Editor’s Note: Porter Ale House closed on July 27, 2017. The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers that Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition Eric started with his Best Burger Joint […]
Black Fret Prepares to Give 100,000 Dollars to Austin Musicians
I first heard about a new non-profit called Black Fret at the beginning of 2013, when I attended their first launch party at the 29th St. Ballroom. The Black Fret team wasn’t afraid to aim big from the beginning. Their stated goal was to gain 1,300 members who each donated $1,500/year. This would allow the […]
The End of The Austinist
After 8 years of covering Austin, the Austinist has decided to close its virtual doors. At least that’s what they announced in their latest blog post entitled “Good-Bye and Thank You” by Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung, the folks behind Gothamist, LLC.
Winflo Osteria: Modern Italian Gem in Old West Austin
Editor’s Note: Winflo Osteria closed at the end of March 2018. If you’re over the age of 22, you’ve probably already realized there is a Sixth Street beyond Congress Avenue. In fact, it extends west of Guadalupe, even beyond Lamar. This is Old West Austin, where historic charm and fresh modernity seamlessly blend together to create […]
New Cafe Causing Coffee Ruckus in Downtown Austin
Editor’s Note: Cafe Ruckus closed in July 2017. Every day, the population of Austin is growing. I have heard many different numbers thrown out, but they all point to the same thing. A booming population. While opinions vary on the growing influx to our fair city, one thing is certain…we are going to need more coffee. If […]
Flipnotics Features Live Music Every Night of the Week
Editor’s Note: Flipnotics closed in March 2014 due to a rent dispute. So passes another well-loved local business. This guest blog article is by Michal Ann Morrison. Austin is the city of live music, with bluegrass being a popular intersection between a nod to the past and the youthful exuberance that celebrates it. Flipnotics, a […]
Chavez: Shawn Cirkiel’s Newest Restaurant Gets It Just Right
Uttering the name Cesar Chavez in Austin can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, it evokes memories of the Mexican-American civil rights activist, Cesar Estrada Chavez, who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association. Many others are reminded of East 1st St. in downtown Austin, renamed Cesar Chavez Boulevard […]
Savor the Past and Present at Freedmen’s Bar
Editor’s Note: Freedmen’s is closing Aug. 31, 2018, at its West Campus location. These winter months provide an ideal opportunity to savor mouth-watering BBQ and enjoy a warming cocktail or two. Freedmen’s Bar over in West Campus allows you to do just that in a cozy atmosphere that has aged like a fine wine or a hard […]
Your Ride Is Here Helps Austinites Fight War On Cancer
Cancer is a brutal enemy. It attacks your body, life, family, and your very existence. Every year, millions of people are affected by cancer. The disease wages war on us and our lives are the prize. How It Began Ken Adams has been one of the soldiers in this battle who can stand triumphantly, with […]
Black Fret Event Supporting Local Musicians Will Feature Ben Kweller
One year ago, I was introduced to a new non-profit with a bold goal: award at least fifty $25,000 grants to Austin musicians every year (if it’s too early for math, that adds up to more than one million dollars). Like most Austinites, the founders of Black Fret love our local music scene and want to […]
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