refreshing their menus and adding new dishes to reflect the change of ...

Bar Swap

East Austin bar closes and another takes over in surprising switch-up East Austin bar closes and another takes over in surprising switch-up By Nicole Raney

9.16.16  |  1:07 pm

An East Austin bar swap is brewing. Badlands, the dive bar, music venue, and gourmet hot dog spot at 12th ...

Drink Up

Popular sports bar swoops into South Austin with new outpost Popular sports bar swoops into South Austin with new outpost By Nicole Raney

9.15.16  |  1:06 pm

The team behind Lavaca Street Bar is a busy bunch. In addition to the recently announced Stonehouse Coffee + Bar, the ...

This is Neat

Austin's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition set to open soon Austin's first whiskey distillery since Prohibition set to open soon By Nicole Raney

9.14.16  |  2:31 pm

Austin is getting its first whiskey distillery since the Prohibition era when Still Austin Whiskey Co. opens at The Yard ...

At the Chef's Table

Exclusive Austin dinner series invites you to dine at the chef's table Exclusive Austin dinner series invites you to dine at the chef's table By Claudia Alarcon

9.14.16  |  1:38 pm

This fall, the Sustainable Food Center takes you into the kitchen with its new Chef’s Table Cooking Series. Four ...

South Congress Closure

Favorite South Congress restaurant announces closing date Favorite South Congress restaurant announces closing date By Nicole Raney

9.13.16  |  4:19 pm

Austin is losing one of its kitschiest dining destinations. South Congress staple Snack Bar will close at the end of ...

Czech This Out

East Austin beer garden plans killer combo of craft brews and kolaches East Austin beer garden plans killer combo of craft brews and kolaches By Nicole Raney

9.13.16  |  11:37 am

Texans sure do love their kolaches (and beer), and Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches will combine those favorites when it debuts ...

World's Best Gelato

Sweet Austin shop competes for title of world's best gelato Sweet Austin shop competes for title of world's best gelato By Claudia Alarcon

9.9.16  |  1:05 pm

Each year, over 40 of the finest gelato makers from across the globe head to Palermo, Italy, to participate in ...

Celebrating the 'Cue

Texas Monthly dishes mouthwatering details for Austin barbecue fest Texas Monthly dishes mouthwatering details for Austin barbecue fest By Nicole Raney

9.8.16  |  9:15 am

Texas' hottest barbecue festival is back and juicier than ever. On Wednesday, Texas Monthly released the lineup for the 2016 ...

Buzzy Opening

Austin bar veterans announce buzzworthy new joint in 78704 Austin bar veterans announce buzzworthy new joint in 78704 By Nicole Raney

9.7.16  |  1:44 pm

South Austin will get a new watering hole that specializes in early morning and late-night buzzes when Stonehouse Coffee + Bar ...

Restaurant Opening Alert

Round Rock hooks fresh new restaurant from favorite Austin chef Round Rock hooks fresh new restaurant from favorite Austin chef By Nicole Raney

9.7.16  |  10:48 am

Round Rock gets a fresh option for seafood with the opening of Salt Traders Coastal Cooking, a new concept from ...

Continuing Closures

Popular downtown Austin restaurant and bar closes after 18 years Popular downtown Austin restaurant and bar closes after 18 years By Nicole Raney

9.6.16  |  1:27 pm

A longtime downtown Austin restaurant has closed its doors for good. Malaga Tapas & Bar held its final service Labor Day ...

Sports Bar Roundup

The best Austin sports bars dishing up awesome food The best Austin sports bars dishing up awesome food By Kelly Stocker

9.5.16  |  12:10 pm

If you frequent sports bars at all, you may find yourself seated in front of the big screen with the ...

Hot New Restaurants

Here's a first taste of 3 hot new restaurants opening soon in Austin Here's a first taste of 3 hot new restaurants opening soon in Austin By Nicole Raney

9.2.16  |  2:00 pm

For every Austin restaurant closure, a new concept is waiting in the wings. Here are three concepts coming soon to ...

Best Beer Stores

A guide to Austin's best beer stores for discerning drinkers A guide to Austin's best beer stores for discerning drinkers By Mark Killian

9.1.16  |  11:19 am

Few cities in this country are as beer-friendly as Austin. You can drink it at food trailers, tailgate parties, bingo ...