Sports + Recreation

Where to Watch

Your Dripping Springs Football Weekend Guide Article by Micah Wiener | Photography by Chase Davis Fall is here, and that means cool evenings and the buzz of a Friday night crowd. Football season is in full swing, and the group chat is buzzing: “So, where are we watching the game?” Whether you’re rallying before the Tigers take the field, settling in for a full Saturday of college ball, or cheering for the Cowboys or Texans on Sundays, we’ve got you covered. Here’s your weekly game plan. ...

Life + Culture

Bringing More To The Table

From Dripping Springs to Zambia: How the Hunger Project Connects Hill Country Neighbors To End World Hunger Across the Globe Article by Vivian Gomez | Photography by Provided To lifelong Dripping Springs local Ashley Schenk, hunger is about more than food. It’s about people. “Hunger is connected to education, healthcare, women’s leadership, agriculture, clean water, local government, and the main thing is opportunity,” Schenk says. “The Hunger Project partners with communities to disrupt...

Food + Beverage

Mixing It Up

Dripping Springs Bartender Eddy Bowie Talks Craft, Connection, and the Art of a Memorable Cocktail Article by A Drink to Remember | Photography by Stacy Berg Hello again! Eddy here—your friendly neighborhood bartender and owner of Drink to Remember. I’m a Georgia native who made the move to Texas in 2014, and today I’m proud to call Dripping Springs the official home of my business. Our business office is located just a few miles from downtown Drip, and becoming part of this community has...

Food + Beverage

Built to Gather

The Samsons Bring an Austin Restaurant Legacy Home to the Hill Country Article by Christina Thompson | Photography by Iris Castro Maggie and Ryan Samson’s story began over a shared love of food. They met in culinary school in Vermont in 1996, two talented people drawn to the restaurant world.  Their culinary journey took them west to Napa Valley and then to Austin in 2002, where Maggie had grown up. The couple worked together at Vespaio Ristorante, and when its sister restaurant, Enoteca...

Food + Beverage

Market Refresh

Exciting Changes Are Coming to Oakwood Public Market Article by Sarah Miller | Photography by Claire Mulkey We are excited to share some of the changes happening at Oakwood Public Market. Our goal is to build on everything the community already loves about Oakwood while making the space more comfortable, functional, family-friendly, and enjoyable throughout the day. Inside the coffee shop, we have added comfortable lounge seating, creating a welcoming place to meet a friend, work for a while...

Food + Beverage

Son of the Wild

Fire, Wild Game, and the Spirit of the Hill Country Article by Micah Wiener | Photography by Summer Miles There’s something about cooking over an open fire. No frills. No pretense. Just heat, smoke, good meat, and the people gathered around it.  That’s the philosophy behind Son of the Wild, the fully mobile catering and bartending service that has quickly become one of the most exciting culinary names in Dripping Springs. Sam Rigney and Ethan Munguia launched Son of the Wild just over a year...

Food + Beverage

The Art of Sausage

Sausage Sensei Bill Dumas Turns a Texas Barbecue Staple Into an Unexpected Canvas for Creativity Article by Vivian Gomez | Photography by Kathy Dumas Bill Dumas has made sausage out of just about everything. Peach cobbler. Macaroni and cheese. Kangaroo. Even chicatana ants from Mexico. But for the Texas pitmaster known as “The Sausage Sensei,” pushing the boundaries of sausage-making isn’t simply about creating something unexpected. It’s about transforming an often-overlooked staple of Texas...

Food + Beverage

¡Salud, Y’all!

Meet Thirsty Vaquero, the Homegrown Ranch Soda Bringing Bold Flavor and Texican Attitude to the Texas Soda Aisle Article by Melissa Svoboda | Photography by Iris Castro Long before Thirsty Vaquero found its way into our neighborhood supermarket, the idea for a sweet-and-spicy “Texican soda” was brewing in Chris Kaiser’s head. Chris had spent more than a decade at Anheuser-Busch, where his various roles in sales and marketing took his family all around the country. During a stint in El Paso...

Home + Design

A Seat at the Table

From Kitchen Islands to Tables Beneath a Canopy of Oaks, These Inviting Spaces Prove There’s More Than One Way To Gather Article and Photography by Some of the best moments happen around the table. It’s where we share meals, pour another glass, and can easily lose track of time. And when a space extends an opportunity to linger over conversation and connection, it becomes something worth seeking out.  From dining rooms and breakfast nooks to outdoor kitchens, poolside patios, and backyards...

Food + Beverage

It’s All Greek

At Ziggi’s Cafe, Greek Street Food and Family Traditions Find a New Home  Article by Melissa Svoboda | Photography by Summer Miles Three years ago, Alex and Rena Gabrielides bought a home in Dripping Springs—sight unseen—and moved across the world to a town they’d never visited. How did they choose Drip? After zeroing in on the Austin area, “I saw the name Dripping Springs,” Rena says, “and I thought it was cute.” Born and raised in South Africa, Alex and Rena are Greek by heritage and have...