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Community Impact Austin
Vinaigrette restaurant owner purchases existing location; plans to expand with Tiny's, Live Oak Farmer's Market
The Vinaigrette property has an outdoor seating area shaded by a large Live Oak. (Courtesy Vinaigrette/Casey Dunn) Restauranteur Erin Wade, owner of Vinaigrette's Austin location, now also owns the 1950's-era building housing the restaurant on property shaded by Live Oak trees. What you need to know. In a Feb. 20...
backstagecountry.com
George Strait Performs at Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction Honoring Late Keith Gattis
George Strait and longtime collaborator Keith Gattis were inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Austin on Feb. 21. Gattis was honored posthumously as part of a four-member class that also included Miranda Lambert and Don Cook. The induction expands to honor a broad group of Texas songwriters, placing Strait among notable Texas music figures and acknowledging Gattis's significant contributions to the craft.
culturemap.com
Austin's pickleball craze fuels ensemble mockumentary Pickleheads
A deeply unserious new mockumentary out of Austin is memorializing the city's obsession with pickleball. Pickleheads — a sports comedy directed by Josh Flanagan and written by and starring Jared Bonner — premiered in fall 2025 at the Austin Film Festival. Now the film has dropped an official trailer ahead of its Los Angeles premiere March 1 at the TCL Chinese Theatre.
leanderscoop.com
Fun Dining, Fresh Tacos - Guaco Taco in Leander, TX
Your browser does not support the audio element. Guaco Taco keeps things simple and satisfying at 1840 Crystal Falls Pkwy #430, Leander, TX 78641. Their motto is fresh and fast, with homemade recipes and quality ingredients that never cut corners. Classic tacos like beef, chicken, and carnitas come dressed with shredded cheddar and crisp lettuce, while the 5-layer tacos stack on guacamole, your choice of meat or veggies, queso, lettuce, and pico de gallo for something a little extra. Shrimp and flounder tacos are lightly seasoned to let the seafood shine, especially when paired with one of their homemade sauces.
austin101magazine.com
Review: Hadestown – A Spellbinding Descent into Love, Labor, and the Power of Song
This February at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas — a beloved performance space known for its soaring arches, rich acoustics, and nearly 3,000 seats that seem to shimmer under soft stage lights — Hadestown lit up the stage in a run of performances from February 20 to February 22, 2026 as part of the Broadway in Austin season.
austinot.com
The Best Steakhouse in Georgetown: 10 Top Spots for a Perfect Cut
Jump To: Downtown & Historic | Modern & Upscale | Affordable. Whether you are celebrating a special anniversary or just craving a perfectly seared ribeye, finding the best steakhouse in Georgetown is the key to a memorable evening. This charming Texas town offers a mix of historic ambiance and modern culinary expertise that rivals the big-city spots in Austin.
myfamilytravels.com
This No-Frills Texas Hole-in-the-Wall Spot Serves Smoked Sausage Plates Worth the Road Trip
I pulled off highway into Elgin expecting just another quick barbecue stop, but what I found at Southside Market & Barbeque was something that felt both timeless and immediate. The smell hit me before I even opened the car door, that unmistakable mix of smoke and spice that tells you...
austinot.com
Things to do in Austin this Weekend | Feb 27 – Mar 1
Jump to: Free | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Kids | Adults. The best Things to Do in Austin this Weekend, Feb 27 – Mar 1, include NASCAR at COTA, Sazon Latin Food Festival, and more!. I’ve rounded up the top events and activities happening across the city,...
austinmonthly.com
Restaurant François Brings French Flair to Downtown Austin
With a sophisticated menu, romantic ambience, and impeccable service, Restaurant François certainly has that je ne sais quoi. Located in downtown Austin, the latest concept from Guy + Larry Restaurants (Red Ash, ATX Cocina, J. Carver’s) exudes a cosmopolitan verve that transports diners to somewhere magical. “We were looking [to create] a hip Parisian restaurant that you’d find in New York or Chicago or San Francisco,” says chef/proprietor Harold Marmulstein. While the acclaimed culinary figure is best known in Austin for more casual concepts like Salty Sow and Tumble 22, Marmulstein worked in fine dining early in his career and honed his skills in the ’80s as a sous chef under a French chef in Atlanta. Whet your appetite with comté cheese popovers or French onion soup while preparing for decadent entrees like the boneless wagyu short ribs bourguignon, made with Wagyu-X beef that’s been marinated in burgundy wine with mirepoix, garlic, and herbs then braised in a multi-day process. Be sure to pre-order rotating soufflés like the amaretto mid-meal to cap off your dinner with the theatrical dessert: “We serve it with a [crème] anglaise, which is a vanilla sauce that we open the soufflé and pour in, so you get the cool and the hot,” he says. C’est si bon!
culturemap.com
Austin Italian eatery launches benefit dinners for displaced immigrants
If there’s one thing Austin’s hospitality community knows how to do, it’s show up for each other. This spring, that spirit takes shape once again at L’Oca d’Oro, where co-owners Fiore Tedesco and Adam Orman are kicking off the third season of "Pasta Paisanos," a collaborative dinner series that blends handmade pasta and meaningful fundraising.
austinmonthly.com
5 New Bars to Discover in Austin This Spring
Inside the historic Driskill Hotel, The Victorian blends Old West saloon spirit with classic English pub charm. MML Hospitality has layered the room with rich textures: mahogany bars, deep leather couches, hide-bound trunks, and whimsical taxidermy of foxes and birds. While the downstairs offers quiet intimacy, the upstairs, complete with pool tables, provides a theatrical vantage point over the brass-accented main floor.
culturemap.com
All the Austin restaurants, chefs nominated for 2026 Tastemaker Awards
Austin's culinary scene is unstoppable, and each year we celebrate the city's top restaurant and bar talent with the annual CultureMap Tastemaker Awards. Recently, we revealed the 2026 event dates and released a limited number of discounted tickets, and now it's time for the anticipated unveiling of our Austin nominees.
leanderscoop.com
The Peached Tortilla opens new outdoor dining area in Cedar Park
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Peached Tortilla unveiled The Backyard at its Cedar Park location on February 17, 2026. The area offers a relaxed atmosphere for families and casual diners, featuring picnic tables, Adirondack chairs, and a playscape for children. Guests can order food and beverages directly from QR codes at each table, blending convenience with outdoor dining.
Community Impact Austin
Cafe Java marks 30 years of serving greater north Austin, Round Rock area
The Café Java in Round Rock features the restaurant's signature chalkboard menu. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact) Café Java, a longtime fixture in northwest Austin with locations in Round Rock and now Cedar Park, celebrated 30 years of operation in January. About the business. The community diner-style restaurant first opened...
myfamilytravels.com
Texas-Sized Donuts That Have Been Selling Out Since 1926 at This Family Owned Bakery
If you see a line wrapping around the block in Round Rock before the sun is fully up, chances are it leads to Round Rock Donuts. This place has been around since 1926, and judging by the crowd, nobody has forgotten about it. The smell hits before you even reach...