Where Drinks Flow & Friendships Grow Words Codi Chen |  Photos Baptiste Despois East Austin may continuously evolve and change over the years, but one thing has remained delightfully the same: the unassuming glow of Violet Crown Social Club. This is a bar without bells and whistles, a place where drinks are strong, prices are...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/violet-crown-social-club/">READ MORE</a></div>

A Synergistic Modern Space Words Codi Chen | Photos Brian Cole “Modern design is the balance between efficiency and beauty. It’s almost mathematical in how it’s organized, but there’s a rhythm to it, a poetic flow,” says Edgar Prats, designer and builder at Level 4 Studio.  Edgar’s decision to design this house in East Austin...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/level-4-studio/">READ MORE</a></div>

A Conduit for Community Expression Words Janine Stankus | Photos Baptiste Despois J Muzacz considers his mosaics something other than his own. “They’re the community’s stamp on the city.” Glinting in the ever-bright Texas sun, these vast and tactile works of art cement the handiwork of hundreds of volunteers, joined to celebrate the everyday heroes...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/j-muzacz/">READ MORE</a></div>

Transforming Tradition Words Codi Chen | Photos Baptiste Despois “1618 is not only our address, but it also represents balance, growth, and harmony, which are important to us in everything we do,” explains Kevin Le and Lynn Tran, owners of 1618 Asian Fusion. The Golden Ratio, a mathematical principle approximating 1.618, is often associated with...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/1618-asian-fusion/">READ MORE</a></div>

Drawing Rich Flavors from Simple Ingredients Words Deven Wilson  |  Photos Baptiste Despois Buzz Mill, a 24-hour coffee bar on Riverside, cuts straight to the point to deliver a “buzz.” Whiskey, gin, bourbon, and vodka are all used for their alcoholic strength to extract flavors from well-sourced ingredients to offer patrons a clean, savory, or...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/buzz-mill/">READ MORE</a></div>

A Guide to Four Seasons Resort Lana’i Words Ashley Bowling  | Photos Robb Gordan & Will Bowling On the southern coast of one of Hawaii’s least populated islands, Four Seasons Resort Lana’i offers a breathtaking escape perched cliffside with panoramic views of the Pacific. This luxurious resort overlooks Hulopo’e Bay, one of the island’s most...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/four-seasons-lanai-2/">READ MORE</a></div>