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New Restaurant Karaz Coming to Manor Road from Suerte and Este Team

April 2, 2026

A new restaurant from one of Austin’s most respected hospitality groups is on the way, and this one taps into something more personal. The team behind Suerte, Este, and Bar Toti has announced Karaz, a Middle E...

Austin Oyster Co. Opens First Oyster Bar in East Austin

Hayden Walker

March 25, 2026

East Austin, Featured, Seafood

After years of building a following through pop ups, private events, and major festivals across Austin, Austin Oyster Co. is officially opening its first brick and mortar oyster bar on March 31 at 2502 East Ce...

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 ...

Waylon J’s Brings Barbecue, Frozen Drinks, and a Whole Lot of Smoke to Manor Road

Hayden Walker

August 26, 2025

Barbecue, East Austin, Featured

Barbecue in Austin is like guitar solos in a rock band. Everyone thinks they’ve got the magic touch, but only a few can make the crowd cry in public. That’s exactly what happened when Lance Gresak took a bite ...

Twin Isle Brings Bold Caribbean Flavors to East Austin

Hayden Walker

August 19, 2025

East Austin, Featured

Austin’s dining scene is about to get a splash of island soul. On September 1, Chef Janelle Romeo will open Twin Isle, a fast casual restaurant rooted in the flavors of her native Trinidad and Tobago and the w...

The Best Happy Hour Hot Spots in Austin – Summer 2025

Hayden Walker

July 25, 2025

East Austin, Featured, Happy Hour, News

Let’s be real. In Austin, happy hour is practically a religion. Whether you're powering down after a long shift or warming up for a night that may or may not involve bad karaoke, ATX always delivers. We are ta...

Konbini Brings Late Night Sushi With Texas-Mexican Flavor to East Austin

Hayden Walker

July 21, 2025

Dining, East Austin, Featured, Sushi

Tucked away in the back of Papercut, the award-winning East Austin bar, a brand-new sushi concept called Konbini is quietly preparing to open its doors. The official launch is planned for early fall, but lucky...

Uptown Sports Club Levels Up Happy Hour

Hayden Walker

July 16, 2025

Dining, East Austin, Featured, Happy Hour

If your happy hour routine has been feeling a little flat, Uptown Sports Club might be the jolt you didn’t know you needed. One of East Austin's favorite spots just gave its happy hour a solid upgrade. What...

Juniper Celebrates 10 Years With Renovation Plans and New Executive Chef

Hayden Walker

June 17, 2025

Dining, East Austin, Featured, News

East Austin’s Juniper is preparing for its biggest chapter yet as it approaches its 10th anniversary. The Northern Italian restaurant has announced a leadership refresh and a full interior renovation, all set ...

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Mother’s Ruin: Austin’s Newest Neighborhood Cocktail Bar on East 6th Street

Hayden Walker

March 5, 2025

Dining, East Austin, Featured, News

Opening Date: Friday, March 5, 2025 Austin, get ready to welcome a new favorite hotspot! Mother’s Ruin, the highly anticipated neighborhood cocktail bar, is set to open its doors on vibrant East 6th Street....