Food & Hospitality
Local food & hospitality news and services in Austin, TX.
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What Is Actually Happening on Rainey Street in 2026
On a Friday night in late April, the stretch of Rainey Street between River and Cesar Chavez looks full. The sidewalks outside Banger's carry a steady crowd. The line for Clive Bar wraps past the c…
What Is Driving Austin Restaurant Closures on South Congress and the East Side
A corridor-by-corridor accounting of which restaurants closed since 2024, what they were paying in rent, and where their owners went next.
Which Austin Restaurant Week 2026 Menus Are Actually Worth Ordering
A dollar-for-dollar look at who's putting real cooking on the table, and how to tell the difference before you book.
Austin BYOB and Low-Corkage Restaurants Worth Knowing About
Bringing your own bottle to dinner in Austin can save you real money. Or it can cost nearly as much as buying off the list. The difference depends on knowing the legal situation, calling ahead, doi…
What the Austin BBQ Scene Actually Looks Like in 2026
From Franklin's line to Lockhart's pits, a current-price, no-hedge guide for locals and visitors who want a real answer.
What a Full Night Out at Austin Fine Dining Actually Costs in 2026
Every estimate in this guide includes one drink, tax, and tip — because that's what you actually spend.
How Tipping Expectations at Austin Restaurants Are Changing
Austin diners are being asked to tip more, in more places, with less information about where the money lands. The workers on the other end are still earning $2.13 an hour.
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