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A plate of fried eggs, sausages, meats, and potatoes.

New York Bar the Dead Rabbit Wants to Uphold the Ethos of Irish Pubs With Its New Austin Bar

By Nadia Chaudhury March 16

Prawns sit in a bowl of sauce.

A New Oyster and Cocktail Spot Is Coming to Downtown Austin in the Spring

By H. Drew Blackburn March 10

A bunch of varying glasses from above with brown-amber colored liquid in them.

Where to Find Free Food and Drinks at SXSW

By H. Drew Blackburn March 9

People in medieval outfits at a table.

More Pop Culture Bars Are Popping Up During SXSW, Including ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and ‘Star Trek’

By Nadia Chaudhury March 9

Squares of swirly brownies.

Austin Catering Company Word of Mouth Closes West 12th Bakery as Owner Eyes Retirement

By H. Drew Blackburn March 8

An ice cream bowl with a waffle chip and chicken wing.

An SXSW Event Will Feature Chicken and Waffles Ice Cream and Pickle/Curly Fry Vodka

By H. Drew Blackburn March 8

A man in a button-down shirt and hat standing in front of cattle.

The 10 Best Food-Related Films at SXSW 2023

By H. Drew Blackburn March 1

A computer rendering of a purple-and-black diner with the words Roku City Diner.

Smart TV Service Roku Is Recreating Its City Screensaver in Real Life, Complete With a Real Diner, for SXSW

By Nadia Chaudhury February 28

A plate of sliced meats next to a leafy sauce.

New Latin American Live-Fire Restaurant Opens in Downtown Austin With Caviar-Topped Sopes

By Nadia Chaudhury February 15

A bar.

Finally, the First Austin Restaurant and Bar From Acclaimed San Antonio Chef Steve McHugh Are Here

Find skinny chops, conservas, empanadas, and cocktails at the new downtown hotel restaurant Luminaire and alfresco bar Las Bis, both now open

By Nadia Chaudhury February 6

A fried bird on top of mashed potatoes on a food plate.

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Where to Eat and Drink in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury January 27

A fire-wrecked restaurant patio.

Austin Bar Shoal Creek Saloon’s Patio Caught on Fire

By Nadia Chaudhury January 17

Someone holding up a slice of pizza that is dripping.

Austin Pizza Truck Opens in Vacated Pizza Restaurant

By Erin Russell January 13

A restaurant dining room with a tree and bar and stairs and tables.

An Acclaimed Puerto Rican Chef Will Run a New Massive Austin Restaurant With Tostones and Caviar

By Nadia Chaudhury December 16, 2022

Three people holding up food containers of fries with lots of foods on them.

New Cheesy Home Fries Truck Opens in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury December 13, 2022

A computer-generated image of a hotel lobby.

San Antonio Chef With Six James Beard Nominations Opening First Austin Restaurant in Downtown Hotel

By Erin Russell November 18, 2022

A bar.

New Brewpub Opens on Rainey With Beers and Draft Cocktails

By Nadia Chaudhury November 1, 2022

People at a shuffleboard table.

High-Tech London Shuffleboard Bar Opens in Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury October 27, 2022

A darkly lit bar.

Highly Praised New York City Bar the Dead Rabbit Will Open in Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury October 18, 2022

Burgers sitting on a wooden board with melty cheese.

Fancy Sushi Bar Chef Partners With Pro Skateboarder for Smash Burger Spot on Rainey Street

By Erin Russell October 6, 2022

A person in a blue apron sitting on a restaurant kitchen counter with logos for Bummer Burrito and Little Brother floating to his right/our left and an Italian beef sandwich to his left/our right.

Austin Bar/Truck Little Brother and Bummer Burrito Will Dress Up as TV Restaurant From ‘The Bear’ for Halloween

By Nadia Chaudhury October 5, 2022

Two red-fish wrapped pieces of sushi.

Popular Los Angeles Sushi and Steakhouse Restaurants Are Coming to Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury September 27, 2022

A restaurant with set tables and wall art.

Longstanding Austin Restaurant Parkside Is Closing for Four Months Due to Major Renovations

By Nadia Chaudhury September 9, 2022

A brick wall with a red banner and photos hung on it with piano in front of it.

The Former Russian House Restaurant Closed Down in Downtown Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury August 22, 2022

A pizza pie with sliced red meats, green leaves, white cheese spots, and red sauce.

Hot-Honey Pizza-Slinger 40 North Is Closing in the Fall

By Nadia Chaudhury August 18, 2022

A bowl of salad next to a box of meats and cheese with two cans of soda and a water bottle on a blanket.

South Congress Bakery Is Opening a Downtown Location

By Nadia Chaudhury July 28, 2022

A colorfully lit bar setting with a marble countertop and chic minimalist decor.

Clandestine Bar Here Nor There Opens New Sibling Spot

By Polly Anna Rocha July 14, 2022

Pastel-colored dumplings on a plate.

Notable New York Chinese Restaurant Red Farm Is Coming to Austin

By Nadia Chaudhury July 14, 2022

A sandwich with lettuce and bacon strips and other vegetables.

Houston Sandwich Shop Finally Opens That Austin Restaurant

By Nadia Chaudhury June 24, 2022

Filet on a white plate topped with sauce tomatoes and an herb.

Loungey Italian Steakhouse Opens at the JW Marriott in Downtown Austin

By Erin Russell June 16, 2022

Many stacked everything bagels with cream cheese and lox

Austin’s Best Bagel Spot Opens a Second Shop in Downtown

By Erin Russell April 25, 2022

A glass door into a restaurant with a sign that reads Simi.

Downtown Greek Restaurant Owner Escapes the Country, Leaving Workers and Rent Unpaid

By Erin Russell April 15, 2022

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