Chefs Amanda Turner, Kévin D’Andrea, and Michelle Wallace from Austin join 'Top Chef' season 21, offering culinary talents in a competition with new cash prizes and a $250k grand finale.

Austin's on-premise alcohol sales have surpassed $1 billion for the second year, with White Lodging Services Corp leading hotel sales and the Moody Center making a significant impact.

Stream Realty plans to revitalize Austin's "Dirty Sixth" with new restaurants and improvements starting in April, aiming to enhance the district's image and safety with increased daytime business.

Oyster harvesting has been approved by TPWD in part of Matagorda Bay, TX, starting February 7th, with sustainability measures ensuring legal-sized oysters are collected.

New bars are opening in Austin, including Dainty Dillo by the Armadillo Den team in February, and Chalmers, a Texas ice house, in March, diversifying the city's bar scene.

The Central Texas Food Bank launched a food pantry at Creedmoor Elementary to help combat food insecurity in the Del Valle Independent School District.

Chipotle highlights its most romantic locations for Valentine's Day, including themed venues and a historic Austin site, and offers special themed gift cards.

JNL Barbecue closes its East Austin location to return to its food truck origins, while Austin's dining scene welcomes new eateries and celebrates anniversaries and events.

The Central Texas Food Bank opens a school pantry at Creedmoor Elementary to address food insecurity in the region, offering a variety of food options, including special diets.

Eight Austin chefs and restaurants made the James Beard Foundation's 2024 semifinalist list, with five local chefs nominated for Best Chef: Texas. Other categories also featured Austin culinary talents.

The annual Field Guide Festival returns to Austin with chef-and-farmer collaborations, educational talks, and various food-related activities for all ages.

Ghama Zone Korean Food is set to open in Round Rock on February 1, offering a menu that blends traditional Korean dishes with modern takes, including inari sushi variants and braised meat options.

Chef Steve McHugh's Austin restaurants Luminaire and Las Bis closed on January 1, 2024, but he continues to thrive in San Antonio and has a collaboration event with Michelin-starred chef Periko Ortega.