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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September 13
Where to Find Great Chinese Food in Austin
Dumplings, roasted duck, mapo tofu, and more
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September 1
The Best Things the Eater Austin Team Ate This Week: Summery Ice Creams
Your handy guide on where to eat from the editors at Eater Austin
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August 16
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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July 29
23 Happy Hours for Affordable Eats and Drinks in Austin
Guide to the city's best drink and food specials
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July 12
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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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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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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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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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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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
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March 27, 2019
19 Must-Try Cookies in Austin
So many varieties from chocolate chip to sugar to macaron