I’m all about trying new things and learning from unique cultural experiences. So when the only kava bar in Texas invited me to stop by, I was intrigued and excited. Sure, I had never heard of kava before and had no idea what it was. But when has that stopped me before? Before my visit, […]
Texas Hill Country Olive Company Is Inviting Day Trip Destination
The end of 2008 found John Gambini sitting in a doctor’s office, reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine about the fledgling olive oil industry in Texas. John loved the romance of the Texas Hill Country and had already decided that he wanted to plant firm roots in the area (pun intended). But more […]
Teo Gelato Celebrates 10 Years of Quality and Considers Expansion
In 2002, Matthew Lee quit his high tech job to open a gelato and espresso shop in Central Austin called Teo Espresso, Gelato & Bella Vita. In the beginning, there were naysayers who doubted that Lee would be successful. “What do you know about gelato?” he remembers hearing. But the truth is, he did know something […]
Yummin’ Austin Ramen: Daruma
Everyone has gotten excited about the ramen excursions I’ve been doing for the Austinot. As a result, my ramen posse has expanded quite a bit. When Annie told me that the EIGHT people coming to Daruma might be difficult to accommodate, I didn’t realize how right she was. If Daruma Ramen is the sister to Kome […]
Moontower Saloon Does It Better With Music, Food & Events
I set out on my Sunday adventure to discover a house-turned-watering-hole in way south Austin, Moontower Saloon. The founding duo behind the spry and still young concept is visionary Josh Bumb and Richard Veregge, hands-on building and bio planner and marketing wiz. The idea for this neighborhood destination, located at 10212 Manchaca Road, stemmed from […]
Austin Food and Wine Festival Delights the Senses
A foodie and wine lovers paradise, the Austin Food and Wine Festival gathers the top chefs in the country to participate in food competitions and cooking demonstrations. Combine this with live music, countless food samples that make you melt, and the most exquisite wines and spirits and you have one hell of a party.
Rogness Brewing Company Gets a 1UP With Birthday Bash
Rogness Brewing Company celebrated its one-year anniversary on May 12, 2013. The brewery kicked off this intro to a new year in the traditional Austin way: with a party. Vendors and artisans from across the Austin area showed up to congratulate the once-tiny brewery…and it wasn’t just any party.
Hold My Beer: Mug Muscles Start-Up Launches Exercise Beer Mug
This guest blog post is by George Hillhouse. Growing up in Alabama, one of my favorite sayings was, “Hold my beer and watch this.” In fact, if that’s not the State Motto, it ought to be. Beer, or the consumption thereof, has inspired many otherwise rational people to do things they would never have thought […]
Ease Into Your Sundays at South Austin Brewing Company
This guest blog post is by Edgar Barguiarena. Sometimes Friday and Saturday don’t give you enough time to take full advantage of the weekend. You’re left wanting more for your Sunday, but you want to try something different. After you go to brunch and get started with a few mimosas, you want to enjoy the last […]
Yummin’ Austin Ramen: Kome to Me
In the interest of being hungry fair in my assessment of Austin’s Ramen Offerings™, I’m trying places that don’t necessarily specialize in ONLY ramen. So for my next foray in the Yummin’ Austin Ramen series, I checked out Kome Sushi Kitchen, located at 4917 Airport Boulevard. Kome is mostly famous for their fresh, delicious, sushi. […]
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