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 […]
Mettle: Rainey Street Queen’s Eastside Restaurant With Signature Flair
Editor’s Note: Mettle closed permanently in January 2016. This guest post is by Meagan Vitek. Bridget Dunlap, the brain behind Rainey Street bars Lustre Pearl, Bar 96, Clive Bar and Bar Illegal, has wowed Austin again, this time with her first restaurant, Mettle. Located at the east end of 6th street, Mettle is nestled next to one […]
SquareRut Kava Bar Brings Relaxing Pacific Island Drink to Texas
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.
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