My title may say this café defies labels, but perhaps it’s more accurate to say that OPA! on South Lamar invites many descriptions – wine bar, café, restaurant, student study haven, happy hour spot and casual hangout. Stone walls outline an extensive front porch perfect for basking in the Saturday sun with a discounted cocktail. Deep in […]
Delysia Chocolatier: You Had Me at Habanero
Even the best department stores lack the ability to bottle and sell a quality most only dream of obtaining: grace. Nicole Patel, proprietor of Delysia Chocolatier, wears it with ease. Her posture is perpetually poised, leaving me to wonder if she were a dancer in her childhood. Her smile is enhanced by warm expressive doe […]
Austin Feeds Biscuit Envy With These 3 Delicious Choices
Call it a comeback, a fashionable re-entry, a timely coming of age. No matter what you call it, biscuits are blazing in Austin’s culinary spotlight. With a multitude of flakey and layered, baked delights to choose from, my current favorites will only make a small dent in the plethora of biscuits the world is offering for […]
The Ultimate Guide to North Austin Bars
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that some of the best watering holes in town are in North Austin. Tucked away in strip malls and surrounded by business parks, these gems north of 183 are easy to overlook. I’ve compiled my list of favorites for those who call North Austin home, and those who are unfamiliar […]
5 Austin Businesses Boldly Reinventing the General Store
Where can you go to buy locally sourced groceries, hang out with friends, have a fresh cup of espresso, grab a beer, hear good music and eat breakfast, lunch or dinner all under the same roof? As you try to imagine what sort of establishment might be able to pull all that off, you’re probably thinking it has to be a […]
Hops and Grain: Austin’s Sustainable Brewery
Walking into the Hops and Grain taproom is like stumbling upon a hip family barbeque. Long picnic benches line the modest space. Board games are stacked up, ready to be played. A psychobilly band plays circus rock from the brewery loading dock. Not only is this East Austin original one of the best breweries in […]
Monkey Nest Coffee: Not Your Average Monkey Business
I’m a sucker for monkeys. Their expressive eyes, curious nature and playful demeanor have captured my heart since childhood. And so it was no surprise the day my car veered into a parking lot off Burnet when I saw an animated circular face with tiny ears, resembling the classic 80’s stuffed sock monkey. The little primate’s paws […]
6 Half Price Happy Hours in Austin
It’s official. On February 2nd, Armadillo Bob predicted that spring is right around the corner! This means we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy happy hours out on the patio before the scorching summer arrives. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy drinks and appetizers after work. Here is a list of 6 […]
Best Cocktails in Austin: Austinot Blogger Edition
When it’s time for happy hour or date night, how do you choose between the overabundance of adult drink choices around town? All in the name of “the job,” Austinot.com’s team of bloggers have scoured our fair city and come up with this collection of the best cocktails in Austin. Peche: Vieux Carre Bill Tucker In […]
Go Inside the Private Cellar of Austin’s Top Beer Bars
Deep inside your your favorite bars in Austin, tucked away in cool, dark corners, are some of the rarest beers in the city. These brews are made in extremely limited quantities and are typically the priciest beers in a brewery’s lineup. They will be stored, or “cellared,” for years to allow time to enhance the […]
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