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Veracruz All Natural slips to No. 33.
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalAustin Was No. 30 No.33
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Saturday, September 26
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Exclusive Photos: COTALAND Celebrates Opening in Austin
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H-E-B names Austin-area brand one of Texas' best and more top stories
Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Austin news of the week, from the quest for Texas' best products to exciting festival announcements. Plus, Austin is now one of the strongest real estate markets for buyers in the U.S. Read…at CultureMap Austin
Arden Ward
Friday, September 25
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Starbucks to shutter 250 stores nationwide, including 3 in Austin
Starbucks is closing three Austin-area coffeehouses this week as part of a broader plan to shutter 250 underperforming stores across North America, the company says.In a September 24 press release, chief operating officer Mike Grams…at CultureMap Austin
Amber Heckler
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Houston's by-the-pound clothing store The Bins opens near UT Austin
A Houston clothing store that sells secondhand finds by the pound opens its first permanent Austin location September 25. The Bins is located at 2915 Guadalupe St., just north of the University of Texas campus and directly across the…at CultureMap Austin
Kimberly Reeves
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This is the best time to buy a home in Austin in 2026, experts say
Austin residents who are finally ready to become homeowners are just 10 days away from the best window to buy their first home, a new housing report has revealed.According to the report, the week of September 27 to October 3 is the best…at CultureMap Austin
Amber Heckler
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Brad Pitt and a talented dog face the wilderness in Heart of the Beast
There are few more harrowing types of movies than those that pit man versus nature. Films like The Revenant, Cast Away, and 127 Hours do a fantastic job of demonstrating just how difficult it is to survive the elements, as well as the…at CultureMap Austin
Alex Bentley
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AIA Austin Homes Tour shows off earth walls, a terracotta roof, and more
An Austin tour that gives visitors a peek into some of the city's most interesting homes is back for a milestone year. The 40th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour will be held October 24 and 25. Guests on the self-guided tour can visit nine…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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New sushi bar takes over former Uncle Nicky's space in Hyde Park
Local restaurateurs Ryan and Wade McElroy are bringing a new sushi bar to Hyde Park. Kōbō will move into the former Uncle Nicky’s space at 4222 Duval St., with former Soto head chef Moto Seto as executive chef and partner.The brothers are…at CultureMap Austin
Kimberly Reeves
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Car-themed coffee shop and bar game room up the ante in Austin food news
Austinites love a fun theme, whether it's vintage cars or games to play at the sports bar. Plus, some things just never get old, like a fish fry or new brewery.Openings and closingsThe very artsy coffee shop and vintage car showroomAlloy…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
Thursday, September 24
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Veracruz All Natural slips to No. 33.
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalAustin Was No. 30 No.33
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalRound Rock Was No. 30 No.33
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Palm Springs-style Austin home with calming garden lists for $1.7M
When Josh Ganderson and Stacey Swinehart redesigned their home in North Austin’s Crestview neighborhood, they set out to create a calming atmosphere.“I wanted the entire property to feel like a getaway,” Ganderson told CultureMap. “The…at CultureMap Austin
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Robert Pattinson's acting is on full display in Primetime
Robert Pattinson is among a select group of actors with multiple high-profile roles in 2026, having already starred in The Drama and The Odyssey, with Dune: Part Three yet to come. But the one that may earn him an Oscar nomination - if not…at CultureMap Austin
Alex Bentley
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Austin declared No. 1 best Texas city to retire in 2026
Austinites getting ready to give up the daily grind are already living in the right place for their next chapter in life. Austin has just topped a list of the best cities to retire in Texas, and it ranks 23rd nationwide, according to a new…at CultureMap Austin
Amber Heckler
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Stylish Austin coffee trailer moves into homey 12th Street bungalow
A stylish coffee trailer is upgrading to brick-and-mortar after a long wait. El Tigre Coffee Roasters will open Friday, September 25, at 2909 E. 12th St. The address is part of a small compound developed by El Tigre owner Tatanka…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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Here are the top 7 things to do in Austin this weekend
Festivals are having a moment in the city, and this roundup is proof. Get passes to the Texas Tribune Festival and experience conversations among some of the nation’s top politicians, authors, and journalists. For music lovers, Eric…at CultureMap Austin
Paige Turner
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Carolyn Osborn, Influential Austin Writer, Dies at 92
Carolyn Osborn, esteemed author, journalist, and educator, passed away at age 92 on Sept. 12 after suffering a fall in her home. Osborn taught English at UT-Austin for many years and published four collections of short stories, two novels,…Music at Austin Chronicle
