Austin Insider Blog

This blog, written and curated by Visit Austin staff, shares the things that visitors love and locals can't get enough of.

Best Seat in the House: Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, pit-master Miguel Vidal of Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ shares his simple…

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Best Seat in the House: El Naranjo

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Chef Iliana de la Vega of El Naranjo shares her simple “at home”…

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Visiting the Carpenter Hotel

Tucked away in the Zilker neighborhood is the chic and luxurious Carpenter Hotel. Transformed from its former life as a Carpenter’s Union Hall, Carpenter Hotel incorporates all things Texas with all things contemporary in a luxury property. The hotel is warm and welcoming with rich colors and lots…

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Best Seat in the House: Drop Kick

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Chef Francisco Baca of Drop Kick shares his simple “at home” smoked…

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Best Seat in the House: Lick Honest Ice Creams

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Anthony Sobotik, co-owner of Lick Honest Ice Creams, shares his…

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Best Seat in the House: Easy Tiger

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Head Doughpuncher David Norman of Easy Tiger shares his simple “at…

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Best Seat in the House: Juliet Italian Kitchen

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, bartender Wendi Williams of Juliet Italian Kitchen shares her simple…

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Best Seat in the House: Patika

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Patika General Manager Tony Smith shares his simple “at home” cold…

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Best Seat in the House: Chef Tyson Cole

Welcome to the Best Seat in the House, a digital series from Visit Austin, bringing together some of the best personalities in Austin's service industry sharing some ways to experience a taste of Austin from home. In this episode, Chef Tyson Cole of Uchi, Uchiko and Loro shares his simple, “at home”…

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