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I Do, I Do

This downtown Austin destination is a wedding dream come true

CultureMap Create
Apr 5, 2022 | 12:00 pm
Have your big day your way.
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If you've got a wedding to plan and are dreaming of a downtown affair where soul meets style, the W Austin is the whole package.

Start envisioning your big day (or weekend!) at W Austin with these dreamy trends, knowing that with their fully personalized Whatever/Whenever wedding services, you can have your cake and eat it, too.

Glam and grand parties
With the last couple of years in the rearview mirror, many are ready to put their party pants back on and go big for wedded bliss. With seven venues and reception sites at the W Austin, this venue is the MVP — offering space for up to 440 guests, so your wedding can be bigger and better than your wildest dreams. They even have additional perks for large weddings, from couples' massages to room upgrades and more. Endless guest list? Check. Over-the-top, glamorous design elements and floral arrays? The W Austin can accommodate it all.

Elevated dining experiences
Farm-to-table comfort meets delicious Southern sophistication at the W Austin, with outside-the-box wedding menus prepared by their world-class chef. Think smoked heirloom tomatoes, roasted Gulf oysters, coffee and ancho braised short rib, banana leaf steamed snapper with mole verde — the list goes on. But with the W Austin's Whatever/Whenever service, every single ounce of your menu can be completely customized for any craving (including those midnight party snacks). A slider and taco bar in the wee hours? Dreams do come true.

Formal-meets-fun vibes
Black-tie weddings with a dress-to-impress code are ushering in the spirit of celebration like nothing else in 2022. But a formal occasion doesn't have to feel overly wrought or fussy. That fun-meets-fancy vibe is a specialty of W Austin, where their sleek, modern-metallic surrounds (chrome-finished chairs! Bronze accents! Titanium-hued walls!) are mixed with whimsical touches like a statement chandelier and coffered ceilings. It's also the perfect template to add in another trend: bold colors. Joyful, radiant hues are making a comeback in weddings, splashed around in small, thoughtful ways via decor accessories, floral, and lighting.

Boutique-style affairs
Posh, blowout parties are one thing, but there's also a movement toward continuing to embrace the intimacy of a smaller, micro-wedding. This type of gathering — generally under 75 guests — allows for a high degree of personalization in every detail. The W Austin has a number of spaces that can be just as chic, but on a cozier level to foster familiarity and comfort. You'll also have all the heart eyes for the rooftop terrace, which has stunning skyline views of downtown and Lady Bird Lake. A more intimate ceremony or reception here feels just as grand; it's the best wedding backdrop in the city and makes for a wow photo opp. Word to the wise: Tenting is available for the terrace, making any-season celebrations possible.

Weekend wedding warriors
A wedding doesn't have to be just a ceremony and reception. An immersive Wedding Weekend celebration can be had right here in downtown Austin, offering more time to connect with friends and family and make memories. The W Austin was made for multi-day experiences, complete with day-before welcome cocktail parties in The Living Room and coordinated city excursions — including tickets to ACL Live concerts, located right next door to the hotel. Plus, save room for day-after brunches at Trace coupled with Away Spa time, and more. W Austin's Wedding Insider takes care of it all, ensuring every hour of the weekend is a distinct reflection of your personality and preferences. They'll even chart your great honeymoon escape after the weekend, curating the trip of a lifetime for you and your forever plus-one.

The icing on the cake (or cupcake or cookie)
Cake is a time-honored wedding tradition, and W Austin has this part handled, too. Their custom-designed cakes are flawlessly prepared in-house by a pastry team who draws upon classic European traditions fused with modern inspo, all while staying true to your vision, whether that's classic elegance, dramatic dazzle, vintage charm, or minimalist simplicity. And for those looking to break from tradition and follow the trend toward a more unexpected sugar rush, the W Austin can whip up any confection, from cupcakes to mini cakes and cookies.

Saying "I do" in downtown Austin never looked so sweet — and chic. To learn more about a wedding at W Austin or to set up a tour, click here.

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Meet Your Maker

New designer showroom brings Austinites closer to their new favorite brands

Brianna Caleri
Nov 3, 2022 | 2:28 pm
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Showroom is a new store opening on November 10 at Domain Northside.

Although clothes are meant to express personality, wearers rarely get to meet designers. Showroom, a new store opening on November 10 at Domain Northside, brings a more personal touch to a luxe shopping experience, inviting designers to make appearances and closing the gap between maker and wearer. This is the store's second location, joining the original on Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

The aesthetic focuses on feminine American, Scandinavian, and British design; a comb through Showroom’s catalog shows the muted colors, knitwear, and practical shapes someone might expect from this particular blend of sensibilities, but with little dips into exuberance in the form of a feathered hem or a metallic fabric.

It’s a unique mix for Austin, and the store plans to break ground in bringing many brands to the city for the first time. As the name suggests, it is a store, but visiting to browse will get many Austinites acquainted with unfamiliar styles and designers they love. (Although, ironically, it was a figurative name when the business was initially just e-commerce.)

Still, the curation is not obscure. Visitors might spot Victoria Beckham, Derek Lam, Joseph, and most of the silhouettes are overall traditional. Sizing appears to be inclusive, to a predictable limit; there are a few 2X items available on the online store that may or may not fit true-to-size. The store offers styling services by appointment, which automatically enrolls customers in a VIP program providing first access to new styles and even custom orders.

The showroom itself is designed in a modern and neutral style, with lots of whites and golds, by North Carolina design firm Lucy & Company. The more standout materials — custom oak and quartzite along the counter and cabinets — come from Austin’s own Edwood Studios, which, as a press release points out, particularly values sustainably sourced wood.

