Yes, Austin’s own Thinkery – you know, that science-forward, Mueller-based wonderland of amazement, delight, and education for young and old alike – is sending pairs of scientists out to different bars and restaurants around town, where the public is invited to ask them questions in an informal, relaxed setting.

If your body is still recovering from Independence Day/Women’s World Cup celebrations like ours, a booze break is probably in order. Sobriety is trending, and new subscribers are jumping aboard the sparkling water train.

With summer firmly underway (just ask the mosquitoes), the internet has been returning to everyone’s favorite debate: What’s objectively the best summertime drink?

For sister chef duo María Elidé Castillo and Delfina Castillo Tzab, cooking has always been tied to establishing their economic independence. Now they’re celebrating with a four-course dinner in the Fonda San Miguel kitchen.

DipDipDip Tatsu-Ya is the latest concept from chef/owner Tatsu Aikawa, who graced our city with other culinary hits Ramen Tatsu-Ya, Kemuri Tatsu-Ya, and Domo Alley-Gato. Northside gourmands will revel in its Burnet Road location, which opened June 27.

Fans of food athletics rejoice: Austinite Juan Neave is set to compete for the second year in a row in Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on July 4, 2019.

If you ask us, summer in Texas is negroni season. This might not be an intuitive statement at first glance – Lone Star, the signature drink of lakeside picnics and backyard barbecues, is probably the first bev that comes to mind – but when you consider the cocktail’s history as a hot weather aperitif in various sunny European nations it makes more sense.

Drag queens are at the height of their reign. You’ve seen them on the big screen. You’ve seen them win Emmys. Some boldly say they’re America's new favorite pastime. But, one thing that has arguably reigned longer than the queens themselves is brunch.

The owners of the erstwhile Snack Bar, which enjoyed a seven-year tenure as the Austin Motel restaurant before the property was sold, have launched a GoFundMe to get their new project, Bobo’s Snack Bar, across the finish line.