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  • January 18, 2025
    The Soul of a City
    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>
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  • January 14, 2025
    Culinary Alchemy
    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>
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  • January 6, 2025
    Simplicity Distilled
    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>
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  • December 24, 2024
    Checking into A Secluded Escape
    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>
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  • December 23, 2024
    This Holiday Season Enjoy Tequila the Way It’s Meant to be… in Santa’s Pants
    Taste Matthew & Camila McConaughey’s New Spirit: Pantalones Organic Tequila Words by Ashley Bowling | Photos by Pantalones Organic Tequila Nestled in the heart of the Jalisco Highlands, where the rich, red volcanic soil nurtures the world’s most prized blue agave, Pantalones Organic Tequila is redefining what it means to sip sustainably. Founded by Matthew...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/pantalones-organic-tequila/">READ MORE</a></div>
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  • December 17, 2024
    Lasso Motel Whiskey: Taste the Spirit of Texas in Every Sip
    A Bold Whiskey Lineup Inspired by a Rock-and-Roll Era & Smoky Texas Roots Words by Ashley Bowling | Photos by Lasso Motel Whiskey In the heart of Texas, where the sunsets blaze as electric as the local spirits, exists a whiskey lineup that captures the rugged charm of the Lone Star State infused with its...<div class="btnReadMore pt20 bButton"><a href="https://www.eastsideatx.com/lasso-motel-whiskey/">READ MORE</a></div>
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Category / Local + Native Knowledge

Empowering Employment

Powerful Connections Inspiring Youth to National Success Words Deven Wilson |  Photos from e4 youth The recipe for success comes with confusing instructions and often expired advice, leaving young people lost in the sauce. Add in a harsher socioeconomic climate for youth of color and a collective cultural mindset that sees any creative career path...
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2024 Local Love List Local + Native Knowledge

Artistic Autonomy

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...
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LifeStyle Local + Native Knowledge

Ask an Expert: Q&A With John Hardy

Meet the experts behind a family owned and operated solar company as they debunk myths around solar systems, their  upkeep, and the installation process. Who should get solar? Everyone has their own reason for getting solar. Generally, those who would like efficient energy for their home or those who want to have a secure backup...
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LifeStyle Local + Native Knowledge

Brilliantly Uncurated Tales

Words by Tanya White | Photo From Hyde Park Storytelling Always Free, Always Entertaining There’s magic in storytelling, and Hyde Park Storytelling invites anyone to share their unique perspective on life with strangers. Don’t be surprised with lineups. But do be surprised by the stories. Some might say the shared experience of the pandemic deepened...
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2023 Homes Issue Local + Native Knowledge

Finally Renovating the Nation’s Oldest Public Housing Project

Modernizing & Preserving Rosewood Courts Words by Jessi Devenyns & Abby L. Johnson Photos Courtesy Austin History Center In 1939, the original 124-units that comprised Rosewood Courts were constructed as part of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal and defined the first African-American public housing complex in the nation. To add further gravity to their cultural...
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2023 Homes Issue Local + Native Knowledge Word of Mouth

A Local Museum Connects East Austin’s Past & Present

Memories are Where You Leave Them: The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois Intricate lace handkerchiefs, a pin cushion bejeweled with mid-20th century hat pins, a pair of 18th century shackles – at first glance, these solitary objects populating the main exhibition at George Washington Carver...
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2022/23 Love Where You Live Black History Month Giving Back Go+Do Local + Native Knowledge
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