Spending time in Austin for the holidays this 2018? Eater is here to help tourists, visiting family members and friends, and locals find the best restaurants and bars in Austin to celebrate during the chilly festive season, from Christmas Eve and Day dinners, parties, and last-minute reservations, where to find hot cocktails and holiday cookies, New Year’s Eve festivities and meals, tamale guide, and other holiday- and Austin-related guides.
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The Complete Guide to Austin's Holiday Food and Drink, 2018
Everything from Christmas to New Year's
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July 1
The Best Things the Eater Austin Team Ate This Week: Steak and Cheeseburgers
Your handy guide on where to eat from the editors at Eater Austin
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May 16
18 Excellent Coffee Shops in Austin
Find frothy espresso drinks, deep black cold brews, and big patios at these essential caffeinating destinations
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May 10
13 Essential Barbecue Restaurants in Austin
All the briskets, ribs, and sausages a person could ever want
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May 4
17 Restaurants and Bars Shaking Up Austin’s Finest Margaritas
Frozen or on the rocks, where to find the unofficial cocktail of Austin — and tequila in its finest form — across the city
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April 20
17 Essential Austin Breakfast Tacos
From Veracruz All Natural’s migas to Taco Joint’s chorizo to Bouldin Creek Cafe’s vegan to Tex-Mex/barbecue at Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ
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April 18
25 Happy Hours for Cheap Eats and Drinks in Austin
Guide to the city's best drink and food specials
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April 13
The 38 Essential Restaurants in Austin
A guide to the city's defining restaurants spanning all cuisines, neighborhoods, and price ranges
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January 20
Warm Up at These 12 Hot Cocktail Destinations in Austin
Hot toddies, spiked hot chocolates, and mulled wines from the city’s best bars and restaurants
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January 14
25 Austin Bakeries Serving Up Outstanding Baked Goods
Seek out croissants, alfajores, cookies, baklava, cakes, and more
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December 22, 2021
Where to Eat on New Year’s Day in Austin for 2022
Start off on the right foot with lucky dishes (oh hi, black-eyed peas) and brunch
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December 20, 2021
Where to Eat on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Austin
These restaurants are open on December 24 and 25 for brunch and/or dinner
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December 20, 2021
Where to Find Tamales in Austin for the Holidays
Pork to barbecue to sweet to vegan
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December 14, 2021
Where to Find Great Chinese Food in Austin
Dumplings, roasted duck, mapo tofu, and more
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November 17, 2021
10 Austin Stores for Holiday Shopping and Eating
Multitask at the city’s best cafes, restaurants, and markets with shops
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March 7, 2020
An Eater’s Guide to Austin
Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the capital city
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January 14, 2020
14 Austin Craft Beer Destinations, Winter 2020
Where to go to drink the city's best brews
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December 20, 2019
11 Bars Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day in Austin
When holiday booze is urgent
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December 20, 2019
Where to Indulge in Austin’s Best Holiday Dining Experiences
Seek out eggnog, light shows, gingerbread houses, and Christmas trees
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December 20, 2019
Where to Find 13 Indulgent Hot Chocolates in Austin
Rich cocoa drinks, both boozy and alcohol-free
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October 29, 2019
Cozy Up With These 11 Austin Restaurant and Bar Fireplaces
Warm up with fire, food, and drinks
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August 9, 2019
The Ultimate Guide to Dim Sum in Austin
Get ready to pick and choose dumplings, turnip cakes, egg custard tarts, and more
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June 24, 2019
Austin’s Top Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Worth a Visit
So much Tex-Mex and barbecue