Restaurants + Bars

Rumor no more

Acclaimed Austin sushi spot rolls into Houston for second location Acclaimed Austin sushi spot rolls into Houston for second location By Eric Sandler

10.16.19  |  9:09 am

One of Austin's highest-profile restaurant groups has plans to expand its presence in Houston. Hai Hospitality will bring Uchiko ...

End of an era

Torchy's Tacos closes original Austin location in 'bittersweet moment' Torchy's Tacos closes original Austin location in 'bittersweet moment' By Brandon Watson

10.15.19  |  2:22 pm

It’s the end of an era for one beloved Austin chain. After 11 years, Torchy’s Tacos is closing ...

News you can eat

Hyde Park coffee shop blasts into South Austin, plus more food news Hyde Park coffee shop blasts into South Austin, plus more food news By Brandon Watson

10.15.19  |  11:26 am

Editor's note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the what’s what and who ...

In the red

Lights out for Austin comfort food chain after final location closes Lights out for Austin comfort food chain after final location closes By Brandon Watson

10.14.19  |  3:45 pm

After a summer that saw the closing of both its Round Rock and Braker Lane locations, Red’s Porch appears ...

Sound decisions

Austin cocktail and burrito bar wants to make trouble on East Seventh Austin cocktail and burrito bar wants to make trouble on East Seventh By Brandon Watson

10.14.19  |  12:16 pm

The Hightower might have gone quiet on September 8, but a brand-new concept will soon be turning up the volume ...

The thrill of victory

H-E-B crashes into Formula 1 with all-star brisket-eating contest H-E-B crashes into Formula 1 with all-star brisket-eating contest By Brandon Watson

10.11.19  |  4:02 pm

From the multimillion-dollar cars to the flashy parties, Formula 1 weekend has always been about excess. This year, the Circuit ...

A new dawn

Austin hospitality pros cook up nonprofit in service to other women Austin hospitality pros cook up nonprofit in service to other women By Nina Hernandez

10.11.19  |  12:47 pm

Emily O’Connor had just taken over as general manager of Juliet Italian Kitchen when she had an idea. It ...

Hopportunity knocks

8 soon-to-open breweries hopping into Austin's craft beer scene 8 soon-to-open breweries hopping into Austin's craft beer scene By Brandon Watson

10.11.19  |  9:18 am

For all the squabbling over the city's identity, old and new Austinites can all agree on our collective love ...

Wood you believe it?

Buzzworthy coffee and beer bar chops into east side with new location Buzzworthy coffee and beer bar chops into east side with new location By Brandon Watson

10.10.19  |  1:11 pm

One of Austin’s favorite hangouts is yelling timber on a brand new location. In a release, Buzz Mill announced ...

Local Sips

Dallas brewery expands into white-hot hard seltzer market Dallas brewery expands into white-hot hard seltzer market

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10.10.19  |  12:00 pm

Dallas' Deep Ellum Brewing Company has been turning out innovative brews since 2011, when it became the city's first ...

Rising from the ashes

Darling downtown Austin cafe reopens one year after devastating fire Darling downtown Austin cafe reopens one year after devastating fire By Brandon Watson

10.9.19  |  12:50 pm

After a morning blaze forced downtown darling Forthright to close in October 2018, co-owner Elizabeth Swail thought it would take ...

News you can eat

Austin deli spreads into West Lake for third location, plus more news Austin deli spreads into West Lake for third location, plus more news By Brandon Watson

10.8.19  |  2:38 pm

Editor's note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the what’s what and who ...

Shrimply irrestible

The Domain locks in first Austin location of Midwestern seafood eatery The Domain locks in first Austin location of Midwestern seafood eatery By Brandon Watson

10.8.19  |  12:37 pm

Buoyed by the success of its Rainey Street restaurant, Anthem, Omaha-based Flagship Restaurant Group is once again diving into the ...

First look

What to know about East Austin's inspiringly original new taqueria What to know about East Austin's inspiringly original new taqueria By Brandon Watson

10.8.19  |  6:00 am

After a half decade of near-operatic hype, it’s difficult not to feel blasé about Austin’s 2019 food scene ...

Hole in one

Bagel and coffee truck slams into South Austin from beloved wine bar Bagel and coffee truck slams into South Austin from beloved wine bar By Brandon Watson

10.7.19  |  9:16 am

First he conquered home design with Aviary Decor and Lounge, then he set his sites on wine with Aviary Wine ...

BBQ News

Chefs Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole take Austin restaurant to Dallas Chefs Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole take Austin restaurant to Dallas By Teresa Gubbins

10.3.19  |  2:25 pm

Two of Austin's biggest-name chefs are bringing their superstar collaboration to Dallas. Chefs Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole will ...

Where to eat now

Where to eat in Austin now: 7 new restaurants on 2019 ACL Fest lineup Where to eat in Austin now: 7 new restaurants on 2019 ACL Fest lineup By Brandon Watson

10.3.19  |  1:04 pm

The Austin City Limits Music Festival always brings in as many culinary stars as it does marquee acts, but the ...

Yappy Hour

9 dog-friendly Austin bars where you can drink a pint with your pup 9 dog-friendly Austin bars where you can drink a pint with your pup

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10.2.19  |  3:49 pm

Besides dogs, beer is arguably man's best friend. Combine the two during October, when Samuel Adams is donating 25 ...

Shutter report

Pioneering Mexican eatery shutters flagship downtown Austin location Pioneering Mexican eatery shutters flagship downtown Austin location By Brandon Watson

10.2.19  |  10:04 am

A month after announcing it will open a new location on South Lamar Boulevard, El Naranjo is shrinking its Austin ...