James Wong

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Austin

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Though over a century has passed since prohibition forced booze-fueled parties into hiding, its themes still prevail in Austin today.

How to Get Into Austin’s Best Speakeasies & Secret Bars

So we’re not exactly in a state where dietary requirements are completely understood (out-of-towners with Texan in-laws or pals that take you to state fairs will surely understand), but when it comes to vegan and vegetarian grub, of all Lone Star’s towns, Austin certainly knows how to accommodate.

The 17 Best Austin Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

Nation

Pantry Goals

From the best recommendations at Trader Joe's and Aldi to our favorite products at global markets, these stories provide you with all the inspiration you need for your next grocery trip.

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When I first came to Texas in 2018, I asked Whataburger if I could modify my order protein style and hold the sauce.

The Best Snacks and Drinks from Texas Grocery Stores

Goodbye burning summer, hello warm, wonderful fall.

The 17 Sexiest and Most Scenic Rooftop Bars in Austin

Romance in Austin can be a tad too relaxed.

The 15 Most Romantic Restaurants in Austin

Austin’s not a cheap place to live, so while we’re busy hustling for that green it only makes sense to outsource the cooking each working day.

The Absolute Best Lunch Spots in Austin

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Lifestyle

Life in Austin is only getting more stressful every year.

Stressed? Let the Most Beautiful Places in Austin Relax You

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Sex + Dating

Every city has its quirks when it comes to finding love.

Why Dating in Austin Is Different Than Anywhere Else

Austin’s 13 Best Hotels for ACL 2022 and Beyond

Photos courtesy of Fever | Mad Hatter’s (Gin &) Tea Party

Events

A (Boozy) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Is Coming to Austin 

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There are two types of summer people in Austin.

Austin's Best Air-Conditioned Activities to Beat the Heat

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There’s a reason why we celebrate Pride longer than most cities—because nobody loves a gay ol’ time more than us here in Austin.

James Wong’s Recent Articles

How to Get Into Austin’s Best Speakeasies & Secret Bars

The coolest underground drinking dens in town.

The 17 Best Austin Restaurants for Vegans and Vegetarians

From decadent mac 'n cheese and mushroom mole to tempeh, we've got you covered.

The Best Snacks and Drinks from Texas Grocery Stores

Sweet tea, venison jerky, and caviar—not the kind you think—are Lone Star state must-haves.

The 17 Sexiest and Most Scenic Rooftop Bars in Austin

Fall is coming—fingers crossed.

The 15 Most Romantic Restaurants in Austin

From first dates to anniversaries, here’s where to make magic happen.

The Absolute Best Lunch Spots in Austin

Where to grab a daytime bite in ATX.

Stressed? Let the Most Beautiful Places in Austin Relax You

Find your happy place in these Zen spaces.

Why Dating in Austin Is Different Than Anywhere Else

ATX has new rules, y’all.

Austin’s 13 Best Hotels for ACL 2022 and Beyond

Here are the coolest digs in the heart of all the action.

A (Boozy) Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Is Coming to Austin

Quick, tickets have just been released for the ultimate Alice in Wonderland experience.

Austin's Best Air-Conditioned Activities to Beat the Heat

Cool down with cryotherapy, ice skating, and more.

12 Austin LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses to Support During Pride and Beyond

We’re here. We’re queer. We’re supporting family.