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Sofia Sokolove

Former DCist (but Philadelphian at heart) Sofia is currently living + writing in Austin, TX, bouncing around the arts, literature, food + booze scenes.

@sofolove // www.sofiasokolove.com

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Boutique boardinghouse makes Lockhart a dreamy destination for Texans Boutique boardinghouse makes Lockhart a dreamy destination for Texans By Sofia Sokolove

4.10.18 | 3:46 pm

Texans have long been making smoked meat pilgrimages to Lockhart, the “Barbecue Capital of Texas,” for quick day trips. But ...

Wordy Weekend

The insiders' guide to the most star-studded Texas Book Festival ever The insiders' guide to the most star-studded Texas Book Festival ever By Sofia Sokolove

11.3.17 | 4:38 pm

It’s the time of year when the world's literati (and Tom Hanks!) descends on Austin to take part ...

Texas on Top

Texas tops America's most racially integrated states once again Texas tops America's most racially integrated states once again By Sofia Sokolove

1.16.17 | 12:15 pm

For the second year in a row, financial website WalletHub has released a study shedding light on which U.S ...

Jewelry for the Home

Texas' favorite jewelry designer debuts gem of a home collection Texas' favorite jewelry designer debuts gem of a home collection By Sofia Sokolove

12.5.16 | 11:13 am

Just in time for the holidays, one of Texas' favorite jewelry designers, Kendra Scott, is giving her fans something new ...

First-Class Travel

Texas company launches new private air travel — no membership needed Texas company launches new private air travel — no membership needed By Sofia Sokolove

8.22.16 | 3:32 pm

UPDATE: In early October, Envi announced that it has postponed service indefinitely. --- Texans have another option for traveling in style ...

What to Read Now

What to read right now: 7 books recommended by badass fiction writers What to read right now: 7 books recommended by badass fiction writers By Sofia Sokolove

4.26.15 | 1:17 pm

Editor’s note: For this month’s What to Read, our cohorts in the Capital City spoke to some of ...

A rendering of Littlefield Lofts at Sixth and Brazos

Texas Travel

New Austin vacation lofts put visitors in the heart of downtown action New Austin vacation lofts put visitors in the heart of downtown action By Sofia Sokolove

4.19.15 | 2:02 pm

As early as July, there will be a new spot to vacation in Austin. Vacation rental property company Top Trip ...

Everything's Bigger in Texas

Property taxes in Texas are higher than almost anywhere in America Property taxes in Texas are higher than almost anywhere in America By Sofia Sokolove

4.12.15 | 11:59 am

Everything is bigger in Texas — including taxes. Although every homeowner across the country is subject to real estate taxes, it ...

That's a Smart House

Inside the Texas HGTV Smart House that could be yours for free Inside the Texas HGTV Smart House that could be yours for free By Sofia Sokolove

4.9.15 | 8:40 am

Each year, HGTV builds and furnishes a “Smart Home” to be given away to a lucky sweepstakes winner. Last year ...

It's Getting Crowded

Only one U.S. city has gained more residents than Dallas-Fort Worth Only one U.S. city has gained more residents than Dallas-Fort Worth By Sofia Sokolove

3.26.15 | 2:36 pm

New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau confirms what we already know: Lots of people are moving to ...

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