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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 / Taste

Living Legacy, An All New Veracruz

Words Christopher Ferguson, aia Photos Baptiste Despois  A renowned family of restaurateurs with a reputation for delighting taste buds has opened a new brick-and-mortar location, offering an expanded food and drink menu imbued with three generations of traditional craft.  The women behind Veracruz All Natural are already local legends, earning accolades and adoration since the...
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A Taste of New Zealand

A Fruity Soft Serve Transforms into a Decadent Dessert Words Deven Wilson | Photos Baptise Despois Sitting comfortably on the corner of MLK Boulevard and Harvey Street, Zed’s Ice Cream tempts passersby to approach and try the advertised ice cream mentioned on their neon sign. A New Zealand method of making fruity soft serve delights...
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The Pharaohs’ Pitmaster {KG BBQ}

A Unique Marriage of Flavors Leaves Austinites Falling in Love. Words Christopher Ferguson, AIA | Photos Baptiste Despois  Kareem El-Ghayesh of KG BBQ has delivered one of East Austin’s most popular new menus, offering classic Texas barbecue fused with an Egyptian twist.  It’s been seven years since Kareem decided to leave his finance career in...
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Bodega Days [Mour Cafe]

Quickly cementing itself as the community staple, Mour Cafe is far from the typical wine shop. Once inside this urban oasis, an expansive wall of wines borders the bodega side of a quaint cafe awaits.
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Serving up the Vibes: East Austin’s Best Restaurants 2023 Edition

Ingredients that make up Austin’s best restaurants Words by Jessi Devenyns Photos by Baptiste Despois & Brittany Dawn Short Dining out in East Austin is a journey that takes Austinites through a kaleidoscope of ingredients, regions, and collaborations. But what makes a destination memorable? Often, it is the vibe spun from an indescribable combination of...
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