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Best Donuts in Austin: 5 Doughnut Shops And Places That’ll Make Your Eyes Glaze

September 22, 2021 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Best Austin Donut Shops

Box full of delicious Austin donuts from Mrs. Johnson’s Bakery

Whoever thought of deep frying dough and adding glaze did us all a favor. Glazed, plain, sprinkles or none, every form of this carby goodness is mouth-watering. Donuts have found a home in Austinite tummies. Here are our favorite Austin donut shops to satisfy your cravings!

Best Donuts in Austin – 5 Top Doughnut Shops & Places

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, gluten-free

5 Free Ways to Bring in New Year’s in Austin

December 27, 2019 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Fireworks Downtown Austin
Fireworks over downtown Austin (Credit: Kumar Appaiah via Flickr CC)

2019 is almost over, guys! This year flew by in a heartbeat. Austin has inducted many new Austinites, welcomed new establishments, and said goodbye to some loved ones. With 2020 quickly approaching, we think it’s only fair to say so long to 2019 in style. Oh, and it gets better. What we have in mind is not only awesome, but also free to do!

Check out our list of free things to do on New Year’s Eve in Austin.

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Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: new years, new years eve

What to Expect From Austin’s Trail of Lights in 2018

November 19, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Trail of Lights Entrance Austin

One of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit: a trip to Trail of Lights (Credit: Juice Consulting)

It’s that time of the year, Austin! The pies are baking, presents are being wrapped, and Trail of Lights is back in town. Well, almost. Starting Dec. 10, 2018, Zilker Park will be transformed into a twinkling winter wonderland.

We’ve got all the details on this year’s Trail of Lights festivities. Read on to get ready for your visit this year! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Nightlife Tagged With: christmas, trail of lights

Walking Ghost Tours of Austin Reveals Creepy Side of Downtown

October 17, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

The Driskill Hotel Suicide Bride Story

Jim Miles leads a group into The Driskill Hotel for story of The Suicide Bride

Isn’t it sad we only get ghouls and spooks one night each year? If, like me, you’re a fan of all-things-Halloween every day, then I have the thing for you: Walking Ghost Tours! Owned and operated by Jim Miles, the tour company offers insight into Austin’s dark past. Part historian, part ghost enthusiast, Miles has melded his passions into an experience everyone is bound to enjoy. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment, Nightlife

5 Dessert Food Trucks in Austin to Make Your Sweet Tooth Ache

October 2, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Dessert Food Trucks in Austin

Are you drooling yet? (Credit: Brooke Lark)

Austin is scattered with food trucks and truck parks in almost every corner. From Discada’s one-of-a-kind tacos to Dee Dee‘s mouth-watering sticky mango rice, these trucks serve almost every cuisine imaginable. But did you know dessert is covered, too? We’ve combed the city to come up with this list of five food trucks where dessert steals the show!

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, food trucks, ice cream

Dolce Bacio Food Truck Creates Authentic Italian Gelato for Austin

September 24, 2018 by Vi Chetan 1 Comment

Dolce Bacio Colorful Gelato in Austin

Francesca Cavallari’s love for natural ingredients brings colorful scoops to life (Credit: Dolce Bacio)

Those who can recognize the “real deal” when it comes to gelato are typically the ones who grew up with it. Francesca Cavallari and Dante Scarano not only grew up with gelato, but went to school to master the art of making it. And luckily for us, the duo recently opened a truck in East Austin, dishing out some seriously mind-blowing flavors of the popular Italian dessert. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, food trucks, gelato, sixth street

10 Favorite Spots for the Best Guacamole in Austin

September 5, 2018 by Vi Chetan 3 Comments

Tableside Guacamole at Z'Tejas in Austin

Tableside guacamole at Z’Tejas

We know Austin is a queso-loving town, but what about queso’s green sidekick, guacamole? Plenty of Austin restaurants offer guac that rocks. So here at The Austinot, we’ve compiled a list of 10 restaurants serving the best guacamole in Austin. This is some seriously mind-blowing stuff.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: mexican, tex mex

Discada Taco Truck Uses Unconventional Cooking Style in Austin

August 15, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

Discada Taco Truck Chefs in Austin

Chef Xose Velasco (left) and co-chef Alejandro Macias (right), outside the Discada taco truck

What do farming machinery and tacos have in common? If you ask the chefs at Discada, they’ll tell you it’s the modified plow disc from a tractor, a cooking method traditional to northern Mexico.

With one of the shortest menus you’ve ever seen, this Austin taco truck brings a cherished childhood recipe to life, using a preparation technique that’s one of a kind.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, food trailers, food trucks, tacos

Become a DIY Crafting Master at North Loop’s Crafts & Drafts

July 31, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

DIY Crafting Austin at Crafts & Drafts

Some of the crafting supplies available at North Loop’s Crafts & Drafts

Wine and paint parties took us by storm a few years ago. The simple premise has turned out to be incredibly entertaining and successful. But we aren’t all painters! I know I’m definitely lacking in the fine arts department…

Ananda Neureither, who found herself on the way to yet another wine and paint party, wondered about variations on the theme. Her crafting and DIY prowess soon manifested as Crafts & Drafts, a local workroom where you can take classes or host your own event.

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: crafting, north austin, north loop

The Carillon Models Uncomplicated Fine Dining on UT Campus

July 18, 2018 by Vi Chetan Leave a Comment

The Carillon Dining Room Austin

The Carillon dining room faces the exhibition-style kitchen, so you can witness all of the action

It’s rare to describe a fine dining restaurant as “uncomplicated,” but The Carillon achieves this feat with ease. The restaurant is located on The University of Texas at Austin campus in the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, where standards are high.

So what makes The Carillon so special? For a fine dining restaurant, it’s surprisingly fitting for any occasion, such as Sunday brunch, quick lunch, or date night. You name it, and The Carillon is ready for the occasion.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: ut

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