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Colorful plates and trays of LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, including sausage, brisket, frito chili pie, chips and crudite and more.

Michelin Recognizes 44 Austin Restaurants in Inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas

By Wesley Lucas on Nov. 12, 2024

The MICHELIN Guide released its first-ever Star, Bib Gourmand and recommended selections for restaurants in Texas. Forty-four restaurants in Austin received recognition, marking a historic moment for…

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Austin Selected as a Featured Culinary Destination in the MICHELIN Guide Texas

By Wesley Lucas on Jul. 15, 2024

MICHELIN Guide inspectors are already visiting Texas restaurants The Texas MICHELIN Guide will be the eighth Michelin destination in the United States Guide selection will include Starred…

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Austin, Texas set to host world’s biggest esports event next summer: the BLAST.tv Major 2025

Jun. 14, 2024

Esports entertainment company BLAST has revealed plans to host next year’s Counter-Strike Major in Austin, Texas, United States next summer. The BLAST.tv Major will take place at the award-winning…

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Visit Austin, You’re in for a Show!

By Wesley Lucas on Feb. 06, 2024

ATX Open + SXSW + MotoGP + Hot Luck Festival Lead the Lineup for Austin's Spring 2024 Events AUSTIN, TX— The city is preparing for a busy spring with an exciting lineup of events following busy…

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Ring in 2024 at the City of Austin's New Year Celebration

Dec. 18, 2023

Date/Time: Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 from 7 p.m. – midnight with countdown to fireworks beginning at 11:55 p.m. Location: Auditorium Shores (800 W Riverside Dr., Austin, TX 78704) Tickets: Austin’s New…

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Visit Austin, You’re in for a Show!

By Wesley Lucas on Sep. 12, 2023

ACL Music Festival + Formula 1 USGP lead the lineup for Fall 2023 Events AUSTIN, TX— The city is preparing for a busy fall with an exciting lineup of events following busy spring and summer seasons…

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Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations for 2023: Austin at #8

May 23, 2023

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for meetings and events worldwide…

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Major Redevelopment and Expansion Plans for Austin Convention Center Moves Forward

May 19, 2023

Austin Convention Center Expansion Project Will Seek Professional Design Firm With Request For Qualifications on Monday, May 22 On Monday, May 22, 2023, the City of Austin will seek a qualified…

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Visit Austin Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week 2023

By Wesley Lucas on May 05, 2023

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the annual industry celebration Austin, TX — Visit Austin, the official destination marketing organization for the city of Austin, is announcing events as part…

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ATX Open + SXSW + MotoGP + Hot Luck Festival Lead the Lineup for Austin's Spring 2023 Events

By Wesley Lucas on Feb. 16, 2023

After a busy and record-setting 2022, Austin is preparing for a busy 2023 with a robust and exciting lineup of events scheduled for spring. Tennis fans won’t want to miss the inaugural ATX Open…

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