In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland explores the best local juice bars, yoga studios, and wellness spots in Austin — from fresh‑pressed juice favorites and holistic cafés to serene yoga spaces and modern spa‑style experiences. Learn where locals go to nourish body and mind in the City of the Violet Crown.

📝 Featured Wellness Businesses

Juice Bars & Smoothies:

Juiced Up Cafe Downtown — Energetic cold‑pressed juices and smoothies downtown.

Get Juicy Roots — South Austin juice and wellness blends.

Clean Juice — USDA‑certified organic juices and smoothies.

raw REPUBLIC — Fresh, locally loved juice shop with a 4.9 rating.

Prana Café — Wellness café with juices, smoothies, and nutritious eats.

Yoga & Movement:

Practice Yoga Austin — East Austin yoga for beginner to advanced flows.

Lizard Yoga — Holistic yoga and wellness studio with spa elements.

Wellness Experience:

Austin Salt Room — Therapeutic salt halotherapy.

Alive and Well — Holistic center with yoga, nutrition, and wellness events.

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland highlights seven East Austin businesses that define the neighborhood’s local spirit — from long‑time community restaurants and barbecue joints to thriving coffee shops, cocktail spots, and handmade boutiques. Discover where to eat, drink, shop, and explore like a true Eastsider.

Featured East Austin Originals

Cenote — Classic East Austin café with food, coffee, cocktails, and community culture.

Cisco’s Restaurant, Bakery & Bar — Historic Mexican spot serving East Austin since the 1950s. Axios

Afuga Coffee — Locally beloved coffee roaster and café hub.

Strangelove Coffee & Wine — Chill coffee‑by‑day, wine‑by‑night locale.

Take Heart — Boutique celebrating local makers and curated goods.

Brew and Brew — East Austin coffee and beer fusion hangout.

Sam’s BBQ & Austin Daiquiri Factory (ADF) — Historic BBQ institution with fun frozen drinks.

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland walks listeners through seven of the most influential breweries shaping Austin’s craft‑beer scene — from historic origins and traditional lagers to wild ales, creative IPAs, and vibrant community taprooms. Perfect for anyone wanting to understand why Austin’s beer culture stands out — and where to get the best pints right now.

📝 Featured Breweries

Celis Brewery — origins of Austin’s craft‑beer movement

Live Oak Brewing Company — tradition, lagers & community Biergarten

Austin Beerworks — craft staple with crowd‑pleasing beers

Jester King Brewery — farmhouse, wild ales & experimental brewing

Meanwhile Brewing Company — relaxed taproom & community vibes

Pinthouse Brewing — downtown hangout with bold IPAs and character

Zilker Brewing Company — urban taproom bringing beer back to city center

Late nights in Austin deserve more than fast food and takeout. In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland explores seven of the city’s best after‑dark spots — from 24‑hour diners and late‑night Korean eats to burger shacks, pizza slices, coffee‑house chill, and DIY night crawls. If you’re out late or up late, these are the spots that keep Austin alive after dark.

📝 Featured Late‑Night Spots

24 Diner — all‑night comfort food & diner classics

Soha — late‑night Korean eats & drinks

Jewboy Sliders — smashed‑patty burgers & sliders after dark

Golden Tiger — burgers, sandwiches and fries into early AM

Hoboken Pie — late‑night New Jersey–style pizza slices & beers

Bennu Coffee — 24‑hour coffee house for people‑watching, studying or chill time

Curated night–crawl — combining multiple late‑night spots for drinks, food & fun

Looking for date night ideas in Austin that go beyond dinner and a movie? In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland walks through seven creative and memorable date experiences — from lake paddles and mural walks to starlit swims, spa days, and local bar‑hopping. Perfect for couples ready for something different.

📝 Featured Date Night Ideas

Paddleboard or kayak at Lady Bird Lake

Hike or walk the Butler Trail or Barton Creek Greenbelt

Street‑art and mural tour around the city

Night swim or visit to Barton Springs Pool

Sunset paddle or bat‑watching boat ride on Lady Bird Lake

Spa or relaxation day for two

Bar hopping, live‑music or nightlife explorations in neighborhoods (like Rainey Street)

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland guides listeners through seven of Austin’s best global‑flavor restaurants — from Ethiopian and Vietnamese to Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, and creative fusion. If you’re craving cuisine beyond tacos and BBQ, this guide helps you unlock Austin’s global palate.

