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>
Sister Musicians Empower Women to Live Boldly. Words by Abby L. Johnson | Photo by Gaby Deimeke Tori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra are no strangers to the spotlight. The trio of twenty-something sisters each discovered their individual musical inclinations early in life and, at the behest of their parents, came together as young girls to...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/the-tiarras/">READ MORE</a></div>
Words by Tanya White Discover Local Art in Unconventional Spaces Opportunities for our local artists to showcase their work extend beyond the myriad of galleries in East Austin. Coffee shops, restaurants, and even gyms offer formal residencies and informal programs showcasing artwork from paintings to sculptures to body art. Bring your curiosity and settle in...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/6-best-non-art-galleries/">READ MORE</a></div>
When ethical practices look good on you Words by Codi Chen | Photos by Parker Thornton The journey toward environmentally and socially conscious business practices in the jewelry industry is an important one for Christine Fail, the founder of Fail Jewelry. Her passion is rooted in education, awareness, and a drive for a better future,...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/fail-jewerly/">READ MORE</a></div>
Artwork by a Third Generation East Austinite Words by Codi Chen | Photos by Parker Thornton Artist Amado Castillo III finds purpose in being a third generation East Austinite. His response is automatic, “Humbled. I have support here. Not just with my family but in this whole community.” In a city where many are transient,...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/ac3art/">READ MORE</a></div>
A psychologist, dancer, and yoga facilitator, Sadé Jones teaches mindfulness in a yoga practice that combines movement set to modern dance and rhythmic beats.
Despite uncertainty, Heywood Hotel doubles down on goodwill. Words by Christopher Ferguson photos by Eric Morales A cherished boutique hotel looks toward a careful, limited reopening after paying staff for months of local volunteering during the COVID-19 shutdown. Since opening its doors nearly a decade ago, East Austin’s Heywood Hotel has hosted thousands of out-of-towners,...
Each form of expression feeds the other. Words & Photos by Eric Morales Carl Brunson is the rare breed of artist whose sheer willpower and discipline continues to propel him further along his journey of self-discovery. He has a proclivity for creating order which is evident by all appearances from the minimalist interior design of...
Representation in Reading Words by Sam Lauron photos by Eric Morales As both a teacher and a mother to a young son, Porsha Hodge understands the important role reading plays in a child’s development. But what she’s also discovered in both of her roles is the massive gap in the children’s book space: books featuring...
At Your Friendly Neighborhood Arcade Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales As someone who grew up in the ‘90s, Imran Acosta, owner of Texas Gamers Lounge, may be partial to classic arcade games, but he appreciates how much the gaming industry has evolved in recent years. “When I was growing up, only two...
Where to Donate, Support, or Seek Funds Words by Sam Lauron Photo of El Federico by Eric Morales Austin’s creative community is just one of many industries that’s been significantly impacted by the recent crisis. For artists who have been economically impacted, and for those who want to support the local art community, there are...
Graffiti Art Has a Place Here Words & Photos by Eric Morales Downtown Austin has, in certain areas, put on its own kind of mask during this pandemic. Several businesses on temporary shut down have boarded up their windows, creating the perfect canvas for beautiful, yet temporary, murals. There is art that lives only within...
Nourishing the Body & Soul through Cooking Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Mackenzie Smith Kelly Amanda Darby is a nutritionist by education but a chef by necessity. Shortly following her entry into food education, Amanda discovered that the majority of people already possessed a basic instinct for healthy food. The problem was that they...
Infusing Life into Everyday Scenes Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales Some search far and wide for artistic inspiration. But for artist Sari Shryack, her vivid paintings are fueled by the most familiar surroundings. After studying art and graphic design in college, Sari moved from Missouri to Austin when her husband landed a job...
Bullseyes, Bowling, & Beer Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales For as long as axes have been in existence, humans have been hurling them, whether for survival, sport, or just for fun. But the act of axe throwing has evolved immensely from its primitive nature and, in more recent years, has even grown from...
