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Stetson Rides Into Bourbon With a New 100 Proof Kentucky Whiskey

August 7, 2026

The iconic Western brand celebrated the debut of Stetson Bourbon with an Austin launch party at Arlyn Studios. There are brand extensions that need a long explanation. Stetson making bourbon is not one of t...

Rebecca Caroline Opens in the Historic Hye Post Office

Hayden Walker

August 5, 2026

News

Rebecca Caroline, a new tasting room devoted entirely to Texas-grown traditional method sparkling wine, opened June 30 inside the historic Hye Post Office along the Highway 290 Wine Trail. It's the first stop ...

Day-Tripping to William Chris and Its New Sparkling Room inside an Early 1900’s Post Office

Hayden Walker

August 5, 2026

Featured, Texas Travel, Wine

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William Chris Vineyards has spent close to two decades arguing that Texas can grow serious wine, and the winery's newest project makes the case louder than ever. In the historic Hye Post Office, a few steps ac...

Roaring Fork Gives Its Big Ass Burger Top Billing

Hayden Walker

August 4, 2026

Burgers, Featured, News

The longtime Austin restaurant is spotlighting its half-pound, wood-fired burger alongside frozen margaritas this summer. Roaring Fork has built much of its reputation on wood-fired steaks and Southwestern ...

Target Store in Austin Helps 75 Local Students Gear Up for School

Hayden Walker

August 4, 2026

Lifestyle, News

Target partnered with Breakthrough Central Texas to provide local students with gift cards, backpacks and school supplies ahead of the new academic year. Target and Breakthrough Central Texas helped 75 Aust...

Hot Luck Returns to Austin This October With Live Fire Cooking and All Star Chef Lineup

Hayden Walker

July 30, 2026

EVENTS, Featured

Hot Luck is heading back to Austin this fall with two days of live fire cooking, cold drinks, live music, and a chef lineup built for people who take their weekend eating very seriously. The annual food and...

Torchy’s Tacos Celebrates 20 Years With Taco Two-Step Deal

Hayden Walker

July 29, 2026

News, Tacos

Torchy’s Tacos is turning 20, and the Austin born brand is celebrating with a new Taco Two-Step deal, an August taco special, and a few birthday surprises for its most loyal Taco Junkies. Available now for ...

Soho House Austin Levels Up with a Serious Menu Upgrade from Che Fico

Hayden Walker

July 28, 2026

Dining, South Congress

Soho House Austin quietly did the thing every private club needs to do eventually and rarely does well. It fixed the food. The new menu features the Che Fico residency, the San Francisco restaurant helmed by D...

Best Restaurants in Austin’s 2nd Street District

Hayden Walker

July 27, 2026

Downtown, Eating Guide, Featured

Austin's 2nd Street District turns 20 this year, and if you want proof a downtown neighborhood can actually last, look at how many restaurant fads have crashed against those two blocks and just bounced off. Co...

Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival Returns for Four Days of Hill Country Flavor

Hayden Walker

July 23, 2026

Featured, Food Festival, Texas Travel

The Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival returns October 22 through October 25, bringing four days of wine, food and Texas Hill Country hospitality to locations across Fredericksburg. Tickets are now ava...

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