Guest article by Caitlin Johnson Sake isn’t actually rice wine. Yes, it’s sipped like a fine wine, but that doesn’t make it wine. Wine requires fruit for fermenting. Since there is no fruit, just rice…you get the idea. I recently went to check out how one company in Austin is putting an American spin on this 2,000-year-old […]
It’s Always Christmas at Lala’s Little Nugget in North Austin
Drive around Austin with anyone who has been here more than five years, and you’re likely to get into the I remember whens. I remember when downtown was boarded up and always quiet. I remember when The Domain was a field. The frenetic pace of Austin’s growth has a lot of us wishing time would stand […]
Atlas Coffee Club Brings Coffee From Around the World to Your Doorstep
If coffee and travel have something in common, it’s the sense of awakening they both give you. Coffee awakens your body, while traveling awakens your mind and soul. When two adventurous and energetic individuals combined two, it resulted in a brand as unique as a far-away country and as bold as your morning cup of […]
5 Stylish Austin Bars Serving Up Cool Vibes and Inspired Cocktails
When I venture out for a stiff drink in a short glass, I seek a setting that rouses a sense of romance and sparks my imagination, where skillfully crafted cocktails are served. As someone who finds herself mired in the aesthetics of a room, the ambiance of a bar is important. Sometimes you just want a […]
Cocktails, Bar Food and Brunch at Revelry Kitchen + Bar on East Sixth
While the word revelry means “lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol,” according to Oxford Dictionary, don’t let Revelry Kitchen + Bar fool you. Their food inspires just as much merriment as their cocktails. Even better, all the festivities won’t leave you broke. One of the newest spots on […]
Beer Lovers Seek Mort Subite for Sip of Belgium in Downtown Austin
With all due respect to local stouts, sours and IPA’s, I feel Belgium makes the best beer in the world. And while we have breweries dedicated to brewing in the Belgian style, it can be hard to find the real thing. Enter Mort Subite, a bar that not only specializes in beer from the land […]
Old Austin Alive and Kicking at The Hole in the Wall Dive Bar
Like a perfectly worn-in pair of cowboy boots, slipping into a classic dive bar to down a cold one provides true comfort. The Hole in the Wall is as divey as they come. I’m grinning from ear to ear as I order my tequila.
History Drenched Eberly Serves Reimagined Classics in a Dazzling Space
One of Austin’s most anticipated restaurant openings of the year, Eberly was unveiled on Oct. 15, 2016 as the newest restaurant addition on South Lamar, serving contemporary American cuisine. Developed from what was an old print shop into what stands out as one of our city’s most dazzling spaces–a mix of Victorian and midcentury design aesthetics–Eberly […]
Best Spots to Sit & Sip a Glass of Wine in Austin
I’m a recovering wine snob. Years ago, I only drank high-end bottles with other wine snob friends. We would eat cheese while sipping, sniffing and discussing wines. Then I moved to Italy, where delicious wines cost as little as $5. And then it hit me. It’s not about this varietal or that vintage, or even […]
The Beer Plant Invents Creative Gastropub Fare for Vegans in Austin
“Have you tried that vegan place?” isn’t an uncommon question in Austin. But when a friend of mine asked me to join her at our city’s newest plant-based gastropub, I knew I was in for something noteworthy. The Beer Plant, located in Tarrytown next to Austin Pets Alive!, pulls together the attributes veggie-eating Austinites adore […]
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