I swear by the beers I love. For this reason, it’s difficult for me to stretch beyond my usual suspects to sample all the exploding craft beer market has to offer. This article was an exercise in getting outside my comfort zone. For the last two months, I, along with my courageous tasting team, dove […]
Avenue B Deli Preserves Old Austin in Sandwich Form
I love Hyde Park for its quaint cottages, abundance of trees and multi-cultural vibe. You’re just as likely to see grandma walking her lapdog as you are a tattooed pedestrian on a unicycle. But there’s another reason I gravitate towards this area of Austin. It’s a place where Star Wars and Brie imported from the Isle […]
5 Favorite Sangrias in Austin
There is nothing better than enjoying a sangria on a summer day. The warmth of the sun is offset by the fruity cold drink in your hands. It may taste delicious and look innocent enough, but don’t be deceived. Sangria can be strong–heightened as it is often is with liquors and liqueurs. Check out my favorite sangrias […]
Dog House Drinkery Is Playground for Dogs and Owners
Attention dog parents! You know that feeling when you come home from a long day at work and your best buddy is super excited to see you? You pet him and feed him, but after a long day you really want to go out and have a drink with some friends. The guilt of leaving […]
Meet Austin’s Maggie Louise Confections, Turning Chocolate into Art
Guys. I just discovered a great dieting trick: only buy chocolates that are too pretty to eat. Just kidding, that doesn’t work at all. But if you are looking to indulge, check out east Austin chocolatier, Maggie Louise Confections, where the treats look more like art than candy.
Guide to Sunday Funday in East Austin
Guest article by Dawn Sarnecky It’s no secret that Austin’s east side is a little grittier than the rest. I’m drawn to this kind of environment for its uniqueness and beauty. Since movin’ on up to the east side (thank you, Jeffersons), I’ve adventured out to discover gems that could give Sunday Funday on Rainey Street a run for its money. […]
Day Trip to Wimberley for a Tasting at Cypress Creek Reserve Rum
There are three things I dread during summer: sweat, swimsuits and sunburns. Rum offers a hand, a beacon of hope and joy to make all of the above a little more bearable – and at times, enjoyable! Its reliability and comfort wash away cares and concerns. And it happens to be the companion of a colorful […]
36 Hours in Austin, Texas
If you only had 36 hours to spend in Austin, what would you do? By the time you read this article, I will be several hundred miles north of Austin on I-35 towards Minneapolis. For four years, my wife and I have called Austin home, but now it’s time to say goodbye to this wonderful place. So I asked […]
Trailer Food Tuesdays Is Back! Your 2015 Preview
Boston has chowder. Philly has cheesesteaks. Austin has food trucks. Mobile, independent and wonderfully weird, mobile eateries are what make this city different. To celebrate Austin’s diverse food truck offerings, Trailer Food Tuesdays is back at The Long Center for another summer season of good eats and great fun.
Drink It Local With These 5 Austin Alcohol Companies
Over lunch the other day at Shoal Creek Saloon, I got to drinking…I mean, thinking: Why should we call it a Long Island Iced Tea? We have plenty of alcohol companies right here in Austin! Why not call it a Longhorn Tea? It could go something like this: 1 oz Tito’s or Deep Eddy Lemon 1 […]
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