Natalie and Dave Sideserf star in a new Food Network show called Texas Cake House.Sideserf Cake Studio/Facebook
Natalie's most iconic creation is this edible bust of Willie Nelson.Sideserf Cake Studio/Facebook

KVUE — You've heard of sculptures of celebrities and pop icons at wax museums, so why not cake sculptures that you can eat?

Natalie and Dave Sideserf launched a unique cake startup, Sideserf Cake Studio, in 2013. It has taken off to sugary heights — most recently with a new show on Food Network.

"It's called Texas Cake House. What's really cool about it, we get to showcase Austin too," said Natalie. "I love working with the local businesses and kind of showcasing them through my cakes."

Her edible sculptures of Bevo, Lebron James, Willie Nelson, Ray Benson, and more are made out of cream, sugar, and flour, but they were no piece of cake to make. She referred to her sculpture of Willie Nelson as her most memorable and favorite creation.

Four years after launching Sideserf Cake Studio, Dave officially joined his wife's business to keep up with the overwhelming demand. On top of teaching classes and taking orders for Natalie's decadent masterpieces came the icing on the cake — the deal with Food Network to launch the show.

Dave, the co-host of the show, described his role as baker and jokester. “You know, sometimes it comes off as stupid or goofy, but I’m okay with that too,” he said.

The premiere of Texas Cake House is set to air on Monday, January 9, at 8 pm.

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Mother

NY cocktail bar with divey vibes and late-night food opening in Austin

Photo courtesy of Mother's Ruin

Beloved NYC bar Mother's Ruin opens its fourth location on East 6th.

Mother's Ruin, a beloved cocktail-meets-dive bar founded in New York, is opening up its fourth location right here in Austin on March 7, just in time for spring breakers and SXSW visitors.

So named after the mid-18th century nickname for gin, Mother's Ruin already has locations in New York, Nashville, and Chicago, and according to a recent press release, Mother's Ruin partner TJ Lynch is "really excited to bring Mother's Ruin to Austin, a city that we feel has the energy, creativity, and inclusivity that define Mother's Ruin."

Lynch adds in the press release, "We’re also excited to bring a new late-night option to the East 6th neighborhood where everyone can enjoy great cocktails and awesome bar food from early until last call, every single day of the year. At Mother’s, we never close because we’re committed to being a central and welcoming part of the neighborhoods we serve."

What Lynch is referring to here are the unique hours that Mother's Ruin is known for: It's open 365 days a year from 11 am to 2 am, with a kitchen that stays open just as late as the bar.

Mother's Ruin spicy chicken sandwich is one of many menu items available until 2 am.Photo courtesy of Mother's Ruin

Some favorite menu items include Cholula honey wings, Thai brussels sprouts, the Mother's Smashburger, and other bar food favorites. Uniquely, Mother's Ruin will also offer a brunch menu within a few weeks of opening, everyday until 4 pm. Brunch will include classics like French toast, chilaquiles, avocado toast, and "breakfast burritos." (Which we believe is a misspelling of "breakfast tacos," but, hey, they're new in town.)

Specialty cocktails include the Slushy du Jour, the "Cybercuck," something called an "Emergency Confetti" with rum, lime, kiwi, watermelon, and aperol, and several other drinks with equally irreverent names. Mother's also features a full beer and wine list as well as several alcohol-free options. According to the press release, Mother's Ruin offers "the quality of more pretentious cocktail bars but with a faster and more fun approach."

Mother's Ruin is open everyday from 11 am to 2 pm starting March 7, at 1401 E. 6th St.

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Mother

NY cocktail bar with divey vibes and late-night food opening in Austin