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Ryan Dove Monday 28, 13th Floor Alternative hip-hop artist/open mic frequenter Ryan Dove celebrates the second anniversary of his first full-length, LIVE LAUGH DOVE. Starry name change be damned, he’ll always have the line, “In a world…Music at Austin Chronicle
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Texas French Bread Rises From the Ashes
I didn’t go to UT, but in my 20s I lived in the nearby Heritage neighborhood for the simple reason that it was cheap as hell. On weekend mornings, my boyfriend would put his foot on my back and gently nudge me out of bed, whispering,…Food at The Austin Chronicle
Darcie Duttweiler · Food
Wednesday, September 23
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Austin airport's rideshare pickup will move closer to arrivals in 2027
If you have used rideshare to leave Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), you're likely familiar with the trek between the terminal and the pickup area.AUS officials said Wednesday, September 23, that the airport’s rideshare pickup…at CultureMap Austin
KVUE Staff
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Austin Opera to debut long-awaited center and theater to audiences
Austin Opera is opening its long-awaited new Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Center to the public on Saturday, September 26. A community day and ribbon cutting will mark the occasion. Then, the company will break in the new space,…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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5 Texas boot brands entering fall 2026 with new styles
Fall in Texas means football, tailgates, and obviously a very good excuse to buy another pair of boots. This season, the boot scene is kicking things up with new takes on Western classics. From City Boots’ autumn-ready suede to Miron…at CultureMap Austin
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Brooks & Dunn, Ella Langley to headline 2027 Two Step Inn in Georgetown
One of the Austin area's most buzzy music festivals will be back on April 17-18, 2027, with lots of country tunes. Two Step Inn, at San Gabriel Park in Georgetown, has announced its 2027 lineup including headliners Brooks & Dunn and Ella…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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Popular Austin civic educator launches optimistic Texas history podcast
With Texas politics being as contentious as they are, some Texans are finding it hard to see the bright side. Not Becky Bullard, who launches her new YouTube show and podcast The Texan Optimist on Wednesday, September 23.Bullard is better…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: Sept. 24-27
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DIY Austin production company launches new music fundraising network
A local music industry founder is building up a new funding network for Austin musicians. David Castro, founder of the mobile concert production company Vancerts, has launched a new initiative called F.A.N. Club and is seeking people who…at CultureMap Austin
Natalie Grigson
Tuesday, September 22
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Two enter, two leave, and Le Calamar climbs thirteen.
- Climbs Le CalamarAustin Was No. 40 No.27
- Climbs PaprikaAustin Was No. 48 No.37
- Enters ParcellesAustin No.19
- Enters papercutAustin No.56
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalAustin Was No. 28 No.32
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalRound Rock Was No. 29 No.32
- Leaves The Salt Lick Bar-B-Que Round RockRound Rock Was No. 100 off the list
- Leaves UrokoAustin Was No. 100 off the list
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Houdini play returns to Austin on Halloween, his 100th death anniversary
A play about Houdini that premiered in Round Rock has made it across the Atlantic and back, just in time for Halloween, the 100th anniversary of the famous magician's death. Audiences in the Austin area can see Houdini Speaks To The Living…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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New lawsuit challenges tax plan for Dog's Head development in Austin
A new lawsuit is challenging Austin’s approval of the large Dog’s Head development in southeast Austin.Save Our Springs Alliance, People Organized in Defense of Earth and Her Resources (PODER) and a group of neighbors and taxpayers say…at CultureMap Austin
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Austin declared one of the top 10 buyer's markets in U.S. right now
The tide has turned for the Austin housing market, and buyers now have more power than ever to negotiate on their forever home, a new real estate report has confirmed.Austin has now become one of the top 10 strongest buyer's markets in the…at CultureMap Austin
Amber Heckler
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New 3-day Hill Country music experience will only sell 200 tickets
A new multi-day music event coming to the Hill Country will gather small crowds for shows in a beautiful outdoor setting. Called Hill Country Reserve, the new experience will debut November 2-4, 2026, at multiple venues in Fredericksburg…at CultureMap Austin
Brianna Caleri
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Texas public libraries generate billions in economic impact, study says
A new statewide study examining the economic impacts of public libraries has revealed they have generated over $3.8 billion in value to local communities — a return of $4.74 for every $1 invested.The report, "Beyond the Stacks: Measuring…at CultureMap Austin
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Austin magazine shop starts new club for reading the news together
Austin magazine shop Tomo Mags has kicked off a new social club for people who want to stay up-to-date on news together. Tomo hosted its first News Reading Club meeting, which sold out, on September 19 at the Thompson Hotel, located across…at CultureMap Austin
Natalie Grigson
Monday, September 21
Austin’s Best 100 Eat See the list →
Veracruz All Natural climbs three.
