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

Craving something unique to spice up your jewelry collection?

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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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Pounding the Rock at the Can

Words by Rick McGee Photos by Eric Morales Where do all the “bad” kids go? You know, those wayward teens who lack discipline, don’t show up on time, and often drop out of school. What happens to a fifteen year old with a learning disability who struggles and falls behind? Who has the time and patience to...

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Q&A with Julia Lucille

When Virginia Woolf meets Persephone in the middle of the Folk Revival Movement. Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Eric Morales At 29 years old, Julia’s music career is still in its infancy but meeting every developmental benchmark. A genuine “bootstrapper,” she’s paving her own road to success with sheer grit and determination. How important is music to...

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A Healthy Edge Sustainable Food Center

A small seed planted by the YWCA more than four decades ago to foster community gardens has blossomed into a multi-layered nonprofit that helps Eastside residents live a healthier life. Words by Rick McGee Photos by Eric Morales “Food is part of all of us. It’s a shared existence.” “We serve people who eat,” says Ronda...

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Without Uber & Lyft, Austin Steps Up

After two weeks without Uber and Lyft, Austin-based and Austin-created rideshare app, RideAustin was announced today. As a non-profit organization, RideAustin’s drivers will be able to earn more, while riders pay less and have the option to round up fares to donate to local charities. And, complying with the city’s fingerprinting and background check ordinances,...

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