Food + Beverage

Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group

10 facts to celebrate their 10-year anniversary Article by Jennifer Birn Emmer and Rye Hospitality Group started in 2015 when Kevin Fink and Tavel Bristol-Joseph took a chance building something new in a city that was then new to them. In the years since, it has left a permanent mark on the city, making a hefty contribution to its culinary evolution. Below are ten facts from the last decade. We can’t wait to see, and taste, what the next ten have in store. -Hospitality Group was started by...

Travel

Holiday in PortA

Port Aransas is festive, family-friendly– and has year-round fishing Article by Jennifer Birn Port Aransas is a coastal town 200 miles from Austin. Known as the fishing capital of Texas, there are fish-filled waters year-round, with red snapper commonly caught in the winter, and many family-friendly festivities during the holiday season. If you’re looking to stay somewhat local over winter break, but retreat to a place that feels festive and has a beach, Port A is just shy of a four-hour drive...

Arts + Culture

Feels So Good to Be Mama Duke

Article by Jennifer Birn | Photography by Jasmin Porter Mama Duke, whose given name is Kori Roy, is a genre-crossing singer, rapper and songwriter who reached new levels of fame this year after getting Mel B’s Golden Buzzer on Season 20 of America’s Got Talent and being catapulted into the finals. She’s the first female rapper in the show’s history to make it to the Top 10. While her hit “Feels So Good to Be You” introduced her to millions of people across America, she’s not new to...

Entertainment

Keeping Up with The McConaugheys

From MaMac to Levi, the whole family has a lot going on Article by Jennifer Birn Matthew McConaughey is out promoting his latest book Poems & Prayers and still doesn’t seem to miss a UT or Austin FC game. Camila McConaughey recently hosted her annual Women of Today wellness event focused on attaining and maintaining a healthy body and mind from nutrition to the thoughts we think. It’s where we met Kay “MaMac” McConaughey last year! and it’s growing each year! To get a bit of the vibe, put on...

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...

Shopping

Holiday Gift Guide

Article by Jennifer Birn Ancient India Skincare by Rachel Roy A perfect present for many reasons.Our September cover star created this luxury line of products using the ancient wisdom traditions of Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old science of well-being from India. And, with a mission for good. Each bottle sold supports at-risk women and children. Learn more and shop at https://ancientindia.com Zadok Collection Earrings These 14K yellow gold earrings are edgy yet classic. They feature a round...

Entertainment

Event Round-Up

Inside Zadok Jewelers' opening soirees and fundraisers for Texas Children's Hospital, Imagine a Way & GiveJoy Article and Photography by The Season’s Sparkliest Soiree   Zadok Jewelers had a two-day celebration to mark the opening of their location in the Domain, their first outside of Houston. Night one a curated group women embarked on a jet set-inspired journey through Zadok’sjewelry collections for an exclusive preview of the brand’s new showroom. Each guest arrived in a chauffeured...

Life + Culture

Brief Round Top Film Festival Guide

A few tips while navigating the festival Novemeber 6-9 Article and Photography by FOUNDERS: The festival was founded by the mother-daughter duo of Shanna and Skylar Schanen. Shanna says it melds her love for film with her dedication to fostering artistic expression and community enrichment. Skylar, a writer/director, aims to provide an inclusive platform for emerging filmmakers and artists to exhibit their work. SEE: Melody Maids, also the name of a singing group out of Beaumont, TX...

Life + Culture

Design for a Cause

Last year’s stylish soire funded therapy for 12 families and they aim to extend the life-changing impact this year Photography by Madeline Harper After a successful debut last year, Living Oak is hosting the second annual Design for a Cause. The benefit raises scholarship funds for The Children’s Therapy Spot, a clinic that provides essential speech, occupational and physical therapy which help children with a wide range of diagnoses reach their fullest potential at home and in school...