If you only had 36 hours to spend in Austin, what would you do? By the time you read this article, I will be several hundred miles north of Austin on I-35 towards Minneapolis. For four years, my wife and I have called Austin home, but now it’s time to say goodbye to this wonderful place. So I asked […]
Top 6 Boutique Hotels in Austin
Something all Austinites can be proud of: our city is a premiere vacation destination with 30,000 hotel rooms accommodating 19.7 million visitors each year. So why settle for a big box hotel when you can stay at some of the city’s coolest boutique hotels in Austin? These hotels are located in prime locations around town and offer […]
5 Things You Never Knew About Ballet Austin
42,000 people attend Ballet Austin performances each year. Who knew that some of the most exciting works of ballet are being performed in our backyard? You don’t have to be a diehard ballet geek to appreciate the cultural value Ballet Austin adds to our city. You don’t even have to be a current fan of ballet to […]
5 Favorite North Austin Lunch Spots
Choosing where to go for lunch can be a challenge given the amount of options (or lack thereof) in North Austin. Something fast? A place where you can sit outside? Maybe something you’ve never tried. Some of the best lunch spots in town can be found north of 2222. If you’re looking for a place […]
4 Reasons to Visit Twisted X Brewing in Dripping Springs
The Austin area is home to about 20 craft breweries and counting. One of them is located in Dripping Springs, an area where you will find some of the best craft breweries in Texas. Twisted X Brewing Co. sets itself apart by making great Tex-Mex beers and housing an impressive tasting room. Their beers are approachable, unique and […]
Top 3 Local Radio Station Showcases During SXSW
Who says you need a fancy wristband or expensive badge to enjoy SXSW? During SXSW 2015, three Austin radio stations are showcasing some of the most popular artists in town. Austin’s own public radio station KUTX is hosting KUTX Live at The Four Seasons, 93.3 KGSR will be presenting their showcase from The W Hotel and 101X will […]
Celebrating 45 Years of Austin Music Icon Asleep at the Wheel
What could possibly be more Austin iconic than breakfast tacos, bats and barbecue? Asleep at the Wheel is what. Since 1974, the Grammy Award winning band has called Austin home and kept the sound of country western swing alive. Led by local legend Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel appeared on the first official episode of […]
The Ultimate Guide to North Austin Bars
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that some of the best watering holes in town are in North Austin. Tucked away in strip malls and surrounded by business parks, these gems north of 183 are easy to overlook. I’ve compiled my list of favorites for those who call North Austin home, and those who are unfamiliar […]
6 Half Price Happy Hours in Austin
It’s official. On February 2nd, Armadillo Bob predicted that spring is right around the corner! This means we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy happy hours out on the patio before the scorching summer arrives. But you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy drinks and appetizers after work. Here is a list of 6 […]
Casa Brasil: Austin Coffee Roaster Making Global Connections
Uchi, Uchiko, Lenoir, and Torchy’s Tacos have something in common (other than being wildly successful eateries in Austin): they all source their coffee from Casa Brasil. Austin coffee roaster Casa Brasil has evolved into an organization committed to finding, roasting and selling high quality coffees from Brazil. But with so many similar outfits in town, why should […]