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Historic Agreement Reached on Craft Beer To-Go Bills

If you’ve been around Austin’s craft beer soap opera for longer than 10 minutes, you’ve noticed the last 12 years has been an extended maudlin scene of brewers sulking in a tulip glass of hazy IPA, pouting about their inability to sell beer-to-go from their own taprooms. And rightly so!

1:25PM Thu. Feb. 14, Eric Puga and Jessi Cape Read More | Comment »

Celebrate National Drink Wine Day with The Bachelor

We’re all sick of the pink and red hearts, so here are six things that have nothing to do with Cupid’s birthday, or whatever that holiday is all about.

2:30PM Wed. Feb. 13, Emily Beyda Read More | Comment »

Texas Governor Says Hospitality Industry Worthy of Appreciation

You know what today is, citizen?

1:35PM Wed. Feb. 13, Wayne Alan Brenner Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Live at Raul's reissue party w/ Raul's Royal Foot, Hotmom

South Austin Popular Culture Center

SWASS Night 10 w/ Pinkish Black, Lou Rebecca, Burnt Skull, Berkeley & Jonathan, Weird Violence at Barracuda

Soft: A Multisensory Experience at Museum of Human Achievement

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

14 Romantic Restaurants for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Dinner

For the romantically-inclined among us, deciding what to do on the special day can be an overwhelming prospect. There are just so many options to choose from! Do we splurge out on a fancy meal? Stick to candy and Champagne?

7:30AM Wed. Feb. 13, Emily Beyda Read More | Comment »

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

If you’re a Valentine’s Day pro, or in a long-term relationship with one, odds are good that you’ve worked your way through the usual suspects of Austin fine dining by now. Congratulations, my friend! It’s time to level up your love game, with some of our favorite quirky V-Day event options.

7:00AM Wed. Feb. 13, Emily Beyda Read More | Comment »

Texas Barbecue Icon Rick Schmidt Passes Away

Today Austin mourns the passing of Texas barbecue icon Rick Schmidt – one of the two Kreuz Market family scions who battled for control of the Lockhart barbecue scene back in the 90s.

4:10PM Tue. Feb. 12, Emily Beyda Read More | Comment »

Micklethwait Craft Meats Opens Second Location in Smithville

Tom Micklethwait is known for his namesake craft meats right here in East Austin, but on Saturday, he’s set to open his first brick-and-mortar in Smithville with partner and pit master Ren Garcia.

7:05AM Fri. Feb. 8, Savannah J Salazar Read More | Comment »

Far East Fest Celebrates Asian Food and Culture in Austin

The second annual Far East Fest is a new anomaly in the way Texas does cultural festivals. “There are festivals that celebrate Korean food or Chinese culture, but there’s nothing that brings everything in together,” says Far East Fest co-founder Gavin Booth. “With our festival, we can celebrate all Asian cultures.”

2:30PM Wed. Feb. 6, Caitlin Davis Read More | Comment »

Sustainable Food Center’s Farm to Plate Fundraiser Announces Lineup

On Thursday, May 9, Sustainable Food Center is bringing back their popular annual Farm to Plate event.

1:30PM Wed. Feb. 6, Emily Beyda and Jessi Cape Read More | Comment »

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Far East Fest – Austin Asian Food Festival 2019

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Texas Barbecue Icon Rick Schmidt Passes Away Former Kreuz Market owner helped shape the Lockhart barbecue scene

Georgetown Man Charged in Attack on Gay Couple Downtown Frank Macias being charged with two counts of aggravated assault

Second Arrest Made in Suspected Hate Crime Quinn O’Connor has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault

Faster Than Sound: Spider House Ballroom Will Cease Live Entertainment Longtime local venue converts to arcade bar following co-owner misconduct allegations, code violations, and artist payment delays

Austin Animal Center Strains to Maintain Its No-Kill Status City shelter struggles with overcrowding and volunteer dissatisfaction

Single Barrel Whiskey for the Right Price at Jack Allen's Kitchen High-quality, approachable whiskeys to get you out of your comfort zone

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