Editor's Note: This story was originally published in Digital Issue V. Austin’s oldest craft brewery, Live Oak Brewing, opened its doors in 1997, but it wasn’t until the last decade that the...
When a customer walks into Black Star Co-op, at first it seems like any other beer and local food joint. After indulging in their meal, gulping down a nice ale and conversing with friends, customers get the check and realize what makes Black Star Co-op so unique. With over 3,000 co-owners and a no-tipping policy, Black Star’s business model helps set it apart from other restaurants in Austin.
