Two weekends, 130 bands, eight stages. Austin City Limits Festival is the official end-of-summer party. Accordingly, festival-goers can expect lots of day drinking, dancing, and picturesque sunset moments with 70,000 strangers close friends. Nothing brings people together (or sets the stage) for a good story quite like live music and local booze. To celebrate the return … [Read More]
New in Austin
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 … [Read More]
Day Trips
Day Trip Guide to Fredericksburg, Texas
With so much to do in Texas Hill Country, it can be a difficult deciding on your next day trip adventure. One place to consider is Fredericksburg, a charming town with a proud German heritage, located … [Read More]
Food & Drink
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]
Biderman’s Deli Serves East Coast Bagels and Sandwiches With Austin Heart
Growing up in northern New Jersey, bagels were more than an easy to-go breakfast. They were part of our culinary landscape. My hometown of Bloomfield had three unbelievable spots in the space of five square miles. Hot beds of conversation, cream cheese, and … [Read More]
Beer Makes It Better With The ABGB’s Hell Yes Project
"Beer makes it better." This is the driving philosophy behind The Hell Yes Project. The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company (The ABGB) supports numerous Austin nonprofit organizations through this initiative, benefitting children, adults, dogs, and the natural … [Read More]
10 Reasons You Never Have to Leave East Austin
As an unabashed east Austin lover, I offer a warning to those who are making it their home: try not to fall in love with the neighborhood too much. Yes, it’s the most fun part of Austin. Yes, it has everything you need to live your best life. Yes, there are … [Read More]
Lucy’s Fried Chicken: Austin’s Neighborhood Chicken Spot Since 2011
When I think of southern comfort food, fried chicken immediately comes to mind. Throw in some biscuits, collard greens, and black-eyed peas, and I'm beyond happy. A meal like this reminds me of the warm welcome that's an essential part of southern … [Read More]