Like most hobbyist game designers, I was raised on games practically since birth. My first Super Nintendo sparked in me a passion for really good games and game companies, so I was elated when local game developer Minicore Studios invited me to talk about their games. “It started out as an experiment, really,” said John […]
Austin Books and Comics: Hooking You Up for 36 Years
I don’t know when I was first exposed to comic books. Sometime in the early 80’s, I ended up with a box of mixed comics. I dog-eared issues of Conan, The Fantastic Four, Archie, The Uncanny X-Men, and who knows what else. I can’t recall what happened to that box of comics. It disappeared along […]
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 […]
Get Your Austin Kayak on With Customer-Focused Local Business
Some of the best memories I’ve made in my lifetime have been on the water. Though I’ve spent many years out on the open ocean, I’ve arguably enjoyed my time on lakes and rivers just as much, if not more. Thinking back on my childhood, there are few memories that compare with catching my first […]
After Decade on the Drag, Toy Joy Announces Downtown Move
After the last week of May 2013, you won’t be able to find Toy Joy on Guadalupe anymore. Rumors have been circling for the past few months, but the iconic local toy store just officially announced a move to downtown Austin. Toy Joy has called 2900 Guadalupe St. its home for over a decade, just […]
DIY or Drop Off: Dirty Dog Grooming and Self-Serve Dog Wash
This guest blog post is by Kelly Love Johnson. Let me start by saying that I’ve been a regular at Dirty Dog’s Mesa location for about three years now, beginning a few months after I moved to Austin in January of 2010. My Pomeranian, Lulu, was just a year old and no longer small enough to […]
Bearded Brothers Wholesome Snack Food Company Is All Natural
This guest blog post is by Troy Herman. Austin, Texas is known for many things worldwide: outstanding educational environments, LIVE music venues, an eclectic and accepting culture, sports and activities for everyone, and the birth of technology trends and startups. On top of all that, this city contains a growing population of health-conscience individuals. So […]
Slades Wake Is Ultimate Guide for Local Lake Lovers
Whether you’re a casual lake-goer or a hardcore water sports enthusiast, we’ve discovered an exciting new resource that’ll make your next local lake visit more enjoyable. Slades Wake is the entrepreneurial venture of University of Texas graduate, Courtney Slade. Following graduation, Courtney took a hiatus to travel across the continental United States and abroad. A […]
Milk + Honey Trades Up Downtown While Nurturing Reputation for Quality
The spa and salon arena in Austin is competitive. Consumers have their choice between large establishments that can easily provide a day’s worth of pampering, and smaller venues that excel in a particular set of services. Many spas offer the familiar facials and massages, so most customers ultimately end up basing their loyalty on the […]
Home Sweet Hostel at Firehouse Hostel and Lounge
This guest post is by Cris Mueller. Firehouse Hostel and Lounge is a morsel of Austin history sitting quietly amongst the hustle of our fondly regarded West Sixth district and the bustle of our downtown office high-rises. Business partners Kent Roth and Collin Ballard have tastefully occupied the legendary Washington Fire Engine Co. No. 1 […]
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