Kayla Hui

Early voting in Texas is underway, and if you’ve already cast your vote, you might want to hold onto your “I voted” sticker. Election Day is one of the few occasions when your sticker actually holds some power—you can get free food and drinks. Think whole pizza pies, ice cream and smash burgers.  Whether you’re looking to distract yourself from this nail-biting election or are genuinely hungry for a bite, here are some spots across Texas offering free items. Oh, and don’t forget your sticker to save some moolah!  Austin Austin Beerworks: offering a free beer on Election Day Amy’s Ice Cream: a free Crush’n with sticker proof through November 5 Baldinucci Pizza: free cheese slice or 6-piece garlic knots through November 5 Easy Tiger: the Linc and South Lamar locations are offering a 16-ounce St. Elmo draft on November 5 Home Slice Pizza: trade your sticker for a free slice through November 5 Kerbey Lane Cafe: enjoy a free pancake at any Kerbey Lane location on November 5 Kesshō: a gratis scoop of mango, vanilla, or ube gelato with sticker proof  Soup Peddler: a free cup of soup of your choice through Election Day Dallas Taco Y Vino: free tamale bite with sticker proof  Bbbop Seoul Kitchen: complimentary small appetizer on Election Day Lazy Dog Restaurants: non-alcoholic beverage with purchase of a meal on the house on November 5 Houston  Axelrad: swap your sticker for a free drink of your choice through Election Day Handies Douzo: free spicy tuna hand roll between November

With high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients, it’s no wonder Dish Society has managed to grow its presence in Houston and Austin. Since opening its first Austin location last year, the all-day eatery is now expanding to a second spot—this time at 1600 S. 1st Street in Bouldin Creek.  “South Austin is really vibrant and booming,” said Dish Society’s CEO Aaron Lyons in an official statement. “We love its proximity to Downtown and other areas like South Congress, South Lamar and Zilker Park. It’s a good central locale with great restaurants and a lot of biking and walking, which attracts the type of folks that tend to be our fans. As always, we want to be that accessible neighborhood spot you can visit multiple times a week.”  The second Dish Society is expected to open in early 2025 and will occupy a 3,500 square foot restaurant, offering 80 indoor seats, up to 50 outdoor seats, bar seating, a walk-up window for quick takeout service and free validated parking.  While the new location won’t offer an entirely new menu, you can still expect house favorites like Texas hot chicken, shrimp and grits and beignets topped with powdered sugar and sweet coffee anglais, along with Proud Pie’s hand-crafted pies. Starting today, October 31, fall classics—think chicken pot pie, harvest salad and butternut squash bisque—will make a return to the menu.  Helmed by culinary director Brandi Key, the menu will continue to shift based on seasonality, with 75% of ingredients sourced from Texas far

The 2024 U.S. Presidential election is just a week away, and early voting is already underway in states like New York, Washington, D.C. and California. For those ready to cast an early ballot in Texas, you’re in luck: early voting kicked off on October 21 and runs through November 1. Here’s the scoop on early voting in Texas—including polling locations, what you need to bring, and more.  When does early voting start in Texas?  Early in-person voting in Texas officially started on October 21 and will run until November 1, four days before the actual election.  Where can I find my local polling place? The easiest way to locate your polling place is by visiting the “My Voter Portal” and entering your name, county, date of birth, and zip code. Once entered, you’ll find your registration information and nearest polling locations.  What time does polling start and end?  Poll opening and closing times may vary by city and county but generally begin at 7am and end at 7pm CST.  What do I need to bring with me to vote?  Texas law requires all voters to bring one of seven forms of photo identification. Acceptable IDs include:  Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas election identification certificate issued by DPS Texas personal identification card issued by DPS Texas handgun license issued by DPS U.S. military identification card with photograph U.S. citizenship certificate with photograph  U.S. passport  Those without an acceptable form of I

On October 28, culinary talent gathered at the World Congress Center for the 2024 Michelin Guide Atlanta Ceremony to find out which restaurants earned one of Michelin’s highly coveted stars. This event, following award ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York, marked another exciting chapter in the Michelin Guide’s expansion across the United States.  While none of the eateries secured the highly elusive two- or three-star status, four brand new restaurants rose to prominence with their first Michelin star. The honored newcomers include O by Brush, Omakase Table, Spring and Staplehous—each recognized for exceptional cooking and high-quality ingredients. With these additions, Atlanta now boasts a total of nine one-star Michelin restaurants, five of which were awarded last year.   Courtesy ChingYao WangDish from O by Brush But that’s not all of the good news coming out of the Big Peach: Four more restaurants also received Bib Gourmand designations, a distinction recognizing restaurants offering yummy food at moderate prices. In addition to the stars and Bib Gourmand, Michelin highlighted individual culinary excellence through four special awards, with Miles Macquarrie taking the trophy for exceptional cocktails.  To help you explore the best of Atlanta’s dining scene, we’ve detailed Atlanta’s new Michelin stars, Bib Gourmands and special award winners. So whether you’re after a fine dining experience or a meal on a budget, Atlanta’s Michelin Guide additions are set to satisfy y