Words Ashley Bowling | Photos Eric Morales & Will Bowling. Further inland, you’ll find a place similar in their attention to detail, yet on a more intimate scale. This is a place with excellent locally sourced food, a community-centric spirit, immersion in nature, and also surrounded by water. This is Rio Perdido.

In the center of Austin’s eclectic fashion scene resides Soto & Co., a custom suit and accessories shop founded by a visionary entrepreneur passionate about individuality and craftsmanship. With a shop in East Austin, Soto & Co. isn’t just a place to find custom suits; it’s a cultural intersection where personal style meets community pride.

Words Courtney Thomas | Photo from East Austin Hotel. Get ready to dive into summer where water slides meet shaded lap lanes and relaxation meets retro-chic vibes. There are plenty of reasons to cool down as the summer heats up with six watering holes offering lounging in the shade to fun in the sun.

Words Ashley Bowling | Photos Will Bowling & Eric Morales. Arriving at Río Perdido Thermal River Hotel feels a bit like arriving on the scene of Jurassic Park. The soaring wooden vaulted ceiling and exposed trusses of the open-air main lodge and dining room instantly take you back to a place in childhood where the dramatic theme song plays as the cast enters an untapped world ready to explore.

Writer Deven Wilson | Editor Ashley Bowling | Photographer Baptiste Despois. East Austin’s food scene has expanded its menu tremendously over the years, bringing new and exciting culinary cultures to this corner of the city. Yet, there is one flavor that has continued to not only keep up but also embrace the changes without sacrificing tradition. Locally-grown pitmasters may not always stay on this side of Lady Bird Lake, but their legacy remains rooted in lessons learned on the Eastside, inspired by its rich history in barbecue. East Austin itself has been blessed by the barbecue gods. This mecca of smoked meats boasts legendary pitmasters who continue their traditions directly or indirectly through generations. The long-lasting love for barbecue goes so far that you’ll even find brisket slipped into many culinary delights, including drink offerings, making menus across town even more mouth-watering.

Writer Deven Wilson | Editor Ashley Bowling | Photographer Baptiste Despois. After Brotherton’s Black Iron Barbecue lost legendary founder and pitmaster, John Brotherton, two young apprentices led the charge to continue a legacy of game-changing flavors he started. Twenty-eight and twenty-five are hardly ages associated with barbecue pitmasters. This...

Writer Deven Wilson | Editor Ashley Bowling | Photographer Baptiste Despois. After twelve years of accolades and admiration across Texas, the charming trailer Tom Micklethwait built continues to be a beacon for barbecue. “I didn’t have a direct plan,” Tom Micklethwait, owner and pitmaster of Micklethwait Craft Meats, shares about...

Writer Deven Wilson | Editor Ashley Bowling | Photographer Baptiste Despois. Building barbecue pits out of riverbed stones with his family gave Pitmaster Ben Lambert a natural edge to break into the game with his trailer, JNL Barbecue. “JNL, that’s James Nolan Lambert. We named the place after my dad,”...

Lockhart has a new palate, and it’s pink. Barbs is moving in. Writer Deven Wilson | Editor Ashley Bowling | Photographer Baptiste Despois. It would be easy to assume the stronghold for Texas barbecue would resist any change to the long-held gospel of smoking meat or that anyone who bucks tradition would be run out of town. For Chuck Charnichart, pitmaster of Barbs BQ and game changer, Lockhart couldn’t wait for Barbs to move in.

The whole fam can instantly be teleported into Anna and Elsa’s world, the kingdom of Arendelle, at Bass Concert Hall. During the show’s run, there are 8pm shows during the week as well as 1pm matinees on weekends. Tickets start at $35. texasperformingarts.org/visit/venues/bass-concert-hall | 2350 Robert Dedman Dr.

It can be tricky finding a family-friendly spot that appeals to both the grown ups and the little ones. Keeping everyone entertained and fed while enjoying some quality time can sometimes feel daunting. Lucky for you, EASTside’s got you covered! With summer just around the corner, we’ve found seven fabulous family-friendly go-tos to keep everyone entertained for hours.

From generations of green-thumbed women, Plant Party’s owner, Keri Anderson, has rooted herself in “Springdale” as more than a simple plant pusher. “Working as a florist, I realized how much waste and how many chemicals are involved. So I wanted to do a different, cleaner concept.” Keri elaborates, “That’s how I got started with the terrariums because its design pieces with plants.” This dip into the living design is how she expanded into fleshing out terrariums for several Whole Foods stores across Texas and found herself drawn to teaching others how to enjoy the soothing practice.

If anything is evidence of East Austin’s changing identity, it’s the smattering of modern, multi-story monoliths that have cropped up among rows of traditional, single-story bungalows. But the local team at CoXist Studio is not about maximizing square footage for the sake of a sale. Their thoughtful approach to design fuses art, environment, and a fastidious attention to lived experiences.

Words by Tanya White | Photo From Hyde Park Storytelling. There’s magic in storytelling, and Hyde Park Storytelling invites anyone to share their unique perspective on life with strangers. Don’t be surprised with lineups. But do be surprised by the stories. Some might say the shared experience of...

Words Ashley Bowling | Photos from Rancho La Puerta. Imagine a world where the rhythms of nature intertwine with the serenity of self- discovery, where the soul finds rest amidst the rugged beauty of Baja California. This kind of bliss exists at Rancho La Puerta, where every breath is infused with the essence of wellness and renewal, heightened by a sense of fun and friendship.

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Over a decade ago, Terri immersed herself in green building concepts, igniting her passion for crafting sustainable and aesthetically pleasing living spaces. Through cultivating relationships with custom remodelers and builders, she realized her potential to achieve more, leading to the inception of Domain Construction Services. Her mission and joy in guiding clients through the realization of their vision, aided by a team of consultative project managers, has continued to grow her business through referrals.

When major ice storms wreaked havoc, created chaos, and shut down Austin for dozens of days in 2021 and 2023, an Austin icon held steady through it all: Callahan’s General Store. This was no surprise to East Austinites. After all, Callahan’s has been a steady provider of essential hardware needs to its neighbors for 46 years.

“Desnudo means naked,” Sergio Trujillo, co-owner of Desnudo, translates the name on every coffee lover’s lips in Austin that he says is “reflecting the purity of our coffee itself.”. Transparency runs deep in the mission at Desnudo as the Trujillo brothers care deeply about the quality of...

What the HAIL? Austin has recently experienced some bizarre and unexpected weather. Alongside the hail and rain, you might find yourself facing a different kind of storm: a swarm of roofers knocking at your door. Amidst the confusion and unpredictability, Texas Choice Roofers’ primary aim is to offer clarity and...