6 Best Coffees

Sit, Sip, & Socialize This winter, be contentedly caffeinated. Words By Jessica Devenyns What is the one bright side of wintertime in Austin? There is now every excuse to sample all the coffee that is hidden in the cozy nooks and crannies of the east side. However, to save you the effort of trekking between coffee...

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6 Best Coffees

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Healthy & Homemade

Warm & Comforting with Hannah Casparian Kale & White Bean Soup with Irish Soda Bread Words by Hannah Casparian Photos By Ashley Haguewood Until recently in my adult life, I was scared to make soup. My mom made such incredible soup, I had deemed it an impossible task. She’s a painter, so as a child and...

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Start Your Day…

…the healthy way If you’re looking to add more fruits and veggies to your daily routine, look no further than JuiceLand. Words by Sam Lauron Photos by Ashley Haguewood The JuiceLand at the corner of MLK and Chicon might be compact, but the brightly colored building and giant fruit on the roof make it hard...

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A Family Affair

You would be forgiven for mistaking Tamale House for a familiar home. Words by Ben Haguewood Photos by Ashley Haguewood The Valera family built the East 6th location decades back, and it served as their residence until it became the restaurant’s most recent destination, migrating from storefronts on Congress and later Airport Boulevard, to the...

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Sige & Honey

When it comes to keeping Austin weird, the city’s architecture is no exception. Words by Jess Hagemann Photos by Scott Gordon You’ve seen Container Bar on Rainey Street; the logical next step was homes built from recycled shipping containers. Could these unconventional container homes help to alleviate Austin’s housing crisis? Because the United States imports...

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It’s Italian Love

Sip Expert, Al Fini, has you falling in love with Italian wines for that somebody special. The Independent Prosecco n/v Veneto Tasting Notes: A limited edition Prosecco with a unique Italia Independent look, characterized by its pied de poule pattern on the label. Once uncorked, The Independent Prosecco holds within the top quality of Fantinel’s...

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A Weekend In {New Orleans}

Taking it Easy Words by Mary Bryce From the beautiful old buildings, to the haunted tropical vibe, the crescent city is a place of endless discovery and delight. No matter if you want to party, eat, see music or just wander, this centuries-old hot spot is endlessly entertaining for even the most relaxed traveler. Friday...

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Unpackaging Food Consumption in Austin

Austin’s Original, and America’s First, Zero-Waste Grocer Words by: Jessica Devenyns Take a moment and think about this: What really happens to all those wine and beer bottles that you carefully set aside to get recycled? Don’t know? Neither did the Lane brothers who found themselves pondering this exact conundrum in 2011 when they decided...

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February & March Calendar

Our Favorite 9 Events for February & March Words by Jessica Devenyns Black Banner Day February 3, 7-8:30pm The community is invited to participate in the Black Banner Day ceremony at the Carver Museum and Cultural Center to meditate on the meanings and implications behind Black History Month. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Leonard Moore who...

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