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 […]
Guest Blog: Guide to Specialty Drinks in Austin
This guest blog post is by Chris Lloyd. Austin is a town that enjoys a drink or two (or more). Most of us have a favorite drink — our standard cocktail that we can order just about anywhere. But sometimes you may want to try something a little different. Here are some Austin options for […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #5: Hip and Young at Thunderbird Coffee
As you arrive at Thunderbird Coffee on Koenig, you’ll probably first notice how it glitzes up an otherwise drab street. Dogs and their owners may be lounging on the open-air patio. Bay windows cover most of the available wall space, allowing natural light to filter into the coffee house. The spacious interior of Thunderbird is […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #4: Bennu Coffee
At first glance, Bennu Coffee adds a touch of elegance to the Austin coffee shops scene. Walk through its doors and you’ll see high-backed chairs surrounding varnished tables and counter tops. Elegant sofas line the walls beneath paintings and pictures from local artists. A grandfather clock slowly ticks across the room. Look a little deeper […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #3: Caffe Medici
Caffe Medici is a local Austin coffee shop that has succeeded through its customer loyalty. This place has been recommended to me more times than any other coffee shop. Since the majority of the recommendations were positive, I decided to place it high on my list of shops to check out. Here is what I […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #1: Epoch Coffee
When it comes to living in Austin, coffee shops are a way of life. Austin is filled with different kinds of people, yet here you can find coffee shops that accommodate even our weirdest denizens. Got a friend who loves martial arts? Send ’em to Kick Butt Coffee. Looking to impress a fine young lady […]