A Taste of Koko — Austin food and travel

Austin's OG Food Blogger Since 2010

Howdy,
I'm Koko.

Startup Advisor. Content Creator. Author. Angel Investor. Austin's most trusted voice on food, travel, and entrepreneurship — featured in O Magazine, InStyle, OWN TV Network & The New York Times.

600+

Brand Partners

2

Bestselling Books

15+

Years Creating

As Seen In

O Magazine The New York Times InStyle Magazine OWN TV Network Austin Chronicle Austin Woman Magazine Longhorn 100 Austin 40 Under 40
Jane Ko — Koko, Austin food blogger and influencer

2018 & 2019

Best Blogger — Austin Chronicle

Meet Koko

Austin's Voice for Food, Travel & Real Life

Howdy! I'm Jane — most people know me as Koko. I grew up in Port Lavaca, Texas before landing at UT Austin in 2007 with big dreams and a very small budget (yes, I scooped Dippin' Dots at football games for $8/hour to save up for my first camera).

I launched A Taste of Koko in 2010, went full-time in 2015, and haven't looked back since. Since then I've partnered with over 600 brands — from Target and IKEA to Whole Foods and Carnival Cruise Line — and been the face of Miami tourism for the New York Times.

Today I'm not just a content creator. I'm a startup advisor, angel investor in CPG, fintech, restaurants & hospitality, and a passionate coach for entrepreneurs who want to build their digital presence.

Food Blogger Content Creator Author Angel Investor Startup Advisor
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How Can I Help You?

Let's Build Something Together

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For Aspiring Influencers

Social Media Course

Learn exactly how I built a full-time career from zero. My proven frameworks for growing an engaged audience and monetizing your platform.

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For Entrepreneurs

1-on-1 Consulting

I've consulted for Google, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & countless CPG brands. Let's unlock your business's digital potential together.

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For Austin Lovers

The Austin Blog

Thousands of curated local restaurant guides, weekend getaways, and insider tips from Austin's OG food blogger. The city through Koko's eyes.

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For Insider Access

Club Koko

Weekly texts and curated restaurant recs straight from my phone to yours. The most exclusive list in Austin — no algorithm, just Koko.

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Brands I've Worked With

Target IKEA Whole Foods Best Buy Carnival Cruise Line Visit Germany Google Facebook Instagram Pinterest

My Books

Amazon Bestsellers

Pocket-sized guidebooks featuring hundreds of local restaurants and businesses, with beautiful full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrated maps.

Koko's Guide To

Austin

by Jane Ko

Koko's Guide To Austin

The definitive pocket guide to Austin with hundreds of restaurants, bars, and businesses. Popular as welcome gifts, vacation rental amenities, and thank you gifts.

Koko's Guide To

Fredericksburg

by Jane Ko

Koko's Guide To Fredericksburg

Explore the Texas Hill Country gem of Fredericksburg through Koko's curated lens — wineries, restaurants, boutiques, and everything in between.

🎁 Free Download Available

Get a free excerpt from Koko's Guide To Austin — no strings attached.

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

Notion Templates That Actually Work

After hiring a dozen consultants to teach me Notion, I built a set of templates that cut my own workload in half. These aren't generic — they're battle-tested by a creator running a 7-figure media business.

From content calendars to brand deal trackers to investment dashboards — everything you need to run your creator business like a CEO.

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Content Calendar

Plan, schedule, and track all your content across every platform.

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Brand Deal Tracker

Manage partnerships, deliverables, and payments in one place.

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Analytics Dashboard

Track your growth metrics and ROI across all channels.

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Business Finance

Revenue, expenses, and investments organized simply.

The Koko Difference

Why Brands Trust Koko

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Award-Winning Voice

Voted Best Blogger by the Austin Chronicle two years running, and named Disruptor of 2020 by Austin Woman Magazine. Koko's recommendations carry real weight.

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Authentic Audience

Built organically since 2010, Koko's community is fiercely loyal and highly engaged. Not followers — fans who act on every recommendation.

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Proven Results

600+ brand partnerships. National press coverage. Campaigns that have driven measurable traffic, sales, and brand awareness at scale.

Austin's OG Food Blogger Since 2010

From the Blog

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Austin Restaurants

The Best New Restaurants in Austin Right Now

Koko's curated guide to Austin's most exciting new openings — from hidden gems to the hottest spots everyone's talking about.

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Weekend Getaways

Texas Hill Country: The Perfect Weekend Escape

Fredericksburg, Wimberley, and beyond — the best weekend getaways from Austin for every type of traveler.

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Entrepreneurship

How I Built a 7-Figure Business Starting with Zero

The real story behind going from Dippin' Dots scooper to full-time content creator and investor — no sugarcoating.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked

Reach out via email at jane@atasteofkoko.com with details about your brand and campaign goals. I work with brands across food, beverage, travel, lifestyle, and tech — and especially love partnering with Austin-based businesses.

1-on-1 consulting sessions are tailored to your specific needs — whether you're a startup building a social media strategy, an entrepreneur looking for growth advice, or a brand trying to navigate influencer marketing. I've consulted for Google, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and many more.

Both Koko's Guide To Austin and Koko's Guide To Fredericksburg are available on Amazon. They make perfect welcome gifts, vacation rental amenities, and thank you gifts. Both feature full-color photography and hand-drawn illustrated maps.

Club Koko is my exclusive insider text community — every week you get direct text messages from me with my freshest restaurant recommendations, travel tips, and Austin insider intel. No algorithm. No noise. Just Koko's picks straight to your phone.

Let's Connect

Ready to Do Something Great?

Whether you want to partner on a campaign, book a consulting session, or just say howdy — I'd love to hear from you.

jane@atasteofkoko.com

Location

Austin, Texas

Blogging Since

2010