Just when it seems like Willie Nelson’s popularity couldn’t get any, well, higher, he goes and does something like this. Today, the beloved Austin-based singer announced that he and wife Annie will release a new weed-centric cookbook just in time for the holiday season. Out in mid-November, Willie and Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook: Mouthwatering Recipes and the High-Flying Stories Behind Them, combines the country icon’s love of marijuana and storytelling with Annie’s passion for home-cooked meals.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Willie Nelson (@willienel ..read more

As the Official Home of the Frozen Margarita, Dallas, has a reputation to uphold. The margaritas here can’t just be great. They have to be absolutely fantastic. Luckily, our local libation specialists have identified the best and brightest margaritas in the city. Discover the best of the best for yourself by journeying along the Margarita Mile. From classic recipes to innovative experimentation, the Margarita Mile is your chance to indulge moderately in the best margaritas that Dallas offers. Plus, by tracking your progress by checking in to designated stops, pass holders collect points and ea ..read more

Picture this: You sit on a sunny patio, crack open a few cold beverages, and soak in the gorgeous spring weather in Austin. But the next morning, you can barely get out of bed as nausea, fatigue, and a terrible headache take over your body. Luckily, you don’t have to endure yet another dreaded hangover just to have a fun night in the capital city. As more young people are cutting back on booze—or abstaining altogether—a new wave of legal, delicious THC libations have arrived in Austin. Get ready to experience a symphony of flavors and relaxation like never before with Melo THC Seltzer! With a ..read more

For most Texans, Fredericksburg is synonymous with wine country. But take a deeper look, and you’ll find the majority of state-produced fruit is actually grown hundreds of miles away. Despite all the vineyards lining Highway 290, many area winemakers source their grapes from the High Plains near Lubbock or Trans-Pecos region by Fort Stockton, carting tons of fruit to the Hill Country after harvest. But upstart company Local Customs Wine Growers is on a mission to keep wine production firmly rooted in Central Texas—from soil to glass. During his tenure at Austin Winery from 2016 to 2022, Travis ..read more

What does it say about a city’s food scene when you can find not one, but three riffs on the Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme? Or multiple sightings of McRib clones? Austin’s fascination with fast food is a phenomenon that has been steadily growing in recent years, and the trend speaks to the “keep it weird” mantra that endures, even as our culinary identity becomes more elevated. For a tasty trip down memory lane this summer, check out these four local places doing creative takes on fast food classics. Bigger Mac: Becky Plante   JNL Barbecue | Bigger Mac While Ben Lambert has always loved a ..read more

Austin’s East Side might as well be Abraham Mong’s outdoor gallery. In the last several years, the local artist has painted, fabricated, and installed vibrant signs throughout the area, from the intricate glowing caricature at Other Racquet Social Club to the flaming pizza slice at Love Supreme and minimalist marquee at Zeds Ice Cream. Operating under the moniker A.mong Signwriting, the former Seattle muralist began perfecting restaurant signs and adorning windows and walls across the capital city in 2010, including projects at bygone Rainey Street destination G’Raj Mahal and current favorites ..read more

One of the most anticipated food events of the year, Austin Monthly’s Burger Bash gives food lovers an opportunity to chow down on the city’s most beloved burgers, from smashed and smoked to seasoned and wood-fired. Some of this year’s participants include Loro, Huckleberry, NADC, la Barbecue, Cuantas Hamburguesas, JewBoy, La Plancha, and last year’s Peoples’ Choice winner—Gimme Burger! This event brings you the best of everything under the bun on May 11 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to samples of more than a dozen burgers, the ticket includes french fries and tots from Midway Dogs, sweet ..read more

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A common misconception about the Cloak Room is that it remains an exclusive speakeasy in a clandestine locale ripe for shadowy political dealings. But the classic dive bar isn’t all that hard to find. For starters, it has spent more than four decades in plain view of the Texas Capitol, which sits across the street. Moreover, the large sign bearing the bar’s name on the outside wall and the image of a hand pointing directly to the front door should answer any question about whether or not it’s trying to hide. In fact, searching for downing parking might be the main quest necessary for a trip to ..read more

Hot Luck returns Memorial Day weekend, and Austin’s one-of-a-kind, chef-showcasing, musical cookout is trying out some fresh ingredients this year. The first-ever Hot Luck Supper Club is all about comfort food, whisking attendees back to a midcentury era of cozy, rib-sticking cuisine. The chef lineup includes Marc-Olivier Frappier (Vin Mon Lapin), Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp (My Loup), Arlin Smith and Andrew Taylor (Eventide Oyster Co.) and more. Be transported back to the feel-good food of community supper clubs from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Fair Market. Another new chance to break br ..read more