Travel

Circus at Club Med

Learn to flip and fly in group or solo lessons led by seasoned circus professionals Article by Jennifer Birn If you’re looking for a family-friendly vacation destination that has everything on property, Club Med—pioneer of the all-inclusive concept—is an excellent choice. We visited the brand’s flagship North American resort, Club Med Punta Cana, set along the stunning coastline of the Dominican Republic. The property recently unveiled a series of renovations, including a refreshed poolside...

Health + Wellness

Doctor Paul Pearce's Beauty Map

The plastic surgeon makes proactively planning cosmetic work and maintenance easy Article and Photography by From Laser Resurfacing to Breast Surgeries, Hair Restoration to Gynecomastia treatment, Dr. Paul Pearce patiently explains procedures in understandable snippets on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, where the affable surgeon has racked up millions of likes with his educational content. Dr. Pearce is a native Texan and owner of Pearce Plastic Surgery, which is both a surgical center and a...

Health + Wellness

Karena Dawn's Flex

She bought back the fitness company she co-founded and its future is stronger than ever Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Brittany Dawn Short Sixteen years ago, with roughly $3,000 and a mission to bring joy and healing through fitness, Karena Dawn co-founded Tone It Up. Karena was 28, living in Manhattan Beach and they were putting workout classes on YouTube. Instagram didn’t exist yet. Apart from the OGs Jane Fonda and Russel Simmons, fitness influencers didn’t really exist yet. But...

Shopping

5 Favorite Things

Wellness Edition Article by Jennifer Birn Modern Animal One of our favorite Los Angeles transplants, Modern Animal is a primary and urgent veterinary care with two locations in central Austin. A member since it started in Los Angeles, I love their app, where you can find all of your pet’s records, from vaccines to bloodwork results, have the ability to message with someone 24/7 and where you’re regularly updated during surgeryif your pet needs to undergo a procedure. ...

Beauty

Dr. Ling's Aesthetic Treatment Recommendations for 30s, 40s and 50s

Innate Beauty's Dr. Ling shares suggestions for services tailored to you, at every age Article by Dr. Shirat Ling Regardless of your age, taking care of your skin is crucial for maintaining its health and beauty. By following these tips and advice for skin care by the decade, you can help keep your skin looking its best at every age.   30s We encourage you to take this opportunity for “prejuvenation,” locking in a routine with proven treatments to fight inevitable aging. Neuromodulators...

Wellness

Chatting with Dr. Ann Czarnik on Concierge Medicine

The Amanecia Health co-founder on how the future of modern medicine is a return to its roots Article and Photography by Amanecia Health delivers physician-led concierge medicine through personalized in-home and virtual care. Launched in June 2024, the practice was founded by Dr. Ann Czarnik, a board-certified emergency medicine physician based in Austin, and Dr. Lauren Leavitt, who leads the Houston practice. Dr. Czarnik has more than 20 years of medical experience and previously served...

Local Services

Photos that Change Lives

Texas Heart Galleries connects foster children with the community Article by Jennifer Birn There are thousands of kids in Texas foster care who are waiting for a permanent home. Last year alone, 860 youth aged out of foster care and and had to embark on the journey of being an self-sufficient adult without support, or continued hope of being being adopted. Of the 5,000 children eligible for adoption in Texas right now, about 1,500 are older, part of sibling groups, or have complex needs...

Food + Beverage

Papercut + Konbini = A Perfect Pairing

Date night at a cocktail bar in an art gallery with a sushi bar tucked behind it? Yes please. Article by Jennifer Birn Craft cocktail bar papercut recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Already critically acclaimed, it won honors including Top 10 Best New US Cocktail Bars at the 2025 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. The art inside rotates every two to three months, and with it, the cocktail menu that’s inspired by the art and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. There are some...

Entertainment

Event Rewind

Article and Photography by Flashback to F1 - Parties The festivities surrounding Formula 1 reached new heights this year as brands invested in talent and production to host the best parties – and tested Austinites’ stamina racing around to all of them during one Saturday night. The first stop was CLARINS golden hour lakeside soiree where more than 300 guests celebrated at the Waller Creek Boathouse. Next up, Jack Daniel’s and the McLaren Formula 1 Team hosted another unforgettable ...

Food + Beverage

TKC's Kind Cookie Winners Are....

Some of Austin's top bakers had a friendly competition for a good cause Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Hayden Walker It was a sold-out Super Coffee-drinking crowd at The Kitchen for The Kindness Campaign’s inaugural Kind Cookie Competition. A baker's dozen were in competition. A slate of eight professional bakers including SusieCakes, Dai Due, Bakery Lorraine, Baked by Amy’s, Kurty’s Cookies, Local Foods, Walton’s Fancy & Staple and Sweet Treats Bakery vied for The 2025 Kind Cookie...