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Are you ready to explore your passion? (Credit: #besomebody)
We officially live in the age of convenience. Thanks to six apps that were either founded by Austinites or are headquartered here, your life just got easier. Download these ASAP.
Quit whining on social media and get your issues resolved through Austin business Comnio
Editor’s Note: Comnio has gone in a new direction since the publication of this article.
If you’ve ever compared waiting on hold with Time Warner to being submerged in the fiery depths of hell, keep reading. A startup in Austin called Comnio is changing the way you handle bad customer service.
A popular drink at The Townsend, the Reconstruction Julep (Credit: SJ Reid Photography)
Downtown Austin’s latest bar and music venue, The Townsend, is the place to experience cool vibes, spirited cocktails and unadulterated sound.
When you see a gentlemen biking through Austin in a beige colored g-string and you don’t do a double take, is when you know you’re a true Austinite. In Austin, we see some crazy things: dogs being pushed in baby strollers, hipster beards for days, festivals for everything and endless tacos. So many tacos….
In the spirit of “a picture’s worth a thousand words,” check out these posts from Twitter and Instagram, all of which sum up Austin beautifully.
Guys. I just discovered a great dieting trick: only buy chocolates that are too pretty to eat.
Just kidding, that doesn’t work at all. But if you are looking to indulge, check out east Austin chocolatier, Maggie Louise Confections, where the treats look more like art than candy.
Deep Eddy Tasting Room (Credit: Deep Eddy Vodka)
Over lunch the other day at Shoal Creek Saloon, I got to drinking…I mean, thinking: Why should we call it a Long Island Iced Tea? We have plenty of alcohol companies right here in Austin! Why not call it a Longhorn Tea? It could go something like this:
Before you try it (and invite me over, of course), you might want to learn about a few of the companies that produce liquor right here in Austin. [Read more…]
Monday Steak Frites Night takes place on Josephine House’s back patio
Updated July 25, 2016
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Austin, Clarksville sits on the western outskirts of downtown. Commonly referred to as “quaint” and “charming,” this area is rich in history and style.
But what I like best about Clarksville: I practically don’t have to make any decisions when it comes to food. There are a handful of great restaurants that offer multi-course, prix fixe dining events on designated nights every week. [Read more…]
Not so traditional classroom at Austin’s non-profit DJ school, Dub Academy
We all know someone who’s brilliant, but hasn’t reached his or her full potential. Blame boredom, right? Well, in Austin there’s a non-traditional learning environment that’s anything but boring.
Dub Academy is a non-profit organization that teaches the electronic arts, specifically DJing and music production. It has been igniting creativity in many Austin-area children and young adults who may have otherwise fallen through cracks. [Read more…]
Enjoy a 3-course Italian meal while being entertained in this underground space
Editor’s Note: Winflo Osteria closed at the end of March 2018.
Admit it, Austin – you’ve been to some questionable concerts. Just because you live in the most popular city in the world for live music, doesn’t mean your ears are safe from toxic noise waste. How many times have you walked out of a music venue and thought to yourself, “I really wish I hadn’t spent money on that”? [Read more…]
Half Pound Burger and Hand-cut Fries at Jacoby’s (Credit: Jacoby’s Restaurant)
There’s no shortage of meat in this town. And while I do fancy a good steak or a BBQ feast, there’s nothing better than a cheeseburger to satisfy my meat tooth. Narrowing down the burger joint choices in Austin can cause some unwanted anxiety, though. I think I found the solution: letting my mood dictate the burger.