Today marks the beginning of a six-part series entitled Battle of the Brunches, where a handful of the hundreds of brunch-serving spots in town will be evaluated based on the rigid criteria of deliciousness, enjoyableness, and overall awesomeness. All six spots have been previously determined to be well above average, so think of my series as more […]
Walton’s Fancy and Staple Refreshes with Food and Flowers on West 6th
Many don’t know it, but Walton’s Fancy and Staple has been around the Austin area in some form or fashion for 45 years now. It began in 1969 with a focus purely on flowers and plants, as Walton’s Florist and Nursery in the neighboring city of West Lake Hills. In 2009, the owners of Bess […]
Always Oktoberfest at Sixth Street’s Easy Tiger
There is a sweeter smell wafting down the alleyways of Dirty Sixth. The aroma is sweet enough to tempt the most finicky of eaters, and may even make established Austinites question their preconceived notions about our city’s most notorious street. While 6th Street’s strongest associations may be cheap liquor and cover bands, hidden restaurant gems have […]
Lunch Break? 7 Local Options Around 7 Dollars
Every afternoon around 1 PM, I tell myself “today is the LAST day” I’m going to buy my lunch this week…that from now on, I’m strictly a brown-bag girl. I daydream about planning my meals over the weekend and grocery shopping in advance. The next morning around 7 AM, I decide that ten more minutes […]
Best Breakfast Off the Beaten Path in Austin
There are a lot of choices in our great city, even when it comes to breakfast. At times, the plethora of options may seem overwhelming, but don’t just settle on the corporate chain closest to your home. There are plenty of local, homegrown businesses serving up the most important meal of the day in a […]
Top SXSW Food Picks: Practice Your Stance While Waiting in Line
With our beloved SXSW upon us, I thought it apropos to shoot you straight with three must-haves for the festival: comfortable shoes for your daily trek, a foldable tote to hold your new collection of swag and t-shirts and, most importantly, arrive sporting a comfortable waistline to allow flex while you feast. In Austin, one […]
Stonebridge Coffee Represents One Man’s Willingness to Beat the Odds
When Justin Forgey had a grand mal seizure and was diagnosed with late-onset adult epilepsy in 2008, his life changed instantly. For the next four years, he bounced around from job to job, having seizures along the way. “It made the typical 9-5 very difficult,” Justin reflected. “I was not the most reliable employee.” But […]
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company Draws a Crowd to South Austin
Every time I head out to the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company, it’s always packed to the brim with people. There’s good reason for this, and it’s admirable that ABGB has been able to develop such a following in less than a year. They opened their doors last summer and it seems like they’ve never […]
The Queen of Pies Wears the Crown at Home Slice Pizza
I approached the mustachioed, pig-tailed little lady who sits atop 1415 South Congress Avenue. High above the cozy and fragrant Home Slice, the “Queen of Pies” reigns with authority and a slice of home for many Austinites. There’s no escaping the wafting, nearly visible garlic and tomato bouquet that emerges from the doors, sills, and […]
Best Austin Craft Beer Joints: Pinthouse Pizza
The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers that Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition that Eric started with his Best Burger Joint in Austin series, I’m profiling and reviewing the […]
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