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A Tavern’s Comeback {Murray’s}

Words Tejal Thakkar | Photos Baptiste Despois Travis Tober, the mastermind behind Nickel City, opens his dream bar a decade later, an ode to his grandmother and her favorite drink. Murray’s Tavern opened in December to a waiting crowd ready to enjoy delicious drinks, yummy food, and the bustling atmosphere of the vibey evening spot....
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Whet Your Whistle {at Whisler’s}

Cocktails for Every Season Words Tanya White | Photos Baptiste Despois Whisler’s has been delivering unique cocktail creations since tire shops dotted the corners of East Austin. The entire team at Whisler’s is consistently referred to as trendsetters, not followers, offering a unique beverage experience for every visitor time and time again. Collaborative creativity leads...
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Progress Coffee Is Back

More to Sip & Savor Words by Deven Wilson, Photos by Baptiste Despois An icon of coffee since the early aughts, James Benson and Scott Withers have brought Progress Coffee back into the coffee shop game. While a nostalgic comeback can fall flat in the face of a new scene, Progress Coffee + Beer is...
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Let’s Get Lo

Amongst the rowdy scene on East 6th, there’s a bar for those wanting more to sip and savor than a vodka soda. Words by Deven Wilson Stepping inside LoLo and immediately there’s a temptation to make a joking connection between the low ceilings and the bar’s name. The cozy space radiates that warmth unique to...
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6 Best Dive Bars in East Austin

Drink Up without the Need to Dress Up Words by Tanya White Photo of Nickel City by Shelby Bella By definition, a dive bar is an unglamorous setting serving up low-cost drinks. In East Austin, the dive bar culture runs deep. Beloved eclectic environments offering simple drinks to varying tunes is the heartbeat of this...
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The Best Bubbly Cocktail to Ring in 2023

A Texas Twist on a Classic Celebratory Drink Based on the classic Champagne cocktail French 75, the Texas 75 is just as bubbly and effervescent as its inspiration. We hope this sweet and lighthearted drink is indicative of a joyful year ahead.  The star of this show is, of course, the Prosecco. This vibrant Italian...
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Holiday Whiskey Round-Up

 8 Whiskeys to Keep You Warm This Winter Whether you prefer your whiskey on the rocks or mixing it up, this round-up of newly released whiskeys—from Bourbon to Japanese single malts—is delightful, offering plenty of options for every palate. 1. Balcones Distilling’s Texas Blue Corn BourbonThis grain-to-glass Texas whisky comes straight from Waco. Balcones latest...
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