Editor’s Note: Apothecary closed in May 2017. Not every evening in Austin calls for beer and BBQ. We at the Austinot aim to find some of the town’s great wine bars too, where one can go after a rough day at work and just sit for a quiet glass of vino. Which led me to Apothecary Cafe […]
Home Sweet Hostel at Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
This guest post is by Cris Mueller. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge is a morsel of Austin history sitting quietly amongst the hustle of our fondly regarded West Sixth district and the bustle of our downtown office high-rises. Business partners Kent Roth and Collin Ballard have tastefully occupied the legendary Washington Fire Engine Co. No. 1 […]
Downtown Coffee Shop, Bar & Lounge, Halcyon Suits Any Occasion
We categorize most coffee shops as appropriate for a specific purpose, at a specific time of day: late night chill hangout with friends, outlets-galore study spot. But I long ago discovered a local staple that is all things to all people. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Austin, Halcyon manages to wear a typically […]
The Buzz Mill Brings Lumberjack Life to East Austin
Beavers coming out of the woodwork (literally), subdued mason jar lighting hanging from the rafters, a huge outdoor yard, BBQ from one of the most famous pits in history, fruit-infused liquor, all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $5, free Wi-Fi, full bar, coffee, open 24/7…should I go on? Anyone who keeps up with the Austin scene has […]
Drinking with Gusto at One of My Favorite Austin Wine Bars
Our guest blogger Rob Moshein has written about relaxing Austin wine bars downtown, but there also happen to be some great wine spots in North Austin that should be shared as well! I first discovered Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar when I was on Burnet Road looking for another wine bar in the same neighborhood. […]
The Ultimate Map to Your Perfect Austin Happy Hour
This guest blog post is by Chris Lloyd. It can be really hard to find a good Austin happy hour. In the age of Google, it’s hard to believe that some information isn’t just a few keystrokes away. Granted, there are lots of happy hour lists. But none of them have all the information you […]
With the Highball Closed, Does Kung Fu Saloon Measure Up?
After the holidays, I resumed my search for a replacement to the Highball. Of course, no two places are identical. But the Highball had provided me a place to eat and drink, and offered more entertainment than just watching my drunk friends fall down. Thus far on my search, I’ve visited The Goodnight and The […]
Mozart’s Coffee on Lake Austin Delights Eyes and Taste Buds
In mid-2012, our good friend Dusty Vegas wrote a popular Austinot series that was descriptively titled “Austin Coffee Shop Hunt.” Over time, we’ve featured other delightful coffee spots including Dominican Joe, Kick Butt Coffee, Austin Java and Corona Cafe. I’ve decided to bring back the coffee talk by reviewing one of my favorite coffee shops […]
Zhi Tea: Succeeding in Austin Through Perseverance and Integrity
Like many small businesses, Zhi Tea started with a risk and a dream. Five years later, the company is celebrating a milestone anniversary and enjoying the love and support of its hometown. Founding of Zhi Tea By 2007, Zhi Tea Founder Jeffrey Lorien had sold his house in New York and had left his corporate […]
Corner Bar: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
Okay, so it isn’t Cheers. But whenever I’ve been to the Corner Bar in Austin, I’ve found that feel of familiarity. Customers are frequently greeted by name, and even new patrons are welcomed as if they had been there several times before. Corner Bar is a small location in the growing South Lamar area, but […]