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Best Fourth of July Events and Parties in Austin 2026

June 24, 2026

The Fourth of July lands on Saturday this year, which means the whole city gets a three-day running start at the holiday. That alone would be worth noting. But this July 4th is also America's 250th birthday, a...

Nothing Bundt Cakes Is Leaning All the Way Into the Fourth of July

Hayden Walker

June 22, 2026

Holidays, Holidays, Takeout

America turns 250 this summer and Nothing Bundt Cakes has decided that is a perfectly reasonable excuse to put cake at the center of every cookout, block party, and road trip cooler between now and July 4th. ...

Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Guide: 6 Cookbooks for Every Dad

Hayden Walker

June 19, 2026

Gift Guide, Holidays

Father's Day is right around the corner, and if you're still searching for the perfect gift, we've got you covered. Skip the generic tie and the gift card, this year, give Dad something he'll reach for again a...

Best Father’s Day Dining Specials in Austin 2026

Hayden Walker

June 18, 2026

Dining, Eating Guide, Holidays

Father's Day lands on Sunday, June 21, which means somewhere in Austin right now a kid is rehearsing a card that starts with "Dad, you mean more to me than..." and will not finish that sentence out loud. We ge...

24 Best Easter Sunday Brunch Spots in Austin 2026

Hayden Walker

March 31, 2026

Dining, Eating Guide, Featured, Holidays

Easter weekend is nearly here, and Austin doesn't hold back when it comes to Easter Brunch. You’ve got everything from chef-driven menus and rooftop cocktails to full-on buffets with carving stations and egg h...

Texas Gets First Taste Of Wienerschnitzel Corn Dogs At H-E-B Stores

Hayden Walker

February 12, 2026

Featured, Gift Guide, Shopping

Wienerschnitzel just dropped its iconic corn dogs into the freezer aisle at H E B and yeah… this is the first time in over 50 years you can buy them outside the restaurant. Texas gets the early access flex wit...

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Austin Valentine’s Survival Guide: Date Night Spots Without Reservations

Hayden Walker

February 11, 2026

Dining, Eating Guide, Featured, Holidays

There should be no surprise that Austin is a fun city for date night on Valentine’s Day. If you slacked off on locking in a reservation at a decent restaurant weeks ago, you are not alone. The good news is you...

17 Best Spots To Ring in The New Year in Austin

Hayden Walker

December 30, 2025

Eating Guide, EVENTS, Featured, Holidays

New Year’s Weekend in Austin is a choose your own adventure situation. Dress up and drink champagne, eat your way into 2026, dance until your legs revolt, or wake up early and jump into freezing water because ...

The 20 Best Christmas Holiday Pop-Ups and Activations in Austin 2025

Hayden Walker

December 2, 2025

Eating Guide, Featured, Holidays

Austin turns into a full-scale holiday playground every December, and 2025 is stacked with festive pop-up bars, rooftop experiences, light trails, themed cocktails, and immersive Christmas activations across t...

Best Restaurants To Celebrate Thanksgiving in Austin

Hayden Walker

November 19, 2025

Dining, Featured, Holidays

Thanksgiving in Austin has a special kind of charm. The city slows down just enough to feel cozy but still keeps its usual streak of weird fun. Our restaurants show up with big menus plenty of personality and ...