A Weekend In {San Francisco}

The Golden City Rolling hills, vibrant city lights, mouth-watering food, a cool breeze, and a generally blissed out attitude make San Fransisco exciting for all ages and lifestyles. Words by Mary Bryce Friday Begin your stay at the quaint Metro Hotel. Located near busy Haight Street, the Metro Hotel has soft beds, high ceilings and...

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Eastside Oasis

No Boat, No Problem Words by Nick Runyon Photos by Whitney Runyon Think back on your childhood. What is that one thing, if you sit and reminisce, that will always evoke a warm memory or cheesy smile to your face? Was it that fort you built in the woods and all the adventures that surrounded it? Was it...

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Sips of the South: Eastside 75

The Hightower’s Eastside 75 Words by Ashley Bowling Photos by Ashley Haguewood 1209 E. 7th Street, 512.524.1448 | thehightoweraustin.com The Hightower boasts a friendly atmosphere and a flavor-FULL menu from the bar and the kitchen alike. The chill esthetic and ecellent service has kept neighbors coming back for over two years now. A local...

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Sips of the South: The Detention

School House Pub’s Detention Words by Ashley Bowling Photos by Ashley Haugewood 2207 Manor Rd. | schoolhousepub.com No homework here! School House Pub is everything you wish school could be. From the moment you stroll up to the patio, you’re immediately taken back to the old-charming school house days. Books adorn the walls while periodic...

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Sips of the South: El Diablo

Stay Gold’s El Diablo Words by Kaitlyn Pleasants Photos by Whitney Runyon 910 E. Cesar Chavez Street | staygoldaustin.com Stay Gold is East Austin’s place to stop and enjoy the local flavors of Austin while experiencing a craft cocktail at not-so-steep prices. With over 40 mostly locally based beers to enjoy and cleverly named...

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Sips of the South: Josephine Baker

Whisler’s Josephine Baker Words by Kaitlyn Pleasants Photos by Whitney Runyon 1816 East 6th Street | whislersatx.com If you’re thinking rustic Texas and old Mexico, think Whisler’s. With a rotating menu and seasonal, eclectic cocktails to back up their diverse menu, Whisler’s has a whole lot of history and a whole lot of flavor....

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A Little Summer Bling

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Stunning Summer Fashion

In our lookbook, we’re taking you back to the summers where all you cared about was what you were doing Friday or Saturday night. Summers when all that mattered was who you were with and making sweet, summertime memories. And we’re taking you back to classic styles that will make you think of nothing more than getting...

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Summer Sip Recipe: Kooper’s Cobbler

“We wanted a drink that was summertime appropriate. It’s peak of peach season, and though pecan season lasts a little bit longer, the pecan taste adds a bite to the flavor,” says Maguire. Words by Kaitlyn Pleasants Photos by Aaron Rimbey Dubbed as one of the most “local” drinks of east Austin, Kooper’s Cobbler is...

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Craft Draft: Pull Up a Seat & Grab a Cold One

Welcome to East Austin,the real Flavortown Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood East Austinites are willing to take a chance: on turning an old car repair garage into a neighborhood brewpub, on bringing a lesser-known beer style to open-minded drinkers, on reviving and introducing a distinct style of cider. Each beverage maker chose East Austin...

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