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What Are The Most Romantic Restaurants In Austin?

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 21, 2024

The sexiest, most romantic restaurants in Austin for when you’re ready to pull out all the stops.

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16 Best Restaurants in Buda, TX

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 18, 2024

It’s pronounced “Byoo-da,”ok? Buda is a charming city to the of Austin, and there are so many wonderful restaurants in Buda. Actually, it’s a little bit crazy how many fun places there are to eat and drink here, judging by the size of this small historic town.  But the development of the Mill & Grain…

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Check Out These Charming Local Austin Book Shops

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 16, 2024

Book, coffee, cozy morning. Check check check! Here are some of the best local book shops in Austin where you can #supportlocal.

21 Best Date Night Restaurants In Austin

A Map Of All The Michelin Restaurants In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 15, 2024

The Michelin Guide officially launched in Texas with a ceremony in November 2024. Here are all the restaurant in Austin that were recognized.

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Where To Order Thanksgiving Food To-Go In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 14, 2024

Thanksgiving is upon us! And while some love to spend hours in the kitchen, others prefer to outsource. Here’s where to get thanksgiving food to-go in Austin.

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100 Creative Date Ideas In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | November 12, 2024

You’ve done dinner and a movie a hundred times…but what about some other fun date ideas in Austin?

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20 Best Indoor Play Places In Austin For Toddlers and Young Kids

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 30, 2024

When it’s way too hot or way too rainy or you just want a new indoor play place to explore, here are some good ones.

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20 Best Tacos In Austin That I Always Recommend To My Friends

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 21, 2024

There’s a wide variety in this city, so here are the 20 best tacos in Austin, including everything from cheap street tacos to James Beard Award-Winning fancy tacos.

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Things To Do In The Fall In Austin: Your Autumn Bucket List

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 17, 2024

Your official fall bucket list! Oktoberfests, corn mazes, book festivals, and pretty patio weather await.

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Your Guide To The Best Halloween Bars In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 15, 2024

Every year during the Halloween season (aka September and October) a few bars in Austin feature a pop-up Halloween theme. They’re so much fun! You can show up in spooky attire (or just your regular clothes) and sip on themed cocktails with fake eyeballs and smoke coming out of them and snap some pictures and…

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Best Brunch In Austin With A View

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 4, 2024

Waterfront dining, migas, and mimosas: here’s where you can get brunch with a view in Austin.

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20 Things To Do In Austin With Toddlers

By Kelsey Kennedy | October 1, 2024

There’s nothing quite as exhausting as spending a day with toddlers. Here’s how to keep your sanity with some fun things to do in Austin.

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All The Austin Restaurants on Diners, Drive-ins And Dives (And Which Ones Are Worth Visiting)

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 27, 2024

We’ve all seen at least a few episodes of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on The Food Network. Even if you’re not a regular at watching bleach-haired Guy Fieri drive around in his cherry red ’68 Camaro, stopping at popular foodie destinations around the country and devouring 4-pound cheeseburgers, you’ve most likely seen an episode while…

The best food and drinks near Q2 Stadium in Austin

A Map of Where To Eat Near Q2 Stadium In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 23, 2024

If you’re heading to see a soccer game tonight, use this guide to find some really good food near Q2 Stadium! (Map included below so you can find where to eat near Q2 Stadium, fast.) Q2 Stadium is the epic soccer stadium in north Austin that was built at the whopping cost of $260 million.…

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Where To Celebrate Oktoberfest In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | September 20, 2024

It’s Oktoberfest season, and it’s truly one of the funnest times of the year. The weather cools down, those rich and malty marzens and festbiers are finally ready to drink, and all of the fall fun is finally here. When does Oktoberfest happen in Austin? Most of these weekend festivals are late September and early…

Where To Find Cozy Food In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 20, 2025
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Cold front in Austin? Cue all the cozy foods! There aren’t many snow storms or cold, blustery days here in Austin, but when they hit us, they hit us HARD. Those freezing wind chills and ice-cold temps are brutal (no thanks to the fact that none of us own a proper winter wardrobe…), but you…

The Prettiest Bars In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 20, 2025
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I am not a world-renowned mixologist or sommelier, but I know my way around a cocktail menu. A decade of food writing and city blogging has given me a front seat at some of the hottest cocktail bars in Austin and beyond. But do you know what I keep discovering, over and over again? It’s…

Best Food at the Austin Airport: Quick Guide

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 19, 2025
Parkside at Austin Airport

The Austin Airport is unique in the fact that we have a huge amount of local Austin restaurants located at the airport.  You won’t find a McDonald’s or a Subway at this airport, but you will find local breakfast tacos and famous Austin barbecue at the main terminal at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Here’s the…

The Best Bars and Restaurants On Rainey Street (According To An Austin Local)

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 18, 2025
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You love, you hate it, but there’s no denying that you’re aware of Rainey Street in Austin. It’s one of our biggest nightlife districts! Here are the best bars and restaurants on Rainey.