📝 Featured Restaurants

Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar — deep East‑African flavors and communal injera meals

Sway — stylish Thai / Thai‑fusion on South 1st with bold flavors and vibe

Canje — Caribbean/Latin‑inspired dishes & cocktails in East 6th / downtown

Titaya’s Thai Cuisine — comforting, traditional Thai fare on North Lamar

Fonda San Miguel — refined, regional Mexican dining with art, ambiance, and authenticity

Pho Thái Son — longtime favorite for affordable, tasty Vietnamese pho, bowls & more

Ember Kitchen — Caribbean‑inspired, charcoal‑grilled creative dishes in Seaholm

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, host Brooke Holland spotlights seven Austin venues where you can hear live music with no cover charge. From legendary honky-tonks to cozy coffeehouse patios and outdoor beer gardens, these spots offer unforgettable nights filled with music — without costing a dime.

📝 Featured Venues

Broken Spoke – Classic Texas dancehall with early restaurant sets, no cover

Güero’s Taco Bar – Free Texas Radio Live series in the Oak Garden patio

The Saxon Pub – Historic, intimate venue with early or midweek free sets

C-Boy’s Heart & Soul – Retro soul bar with patio and lounge, often free shows

Meanwhile Brewing – Outdoor beer garden shows with zero cover

Radio Coffee & Beer – Hybrid café and bar with rotating free music lineup

Free Week (Red River District) – January-wide festival with free shows across venues

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland tours seven of Austin’s most exciting new restaurant openings for Fall 2025. From Persian fine dining and steakhouse luxury to Mediterranean small plates, café/bar hybrids, casual build‑your‑own bowls, neighborhood Italian, and a chef‑driven kappo experience—get a front‑row seat to where Austin is eating right now.

📝 Featured Restaurants

Roya — Persian fine dining, North Shoal Creek.

VanHorn’s — New‑York‑inspired steakhouse, downtown.

Ēma — Mediterranean small plates, Domain NORTHSIDE.

Grá Mór — All‑day café/bar, East 6th.

Limegreen — Build‑your‑own Vietnamese bowls, West Campus.

Rocco’s — Italian red‑sauce neighborhood spot, North Loop.

Kappo Kappo — Intimate kappo‑style experience, Austin Proper Hotel.

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland shares seven standout coffee shops in Austin that fly under the tourist radar but shine with local love. From trailers and industrial‑chic lofts to stationery cafés and music‑infused roasters, these cafés give you a deeper taste of Austin’s coffee culture.

📝 Featured Coffee Shops

Desnudo Coffee — East Austin trailer‑style, Colombian‑sourced beans.

Barrett’s Coffee — Highland neighborhood micro‑roaster & café.

Spokesman Coffee — South Austin café & roaster with craft‑beer crossover.

Terrible Love — Hyde Park hidden‑gem café with vintage machinery and plants.

The Paper + Craft Pantry — East Austin café + stationery + creative workshops.

Try Hard Coffee Roasters — East Austin roaster with vinyl, music culture and artisan coffee.

Flora Coffee — Boutique coffee spot with design‑first ambiance and specialty beans.

In this episode of Austin BizBuzz, Brooke Holland highlights seven Austin‑based artisan brands—from hand‑poured candles and plant‑dyed apparel to premium cookware, handcrafted leather goods, stationery and stylish home décor. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or gifting someone, each of these brands brings story, craft and local pride.

📝 Featured Brands

Slow North — hand‑poured candles & botanical home goods. Slow North+1

Take Heart — curated, design‑forward home & wearable objects.

Miranda Bennett Studio — plant‑dyed apparel made locally with ethical production. Visit Austin

The Paper + Craft Pantry — independent stationery, craft workshops & giving back.

Espacio Handmade — artisan leather goods handcrafted in Austin.

Made In Cookware — Austin‑based premium cookware brand.

Maaribu — stylish home décor shop sourcing locally‑made goods.