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The End of The Austinist

April 15, 2014 by Eric Highland 3 Comments

After 8 years of covering Austin, the Austinist has decided to close its virtual doors.

At least that’s what they announced in their latest blog post entitled “Good-Bye and Thank You” by Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung, the folks behind Gothamist, LLC.

Final post from the Austinist

Austinist closing its virtual doors, the final post from Jake Dobkin and Jen Chung

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Et Cetera

The Goodnight in Austin Refines Playground for Adults

October 16, 2013 by Eric Highland 2 Comments

The Goodnight Austin

Editor’s Note: As of May 2018, The Goodnight on West Anderson Lane has closed. A new location is planned for West Sixth Street.

The Goodnight in Austin sits an arrow’s flight away from Alamo Drafthouse Village on West Anderson. It’s an adults-only playground (18+ until 9 PM, 21+ after 9 PM) with an upscale menu, massive bar, bowling, ping pong, karaoke, shuffleboard and more.

Just shy of a year ago, our contributing blogger, Laura Darby, made a visit to The Goodnight in Austin. She was searching for a temporary replacement for The Highball, which was undergoing a long-term renovation project. Laura’s article, combined with the mixed comments left by readers, peaked my interest enough to want to check out The Goodnight for myself. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: anderson lane, bars, happy hour

Capstone Comics: Treasure Trove of Comic Books in Austin

September 24, 2013 by Eric Highland Leave a Comment

Austinot Eric Highland 9 years old

Yep, that’s me at 9 years old

It was 1979 and we were visiting my mother’s friend. As a nine year old, I found their conversation lacking and decided to go exploring through the house. Okay, so not only was I bored, but I was also a bit of a snoop.

I crept upstairs and found a fold-away ladder that led to the attic. We all know how scary attics can be, but undaunted I reached for the first rung. I almost turned around when I got to the top of the ladder, but I found a flashlight there.

A quick scan with the dim and yellowed light beckoned me to adventure into the cobweb filled triangular space at the top of the home.

A dusty cardboard box literally filled to the brim with comic books sat in a corner of the room. I sat there until the light gave out, reading story after story of superheroes and villains, completely entranced by the art and the fantastic stories.

That was my first experience with comics. I hadn’t thought about that childhood memory in a long time. Fast forward 34 years, I’m a blogger living in Austin and I get invited to check out [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: anderson lane

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: P. Terry’s

August 22, 2013 by Eric Highland 5 Comments

P. Terry's sign near Mopac and Parmer

The newest P. Terry’s location near Mopac and Parmer

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on the Austinot.

Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints I visit. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll.

After you’ve read my review, agree or disagree with a comment. I’d love to hear your thoughts.

First Impression of P. Terry’s

Most Austinites love P. Terry’s. It’s a true local staple, with seven [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: best burger joint in austin

Why All About Vapor Is Austin’s Best Vaporizer Shop

August 8, 2013 by Eric Highland 12 Comments

Sonic Screwdriver looks like a vaporizer

This would make a very cool vaporizer mod kit

You’ve seen these gadgets all over Austin. They almost look like Dr. Who’s Sonic Screwdriver, only people are puffing on them and releasing a cloud of scented vapor, right? Well they’re called vaporizers (poorly referred to as e-cigarettes). And though they can’t pick locks, perform medical scans or track alien life, they are most certainly all the rage.

Whether you’re just curious about vaping or you’re a seasoned vaper, you’ll be glad to know that Austin is now home to one of the premier vapor shops in the entire country: All About Vapor. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: airport, round rock

Texas Hill Country Olive Company Is Inviting Day Trip Destination

June 4, 2013 by Eric Highland 12 Comments

Texas Hill Country Olive Company

Texas Hill Country Olive Company in Dripping Springs, TX

The end of 2008 found John Gambini sitting in a doctor’s office, reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine about the fledgling olive oil industry in Texas. John loved the romance of the Texas Hill Country and had already decided that he wanted to plant firm roots in the area (pun intended).

But more than putting a stake in the ground, John wanted to do some pioneering, accomplishing something that would stand out from other Hill Country offerings. After reading the article, he realized that he could be one of the early pioneers in the olive oil industry in Texas.

So John set out with a dream: to create a destination-class olive oil business here in Texas.

And that’s exactly what he did. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries, Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dripping springs, wine

Austin Music Foundation: Amazing & Free Resource for Austin Musicians

May 28, 2013 by Eric Highland Leave a Comment

Austin musicians and bands, listen up. You want to make music because you can’t imagine doing anything else with your life…right? But you’re facing a dilemma that all aspiring musicians confront: how the heck do you make a full-time living doing what you love?

The Austin Music Foundation Supports Local Austin Musicians

Austin Music Foundation

What if you knew of a state-of-the-art resource center that was 100% free, focused solely on helping Austin-area musicians realize their dreams, and make money doing it? [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Entertainment, Et Cetera, Music, Non-Profits Tagged With: austin music foundation

Austin Food and Wine Festival Delights the Senses

May 20, 2013 by Eric Highland 1 Comment

Austin Food and Wine Festival

Austin Food and Wine Festival at Butler Park

A foodie and wine lovers paradise, the Austin Food and Wine Festival gathers the top chefs in the country to participate in food competitions and cooking demonstrations.

Combine this with live music, countless food samples that make you melt, and the most exquisite wines and spirits and you have one hell of a party. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: wine

Wimberley Zipline Adventures: An Unforgettable Experience

May 6, 2013 by Eric Highland 8 Comments

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

Brittany and me during our zip lining tour, with Hill Country in the background

In the Texas Hill Country, we’re spoiled beyond measure. Few places on earth compare to the natural beauty in our area.

Most drive through Central Texas and get the perspective from the ground. But everyone does that, right?

Why not see the majesty of the Hill Country in a way that you’ll never forget? It’s time to zip line in Wimberley, Texas!

Wimberley Zipline Adventures

I’ve had a pretty adventurous life, but soaring over the Texas Hill Country on a zip line was one of the most [Read more…]

Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Day Trips, Discoveries Tagged With: wimberley

Get Your Austin Kayak on With Customer-Focused Local Business

April 29, 2013 by Eric Highland 1 Comment

Austin Kayak Demo Days Hyde Park Quarry

Austin Canoe & Kayak Demo Days at Hyde Park Quarry Lake

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 fish with my dad on a lake in the Pacific Northwest, or the seemingly endless summers spent on an inflatable raft with friends, pretending we were explorers. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

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