Showroom founder Erica Hanks is a paragon of the simple-but-not-uptight style found at the store, and has been featured by the New York Times. She developed her styling ethos working with athletes, and now works with other professionals in mind.

More information about Showroom is available at shopshowroom.com. The grand opening is scheduled for November 10 from 4-7 pm.

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Beautiful Day

Brené Brown joins Bono for an intimate conversation at Austin's Paramount Theatre

Hannah J. Frías
Nov 3, 2022 | 1:39 pm
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Bono will join Brené Brown for a conversation about his new memoir.

What do you get when you put one of Ireland's most famous rockers with one of the world's leading researchers on vulnerability? Austinites are about to find out. U2 frontman Bono and Texas' own Brené Brown are chatting live at the Paramount Theatre on Thursday, November 10.

Presented by ACL Fest's Bonus Tracks, the live conversation is in support of Bono's new memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. Tickets for the evening will go on sale Friday, November 4, at 10 am, and each ticket will include a hardcover copy of the book.

The event itself will take place from 4 pm to 5:30 pm, and may become part of Brown's award-winning Unlocking Us podcast, though those details are still forthcoming. The podcast features Brown in conversation with guests across multiple research disciplines, creative pursuits, and positions of influence — Barack Obama, Dolly Parton, and Melinda Gates, to name a few — exploring topics that unlock the deepest universal experiences of being human.

Brown is also the author of six #1 New York Times bestselling books, each centered around her research on courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Her research first reached the public eye after her 2010 TED Talk on the Power of Vulnerability, which is one of the most-viewed TED Talks in the world with over 50 million views.

While U2's lead singer hardly needs an introduction, some facts that may come up in conversation include his 22 Grammys and ongoing activism. Bono co-founded sister organizations ONE and (RED), which are both leading the fight against HIV/AIDS and extreme poverty around the world. He has received numerous awards for his music and activism, including the Freedom of the City of Dublin (with U2), an honorary British knighthood, the Fulbright Prize for International Understanding, and TIME magazine’s Person of the Year in 2005 (along with Bill and Melinda Gates).

Tickets for this event go on sale at 10 am on Friday, November 4, at austintheatre.org.

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7 things to know in Austin food right now: Hot chicken concept pops up for one night only

Brianna Caleri
Nov 3, 2022 | 12:59 pm
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The one-night-only Bird & Crown pop-up is on November 19 at Central Machine Works.

Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s restaurant and bar scene. We have you covered with our regular roundup of essential food news.

Openings

Chef Laila Bazahm, who landed in Austin at Eberly after her own restaurant, Hawker 45, earned international acclaim, is branching out for a one-night-only pop-up on November 19 at Central Machine Works. The Bird & Crown serves hot chicken in three sandwiches inspired by Filipino, Korean, and Indian flavors. These sandwiches have the basics — namely crispy chicken and something to cool things down — with big twists in flavor like pickled papaya slaw, gochujang, and mint chutney. The pop-up opens at 4:30 pm and closes when it sells out.

It’s a lovely idea to spend more time with senior citizens, but not always at the top of everyone’s mind. Plus, is it weird to show up for a meal just because? Chef Stephan Pyles, a staggering 12-time James Beard Award nominee, is opening his next restaurant in a luxury senior living center: the Hacienda at Georgetown. Called Alma, the restaurant’s goal is to bring organic traffic across many age demographics to the community, closing the social gap many seniors feel with the rest of the community and adding real culinary value to the experience.

High-tech shuffleboard barElectric Shuffle opens on Rainey Street on November 4, making Austin the second US location for this London venue. The proprietary technology makes scoring tournaments easy for large groups, and injects some novelty into an old tradition. This bar is designed to accommodate plans for the whole night, with upscale cocktails and bar food, including seven types of pizza and an elaborate brunch (charcuterie and a whole lot of prosecco). Book at electricshuffleusa.com.

Other news and notes

A “hyper-seasonal” menu hits Local Foods as fall progresses, with at least a dozen new options, many featuring nearby vendors. HiFi Mycology continues to take Austin by storm, this time with lion’s mane mushrooms in a “Fall Power Bowl.” The “Autumn Mac & Cheese” sounds like the ultimate comfort food with Mill-King Mornay and apples, and things take a German twist with Falcon Lake Farms pork schnitzel. To celebrate, take 25 percent off all food and beverage after 4 pm, from now until November 15. Online orders use code “dinner” at localfoodstexas.com.

Loro, the Asian smokehouse and bar by chef Tyson Cole and pitmaster Aaron Franklin, also added some permanent new menu items. Like many barbecue joints, Loro offers an à la carte list of meats, sandwiches, and sides, so these won’t really compete with most favorite orders. That includes Thai peanuts with nam tok and lime leaf, a smoked three bean salad with chilies, a key lime pie, and a caramelized onion-cheddar burger available for a discount during happy hour.

I thought the Christmas memes would start after Thanksgiving, but at 11:59 pm on Halloween, they were already here. Black Rock Coffee Bar is right on schedule, it seems, with a new roster of four holiday drinks, from a caramel and eggnog latte to a more surprising orange marmalade energy drink. Also on the list are a peppermint white mocha and a “Christmas cookie cold brew” with macadamia, vanilla foam, and holiday sprinkles. Heartwarming, but chilled.

November 8 is a big election day, with more than 50 races on some ballots. Voters can fuel up at Kerbey Lane Cafe — but only after voting — if they bring their “I Voted” sticker to claim a free pancake. (Those stickers are for reminding others to vote, so make sure yours is visible even after the pancake is gone.) Early voting ends on Friday, November 4, so any stickers saved from that round are valid to trade in as well. All locations are participating in the voting incentive.

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