Pop sensation Dua Lipa is known for chart-topping hits, but she recently showed off her taste for local flavor during a stop in Austin, Texas. While in town for Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lipa took the opportunity to kick back at some of the city's most iconic spots. According to Eater Austin, the artist not only tore up the dance floor at the famed honky-tonk Broken Spoke but also indulged in some fine local cuisine, mingling with the chef and staff at the popular Mexican seafood restaurant Este.
Her culinary adventure continued as she visited La Barbecue, where Dua Lipa concocted a unique beverage blending Coca-Cola, pickle juice, and jalapeños, a mix that surely tickled the taste buds as much as her music excites the ears. Chef de cuisine Ale Kuri of Este noted in a statement obtained by Eater Austin, "she was going for it," speaking to Dua's enjoyment of their camarones el ricas. The evening was rounded out with a swing around the dance floor at Broken Spoke, where she was seen enjoying a two-step and taking photos, embracing the local scene with every step.
Not one to shy away from sharing her experiences with fans, Dua Lipa took to social media to document her visits. She described Broken Spoke as "honky tonk heaven" in an Instagram post that captured her evening there. Further spreading the joy of her discoveries, Lipa posted about her culinary excursions on TikTok, enticing fans with her soda concoction that combined savory and sweet flavors in an unexpected twist.
In a city that prides itself on its unique culture, Dua Lipa's wanderings are a testament to a star who appreciates more than just the limelight. With another headlining set scheduled for the following Saturday at ACL, Austin's local haunts may yet again be graced with her presence. As reported by CBS Austin, La Barbecue, a woman-owned barbecue restaurant, was among the chosen stops on Lipa's tour of local flavor—another indicator of her savvy knack for supporting diverse businesses. The pop star's blend of mainstream appeal and down-to-earth tastes might just be the magic that endears her to so many—a recipe as eclectic and vibrant as Austin itself.
_(53838014719)_(cropped).jpg){kind=link}