Five Locations: Where to Stay, Where to Dine In Our Embiggening City

Noteworthy nearby hotels and the restaurants in them

"...– and, even though L’Oca d’Oro and Kerbey Lane Cafe and Marufuku are right nearby, you don’t want to..."

Jan. 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya Is Open, ATX Grill RH Is Open, Lazarus No. 2 Is Coming, It’s Oinkers Away at Wine & Swine, Dovetail Pizza Is Imminent, and Something Something Halloween, Amirite?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...WUXTRY! On Tuesday, Nov. 8, all Kerbey Lane Cafe locations will offer a free pancake, also known as..."

Oct. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six Meals in Austin Under $10

Tip and tax included, you can still eat for cheap

"...picnic treat on to my spouse. This wee Tarrytown cafe is jam-packed with casseroles, salads, sandwiches, pastries, and other..."

July 1, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Austin at Large: The Pigs Inside Our Python

Austin takes a looooong time to digest what it swallows

"...Trail, the Barton Springs Bathhouse, the Zilker Clubhouse, the cafe outside the swimming hole (and whether it can sell..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Learning to Love Austin FC's Roster Through Their Native Cuisines

International players' kitchen

"...catering service, and an exciting partnership with Cuatro Gato Cafe. Those further from Austin's central mass can check out..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Adam Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: October Travel Updates

A true beer cave softens the blow of pandemic cancellations

"...At the western end of FM 337, Camp Wood Cafe offers a mixture of German and Italian food, sandwiches..."

Oct. 1, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Lenny Dewi of @eats_n_noods Is the Octopus Lady

"A bowl of noodles a day will keep the doctor away"

"...ACC with her nursing degree, she worked at Coco's Cafe from 2002 to 2007 at all three locations (and..."

June 19, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin Restaurateurs Discuss Plans to Reopen (or Not)

Local restaurants on how they made the tough decision

"...Eldorado Cafe www.eldoradocafeatx.com Dining room remains temporarily closed; continuing to-go “We..."

May 6, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Checking In: Israel Nash Sets the Hill Country Reeling

Potent C&W psych alights despite global downturn

"...without telling our folks and hanging out at this cafe on the Westside that Lou apparently frequented. We never..."

May 5, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: Stay Trips, Delivered

More Day Trips delivered to your door

"...Quarantine Survival treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. 830/200-0302, www.lovecreekorchards.com/the-apple-store-bakery-cafe...."

April 30, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...34th Street Cafe Offering takeout, curbside, and delivery...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

10 Must-Visit Independent Austin Bookstores

For those still enamored by the written word

"...everyone here. Enjoy coffee and pastries in their indoor cafe and browse two floors of books, knickknacks, and gifts...."

June 29, 2019 Arts Post by Sam Russek

Austin at Large: Money Changes Everything

Or, scenes from the class struggle in Silicon Hills

"...the gang would head on over to Ski Shores Cafe (one of the subject properties) to celebrate – and..."

June 14, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Finding the Best in Melted Cheese at the Ninth Annual Quesoff

Mohawk hosts celebration of the decidedly not-heart-healthy dip

"...JuiceLand, Sala and Betty, Credo Foods, Jamie's Salsa, Eldorado Cafe, Taco Baby, Austin Daily Press, Austin's Pizza, Guero's, Maudie's,..."

June 4, 2019 Food Post by Megan Menchaca

Six Chill Zones Away from the SXSW Madness

From fancy to funky, these are your escape routes

"...get the most inconvenient cravings. I’m talking beignets from Cafe du Monde when you’re nowhere near New Orleans, Chick-fil-A..."

March 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Day Trips & Beyond: Wright in Wisconsin

Wisconsin driving trail showcases architect’s diverse styles

"...31. Tours begin near Taliesin at the Riverview Terrace Cafe and Visitor Center, a Wright-designed building that was completed..."

July 27, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Checking Out Austin's New Central Library

Yes, the city’s “Library of the Future” still has books, but this 21st century facility is about so much more

"...a "butterfly bridge" over the creek), and there's a cafe – but not the basic coffee-and-pastry dispensaries seen in..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dear Glutton: Fancy Dining on a Sizzler Budget

In the pursuit of affordable eats, try the tasting menu

"...Cafe Josie's ridiculously opulent approach to all-you-can-eat prix fixe, which..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

Historic Fayette County Dance Hall for Sale

Who wants to buy a century old landmark?

"...Among eBay’s Britney Spears memorabilia, potato chips in the..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Arts Feature by Annalise Pasztor

John Doe Moves to Austin

X’s “man of the world” contemplates life in Big Boys country

"...You’re playing here on Valentine’s Day at the Cactus Cafe...."

Feb. 9, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...improvisers Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Jessica Arjet. The cafe's array of coffees, beers, wine, and victuals, mmmm, ain't..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dip, Sip, & ’Que: A Texas Trilogy

Day Trips on the best barbecue and swimming holes in Central Texas

"...a bite to eat at the Blanco Bowling Club Cafe. In the evenings, the four 9-pin bowling lanes in..."

June 30, 2016 Columns Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Po Po Restaurant, Welfare

Historic Texas roadhouse offers meals worth driving for

"...roadhouses. Before traffic moved to the interstate highway, the cafe in the hills was a popular stop on the..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place: Grit 'N Glitz

Heavy-hitting week in the LGBTQ with Christeene, Drew Riley, Eileen Myles, Peaches, and more

"...Democrats and other politically curious creatures. Second Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Cafe Express, 3418 N. Lamar. www.stonewallaustin.org...."

Nov. 6, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Diva Dish

Just another "average" week in sparkly, spangly Gay Town in the A-town.

"...Dems and other politically curious creatures. Second Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm. Cafe Express, 3418 N. Lamar. www.stonewallaustin.org...."

Oct. 9, 2015 Column

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...becomes the fourth local outlet of the homegrown Galaxy Cafe (8127 Mesa Dr.) chain on Monday, June 1. Co-owner..."

May 30, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary Ladies of the Eighties: Cathe Dailey

Ambitious restaurateur established casual fine dining mecca

"...Castle Hill neighborhood. They opened the original Castle Hill Cafe in 1986 where the combination of David's culinary creativity..."

May 1, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: Firestarter

If you want to protest institutional racism, pick an actual target

"...only" than El Chilito, Sugar Mama's, or the Counter Cafe. More importantly, those neighborhoods (and homeowners) have benefited for..."

March 27, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Best of Austin – Friday

BOA all day, erryday

"...Along southern bank of Lady Bird Lake. Bouldin Creek CafeBest Vegan/Vegetarian Cafe, 2014..."

March 20, 2015 Features Feature

Corazon at Castle Hill to Close May 2

Seminal Nineties eatery had powerful impact on Austin dining scene

"...restaurants will close May 2. Its predecessor, Castle Hill Cafe, defined casual fine dining in Austin for years...."

March 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

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