There’s no better way to celebrate the season than to give to a local cause. Words Clarissa Jane There’s a nip in the air that’s bringing notes of gratitude and holiday cheer. Numerous nonprofits on the Eastside help spread goodwill by providing life-changing resources to those who need them. Often the unsung heroes, these nonprofits...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/6-best-nonprofits/">READ MORE</a></div>

Breaking Down Barriers Words Deven Wilson |  Photos from Sage Studio At Canopy, there’s a workshop and gallery specifically created for artists with disabilities to succeed. SAGE Studio provides a space with access to art materials and an art creation room, alongside a beautiful gallery space where finished works are displayed and sold. An acronym...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/sage-studio/">READ MORE</a></div>

Modern Touches to Timeless Architecture Words Codi Chen | Photos Molly Culver Burrowed inside the historic district of the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood, Jessica Love, principal designer and creator of Urbane Design, has masterfully remodeled a 1910 home, transforming it into a whimsical haven that not only honors its storied past but also embraces a...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/urbane-design/">READ MORE</a></div>

Launching Drinks into Another Stratosphere Words DEVEN WILSON  |  Photos PARKER THORNTON A restaurant themed around a night in a Texan desert with robotic pods utilizing AI to deliver guests their orders might instill a fear of being a victim of a gourmet gimmick. However, owner Rikki Wang and her down-to-earth team concoct an experience...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/space-cowboy/">READ MORE</a></div>

Words Ruby Van De Steeg  Craving a vibrant culinary experience? Taste the artistry of East Austin’s epic food scene, turning plates into canvases. From visually stunning presentations to imaginative flavor combinations, these seven culinary masterpieces showcase chefs as artists, tantalizing the taste buds and captivating the eyes. Buenos Aires CafeThe classic Burger at Buenos Aires...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/lucky-7-most-colorful-dishes/">READ MORE</a></div>

Austin’s Hub for Immersive Art Words Codi Chen | Photos Will Bowling Stepping into the “Submergence” art installation by Squidsoup feels like crossing into another dimension. Walking through the seemingly endless rows of 8,064 glowing lights, each one pulses with vibrant hues in perfect harmony with the ambient music. The shifting colors envelop, creating a...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/wonderspaces/">READ MORE</a></div>