Sips on SoCo

Far-out patio and bar opens at legendary Austin Motel Far-out patio and bar opens at legendary Austin Motel By Nicole Raney

4.26.17  |  11:07 am

A fresh option for outdoor sips is now open on South Congress. Austin Motel hosts the grand opening of its ...

Make Your Reservation

Iconic Austin Motel reopens on South Congress with far-out upgrades Iconic Austin Motel reopens on South Congress with far-out upgrades By Nicole Raney

3.21.17  |  9:26 am

The iconic Austin Motel debuted a new-and-improved look during SXSW 2017, under the guidance of a celebrated Austin hotel group ...

Hotel Boom

Austin boutique hotel expands on South Congress corridor Austin boutique hotel expands on South Congress corridor By Nicole Raney

1.3.17  |  10:10 am

Things are changing along South Congress Avenue. While the iconic Austin neighborhood has always been a magnet for visitors, even ...

Shocking Shutters

30 restaurant closures that shocked Austin in 2016 30 restaurant closures that shocked Austin in 2016 By Nicole Raney

12.28.16  |  11:00 am

It's been another unpredictable year for Austin restaurants — for every opening, it seems we've encountered a surprising shutter ...

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 ...

Hot Headlines

New restaurants and Austin Tastemakers dominate the week's top stories New restaurants and Austin Tastemakers dominate the week's top stories By Nicole Raney

5.21.16  |  12:00 pm

Editor's note: Culinary stars and new restaurant openings lead this round of top stories. Read on for more of ...

SoCo Shuffle

Iconic Austin Motel scooped up by legendary hotelier Iconic Austin Motel scooped up by legendary hotelier By Nicole Raney

5.17.16  |  2:27 pm

A new age has dawned on South Congress: Ownership of the legendary Austin Motel transferred hands Monday. As a result ...

SoCo Brunch Spots

The 8 best brunch spots on South Congress Avenue The 8 best brunch spots on South Congress Avenue By Melody Fury

5.27.15  |  9:34 am

A leisurely brunch is the ideal way to kick off an afternoon of shopping, chilling and people watching along South ...

Community First!

Alamo Drafthouse opens its first outdoor cinema in homeless community Alamo Drafthouse opens its first outdoor cinema in homeless community By Shelley Seale

3.4.15  |  8:54 am

Local nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes has long been known for its innovative work with the city's homeless community while ...

San Jose Shuffles

Hotel San Jose sold: Famous South Congress spot has new owners Hotel San Jose sold: Famous South Congress spot has new owners By Katie Friel

2.6.15  |  11:32 am

Liz Lambert, Austin's most famous hotelier, has given up her stake in the Hotel San Jose, The Austin Chronicle ...