Austin takes its reputation as Live Music Capital of the World very seriously over the summer. Each year, as temperatures begin to rise, our beloved city plays host to free summer concerts at various outdoor spots around town. As always, local radio station KGSR leads the way with no less than three concert series at some of the most […]
Guide to Antiques and Vintage Clothing in South Austin
So many incredible, unique, and beautiful treasures are hiding in antique and vintage shops all around Austin. There’s a bit more than 30 within city limits, and that number is continues to grow. While North Austin might take the crown for the most jam-packed neighborhood for vintage shopping, South Austin has cool places of its […]
13 of the Best Spots for BYOB in North Austin
One of the best policies in Austin is our BYOB policy. All over town, plenty of restaurants offer some sort of BYOB. Whether it’s bring your own beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor, there’s BYOB fun for every taste. Here are my top picks for BYOB in North Austin, in alphabetical order.
New Braunfels Day Trip Guide: Things to Do, Eat, and Drink
New Braunfels was founded in 1845 by a German prince looking to start a colony in the Republic of Texas. Despite the fact that his dream of “New Germany” never happened, New Braunfels’ German influence has stood the test of time. Today, this small Central Texas town is one of the most authentic German-American communities […]
Available to Austinites Only, Dandy Rosé Is Made With All Texas Grapes
Dandy Rosé is the only wine in the world made especially for Austinites. Its creator, Rae Wilson, has even more to brag about: this Austin-exclusive rosé is made from 100 percent Texas grapes. Wilson considers her rosé, now in its fourth year of production, to be “a love letter to Austin.” The sommelier-turned-winemaker is proving to the rest of the country that […]
Guide to Manor Road’s Best Bars and Restaurants
It’s a shame that more people aren’t talking about Manor Road. Located in northeast Austin, across I-35 from The University of Texas, these few blocks are packed with shops, bars, bakeries, and restaurants. Actually, there are over a dozen spots to grab a cold local beer or unique cocktail. Some are classic Austin dive bars, while […]
A Day in the Life of a Professional Dog Photographer in Austin
It’s 8 a.m. and I’m in South Austin meeting Krista Allenby of Ruff Adventures for an adventure and photo session with Gary, the Brussels Griffon. I’m awake and functioning much earlier than I’m used to, but Allenby explains that mornings are when she goes on most of her adventures. It’s just one of the steps this Austin dog […]
Kick Back at These 4 Bars in the Expanding Mueller Community
Mueller in Northeast Austin started 10 years ago as a 700-acre community. It has grown into a thriving, developed neighborhood. With public parks, farmers’ markets, and some of Austin’s hottest businesses, Mueller has it all. It’s about time someone created a bar crawl guide for the expanding Mueller neighborhood. The Austin spots on this list are nestled […]
Texas Sake Company Puts American Spin on Traditional Japanese Drink
Guest article by Caitlin Johnson Sake isn’t actually rice wine. Yes, it’s sipped like a fine wine, but that doesn’t make it wine. Wine requires fruit for fermenting. Since there is no fruit, just rice…you get the idea. I recently went to check out how one company in Austin is putting an American spin on this 2,000-year-old […]
7 Austin Spots That Make Outsiders Jealous
Guest article by Caitlin Johnson Let’s not forget how lucky we are to live in this weird city. Breakfast tacos, city-maintained trails, high-quality street art and endless BBQ are just some of the wonderful things we never lack in Austin, Texas. But not everyone is lucky enough to live in a city as beautiful as ours. […]