Guest article by Lindsey Moringy Has anyone ever told you that you have the personality of a lamp post? Well that might not be such a bad thing anymore! A new project called Hello Lamp Post Austin enables residents to have in-depth conversations with objects and local treasures around town – everything from parking meters to […]
7 Reasons to See a Shipwreck in Austin
Why does the nation of France have a major claim to sea treasure in Austin? Why is there a centuries-old shipwreck off the corner of 18th Street and Congress Avenue? The La Belle, a 17th century sailing ship designed for the Mississippi River, is a key artifact from the struggles between European powers France, Britain and Spain […]
Austin Habitat for Humanity Gives Families Hand Up
Imagine you’re living with your family in a one bedroom apartment. No matter what you do, you can’t meet the requirements for a traditional mortgage. It’s frustrating to know you’re spinning in a hamster wheel – working and working but not getting anywhere. Think of the pride and sense of accomplishment you’d feel when you finally turned the […]
Austin Non-Profit Teaches Old School DJ Skills With New Spin
We all know someone who’s brilliant, but hasn’t reached his or her full potential. Blame boredom, right? Well, in Austin there’s a non-traditional learning environment that’s anything but boring. Wicka Wicka What? Dub Academy is a non-profit organization that teaches the electronic arts, specifically DJing and music production. It has been igniting creativity in many […]
5 Places to Find East Side King in Austin
East Side King was created by Paul Qui and Moto Utsunomiya as a side project when the chefs worked together at Uchi and Uchiko. Since that time, the number of East Side King food trucks has multiplied, and two brick and mortar locations have opened up as well. Paul Qui is perhaps best known for winning Top Chef Texas in 2012. […]
Best Authentic Italian Food Truck Opens Brick and Mortar
Editor’s Note: Lucky’s closed on Jan. 27, 2019 due to rising rental costs. I know I’m making a bold statement. The best of anything is hard to prove with such varying taste buds as we have in Austin. But if you’re looking for truly authentic Italian food, I guarantee Lucky’s Puccias & Pizzeria will deliver. Here’s […]
Unconventional Romance for Sweet Austin Valentine’s Day
Two simply sweet words can change a person’s outlook on the most pink and red holiday we as Americans celebrate each year…“Be Mine!” This got me thinking–in a rather unconventional way–about what I consider mine, the love of life and food that brings me joy. The story behind the patron saint of lovers is filled with […]
Beer, Will You Be My Valentine?
Whether you’re celebrating your relationship with your mate or single-handedly revolting against Cupid, there’s plenty of room in your Valentine’s Day for beer, right? It falls on a Saturday this year and those of us in Austin are lucky enough to be surrounded by all kinds of fun, local beer events for the occasion. Twisted X […]
Come Celebrate Austin’s Edible Forest Garden
Guest article by Megan Renart “Edible forest garden” might be the most Austin-y words I’ve ever written besides cold springs, breakfast tacos and live music. And yet, we can now add said words to the list of actual places that exist in Austin. The Festival Beach Food Forest is a city-council-approved two acre stretch of land that runs next […]
Little Herds: Nonprofit Introduces Bug Eating to Austin
Crickets: the food of the future. Healthy, sustainable and exotic–what’s not to love? This may come as a shock to some, but many people have recently begun developing this concept in the western world–one of the only places on earth where eating insects is not widely accepted. Little Herds is a non-profit created in Austin […]
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