I’d like to talk about beer. Since Austin is really starving for microbreweries right now, it’s nice to finally see one open up. JOKING. It’s actually quite the opposite. Honestly, I can’t go a day at work without some craft beer snob gloating about this new hops-shop he/she “discovered.” Bottom line, there’s no shortage of […]
Chez Zee American Bistro Adds Sparkle, Frosting and Frills to Austin
Many in search of sparkle peer over jewelry and makeup counters. But there is an enchanting place in Austin offering more fulfillment than shiny objects sold in department stores. Like the crimson baby grand piano tucked in the corner, it’s one-of-a-kind. Welcome to Chez Zee American Bistro.
Casa de Glaze Delivers Sweet Treats by Bicycle
Whenever you’re rambling around downtown Austin, you’re guaranteed to see something new. Be it a local artist selling paintings, a brand new food truck or a spellbinding street performer, there’s no shortage of cool things to discover. It’s how we roll. So, when I discovered a bakery selling cupcakes from the back of a bike last week, I […]
8 Austin Cocktails Full of Holiday Spirits
Cooler temperatures are finally here. If, like me, you’re not a fan of 100-degree temperatures and castigating sun rays, you’re probably celebrating. What better way to celebrate the cold and welcome the holidays than to partake in a couple of wintry craft cocktails from some of Austin’s best locally-owned establishments? Here are eight to get […]
5 Reasons You Can’t Get Reservations to Eat at Juniper
Juniper is East Austin’s newest upscale restaurant. This dining destination on Cesar Chavez combines old-world kitchen style with Texas Hill Country ingredients, so it’s no wonder that it’s next to impossible to get a weekend reservation. I’m not doing you any favors by writing this article. By the time you’re done, you’ll be reaching for your phone, […]
Café No Sé on South Congress Combines Elegant and Funky
Although no se means “I don’t know” in Spanish, Café No Sé knows how to hold its own along one of Austin’s most well-known streets. From my perspective, South Congress Hotel serves as a peek into Austin’s future. The minds behind this hotel that hosts Cafe No Sé are greater in number than Austin’s typical local business, but this doesn’t mean […]
Former Owners of Your Mom’s Launch Burger Delivery Service
Austinites loved the stuffed hamburgers at Your Mom’s Burger Bar, so the news hit hard when the owners announced the closing of their only location on Airport Boulevard in May 2014. After a year and a half hiatus, Ryan and Gina Blackmore are back with a fresh concept under a familiar name.
Swoon-Worthy Driskill Grill Reinvents Fall Menu
Roll up to The Driskill Hotel and try not to feel giddy. I dare you. Located smack in the heart of downtown, this stately, behemoth of a hotel woos even the most cynical hipsters among us. The Driskill is the luxe southern darling here in the Capitol City, and the Driskill Grill is its culinary […]
Experience Life in the Dark During Blind Cafe Pop-up Dinner
Standing outside the American Legion, watching the sun set against a showy peach sky, I am equal parts hungry and excited. I have arrived with fifty other Austinites for a multi-sensory pop-up dinner at The Blind Cafe. I have to admit I’m just a bit nervous, though. I eye my plus one, Lisa, secretly praying she’s excited and […]
Kooper Family Releases Only Rye Whiskey Made in Austin Area
You can find almost any food or drink you want, crafted right here in the Austin area. As far as adult beverages go, we have locally-made beers, vodkas, gins and wines. But until recently, we didn’t have a distillery dedicated exclusively to producing a proud Texas rye whiskey. Kooper Family Whiskey Co. is changing that. For the first time ever, Austinites […]
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