Opening a bar in Austin is like entering the Thunderdome: two bars enter, one bar leaves. I have watched them come and go through the years. Themed bars, dives, sports bars, college bars – many pop up, trying to dominate their niches, but few have have staying power. Personally, no bar has held my attention […]
Cocktails with Somersault at The Domain Will Make You Flip
In cocktail terminology, the word “flip” is one that has been in use since 1695. But when you want to turn that flip into a sexier, hand-crafted cocktail of 2013, you’ll find it at 11601 Domain Drive at Somersault. Still in its early stages of creating innovative cocktails for fans of infusions, molecular cocktail gastronomy […]
That Food Trailer with the Giant Cupcake on Top Isn’t Overrated
I never pictured myself driving all the way across town to buy a cupcake. But once you try Hey Cupcake!, I’m sure you’ll understand my craving. Started almost six years ago out of a trailer on South Congress, Hey Cupcake! now has a total of four locations in the Austin area: -The original SoCo trailer -A […]
Hilah’s Texas Kitchen: Bringing Texas’ Rich Food History to Life
Austin food blogger and beloved YouTube personality Hilah Johnson recently launched a video series that I think you’ll love as much as I do. In twelve episodes of Hilah’s Texas Kitchen, Hilah visits locations across Texas, samples their food, then takes you back to her kitchen and shows you how to recreate the food yourself. […]
Conscious Cravings: Food Trailer Offers Healthy and Satisfying Options
Local food trailer, Conscious Cravings, has Austin written ALL over it. The name alone screams “healthy,” and their dedication to preparing foods with minimal impact on the environment makes them a perfect match for Austin’s earth friendly vibe. Serving a health forward vegetarian menu, Conscious Cravings offers a wide array of nutritious meals, all of […]
Hill Country’s Lewis Wines Characterizes the Future of Texas Wine
This guest blog post is by Matt Champion. The Texas wine industry is rapidly expanding every year, and it’s not just the big operations that are making noise. A little place called Lewis Wines, just outside of Johnson City, is a prime example of quality over quantity. The winery opened earlier this year and has […]
Strange Brew: Coffee Haven, Live Music, Local Feel
There is a strange little coffee shop in South Austin that you ought to know about. That is, if you’re a caffiene-fueled night owl like myself. Strange Brew is one of the few 24-hour coffee shops in Austin. It’s a rare breed that combines coffee, live music, local beer, and a spacious study area. There […]
Best Austin Craft Beer Joints: Whip In
The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens up, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition that Eric started with his Best Burger Joint in Austin series, I’ll be profiling and reviewing […]
Squeeze the Most Out of a Juice Cleanse at Daily Juice
What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say these two words…juice cleanse! Be honest, because I know firsthand that a small dictionary of words and very graphic images came to my mind when I was asked if I’d like to try out the 3-day Sunshine Cleanse from Daily Juice. I learned […]
Up & Down Tour Pleases Beer Drinkers and Coffee Fanatics Alike
If there is anything I can say about my fellow Austinites, it’s that they surely love two things: coffee and beer. This is why I was stoked about participating in the Up & Down Tour, hosted by Casa Brasil and South Austin Brewing Company. After all, what better way to kill two birds with one […]
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