Restaurants + Bars

CAKE BREAK

Favorite Austin cupcake trailer reopens in sweet new east side space Favorite Austin cupcake trailer reopens in sweet new east side space By Chantal Rice

7.22.21  |  1:55 pm

One of Austin’s long-loved sugar peddlers is going “hostel,” taking a cakewalk to the east side with its dreamy ...

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We’re sweet on Austin’s 5 best pastry chefs of 2021 We’re sweet on Austin’s 5 best pastry chefs of 2021 By Chantal Rice

7.22.21  |  8:57 am

We’re not going to sugarcoat this for you: Sometimes when you’re having a bad day (or year, thanks ...

NEWS YOU CAN EAT

5 things to know in Austin food: All-day cafe perks up the east side 5 things to know in Austin food: All-day cafe perks up the east side By Trey Gutierrez

7.20.21  |  10:40 am

Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s ...

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Uncorking Austin's best restaurants and bars for a fine glass of wine Uncorking Austin's best restaurants and bars for a fine glass of wine By Arden Ward

7.20.21  |  9:00 am

Whether it's casual fare al fresco or dinner at a fine-dining destination, a great glass of wine is essential ...

Catch This

Austin is one of 3 cities in the world reeling in free vegan tuna ... Austin is one of 3 cities in the world reeling in free vegan tuna subs By Teresa Gubbins

7.15.21  |  12:02 pm

If vegan sub sandwiches are your thing, today's your lucky day: On July 15, Austin will be one of ...

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Austin’s 16 best new restaurants cook up battle for Tastemakers glory Austin’s 16 best new restaurants cook up battle for Tastemakers glory By Chantal Rice

7.15.21  |  10:39 am

If there were ever a more challenging time to open a new restaurant than during a hospitality-industry-crushing pandemic, we’ll ...

CHILL OUT

New Zealand-style ice cream shop zips into Austin with fruity treats New Zealand-style ice cream shop zips into Austin with fruity treats By Chantal Rice

7.14.21  |  12:36 pm

A Portland, Oregon-based ice cream biz has entered the Austin market with hopes of licking the competition with its take ...

LOCAVORE LOVE

Austin chefs and entertainment pros cultivate farm-focused food fest Austin chefs and entertainment pros cultivate farm-focused food fest By Chantal Rice

7.13.21  |  1:00 pm

Several of Austin’s most notable entertainment industry powerhouses and a bounty of the city’s best culinarians are having ...

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5 things to know in Austin food: Local brewery drafts top food trucks 5 things to know in Austin food: Local brewery drafts top food trucks By Trey Gutierrez

7.13.21  |  10:47 am

Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s ...

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These 10 boozy joints are raising the bar for Austin’s cocktail scene These 10 boozy joints are raising the bar for Austin’s cocktail scene By Chantal Rice

7.12.21  |  2:21 pm

Yes, it’s true, Austin has changed dramatically in the past decade or two. And while most of us continue ...

MEAT EATS

Nostalgic burger franchise cooks up plans for location in Austin 'burb Nostalgic burger franchise cooks up plans for location in Austin 'burb By Chantal Rice

7.8.21  |  2:31 pm

One of the fastest-growing burger franchises in the country is beefing up its Austin-area presence. Connecticut-based Wayback Burgers will open ...

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9 Austin neighborhood restaurants that feed our souls 9 Austin neighborhood restaurants that feed our souls By Chantal Rice

7.7.21  |  2:15 pm

In the past year or so, neighborhood restaurants have become even more cherished, often going above and beyond to help ...

NEWS YOU CAN EAT

5 things to know in Austin food: Bistro sways into Bouldin Creek area 5 things to know in Austin food: Bistro sways into Bouldin Creek area By Trey Gutierrez

7.6.21  |  10:50 am

Editor’s note: We get it. It can be difficult to keep up with the fast pace of Austin’s ...

Chicken News

Texas-based Golden Chick adds suddenly trendy chicken menu item Texas-based Golden Chick adds suddenly trendy chicken menu item By Teresa Gubbins

7.5.21  |  12:00 pm

It's too soon to call this a trend, but Golden Chick, known for fried chicken and tenders, has added ...

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Austin's top breweries of 2021 represent the best of the beer scene Austin's top breweries of 2021 represent the best of the beer scene By Trey Gutierrez

7.5.21  |  10:00 am

As the state reopens and craft beer fans emerge from their quarantine cocoons, there’s a sense of cautious excitement ...

Taco Time

Top Austin restaurants head to San Antonio for taco showdown Top Austin restaurants head to San Antonio for taco showdown By Katrina Autem

7.2.21  |  10:43 am

Taco lovers, get ready. A new culinary throwdown is heading to San Antonio this July to answer the contentious question ...

Bottoms Up

Texas distillery's limited-edition whiskey toasts Hill Country legend Texas distillery's limited-edition whiskey toasts Hill Country legend By Lindsey Wilson

7.2.21  |  9:03 am

One Texas icon is paying homage to another with the newest limited-edition whiskey from Balcones Distilling. Luckenbach Texas Whisky is ...

Booze News

Walmart sues Texas for right to sell liquor, not just beer and wine Walmart sues Texas for right to sell liquor, not just beer and wine By Teresa Gubbins

7.1.21  |  2:35 pm

Walmart is back for another round in its battle to win the right to sell liquor in Texas. The chain ...

Eat Up

New Caribbean restaurant from star chef flies into East Austin New Caribbean restaurant from star chef flies into East Austin By Arden Ward

7.1.21  |  1:05 pm

The Emmer & Rye team is at it again with the announcement of their sixth Austin concept, coming to East Austin ...