The deadliest wildfire in more than a century has devastated Lahaina, Maui, killing 96 people and damaging or destroying more than 2,000 structures. More than 1,400 people were displaced by the fires, and FEMA and other aid organizations are working to get them into temporary housing.

South African chain Nando's PERi-PERi recently announced that its first ever Austin location will open in the Mueller neighborhood in early 2024.

Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings

Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings.

The Chicago-based folks behind Wax Myrtle’s, that welcoming restaurant and lounge on the fourth floor of Austin’s Thompson Hotel? They totally know how hot it is outside.

There’s nothing restrained about Unicorniverse, the newly opened plant-based, European-inspired bakery and cafe in Round Rock. While the strip-mall facade may be unassuming, once you cross the threshold, you step into a space that would not be out of place in the palace of Versailles.

Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings.

Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings.

Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings.