Austin, TX
Austin outspends other Texas cities on brisket and ribs — but not on one other barbecue staple
Summer is officially here, and it burst through the proverbial doors of the solstice with a 105-degree vigor that Austinites were less than thrilled about. There’s not much we can do except sweat it out, protect our pets, and splurge on a pool pass.
There is one more temporary solution: don a sunhat and dig into a sweet, ice-cold treat. Most Austinites know where their favorite ice cream is, but these 10 businesses have new seasonal flavors, unique pastry offerings, and delicious drinks, too. This list also includes lots of tropical fruits, no matter what culture inspired the dish, alongside some distinctly Texan ingredients.
Stay cool out there, Austin!
Gelato Paradiso
Of course we’re going to start with ice cream, and Gelato Paradiso is some of the best available in Austin. These thick and creamy small-batch treats come in traditional flavors like stracciatella (basically a more delicate Italian chocolate chip), pistacchio, and nocciola (hazelnut), as well less-expected (but still not wild) seasonal flavors, like passion fruit, guava, and pineapple. Still, nothing beats a lemon sorbetto on a hot day. Nothing.
Lick Honest Ice Creams
If those flavors were a little tame for you, or celebrating Texas ingredients is more appealing than Italian escapism, look no further than Lick Honest Ice Creams. Four summer make an appearance at this gay-owned local favorite: strawberry margarita, “Orange You Glad It’s Pride?,” lemon poundcake, and peach leaf graham crunch. Its everyday flavors break the mold with combos like beets and mint, or goat cheese, thyme, and honey.
Beard Papa’s
Most of this list is pretty local, but one Japanese company makes a chilled dessert too unique and delightful to pass up. Beard Papa’s, at The Domain, makes semi-custom cream puffs in 24 combinations. First, choose a pastry shell from options like plain pastry, chocolate coated, green tea coated, oreo topped, and more. Then choose one of four fillings: vanilla, chocolate, green tea, or Vietnamese coffee, only available this June. Order a bunch to share with friends, but they’re bigger than they look online!
Connor’s Creamery
This one is for the transplants, especially from the Midwest and Northeast: Remember those soft-serve ice creams with the ribbon of flavored gel along the edges? You could get flavors like cherry, butterscotch, and blue goo. (Obviously, if you were 12 or younger, you got the latter.) According to the maker’s website, there’s only one place in Central Texas with a Flavor Burst soft-serve machine, and it’s the Museum of Ice Cream. But we know that the truck outside Garbo’s Fresh Maine Lobster is selling them, too. Enjoy irresponsibly. Order every flavor.
Kalimotxo Cheesecake
All cheesecakes are no-bake if you didn’t have to bake them. Kalimotxo, the trendy Basque cocktail by Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, serves one of the most famous cheesecakes in the country, and by the time it gets to your plate, the singed top has all the benefits of a hot, hot oven, but has been long chilled. The Basque cheesecake is easily recognizable for its darkened, deflated top and a fluffy but very creamy center. The menu also features a corn ice cream sundae, for even more adventure.
Meanwhile Brewing
Formerly a brunch craze and now just part of many wine-lovers’ routines, the frosé (frozen rosé) is a gentle departure from stronger cocktails and heavier desserts. Meanwhile Brewing — an unlikely suspect, perhaps — makes a special frosé with a tropical twist: hibiscus, basil, and passionfruit. The brewery has a solid list of other wine cocktails alongside its many beers, including a house-made fernet and sake sangria.
Uncle Nicky’s
This combo may surprise some non-Italians, but melon (cantaloupe) and prosciutto are an elite sweet-and-salty team. Uncle Nicky’s Italian Specialties serves this classic treat with ricotta and mint alongside other chilled brunch items like parfait and overnight oats, or savory dishes like chilled shrimp. Pair it with a morning spritz or an espresso martini for a luxurious breakfast that couldn’t feel more chill — in every sense of the word.
Frutería Las Mazorcas
There are lots of fruterías around town, and one is basically as good as the next. But Frutería Las Mazorcas is known for its over-the-top fruit cocktails, and just opened a new location at 6419 US-183 Hwy. on June 18. Go for the traditional mango chamoyada topped with an entire paleta, a variety of aguas frescas, or a rusa en cantarito topped with cucumbers, sour candy, and more. Whatever decision you make, there is chamoy galore.
Super Thai Cuisine
Americans are so obsessed with iced coffee, they’ll drink it in any whether. But how about a sweeter alternative for that caffeine fix: Thai tea? For those who haven’t tried it, Thai iced tea is a lightly spiced tea with sweetened milk, and it’s one of the most refreshing summer drinks out there. Super Thai Cuisine serves all its teas hot or cold, including the green tea, which is served in the same style. For a side snack, the sweet sticky rice is served warm, but contrasted with chilled mango.
Tillie’s
One of the best things the Texas heat brings every year is peach season, and Tillie’s at Camp Lucy is making the most of it with a unique dessert recipe. A cross between an ice cream sandwich, a brown butter cake, and a peach cobbler, this layered dessert has Texas summer written all over it. They call it an ice box pie, and it’s the invention of the restaurant’s new pastry chef, Hannah Smith. The new and growing dessert menu looks worth the drive on Instagram.
