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CinnaMan Cheesecakes in Austin
How does one of the founding members of USA Today’s LA Bureau become the creator of the best cheesecake in Austin? By partnering with a Belgian powerhouse and following a dream.
When I was a member of the United States Coast Guard, I had to go to several laser tag arenas as part of “team building” exercises. I also went to a few with my church community as part of “youth group” events. Call it what you want, the experience was always the same.
Heading to Blazer Tag, I figured I was in for your typical laser tag arena, an over-priced “family fun” indoor playground boasting semi-defective equipment, disinterested employees, sticky floors and the stereotypical bunch of little kids running around.
I was wrong. [Read more…]
Billy’s on Burnet in Austin
If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’re in the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot.
All the post titles in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin.” Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience itself.
You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure you may agree or disagree, and I’m good either way. [Read more…]
Augie’s Attic Upstairs at The Tavern Austin
All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience itself.
You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure you may agree or disagree, and I’m good with that either way.
Regardless, I’d love to hear your thoughts. [Read more…]
Bon Iver tickets
In a musical era where artists all start to sound the same, Bon Iver shatters the mold, breaks new ground, and trailblazes their own way into uncharted territory.
I could live a thousand years and perhaps never experience anything like the Bon Iver Austin City Limits taping.
Let me set the scene for you. As I walked into the venue, the buzz of excitement was subdued, yet authentic – sort of like Bon Iver’s music. It was almost as if the vibe of Bon Iver’s style had been transferred onto the audience. [Read more…]
Eric and Brittany with matching bikes, ready to explore!
Discovering Austin, TX is a great adventure to be on. Here at the Austinot, it’s what we do every day. The Austinot is not a typical blog that posts every now and then. For us, discovering Austin is our full-time job.
We love to get the word out about everything related to Austin, TX and we are just getting started! [Read more…]
KLRU: Inspiring Austin for 50 years
Everyone has heard of Austin City Limits, but few know much about the origins and long history of this Austin icon.
This article has “juice.” This is simply a term I use as a blogger to refer to an article that has not only general information, but also useful information. You know, things like the answer to the question, “How do I get a ticket to an Austin City Limits taping?”
But before we get to tickets, let me entice you with a little Austin City Limits history. [Read more…]
Nau’s Enfleld Drug in Austin
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.
All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience itself.
You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure you may agree or disagree, and I’m good with that either way. [Read more…]
True Austin experience at Casino El Camino
There is no shortage of great burger joints in Austin. 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.
All the posts in the series will start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title.
You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure you may agree or disagree, and I’m good with that if you are. [Read more…]
Scorpion Child performs at Fire Fest Austin 2012
20 bands, 3 stages and 20,000 water balloons.
New events that are trying to make a name for themselves in Austin really need to do something special. In the highly competitive Austin music fest scene, did Fire Fest 2012 do what it needed to do in order to put a stake in the ground?
Ultimately, Austinites will decide for themselves. The only thing I can do is give my personal impression of the inaugural Fire Fest here in Austin. [Read more…]