What I've Done

  • As Austin weather finally heats up, there's no better place to relax than a shady patio with good drinks and good friends. Our city has plenty of al fresco options to offer, and we've rounded up some of the best right here. G...
  • You read it in high school and probably never quite figured out what the green light is all about. Emily Teachout headed to the theaters to check out Baz Luhrmann's adaption of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel and shares...
  • News of an In-N-Out Burger location in Austin has been making the rounds, and Austinites are sharply divided on having another California chain make their way to town. Do you think Austin needs an In-N-Out Burger? Are you rea...
  • Celebrate the end of the semester, the approach of summer, and Mexican-American culture this weekend by attending some of the great events happening in Austin for Cinco de Mayo. The Horn's Emily Teachout has rounded up the be...
  • Austinites are well-known for their love of good beer. Emily Teachout has rounded up some upcoming events that celebrate local brewing both in Austin and around Texas.
  • The best restaurants in town drop their prices for charity every year for Austin Restaurant Week. Saveur Seeking's Emily Teachout has recommendations for restaurants to check out during AWR. Every plate at AWR restaurants dur...
  • Looking for somewhere to catch the NCAA Final Four and Championship game this weekend? Send out March Madness in style at some of the best sports bars and hot spots in Austin. Emily Teachout breaks down the best places to wat...
  • Eating on the run? Don’t head for chain food on the Drag. The campus area is home to some of the most fun, creative, and delectable food trucks in Austin. From sandwiches to Thai to vegan to Japanese, there’s something fo...
  • Thanks to SXSW, St. Patrick’s Day is a somewhat overlooked holiday here in Austin. With parties, live bands, and free booze flowing from every corner, why bother focusing your party energy anything besides SX? Because Irish...
  • SXSW is a lot of things: fun, crazy, busy, exciting, innovative… and hunger-inducing. Whether you’re immersing yourself in interactive, music, film, or just trying to hit up a couple of the hottest parties, don’t forget...
  • This week's Showdown features two modern Thai restaurants with silly names and upscale ambience: Spin and Sway.
  • A tasty trip downtown is completely affordable whether you’re a student or a struggling artist – if you know where to go and when.
  • Emily Teachout highlights her favorite food trucks that have helped put Austin on the map for creative and delicious eats.
  • It's time to plan that romantic dinner with your sweetie, and we're here with a guide to Austin restaurants with Valentine's Day specials you'll fall in love with.
  • West Campus has a new hot spot, and it features high-quality drinks and barbeque. Saveur Seeking's Emily Teachout has more.
  • After closing their food truck this summer, Michi Ramen has returned in a brick-and-mortar location on North Lamar. Emily Teachout checked out the new spot during their soft open.
  • Which restaurant has the best queso? This time around Emily Teachout checks out some Austin staples: Kerbey Lane and Magnolia.
  • This week Saveur Seeking checks out Épicerie, a brand new café and speciality grocery inspired by French-Louisiana home cooking.
  • It's not too late to make dinner reservations for New Year's Eve. Saveur Seeking has rounded up some of the finest eats in town to help you find the best place to ring in 2013.
  • The Broadway epic makes its way to the big screen this Christmas. Does it hold up to its immense popularity on stage? The Horn's Emily Teachout reviews it here.