In the last few years, the North Cross area of town has become more and more exciting and lively. One of the newest additions to the neighborhood is Emerald Tavern. It’s not just another coffee shop and bar because it’s also a store and hangout for tabletop gamers. Opened in October 2013, Emerald Tavern features […]
Best Austin Sweet Spots for Valentine’s Day Delight
I begin every new year celebrating the tradition of keeping my Christmas tree in its rightful place until the celebration of St. Valentine. All over Austin, the 13 days preceding Valentine’s Day tend to be a slightly convoluted time of date-seeking and scouring for the perfect sweet treat. After five consecutive years of single and […]
Hopfields Is French for Yummy
Hidden at the end of a rather stark commercial building sits one of the shiniest hidden gems in the treasury of Austin dining spots. There are many choices for lovers of food and libation in Austin, but Hopfields is the only bar I have discovered so far that manages to please the pickiest eaters, as […]
Hillside Farmacy: Farm to Table Food Fringed by 1950s Pharmacy Decor
For those who don’t live on the Eastside or frequent it often, Hillside Farmacy is an Austin establishment you could easily miss. If this is true of you, it’s a shame. This farm to table eatery, known for oysters, weekend brunch and delicious sandwiches, happens to display some of my favorite restaurant decor in town. […]
Tasty Mediterranean Cuisine Abounds at Pars Deli in North Austin
Amidst the traffic and slew of strip malls that occupy Burnet Road sits a glimmering oasis of Mediterranean fare. Sam Roostaie offers diners the essence of his native Iranian cuisine at Pars Deli, located at 8820 Burnet Rd, Suite 502. Since the time of their opening in 2000, Pars Mediterranean Supermarket & Deli has relied […]
Austin’s Best Downtown Happy Hours Ready to Wet Your Whistle
According to Wikipedia, the origins of “Happy Hour” are shrouded in mystery, but we are grateful nonetheless. Just as mysteriously, finding the perfect happy hour can be difficult in a city full of watering holes, but the well informed won’t have to travel far. Believe it or not, some of the city’s more affordable cocktail […]
Dolce Neve: All Natural and Authentic Gelato Shop Opens in S. Austin
Made-from-scratch, authentic gelato is coming to South Austin this week. Owners Marco, Francesca and Leo were born in Italy, and they remember going to the gelato shop as children. “It was the best part of the day,” Marco recalls nostalgically. All three had successful jobs and first-class educations when they decided to pursue the frozen […]
El Chile Is Ready When You Are with Delicious Appetizers and Desserts
Cravings for Mexican food strike me regularly, but I’m selective when it comes to adding local Mexican joints to my go-to list. When Bryan from El Chile invited us to stop by and give the weekend dining experience a try, I obliged with an open mind. Founded right here in Austin, El Chile has two […]
The Ultimate Guide to Cozy Coffee Date Spots in Austin
As I begin to celebrate my fifth year in Austin, I’m realizing many things about my life here and the spaces I choose to live it in. One piece of this Austin-based life I’ve mastered is finding the most satisfying places to test out my humor, palate and taste in men…and the venues they choose […]
This Year’s Best Winter Seasonal Beers: Christmas in My Cup
As hoodies and coats start making an appearance, so do our favorite winter seasonal beers. We may not get hit quite as hard as our neighbors to the north, but something about “frigid” 50-degree weather makes me start craving a nice bourbon-barrel aged stout. Once scarves come out, I start hankering for a nice Winter […]
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