Wynne Davis

Austin

A journalist with an interest in food and international relations | formerly @NPR | @UTAustin alum🤘🏼| stl cardinals fan ⚾️ | 1 john 4:19

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Photos: Malibu Barbie Cafe pop-up comes to Austin

1 week ago | kut.org | Wynne Davis

Hi, Barbie!Hi, Ken! You wanna go for a ride? Sure, Ken! Jump in — we're going downtown to the Malibu Barbie Cafe! If you're looking to get a head start on summer or go back to 2023's peak Barbiecore moment, this pop-up installation is full of photo ops, including a life-size Barbie box like the dolls come in, a rollerskating rink and a lifeguard stand. Austin is the latest destination for the pink-drenched concept from Bucket Listers and Mattel.
Birdie's named sole Austin finalist for 2025 James Beard Awards

1 month ago | kut.org | Wynne Davis

Birdie's is the only Austin restaurant to make it to the finalist round for the 2025 James Beard Awards. Arjav Ezekiel, the restaurant's co-owner and beverage director, is up for the Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service — a new award introduced this year. The James Beard Foundation announced the list of finalists Tuesday. Winners will be named June 16 during an awards ceremony in Chicago. Five other Austin restaurants were given a nod in the semifinalist list announced in January.
No SXSW badge? No problem. Check out these free or low-cost pop-ups during the festival

2 months ago | kut.org | Wynne Davis

SXSW is upon us. Maybe you’re an old pro with a badge and your entire week’s worth of entertainment lined up, or maybe this is your first time and you’re in it for the free stuff. Here at KUT we’ve put together a short list of pop-ups and performances we’re looking forward to. Some are free; others might cost you anywhere between $10 and $40. Whataburger’s Museum of Art — This burger place is synonymous with Texas.
Boys basketball wins seventh straight Mission League title before advancing to CIF playoffs

2 months ago | hwchronicle.com | Wynne Davis

The varsity boys basketball team won their seventh consecutive Mission League Championship in a 67-64 win over Notre Dame on Feb. 5. Coming off a successful season that ended in a California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state championship last year, the team now looks to defend their reputation as one of the highest ranking teams in the state and the country.
Wrestling team focuses on future development

2 months ago | hwchronicle.com | Wynne Davis

As the wrestling season continues, the wrestling team is focusing on commitment and steady improvement in preparation for league finals. With a roster in transition and several new wrestlers stepping up, the team is working to build a strong foundation for the future. The season has had its challenges, with the team struggling to fill all weight classes in matches due to injuries.
Join KUT's Jerry Quijano for a tie-dye event Saturday, Feb. 1

Jan 28, 2025 | kut.org | Wynne Davis

If you're looking for a way to break through the winter blues, join KUT this Saturday, Feb. 1, for a tie-dying event with All Things Considered host Jerry Quijano. We're teaming up with Rivian Austin and Will & Co to put on this event. We'll go over some different designs and tips, and then it's up to you to create. Jerry, a self-dubbed "local tie-dye guy," is planning on bringing some of the shirts he's made over the years and a new shirt to dye. This event is tied to our Field Guide to Austin.
Join KUT's Jerry Quijano for a tie-dye event Saturday, Feb. 1

Jan 28, 2025 | l8r.it | Wynne Davis

If you're looking for a way to break through the winter blues, join KUT this Saturday, Feb. 1, for a tie-dying event with All Things Considered host Jerry Quijano. We're teaming up with Rivian Austin and Will & Co to put on this event. We'll go over some different designs and tips, and then it's up to you to create. Jerry, a self-dubbed "local tie-dye guy," is planning on bringing some of the shirts he's made over the years and a new shirt to dye. This event is tied to our Field Guide to Austin.
6 Austin restaurants named semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards

Jan 23, 2025 | kut.org | Wynne Davis

Six Austin restaurants made the semifinalist list for this year’s James Beard Awards, including one for the new category, outstanding professional in beverage service. The finalists will be announced April 2, and the winners won’t be known until June 16. But that waiting period is a great time to dine out both in Austin and around the state. Texas restaurants, bars and chefs received a total of 41 nods.
6 Austin restaurants named semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards

Jan 23, 2025 | l8r.it | Wynne Davis

Six Austin restaurants made the semifinalist list for this year’s James Beard Awards, including one for the new category, outstanding professional in beverage service. The finalists will be announced April 2, and the winners won’t be known until June 16. But that waiting period is a great time to dine out both in Austin and around the state. Texas restaurants, bars and chefs received a total of 41 nods.
Girls basketball team starts new season 4-2 with coaching changes

Dec 19, 2024 | hwchronicle.com | Wynne Davis