Austin, TX
Texas Longhorns LB Anthony Hill Jr. Named Semifinalist for Major Award
AUSTIN — Texas Longhorns linebacker Anthony Hill Jr. is officially being recognized as one of the best at his position in college football.
Hill Jr. was announced as a semifinalist for the Dick Butkus Award Monday, joining a group of 14 other players. The Butkus Award is given annually to the best linebacker in college football.
Former Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford was also a semifinalist for the award last season.
Here’s the full list of semifinalists:
Jihaab Campbell, Alabama
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Shaun Dolac, Buffalo
Barrett Carter, Clemson
Jalon Walker, Georgia
Aiden Fisher, Indiana
Jay Higgins, Iowa
Chandler Martin, Memphis
Chris Paul Jr., Ole Miss
Sean Brown, N.C. State
Sonny Styles, Ohio State
Danny Stutsman, Oklahoma
Anthony Hill Jr., Texas
Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Shae Suiaunoa, Wyoming
This season, Hill Jr. has posted 28 total tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble, one pass breakup and one interception.
He was recently added to the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, which is given annually to the best defensive player in college football.
After the loss to Georgia, Hill Jr. said that the Longhorns are staying confident. They bounced back with a win over Vanderbilt before heading into the bye week.
“Nobody wants to lose but we’re gonna look at the film, we’re gonna get better,” Hill Jr. “Our heads are up. We’re not gonna just be sad and look all disappointed. We’re happy and we’re gonna get better and look at the film. We needed this, I feel like we need some adversity and it’s gonna be good to see how we bounce back next week.”
No. 5 Texas and Florida will kick off from Austin on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT. The game will be broadcast live on ABC.
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Austin, TX
Vote and vibe: Where to toast (or mope) at 2024 election night watch parties in Austin
When is Election Day 2024? When does early voting start in Texas?
Austin American-Statesman goes over Election Day questions and where to keep up with election coverage in Texas.
Whether you’re ready for a celebration, dreading the results or eager for the election cycle to be over, it’s best not to spend election night 2024 alone. Several Austin venues will host watch parties with food, friends and foes as you get ready for the results Tuesday.
Hold hands and cross fingers at Hotel Vegas and Volstead’s watch party
Need a strong pregame for the results? The adjacent East Austin bars are teaming up to host a joint watch party with themed cocktails served all night.
Guests can watch the results roll in on big screens on the patio. There will also be televised analysis inside Volstead Lounge. Enjoy live DJs, election night games and tacos from El Borracho Tacos starting at 5 p.m.
The party is free to attend. Guests can RSVP on Facebook.
Down some patriotic shots at Star Bar’s Texas-style watch party
The West Austin bar will host a free election night watch party, Texas-style. Customers can catch election updates from open to close and snag limited-edition Quinn-Arch buttons ($3) and hats ($20) touting University of Texas quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning. Election results will be shown on TVs across the bar.
Enjoy some blue and red jello shots as well as pizza from VIA 313.
The party will start at 4 p.m. and run until close at 2 a.m. No ticket or RSVP is needed for the event. More information is at starbartexas.com.
Ride the emotional roller coaster at Cheer Up Charlie’s election night carnival
Cheer Up’s is bringing the Election Day feel to the Red River Cultural District. The election night extravaganza will include drag and stand-up comedy shows, tarot and astrology readings, and a petting zoo for voters needing some animal comfort.
Want to dance it out? There will be live DJs. Voters can also eat their feelings. A bake sale will be happening, alongside a sock and blanket drive for the unhoused.
The party will run from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets start at $19 and can be purchased online.
Watch the results at Travis County Republicans’ election night party
Voters are invited to swing by and catch the election results with fellow Republicans in Travis County. National news as well as the county clerk’s website will be monitored for key races. Candidates and local leaders are also expected to deliver remarks. There will also be surprise guests throughout the evening.
The event will run from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Guests must register online to get the address for the event. Security officers will check photo IDs for entrance.
Join the Travis County Democratic Party at the Driskill
Democrats from across the county will watch the election results unfold at the historic Driskill hotel. Attendees will get a chance to rub elbows with some elected officials and candidates. Who better to share the suspense with than the folks on the ballot?
The watch party will happen from 7 to 11 p.m.
Interested in attending? You can register for the event online.
Austin, TX
Texas high school football 2024: Central Texas week 10 rankings
AUSTIN, Texas – The tenth week of the 2024 Texas high school football season is in the books.
Check out our rankings for the tenth week of the season, which featured matchups like Bowie vs Austin High, Taylor vs LBJ, Cedar Park vs Leander, Lake Belton vs Georgetown, and the FOX 7 Game of the Week, Bastrop vs Pflugerville.
View the highlights and scores for Week 10 here.
POST-WEEK 10 RANKINGS
CLASS 6A
CLASS 5A
CLASS 4A
CLASS 3A
CLASS 2A/1A/OTHERS
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