Real Austin stories, told by the people who live here.
For the last 10 years, EASTside Magazine has documented the people, places, restaurants, artists, homes, neighborhoods, and local businesses shaping East Austin and the city around it.
Locally owned. Locally operated. Deeply rooted in Austin.
Austin is changing fast. Buildings are going up. Restaurants are opening and closing. Neighborhoods are shifting. People are moving here every day. And in the middle of all that change, real local stories can get lost.
EASTside Magazine exists to make sure they do not.
We live here. We shop here. We raise our families here. This is home.
We believe there is still power in holding a story.
Our work is rooted in print, storytelling, photography, relationships, and showing up in person. We believe a magazine can still slow people down, make them pay attention, and help them feel connected to the place they call home.
EASTside is for the local business owner taking a risk, the artist still creating when no one is watching, the chef waking up before sunrise, the family trying to build something that lasts, and the neighborhood that deserves to be seen with depth, not stereotypes.
We believe stories should be honest, beautiful, useful, and human. That is why we print. That is why we show up. That is why we are still here after 10 years. And that is why we are just getting started.
We tell the stories of the people, places, and businesses that give Austin its character.
A guide to the real life of the city.
EASTside covers the culture of Austin through the lens of the people and places that make it feel personal. We are interested in what is new, but we are just as interested in what has lasted.
People & Community
Founders, neighbors, makers, leaders, artists, families, and the people shaping local life.
Food & Drink
Restaurants, bars, taco trucks, BBQ, chefs, neighborhood staples, and the Austin food stories behind the plate.
Homes & Design
Architecture, interiors, neighborhood stories, real estate, makers, builders, and creative spaces.
Art, Music & Culture
Artists, galleries, musicians, festivals, studios, and the creative force that keeps Austin alive.
Local Guides
Useful, curated guides to where to eat, shop, explore, stay, celebrate, and spend time locally.
Travel & Experiences
Weekend trips, Texas getaways, destination stories, food tours, and experiences for curious Austin locals.
Small team. Deep roots. Big purpose.
EASTside is built by a local team of writers, photographers, editors, designers, and storytellers who care about this city beyond the page. Every issue begins with curiosity, relationships, and the belief that local stories deserve to be treated with care.
Get to know the writers, photographers, and editors who bring EASTside to life every issue.
We are accountable to our readers and our community.
EASTside Magazine is locally owned and operated. We are funded through print advertising, digital advertising, sponsored content partnerships, local guides, and community-driven media products.
Advertising relationships help keep local storytelling alive, but they do not determine our editorial judgment. When a story is sponsored or paid for by a partner, it is clearly labeled so readers know what they are reading.
Trust is the product.
We take local storytelling seriously. Our goal is to be fair, accurate, useful, and honest while still celebrating the creativity, businesses, and neighborhoods that make Austin worth caring about.
Story Selection
We look for stories that are relevant, interesting, useful, and authentic to Austin. We care about people, place, craft, history, creativity, and community impact.
Accuracy & Corrections
We work to publish accurate information. If something needs to be corrected, readers can contact us at hey@eastsideatx.com.
Sponsored Content
Paid features, partner content, and sponsored stories are labeled clearly. We believe readers deserve transparency.
Community Feedback
We welcome story ideas, reader feedback, corrections, and tips from the people who know Austin best: the people who live here.
Work with EASTside.
Advertise, pitch a story, send a correction, or tell us about someone in Austin whose story deserves to be told.