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Emmer and Rye Turns Ten and Austin Still Has an Appetite

October 8, 2025

When Emmer and Rye opened on Rainey Street in 2015, it challenged Austin to take food seriously. The restaurant milled its own heritage grains, partnered with Texas farmers, and built menus that changed with t...

Waterloo Prickly Pear Southside Cocktail

Waterloo Gin’s Prickly Pear and Rose Is Texas in a Glass

Hayden Walker

October 7, 2025

Cocktails, Drink, Featured

Austin’s first gin maker has gone floral. Waterloo Gin, born from the limestone and imagination of the Austin Hill Country, just released Prickly Pear and Rose, a spirit that manages to be both elegant and unm...

The Victorian Opens at The Driskill with History, Whiskey, and Rattlesnake Bites

Hayden Walker

October 2, 2025

Bars, Downtown, Featured

Downtown Austin just got another bar, but this one comes with a backstory that could fill an entire Ken Burns documentary. The Victorian, from MML Hospitality, has opened inside The Driskill Hotel, a property ...

ACL 2025: The Ultimate Festival Survival Guide to Zilker Park

Hayden Walker

October 2, 2025

ACL, Featured

ACL Fest is back for two weekends of music, food, and testing how long you can survive in Zilker Park before melting into a puddle. This year’s nine stages are stacked with Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, The Kille...

Austin City Limits Fest: The Ultimate Guide to ACL Eats 2025

Hayden Walker

October 1, 2025

ACL, Featured

Austin City Limits is almost here and sure, the bands are the headliners, but for anyone that's attended the festival before, we all know the real endurance test happens between sets when you’re wandering arou...

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One Battle After Another – MOVIE REVIEW

Hayden Walker

September 25, 2025

Entertainment, Featured, Film Reviews

Paul Thomas Anderson just made the kind of movie that makes you remember why theaters exist. One Battle After Another blasts out of the gate with a lean premise and then keeps stacking tension and character be...

Shelby Oaks Haunts Fantastic Fest with a Strong Directorial Debut

Hayden Walker

September 24, 2025

Featured, Film Reviews, Films

Attendees of Austin's Fantastic Fest loves welcoming bold genre swings and late-night horror discoveries. Shelby Oaks fits right in with the festival premiere of Chris Stuckmann's directorial debut. Stuckmann ...

Ezov Launches Sunday Brunch With Falafel Scotch Eggs and Baklava

Hayden Walker

September 23, 2025

Brunch, East Austin, Featured

Austin brunch culture is about to get another upgrade, and this time it comes with an Eastern Mediterranean twist. Ezov, the restaurant from the award winning Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, is rolling out ...

The All Good Opens in Cedar Park With Smashburgers and Patio Vibes

Hayden Walker

September 22, 2025

Cedar Park, Entertainment, Featured

Cedar Park just got a serious glow up. On Friday, September 26, The All Good opens in the city’s Railyard district at 601 E Whitestone Boulevard, bringing a massive patio, a food truck from Austin’s viral smas...

Local Foods Expands in Austin With a New Spot at 38th and Lamar

Hayden Walker

September 22, 2025

Central Austin, Dining, Featured

Austin, get ready to welcome a second helping of Local Foods. The farm-focused restaurant group known for its scratch-made dishes made from Texas-based food is opening a new location at 3800 North Lamar Boulev...

Baldinucci Pizza Romana Is Opening a Second Location at Domain NORTHSIDE

Pinthouse Unveils New Limited Time Winter Menu Items

Vince Young Steakhouse Closes Downtown Austin

The 20 Best Sushi Restaurants and Experiences in Austin

Where to Find The Best Discounts for Wine Online

Carlos Arriba Brings a Taste of Chilean Adventure to Texas Shelves

The Royale Room Brings Back Austin’s Martini Swagger

Waterloo Gin’s Prickly Pear and Rose Is Texas in a Glass

The Victorian Opens at The Driskill with History, Whiskey, and Rattlesnake Bites

Nica on 4th Opens in Downtown Austin with Jazz and Cocktails

Revenge Bar Brings Bold Cocktails and Austin Energy to West 6th

PopStroke Brings Mini Golf, Milkshakes, and More to The Pitch in North Austin

Oolie Is the Egg-Based Dip That’s Taking Over My Fridge

Kitchen Creations: 4 Recipes That Sell Homes

Delicious Menu Ideas For A Romantic Meal At Home

PopStroke Brings Mini Golf, Milkshakes, and More to The Pitch in North Austin

Fairmont Austin Turns Into Holiday Central This Season

Oolie Is the Egg-Based Dip That’s Taking Over My Fridge

Best Spots to Celebrate Father’s Day in Austin 2025

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin

Pursuit Farms is Elevating the Art of Wagyu Beef

Kitchen Creations: 4 Recipes That Sell Homes

Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country Taps Chef Dominique Crenn for Signature Restaurant

Carlos Arriba Brings a Taste of Chilean Adventure to Texas Shelves

Fairmont Austin Turns Into Holiday Central This Season

BEER BY THE BAY 2025: Two Nights of Cold Brews and Lakefront Vibes at Horseshoe Bay Resort

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Enters a New Era of Food and Luxury

A Weekend Culinary Getaway Guide to Irving, Texas

Via Via Food Hall Now Open at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Emmer and Rye Turns Ten and Austin Still Has an Appetite

Waterloo Gin’s Prickly Pear and Rose Is Texas in a Glass

The Victorian Opens at The Driskill with History, Whiskey, and Rattlesnake Bites

ACL 2025: The Ultimate Festival Survival Guide to Zilker Park

Austin City Limits Fest: The Ultimate Guide to ACL Eats 2025

One Battle After Another – MOVIE REVIEW

Shelby Oaks Haunts Fantastic Fest with a Strong Directorial Debut

Ezov Launches Sunday Brunch With Falafel Scotch Eggs and Baklava

The All Good Opens in Cedar Park With Smashburgers and Patio Vibes

Local Foods Expands in Austin With a New Spot at 38th and Lamar

Author Hayden Walker