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Lazarus Brewing Cultivates Community Alongside Coffee, Tacos, and Beer

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Guest article by Ken Pishna

When Christian Cryder left Montana behind to open a brewery on East Sixth Street in Austin, he wanted to build a community around four key ingredients: coffee, beer, tacos, and joy.

Lazarus Brewing Company was born on Christmas Eve in 2016. With a talented head brewer, one of Austin’s finest Street-Mex food truck chefs, and a veteran coffee roaster; the beer, food, and coffee were givens.

The question was whether Lazarus could rise up and give new life to the Bike Texas building, and iconic Cool Store, as a brewery with plans to be more than a place to grab a cold one. [Read more…]

Scholz Garten Stands Strong in Austin After More Than 150 Years

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Krista Hager

Scholz Garten: iconic Austin treasure (Credit: Scholz Garten)

Having grown up in Austin in the 1980s, I often feel a rush of mixed feelings when I frequent familiar parts of town that look almost unrecognizable. In the ever-changing, always hip city of Austin, there is a comforting nostalgia when you run across that rare gem that has stood strong for over a century. Scholz Garten is one such treasure, defining the downtown Austin scene and carving out a special space in history as the longest-running biergarten in America.

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Lustre Pearl, Bar That Started It All on Rainey Street, Celebrates 10 Years

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

Custom metalwork greets customers at Lustre Pearl on Rainey Street (Credit: Dunlap ATX)

The bar that launched the bustling, booming Rainey Street entertainment district is turning 10 on Feb. 21, 2019. They grow up fast, don’t they?

Here’s the story behind the bar that started it all.

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Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): The Good Life Bar Bar

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Jonas White

The Good Life Bar Bar, one of Austin’s speakeasy-style bars

Editor’s note: The Good Life Bar Bar is now closed.

Sometimes you don’t know what you’re looking for until you’ve found it. One day you’re getting a haircut at the barbershop you’ve been going to for 10 years, and the next you have an offer to open your own bar behind said barbershop. If that feels like a fairly specific example, it’s because…surprise!…it’s based on a true story. Meet Brian Hummel, owner and operator of the The Good Life BAR BAR, a cozy and unique speakeasy in the heart of downtown Austin. [Read more…]

Oz. Tap House Adds Clever Twist to Craft Beer Bar Concept With Self-service Tap Wall

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Bill Tucker

Oz Tap House Craft Beer Flight in Austin

Oz. Tap House gives you the freedom to go from flight to pint in a matter of minutes (Credit: Bill Tucker)

Finding your groove in the Austin restaurant scene is a challenge. With hundreds of amazing eateries slinging booze and food, aspiring businesses need a unique hook to stand out from the crowd. Enter Oz. Tap House, northwest Austin’s newest beer garden. By combining a state-of-the-art self-service tap wall with a rock star menu of pub favorites, this Four Points spot is poised to become a neighborhood favorite. [Read more…]

Cheer Your Favorite Team at These 5 Sports Bars in Central Austin

Posted on January 2, 2019 by Jonas White

Outside at 8 Track on Manor Road

We’re entering the few cold(ish) months of the year here in Austin. So what are we to do when it’s too chilly to kayak on Lady Bird Lake and we’ll only jump into frigid Barton Springs after losing a bet?

Here’s one guy’s solution: Grab a friend or 10 and head to your favorite sports bar. Below is a list of my five central Austin recommendations.

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Ciclo Restaurant Dances With Latin Flavor Downtown

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Samantha Saenz

Ciclo is located inside The Four Seasons Hotel downtown (Credit: Galdones Photography)

Introducing Ciclo restaurant and neighboring Live Oak inside Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Austin! Ciclo is the latest concept from world-renowned restaurateur Richard Sandoval, led by Chef de Cuisine James Flowers (TRIO, Wink, Asti Trattoria, Cipollina).

Ciclo and Live Oak dance with Latin flavor, with the latter taking menu inspiration from Guadalajara, Mexico. I had the pleasure of experiencing both concepts. The way they complement each other makes Four Seasons a superb destination for dinner and drinks.
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Family Business Beer Company Defies Expectations With Quality and Vibe

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Flight of Family Business Beer Company’s core lineup (Credit: Bill Tucker)

When an actor with a rabid cult following opens a brewery in Central Texas, it’s not just local news. It becomes a national sensation.

Within a week of opening the doors, Family Business Beer Company, co-owned by Jensen Ackles of “Supernatural” fame, exploded in popularity. It also drew the ire of a small, but vocal, corner of the Austin beer scene.

The narrative was silly one: how dare some tiny brewery in Dripping Springs get more popular than Jester King, all because it has a celebrity owner? Could this upstart brewery in a market full of them possibly meet the expectations set by its social media reach? [Read more…]

Moviehouse Elevates the Cinema Experience With Comfort, Cuisine, and Care

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Bill Tucker

Moviehouse & Eatery’s Southwest Bowl adds a touch of spice to a sizable portion of chicken, rice, and veggies
(Credit: Bill Tucker)

Love you to pieces, Amazon Prime, but there’s something magical about going to the movies. Whether it’s the communal experience of watching a film with a large audience or the sheer size of the screen, “Netflix and chill” will never fully replace the old school theater experience.

But the formula can always be improved upon. By combining the comforts of home with top-notch eats and a cinema experience that rivals the best in the industry, Moviehouse & Eatery is rapidly becoming Austin’s new go-to for a dine-in movie going experience. [Read more…]

5 Canned Cocktails You Can Conveniently Sip Anywhere

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Samantha Saenz

It’s easier than ever to take adult beverages along

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 options you can take with you, and responsibly enjoy anywhere, any time.

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