Good Times Call For Great Drinks

No need for a special occasion, there’s always something happening at Craftsman. Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood The Jack and Coke just isn’t cutting it for east Austin revelers any more. Not for a while. Craftsman bar on East Cesar Chavez serves up elevated cocktails, craft beer, and more in a casual,...

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6 Best New Year’s Celebrations

It’s time to start making plans for the last holiday of the year. Whether you choose parties, fireworks or relaxation, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the New Year around town. Words By Sam Lauron 1. NYE 1989 with Hotel Vegas & The Volstead Party like it’s 1989 with east Austin bars, Hotel Vegas and The...

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Worth the Time

Salt & Time’s Dinner Menu Grows with the Herd Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood The famous French chef Jacques Pepin said in a recent interview, “The best restaurant is the one where they know you.” As Austin traffic patterns confine us to our neighborhoods in the evenings, this becomes a novel...

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Be Well Issue {December/January 2017}

p.21 Health is Wealth Six east side professional practices keeping it real when it comes to the health and wellness of our community–from what we put into our bodies, to a family practice combining eastern and western medicines, to affordable mental health, to personalized obstetric care, to yoga and acupuncture for the masses. p.28 Shop-A-Holic...

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Star Light, Star Bright

First Star I See Tonight… Trail of Lights Foundation STARS program is lighting up the holidays for folks young and old. For 18 nonprofit groups across central Austin, this season will be brighter thanks to the generosity of numerous local businesses. Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Dear Wesleyann Photography Every year since 2012, when...

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Mad Science

East Austin Theater Group Electrifies Stage Words by Jennifer Simonson Portraits by Aaron Rimbey Stage Photos Courtesy of Rude Mechs History is full of great characters, and Nikola Tesla is no exception. A mad scientist. A genius before his time. Tesla gave the world alternating current and radio transmission. He envisioned wireless technology and cellphones...

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A Weekend In {Marfa}

A Surreal Creative Spirit Words by Mary Bryce Photos by Jason Page, Elaine Huang, & Benjamin Garrett A tiny art-obsessed town situated in the haunting desert landscape of West Texas, Marfa makes the unusual seem normal. Marfa offers an incredible array of museums, specialty shops and unique hotels for the intrepid weekend traveler. Friday Begin your stay...

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Healthy Homemade Hygge

Whole Grain Zucchini Pumpkin Spice Bread & Banana Bread Words by Hannah Casparian Photos by Ashley Haguewood For this healthy holiday issue, sharing my zucchini pumpkin spice bread and my banana bread recipes seemed fitting. These breads are the perfect thing to bake around the holidays. They’re great to make ahead of time for visiting friends and...

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December & January Calendar

Our Favorite 12 Events for December & January Words by Samantha Lauron Gingerbread Workshops December 3-24 Nothing says holidays like making gingerbread houses. Kids of all ages can enjoy building and decorating gingerbread houses with kits provided by the Thinkery, and afterwards can enjoy the museum while waiting for their houses to dry. Don’t forget to...

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It’s Italian Holiday

Sip Expert, Al Fini, has you covered in a pinch with wine pairings for your next seasonal gathering. Castello Di Magione “Monterone” Grechetto 2015 Umbria Tasting Notes: Grechetto Bianco (commonly abbreviated to just Grechetto) is a white grape variety grown in central Italy. While also planted in Lazio and Tuscany, the grape is most strongly associated...

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