Play For All Abilities Park Is One  Of The Best Parks In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 18, 2025

If you haven’t had the chance to visit yet, Play For All Park in Round Rock is truly one of the best parks in the greater Austin area. This MASSIVE, state-of-the-art park covers a vast area and was thoughtfully designed with inclusivity in mind to make sure that every child-regardless of their abilities-has the opportunity…

The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary For Your Weekend Trip To Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 16, 2025
Weekend Itinerary in Austin

Sure, there are plenty of “best of” lists floating around the Web. But what are the “perfect” things to do to fill your first weekend in Austin? Austin Texas: one of the top travel destinations in the United States. It’s perfect for bachelorette parties, family trips, girls’ weekend getaways, and romantic vacations with your significant…

Best Restaurant Bars In Austin For Solo Dining

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 13, 2025
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If you have the urge to go out and enjoy a fabulous meal at an Austin restaurant but you don’t have someone who’s available to join you…go anyway! Dining solo is amazing! And there are so many great Austin bars for dining solo.  For starters, it’s totally normal to dine solo and you shouldn’t be…

The Best Bars and Breweries Near Q2 Stadium

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 13, 2025
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Q2 Stadium is the gorgeous home of Austin’s major professional league soccer team, Austin FC. It’s pretty far north in Austin (located in the North Burnet section of North Austin), and it’s one of the newest sports facilities in the country, consisting of 20,500 seats. During those fun soccer game days, this stadium is crowded…

The Best Playgrounds In Austin (With Parking Info!)

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 13, 2025
Walnut Creek Playground in Austin

The city of Austin has recently invested in some significant remodels on the playgrounds in Austin. Luckily, it’s warm nearly year-round in ATX, so you can enjoy these magnificent public parks during any month. This roundup includes parks all over the Austin area, from Round Rock all the way down to Circle C.  When you…

Where To Eat In Austin During SXSW 2025

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 13, 2025
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Alright y’all, it’s just about time for SXSW 2025! *Cue the trumpets.* Thousands of people are coming to town for this festival, and in addition to seeing amazing bands and panels and interactive events, everyone is asking, “but where should I eat in Austin during SXSW???” Hi! I’m here to help. I’m a long-time Austin…

A List Of All The Bars on Menchaca Road (Ranked)

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 12, 2025
South Austin Beer Garden

Let’s be honest…there are too many people on Rainey Street and Downtown Austin on any Saturday night. Those two popular spots for nightlife in Austin are typically packed, so we’re always searching for more venues for drinks and live music. Austinites love to go out and have a good time, and we need more venues…

How To Plan The Perfect Bachelorette Party In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 12, 2025

All the best hotspots you need to book ASAP + every detail you need for planning the ultimate bachelorette weekend in Austin.

13 Epic Spring Break Ideas In Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 12, 2025
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SPRING BREAK!! If those two words in all caps don’t make you want to jump in a swimming pool and open a can of ice-cold beer, not sure anything will… 😉 Austin Texas is one of the premier destinations for spring break travelers around the country. Why? Sun, tacos, music, swimming. Do you really need…

15 Most Instagrammable Spots In East Austin

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 12, 2025
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If you’ve spent any time in east Austin, you know that it’s adorable. It has that “Austin-y” feel, with weird murals and old buildings and lots of local restaurants and shops. And of course, there are a bunch of cool spots to visit in this part of Austin, like amazing east Austin restaurants you need…

10 Best South Austin Restaurants

By Kelsey Kennedy | February 11, 2025
Elizabeth Street Cafe

South Austin restaurants have never been better. Just when you think you’ve hit up all of the great places to eat and drink in south Austin, another great restaurant opens.  And this restaurant scene is quite different from the new restaurants that are opening in downtown Austin, which are often multi-million dollar build outs at…

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