The Violet Crown Wine Bar and Coffee Shop Is Exceptional

Violet Crown Wine Bar and Coffee Shop in Austin

As neighborhoods in central Austin fill up and downtown highrises grow closer to the sky, the charming houses on the outskirts of the city get a perk: cooler, hipper, livelier places to eat and drink are opening up. It keeps happening in southeast Austin, at the new Radio location, for example, and in far south…

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Bureau de Poste French Restaurant in Austin Is Excellent

Bureau do Poste

One of my favorite parts about living in Austin is the joint desire to repair and restore older buildings instead of simply tearing them down. You might be laughing right now, because this is not always the case, especially if you walk through older neighborhoods like Clarksville and Bouldin Creek. But many of the kindhearted folks…

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21 Fun and Festive Holiday Bars In Austin for 2023

Miracle on 5th Street Austin

‘Tis the season for ugly sweaters, over-the-top holiday decor, hot toddies, and HOLIDAY BARS IN AUSTIN! These 21 pop-up bars all feature a bit of whimsy and playfulness, making them the perfect spot to stop by, indulge, and soak up the holiday cheer. A few things about pop-up bars in Austin: Some of them have…

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17 Best Restaurants With A View In Austin

best restaurants with a view in Austin

Searching for a restaurant with a view in Austin is pretty common because – let’s face it – Austin has a lot of beautiful bodies of water for a landlocked city! From the downtown Lady Bird Lake to the trickling Colorado River in east Austin to sprawling Lake Travis on the west side of the…

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50 BEST North Austin Restaurants (2024)

DeSano Pizzeria

North Austin is the bridge between Round Rock and downtown Austin, so it’s where a lot of residents are looking to spend their evenings and weekends. And while many of the hot new restaurants in ATX are in downtown or east Austin, north Austin is home to some hidden gems that are absolutely worth checking…

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Where To Eat In Georgetown Texas: 29 Best Restaurants

Pizza at 600 Degrees Pizzeria in Georgetown Texas

Georgetown, Texas, is an incredibly fun place to live. It’s about 30 miles north of Austin, and while this historic town definitely started booming as a commuter city (Austin prices are SOARING, y’all!), it’s continued to grow just because…folks love it here. The Georgetown Square is totally the type of place where you’ll want to…

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Best Austin Breweries With Award-Winning Beers (2024 Edition)

The Oasis Brewing Co

If you’re visiting Texas, you absolutely must go to some craft breweries in Austin. The Austin craft beer scene has never been hotter, and the competition to get those national medals is fierce. That means, as a consumer, there’s a record number of INCREDIBLE beers out there for you to sip and enjoy. While there…

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The 11 Best Local Seafood Restaurants In Austin (For 2024!)

Best Seafood In Austin

Let’s get to it: does Austin even have good seafood? That depends on who you’re asking. If you look at the quality, variety, and availability of fresh seafood restaurants in Austin, especially compared to what was available in this city just 10 years ago, you’ve got to admit: Austin is a pretty good city for…

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