Family Legacy {Estrada’s}

Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales When Fidel Estrada Jr. retired two and a half years ago, he left his longtime business, Estrada’s Cleaners, in the hands of his son, Danny Estrada. “Now I’m the boss,” says Danny. “Unless he’s here.” Adding with a grin, “when he’s in here, he’s the boss for...

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Best Fall Menus

These five restaurants offer plenty of fall fare. Words by Sam Lauron Photo of Parkside by Richard Casteel ‘Tis the season for cozy meals full of fall flavors. Autumn always promises new, inventive dishes from some of Austin’s best restaurants. Here are a few fall menus to check out this season. Intero Intero’s menu is...

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Family Farm to Your Table {Boggy Creek Farm}

Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Eric Morales When Larry Butler and Carol Ann Sayle first laid eyes on the farmland that sat along Boggy Creek, it was overgrown, run down, and in foreclosure. “The roof was caved in, there was garbage everywhere, and nobody wanted it,” Carol Ann recalls, “so we thought, ‘Oh my...

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Best Meals Under $10 in East Austin

Cheap Eats Can Still be Tasty Words by Sam Lauron Photo of Austin Daily Press These six restaurants prove that you don’t need to overspend in order to enjoy a fresh and delicious meal. Xian Sushi and Noodle Fresh and made to order, the budget-friendly meals at Xian Sushi and Noodle are well worth the...

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Best Ways to Navigate EAST 2019

How to travel from one stop to the next with ease. Words by Sam Lauron Photo by Almost Real Things With more than 500 artists showcasing their work across East Austin during the 18th annual East Austin Studio Tour, there are countless areas to visit. In order to smoothly navigate your way to all of...

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Fall Into Flavor

Spiced Pumpkin Pancakes with Glazed Pepitas & Pecans Words by Alison Bryce Recipe & Photos by Heather Barnes There is something about the cooler weather and autumn scents that brings a moment of calmness before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. The perfect combination of spices and pumpkin seeds make up these spiced...

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Open For EAST 2019

6 Eastside restaurants catering to the East Austin Studio Tour crowd Words by Alison Bryce Photo by Shelby Bella East Austin Studio Tour brings more than just art to those who attend. From meal deals to happy hours, these six places are offering a rotation of options with tour-goers in mind. Justine’s Brasserie During EAST, Justine’s...

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Artistic Espressos

The Corona Way Words by Alison Bryce Photo By Ashley Bowling Nestled in a Windsor Park shopping strip, Corona Coffee brews up a variety of custom flavors every morning. With many of their syrups and ingredients handcrafted in house, this shop gives every customer a cup full of goodness. Mixing blackberry with the lavender syrup,...

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5 Can’t-Miss EAST Stops

Don’t skip these five East Austin Studio Tour destinations. Words by Sam Lauron Photo of The Cathedral East Austin Studio Tour is back and better than ever. For its 18th year, the free, self-guided tour will feature the work of more than 500 artists throughout studios, exhibitions, events, and galleries in East Austin. Spanning two...

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EAST: Off the Beaten Path

Explore less ventured areas during East Austin Studio Tour 2019 Words by Sam Lauron Photo of Starla Michelle Fine Art East Austin Studio Tour (better known as EAST) is one of Austin’s favorite events each fall, drawing in large crowds of art enthusiasts and supporters each weekend. For a chance to step away from the...

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