Isn't it sad we only get ghouls and spooks one night each year? If, like me, you're a fan of all-things-Halloween every day, then I have the thing for you: Walking Ghost Tours! Owned and operated by Jim Miles, the tour company offers insight into Austin's dark past. Part historian, part ghost enthusiast, Miles has melded his passions into an experience everyone is bound to … [Read More]
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The Austinot Weekend Concert Picks: Oct. 19-20, 2018
Welcome to the weekend and the frozen tundra of our once balmy Austin, Texas. Rather than hide from our current cold snap, let's head outside into a city full of sizzling live music. This weekend, we … [Read More]
Events
Art Seen Alliance Presents Ultimate Creative Festival, Camping Optional
Guest article by Katrina Cervantes Art Seen Alliance has a core team of 14 people. You may not have heard of the organization, but there’s a chance you've … [Read More]
Food & Drink
5 Canned Cocktails You Can Conveniently Sip Anywhere
Adult Austinites consume an average of 14.6 drinks per month. On any given day, there's a plethora of hike and bike trails, swimming holes, tailgating events, and backyard barbecues to frequent, so maybe that's why. Here are five locally canned 21+ beverage … [Read More]
5 Dessert Food Trucks in Austin to Make Your Sweet Tooth Ache
Austin is scattered with food trucks and truck parks in almost every corner. From Discada's one-of-a-kind tacos to Dee Dee's mouth-watering sticky mango rice, these trucks serve almost every cuisine imaginable. But did you know dessert is covered, too? We've … [Read More]
Dolce Bacio Food Truck Creates Authentic Italian Gelato for Austin
Those who can recognize the "real deal" when it comes to gelato are typically the ones who grew up with it. Francesca Cavallari and Dante Scarano not only grew up with gelato, but went to school to master the art of making it. And luckily for us, the duo … [Read More]
Tradition and Innovation Meet Head-on at Independence Brewing Co.
These days, it feels like craft beer is ruled by the almighty trend. Be it session IPAs a few years back or the current haze craze, breweries seem to scramble to meet the whims of the drinking public. After all, IPAs that taste like mimosas are the hot new … [Read More]
T22 Chicken Joint on Burnet Road Grows From Popular Food Truck
Each time I end up at T22 Chicken Joint, I leave promising myself that next time I’ll practice portion control. But I’m only human. In my humble opinion, this is the best fried chicken in Austin. … [Read More]
10 Favorite Spots for the Best Guacamole in Austin
We know Austin is a queso-loving town, but what about queso's green sidekick, guacamole? Plenty of Austin restaurants offer guac that rocks. So here at The Austinot, we've compiled a list of 10 restaurants serving the best guacamole in Austin. This is some … [Read More]
6 Refreshing Mojitos to Beat the Heat in Austin
Austinites love margaritas, but it's time we talk about the perfect patio sipper we've all been neglecting...the mojito. You just can't go wrong with this rum, mint, and lime cocktail that hails from the Caribbean! So go on and give your palate a break from … [Read More]