Editor’s note: It’s that time again — time to check in with our top stories. From new homes to never-gets-old cocktails, here are five articles that captured our collective attention over the past seven days.

1. Austinites waiting for the right time to buy a home should buy now, new report says. In the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan statistical area (MSA), median home prices dropped more than 8 percent in November.

2. Houston farm-to-table restaurant Dish Society ready for Austin debut. This is a special expansion for owner Aaron Lyons, who graduated from the University of Texas and calls Austin his hometown.

3. Popular wine makers in Austin and the Hill Country team up for a new tasting room. Texas winemakers Wine for the People and William Chris Wine Company (WCWC) are teaming up to open a new tasting room in Fredericksburg in January 2024.

4. Victorious Austin bar ices competition in 50 best martinis list. Esquire has declared the 50 best martinis in America, based on the personal tastes of its reporting team. Austin's Small Victory made the list.

5. Austin is the most popular city on this rental platform for digital nomads. Landing rents fully-furnished homes in more than 375 cities at a subscription rate. A more affordable rate is available for those willing to move with a few days' notice.