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Mighty But Tiny Coffee Shops

Small spaces letting their coffees shine Words by Gabby Frasier Photo by Nick Eubank The Eastside coffee scene has seen rapid expansion in recent years, and coffee businesses are getting creative with where they set up shop. These six coffee shops serve up world-class brews in tiny, unlikely spaces. Fleet Coffee Fleet Coffee might only have...
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Ni-Haowdy Austin

Asian Fusion with a Family Flair Words by Nicky Baylor Photos by Joshua Ng Chicken katsu, dragon’s beard candy, and Ni-Haowdy Fries. Dragonbeard Kitchen encompasses a beautiful balance between good for the body and good for the soul, combining healthy components with indulgent ones for a “healthy-ish” dining experience.  What makes Dragonbeard Kitchen so remarkable...
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Crazy About Pumpkins

Old and new recipes for pumpkins this Thanksgiving. Words by Kayla & Justin Butts Photos by Rachel Benavides There is something particularly lovely, and distinctly American, about a pumpkin: the beauty, the flavor, the weight, the plain old wholesome goodness. Pumpkins are the perfect symbol of autumn from the forests of New England to the rolling hills...
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Food Oct/Nov 2018

Spooky Spirits

Craftsman gets a haunted makeover for Halloween Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Craftsman Bar Prepare to get spooked at the Boozery: A haunted house pop-up taking over Craftsman for two weeks this October. Starting on October 17, the East Cesar Chavez neighborhood bar will transform their space into a Halloween-themed fright fest. The pop-up...
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Eat Contigo

Casual Dining That Is Not Careless Words by Jessi Devenyns  Photos by Shelby Bella This friendly neighborhood eatery opened in 2011 and ever since then has been a favorite with neighbors. The concept is a riff off the co-owner, Ben Edgerton’s family ranch in South Texas – which also happens to go by the name...
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Oct/Nov 2018 Sip+Taste

Matcha Made in Heaven

Words by Jinky Romero  Photos by Shelby Bella and Cafe Creme Café Crème, a quaint family-owned coffee shop along East Oltorf Street, is home to delicious homemade pastries, mouthwatering frappes, and a Matcha drink packed with flavor. The cafe came from humble beginnings as Kimmi and Sue Duong started out baking delectable treats and quickly...
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Oct/Nov 2018 Sip+Taste

For the Sake of Saké

A hard day’s work Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Shelby Bella At Kinda Tropical, guests can not only find common pantry items like fruit and eggs to grab on the run, but they can also watch an old western at the bar, sipping on colorful drinks and munching on fresh cabana food served on...
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Cool Down with Sweet Treats

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Fresh Fruit Popsicles Words by Kayla & Justin Butts Photos By Rachel Benavides Have you ever stood in the ice cream section struggling to decide which flavor will be your next? What if you could design your own ingenious ice cream flavor? Ice cream, as we know it, was invented in...
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Recipes Sip+Taste Summer Recipes

Five a Day

Bento Picnic crafts modern, balanced meals in an ancient tradition. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Ashley Haguewood Much like its cultural facets, Japanese cuisine is traditionally governed by five elements: tree, water, fire, metal, and earth. All five are necessary to craft a tasteful meal.  Long before there were nutritional facts and myplate.gov became...
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Food

5 Best {Summer Beers}

Savor the end of summer with these light brews Words by Sam Lauron  Photo courtesy of Zilker Brewing As summer nears its end, soak up every last bit while it lasts. One refreshing way to do that is by gathering a group of friends and heading to a local brewery. Luckily, Austin certainly isn’t limited to great craft...
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