I’m a huge burger fan. Anyone who knows me knows that burgers are one of my all-time favorite foods. If my metabolism weren’t so darn slow, I’d eat them four days a week. I’m always looking for that next great burger joint. When I first started blogging in Austin, I wanted to do a series […]
Coolhaus Food Truck Cools Austinites Down for Texas Summer
What other Austin food trucks do you know that offer discount passwords like “Vivanta Hotel” or “Sydney Opera House”? At first, the architectural references may seem out of character for a purveyor of ice cream sandwiches. But dig a bit deeper into the story of Coolhaus and it should start to make sense. Founders Natasha […]
Johnny T’s BBQ: Mouthwatering Texas Joint in Round Rock
I’m always looking for those great Texas BBQ spots anywhere close to Austin, and you know that when I’ve found one I’m going to share it. Those that have kept up with the Austinot also know that when we review a spot, we shoot straight from the hip. Recently, Brittany and I were out and about […]
The Austinot Tex-Mex Food Challenge #5: El Mercado
Summer is well on its way, and this weeked I had a chance to beat the heat at El Mercado. So far during The Austinot Tex-Mex Food Challenge, I’ve learned that the title of “Best Tex-Mex in Austin” is very subjective. Plus, it takes a ton of time and work for an out-of-state immigrant like myself […]
Guest Blog: The Mighty Cone – Pioneer Among Austin Food Trucks
Editor’s Note: Since The Mighty Cone’s food trailer court shut down on South Congress, they relocated to The Picnic at 1720 Barton Springs Road. This guest blog post is by Kristin Sheppard. Austin is inundated with so many fantastic food trucks that it’s easy to forget they weren’t always here. In the last couple years there’s been […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #5: Hip and Young at Thunderbird Coffee
As you arrive at Thunderbird Coffee on Koenig, you’ll probably first notice how it glitzes up an otherwise drab street. Dogs and their owners may be lounging on the open-air patio. Bay windows cover most of the available wall space, allowing natural light to filter into the coffee house. The spacious interior of Thunderbird is […]
Austin Coffee Shops Hunt #4: Bennu Coffee
At first glance, Bennu Coffee adds a touch of elegance to the Austin coffee shops scene. Walk through its doors and you’ll see high-backed chairs surrounding varnished tables and counter tops. Elegant sofas line the walls beneath paintings and pictures from local artists. A grandfather clock slowly ticks across the room. Look a little deeper […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #3: Caffe Medici
Caffe Medici is a local Austin coffee shop that has succeeded through its customer loyalty. This place has been recommended to me more times than any other coffee shop. Since the majority of the recommendations were positive, I decided to place it high on my list of shops to check out. Here is what I […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt #2: Genuine Joe Coffee
Austin coffee shops come in many different shapes and sizes. You can find them in strip malls and shady groves. Today I’m delighted to review Genuine Joe Coffee, a house-turned-coffee-shop with a unique concept of its own. I haven’t seen a city that enjoys renovating houses into businesses as much as Austin, Texas. It’s pretty […]
Austin Coffee Shop Hunt: What Makes A Coffee Shop Great?
According to those of you who read my last blog entry about Epoch Coffee, every coffee shop should be treated individually, according to its own strengths and weaknesses. So I come to you with a question: What makes a coffee shop great? A popular and intelligent coffee blog called Coffee Cup News uses the following […]