You don't have to venture too far from Austin to enjoy breweries, restaurants, and bars, from the suburbs to the idyllic Hill Country. These are are your best bets for eating and drinking outside of the city.
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Escape Austin With These Day Trips
Food road journeys
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June 7, 2021
7 Outstanding Barbecue Spots in the Hill Country
Find top-tier brisket, sausage, and more at these superb smokehouses
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June 7, 2021
10 Must-Visit Dining Destinations in the Texas Hill Country
Wide-open spaces, stellar sunset views, and good eating await
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June 2, 2021
The Perfect Hill Country Pie Road Trip, Mapped
Meringues and peaches and pecans and chocolate
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June 5, 2018
9 Restaurants to Refuel After River Tubing in Texas
Post-floating meals in San Marcos and New Braunfels
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August 16, 2017
An Eater's Guide to Austin
This guide cuts through all the noise out there, delivering you straight to the heart of an incredibly exciting dining and drinking scene.
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June 14, 2017
Where to Dine in Hill Country’s Fredericksburg
A guide to everything from high-end German cuisine to unforgettable roadhouse pie
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October 17, 2016
Texas Chainsaw Massacre-Themed Barbecue Resort Open for Business
Smoked meat, cabins, memorabilia, guest appearances
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June 16, 2016
How to Eat Your Way Through Lockhart, the Barbecue Capital of Texas
Follow the scent of brisket
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May 27, 2016
Cele Store Takes You Back in Time With Barbecue
Sharing brisket and beer with the regular crowd
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