- Climbs Veracruz All NaturalAustin Was No. 31 No.28
- Enters Matok BakeryAustin No.89
- Slips Veracruz All NaturalRound Rock Was No. 28 No.31
- Leaves Vespaio RistoranteAustin Was No. 100 off the list
Austin’s Best 100 Do See the list →
Fourteen enter.
- Enters Akiba TexasAustin No.4
- Enters The Confluence Waterloo Greenway Phase 2Austin No.5
- Enters Birdhouse BooksAustin No.6
- Enters Carnivero Carnivorous Plants & Rare Plant NurseryAustin No.7
- Enters Cherrywood CenterAustin No.8
- Enters First Light Book ShopAustin No.9
- Enters HearteningAustin No.10
- Enters HOPE Outdoor GalleryAustin No.11
- Enters SagebrushAustin No.12
- Enters TOMO magsAustin No.13
- Enters Very Cherry VintageAustin No.14
- Enters Violet Crown TrailAustin No.15
- Enters Wishbone BridgeAustin No.16
- Enters ZoocadeAustin No.17
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Austin's independent music ball adopts its first theme for 2026
One of Austin's leading music nonprofits, Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret), has some changes in store for its annual Sonic Guild Ball, scheduled for Friday, December 11. This is the first year the ball has a theme, and it's the first…at CultureMap Austin
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- 1 Birdie’sAustin · European Eat score, 93
- 2 la BarbecueAustin · Barbecue Eat score, 92
- 2 LeRoy and Lewis BarbecueAustin · Texas Barbecue Eat score, 92
- 4 Barley SwineAustin · Creative Southwestern Eat score, 91
- 4 Comadre PanaderiaAustin · Bakery Eat score, 91
- 4 Craft OmakaseAustin · Sushi Eat score, 91
- 4 InterStellar BBQAustin · Texas Barbecue Eat score, 91
- 4 Lao’d BarAustin Eat score, 91
- 9 Dai DueAustin · American Eat score, 90
- 9 Franklin BarbecueAustin · Central Texas Barbecue Eat score, 90
The full 100 → 228 ranked
- 1 Nickel CityAustin · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 88
- 2 Equipment RoomAustin Drink score, 87
- 2 Techo Mezcaleria & Agave BarAustin · Mexican Speakeasy Drink score, 87
- 4 Midnight CowboyAustin Drink score, 85
- 5 The Roosevelt RoomAustin · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 84
- 6 Small VictoryAustin · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 83
- 7 DaydreamerAustin · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 82
- 7 papercutAustin · Cocktail Bar Drink score, 82
- 9 DrinkWellAustin Drink score, 81
- 9 HolidayAustin · Mexican Cocktail Bar Drink score, 81
The full 100 → 35 ranked
- 1 Fairmont Austin Gold ExperienceAustin Stay score, 89
- 1 Four Seasons Hotel AustinAustin Stay score, 89
- 3 Austin Proper HotelAustin Stay score, 87
- 3 Commodore Perry EstateAustin Stay score, 87
- 5 Archer Hotel AustinAustin Stay score, 84
- 5 Hotel ZaZa AustinAustin Stay score, 84
- 7 Hotel Van ZandtAustin Stay score, 83
- 7 The Carpenter HotelAustin Stay score, 83
- 7 The LINE AustinAustin Stay score, 83
- 7 Thompson AustinAustin Stay score, 83
The full 100 → 156 ranked
- 1 Fairmont Spa AustinAustin Do score, 86
- 1 The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel AustinAustin Do score, 86
- 1 Verbena SpaAustin Do score, 86
- 4 Akiba TexasAustin Do score, 67
- 4 The Confluence Waterloo Greenway Phase 2Austin Do score, 67
- 6 Birdhouse BooksAustin Do score, 63
- 6 Carnivero Carnivorous Plants & Rare Plant NurseryAustin Do score, 63
- 6 Cherrywood CenterAustin Do score, 63
- 6 First Light Book ShopAustin Do score, 63
- 6 HearteningAustin Do score, 63
The full 100 → 17 ranked
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