One year ago, I was introduced to a new non-profit with a bold goal: award at least fifty $25,000 grants to Austin musicians every year (if it’s too early for math, that adds up to more than one million dollars). Like most Austinites, the founders of Black Fret love our local music scene and want to […]
Dolce Neve: All Natural and Authentic Gelato Shop Opens in S. Austin
Made-from-scratch, authentic gelato is coming to South Austin this week. Owners Marco, Francesca and Leo were born in Italy, and they remember going to the gelato shop as children. “It was the best part of the day,” Marco recalls nostalgically. All three had successful jobs and first-class educations when they decided to pursue the frozen […]
El Chile Is Ready When You Are with Delicious Appetizers and Desserts
Cravings for Mexican food strike me regularly, but I’m selective when it comes to adding local Mexican joints to my go-to list. When Bryan from El Chile invited us to stop by and give the weekend dining experience a try, I obliged with an open mind. Founded right here in Austin, El Chile has two […]
Last Weekend for It’s a Wonderful Life Live Radio Play
Drive into the dirt parking lot of the Old Settlers Association in Round Rock and your vehicle will immediately seem anachronistic. After noticing and appreciating a collection of authentic log cabins and historical buildings, your eyes will eventually alight on your destination: Rice’s Crossing Store. The one-room store is rimmed by canned goods and […]
Can Austin Music Foundation Continue to Serve Our Local Musicians?
Every person in Austin should be familiar with the Austin Music Foundation. This amazing non-profit provides free consulting and resources to local musicians who are trying to earn a living pursuing their talents. I’m not talking about shallow, generic advice given over a couple of sessions together. You’d be shocked and impressed by the lengths […]
Peche Belongs on Your List of Go-To Cocktail Spots Downtown
Your downtown business meeting or special event just ended, and now all you want is a place to relax and enjoy a hand-crafted drink. If this is you, I recommend Peche. Located in the Warehouse District, on 4th Street just east of Lavaca, Peche’s unpretentious exterior is easy to pass without a second look. But […]
Austin Gift Guide: Austinot Blogger Edition
We have an amazing family of bloggers at the Austinot. Each writer has a unique perspective on our city’s hidden treasures, and isn’t selfish about keeping them secret. To that end, we’ve rallied together to produce our very own Austin Gift Guide for the 2013 holiday season. Enjoy gifting your Austin-loving loved ones with these […]
What to Expect from Trail of Lights 2013
Trail of Lights is one of Austin’s most beloved holiday traditions. The event was cancelled from 2010-2011 due to city budget shortfalls, but the private sector rallied in response to the outcry from disheartened Austinites. Thanks to generous donations from major sponsors like H-E-B, KXAN, Austin-American Statesman and Seton, Trail of Lights returned last year […]
Food Truck Park Now Open Behind University Co-op
The Co-op Food Court celebrated its grand opening in the lot behind University Co-op on September 26, 2013. The new foodie haven features some big names in the local food truck scene, as well as lesser-known businesses that nonetheless offer delectable options for hungry visitors. Here is the full list of food trucks at Co-op […]
8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Tiff’s Treats
I’m still shocked when an Austinite tells me they’ve never tried cookies from Tiff’s Treats. C’mon people, we’re talking about a local icon! If you’re currently hiding your face in shame, stop it and go order some cookies for yourself. Yes, Tiff’s Treats is known for hot cookie deliveries, straight to your doorstep (you can […]
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