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Chek Recs: The Newsletter
An insider look into Austin's restaurant industry, music scene, new happenings & outdoor hangs! Filled with travel itineraries across the globe.
By Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
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How I Chose My 40-ish Best Restaurants in Austin
...and why it’s not just about the food
Mar 25•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
My 11 Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in Austin, TX
My much-anticipated list is finally ready for you!
Apr 22•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
The 22 year-old who couldn't stop eating and made it her career
Mar 26, 2025•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
My Unfiltered Ranking of Austin’s Omakases
Feb 18•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Where to Go When You Can't Get Into…
The best dupes for 9 restaurants with long lines and booked-out reservations
May 13•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Where to Eat in Texas: Houston, Fort Worth, San Antonio
My restaurant picks in three of the state’s best cities
Jun 17•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Where to Drink in Austin This Summer
New under-the-radar spots + recs for groups, dates, and frozens
Jun 10•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Who You Should Be Following Now
The writers and creators you should be paying attention to
Jun 3•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
A Cheat Sheet to Austin’s Best New Restaurants
+ a preview of who’s opening their doors soon
May 20•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Best Meal of 2026 + Only the Wild Ones Now Open 🥂
Great oysters, Mediterranean food, and where to eat on your summer trip to DC
May 6•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
10 Wellness Trips to Plan This Summer
Including the time I hiked from Aspen to Crested Butte (yes, you read that right!)
Apr 15•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
5 Meals I’d Happily Repeat This Week
A new French patisserie opening inside a winery and a hand roll spot I actually like
Apr 8•Chekmark Eats aka Alex Reichek
Chek Recs: The Newsletter
An insider look into Austin's restaurant industry, music scene, new happenings & outdoor hangs! Filled with travel itineraries across the globe.