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Waylon J’s spread of barbecue and sides.

Waylon J’s Barbecue Fires Up Central Texas Classics With a Twist in East Austin

Located next to Salty Sow, this new barbecue spot combines global influences with traditional smoked meats and classic Southern sides

Top Oktoberfest Celebrations Around Austin

Check out these top 10 Oktoberfest celebrations where you can raise a stein, savor brats and pretzels, and dance to lively polka bands
ACL Eats by Nathan Zucker for ACL Fest

ACL Eats: A Foodie’s Guide to the Austin City Limits Festival

This year’s ACL Fest adds a new south food court, debut vendors and Michelin-recognized spots alongside Austin’s beloved festival staples
Nica on 4th Jazz Bar Austin

Step Into the Jazz Age at Austin’s New Downtown Lounge, Nica on 4th

Enjoy the elegance and spirit of jazz’s golden era — all in the heart of Austin
Food offerings at Koko’s Bavarian include beer, pretzels, hot dogs and more.

Koko’s Bavarian to Reopen in Austin With South Lamar Beer Hall This October

The new 7,000-square-foot beer hall will feature long tables, a live oak patio, oversized screens and an expanded menu
The Austin beer garden and bakery, Easy Tiger, reopens Aug. 18 at The Linc and in September on South Lamar. (Photo by Justin Cook)

Austin Beer Garden and Bakery Easy Tiger Relaunches Under MML Hospitality

New partnership brings refreshed menus with North reopening Aug. 18 and South Lamar in September
Selection of coffee and tea beverages from Grá Mór. (Photo by Drink In Creative for Grá Mór)

NYC’s The Dead Rabbit Team Opens Grá Mór, a Modern Irish Café on Sixth Street

Formerly Neighborhood Café, the reimagined space features a new menu with globally inspired fare and a day-to-night drink program

Best Bites at The Kimberly: Chef John Carver’s New Fine Dining Restaurant in Downtown Austin

Chef John Carver brings elegance and consistency to West 6th with The Kimberly, a luxurious restaurant inspired by his wife and built on decades of culinary expertise
Kappo Kappo, a 25-seat restaurant opens this fall at Austin Proper Hotel.

Austin Proper to Open Kappo Kappo, a Japanese-French Tasting Counter

A 25-seat restaurant led by acclaimed chefs Haru and Gohei Kishi will blend kappo-style Japanese dining with French technique
At Siti, chef Laila Bazahm serves Southeast Asian–inspired dishes at her new restaurant inside The Frances Modern Inn. She’s also known for El Raval in Austin and the award-winning Hawker 45 in Barcelona.

Austin’s Best New Restaurants and Bars to Try

Discover the most exciting additions to Austin’s food and beverage scene