Tania Ortega, Author at Austin Food Magazine

ACL Festival 2024 Activations and Bonus Tips

October 2, 2024

Discover the best activations beyond the music at Austin City Limits Festival! From Tito's Vodka Lounge to the AMEX Experience, check out the top spots for free swag, delicious food, and hidden gems. Find family fun at ACL Kiddie Limits, sing your heart out at Coke Studio, and cool off at the Hendrick’s Grand Garden Bar. Explore the Bonus Tracks Stage, and don't miss out on exclusive festival merch, cocktails, and much more!

Everything Need To Know About CMT Awards Show in Austin

Tania Ortega

April 2, 2024

Entertainment, EVENTS, Featured

Austin must have done something right, because CMT is bringing their Music Awards back to the Moody Center this April 7th with Kelsea Ballerini back to host the show. Last year was the first time the event was...

How To Do ACL Fest Like a Local – Pro Tips From a Festival Veteran

Tania Ortega

October 3, 2023

ACL, EVENTS

For the last 10 years I have either been attending or reporting on the Austin City Limits Music Festival. I think most would agree that makes me a quasi-expert on the topic, so this year I’m giving you all my ...

21 Best Happy Hour Deals in Austin

Tania Ortega

August 29, 2023

Dining, Featured, Happy Hour

If you haven’t noticed, there’s this weird trend going on around town where businesses say they have a Happy Hour, but when you get there all you get are overpriced snacks and cocktails. A $12 Tito’s soda is n...

After More than 20 years, the Austin Blues Festival is Back!

Tania Ortega

April 28, 2023

EVENTS

For a city that prides itself in being the live music capital of the world, we sure don’t host as many music festivals as we should. Thankfully, an Austin OG Festival is dusting itself off and bringing so...

Best Spots for A Quick and Cheap Bite during SXSW

Tania Ortega

March 8, 2023

Downtown, Eating Guide, Featured, SXSW

SXSW is upon us and if you have a badge you’re probably already working on the schedule of events you want to attend. Odds are that badge-holders will end up at a party with free food and drinks, but what if yo...

The Guide To A Royal Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, Texas

Tania Ortega

December 20, 2022

Featured, Travel

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Although COVID-19 isn’t completely out of our lives, there’s no doubt that travel is back. I’ve traveled to several international destinations this year, mostly for weddings or major life milestones, but I ...

9 *New Must-Try Food Vendors at ACL Festival 2022

Tania Ortega

October 4, 2022

Eating Guide, ACL, Featured

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A ustin City Limits Music Festival is back for another exciting two weekends, loaded with an exciting playlist of performances, brand activations and long days of fashionable excitement. This year's fest...

Austin Cookie and Brownie Company, Wunderkeks Goes to Hollywood

Tania Ortega

March 27, 2022

EVENTS, Featured, News

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Hollywood’s biggest night is happening this Sunday and a local Austin company is joining in on the fun. Wunderkeks’ Belgian dark chocolate brownies will be one of the gifts included in the “Everyone Wins” goodi...

Best Small Town Christmas Destinations in Central Texas

Tania Ortega

December 15, 2021

Holidays, Travel

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We all know about the big city holiday events that always sell out in Austin, but did you know that Austin is surrounded by adorable small towns that are also bringing that holiday cheer? Here’s a list of the m...

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Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Austin

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Kitchen Creations: 4 Recipes That Sell Homes

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Delicious Menu Ideas For A Romantic Meal At Home

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ACL Festival 2024 Activations and Bonus Tips

Everything Need To Know About CMT Awards Show in Austin

How To Do ACL Fest Like a Local – Pro Tips From a Festival Veteran

21 Best Happy Hour Deals in Austin

After More than 20 years, the Austin Blues Festival is Back!

Best Spots for A Quick and Cheap Bite during SXSW

The Guide To A Royal Caribbean Cruise From Galveston, Texas

9 *New Must-Try Food Vendors at ACL Festival 2022

Austin Cookie and Brownie Company, Wunderkeks Goes to Hollywood

Best Small Town Christmas Destinations in Central Texas

Author Tania Ortega