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Best Austin Restaurants With a View – 8 Most Scenic Places to Eat

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Guest Blogger

Best Austin Restaurants With a View - Ski Shores Cafe

Guest article by Michele Eilertsen I select dining spots based on specific criteria: which genre(s) of food will be served, whether there are gluten-free options available, price point, and, above all, what type of views they offer. My sentiment is this: If I wanted to enjoy dinner while staring directly at a shrub, wall, or some […]

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Outdoor

7 Best Austin Restaurants With a View: Most Scenic Places to Eat

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Guest Blogger

Restaurants With the Best Views in Austin

Guest article by Michele Eilertsen I select dining spots based on a specific criteria: which genre(s) of food will be served, whether there are gluten-free options available, price point, and, above all, what type of views they offer. My sentiment is this: If I wanted to enjoy dinner while staring directly at a shrub, wall, or […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink

DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Is Making Austin Go Wild Over Shabu Shabu

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Guest Blogger

Shabu Shabu Hot Pot at DipDipDip Tatsu-ya Austin

Guest article by Stephen Edward Located in north Austin, DipDipDip Tatsu-ya, from the minds behind Ramen Tatsu-ya, is a shabu shabu-style restaurant. Shabu shabu is a Japanese hot pot type meal where proteins and vegetables are dipped back and forth in a boiling broth until cooked. The experience certainly cannot be enveloped in this write-up […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: burnet, japanese

Shop Local at 10 Trend-setting Menswear Clothing Stores in Austin

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Local Menswear Stores in Austin

Guest article by JaRon Marshall Austin is a vibrant city filled with a myriad of choices when it comes to nightlife spots, which taqueria to hit up, and which live music event to experience. No matter the occasion, dress to impress by hitting one of these 10 Austin-based clothing stores where you can find one-of-a-kind […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: fashion

Shoot a Flamethrower at DriveTanks.com West of San Antonio

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Shoot Flame Thrower DriveTanks.com

Guest article by Sarah Snyder Set on the 18-thousand-acres that is Ox Ranch, DriveTanks.com is a Texas Disney World without the lines. Set in Uvalde, west of San Antonio, DriveTanks.com is what you might imagine when you hear the name—a place for people to go out and drive tanks. You can also shoot guns of various […]

Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries

Lazarus Brewing Cultivates Community Alongside Coffee, Tacos, and Beer

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Lazarus Brewing Company Entrance Austin

Guest article by Ken Pishna When Christian Cryder left Montana behind to open a brewery on East Sixth Street in Austin, he wanted to build a community around four key ingredients: coffee, beer, tacos, and joy. Lazarus Brewing Company was born on Christmas Eve in 2016. With a talented head brewer, one of Austin’s finest […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: brewery, coffee shops, craft beer, eastside, sixth street

Family Sunday Funday Coming to backYARD at Waller Creek This Spring

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Family Sunday Funday in Austin backYARD at Waller Creek

Guest article by Mandy Heintzelman Smith As a mom of three little kids, one of my favorite things about Austin is how inclusive its restaurants are for the youngest members of the community. With spring in full bloom, it’s time to get outdoors and relish everything this city has to offer. And I have the perfect […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: for kids

5 of Austin’s Most Coveted Nail Salons (Plus Tips for Getting in)

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Best Nail Salons in Austin

Guest article by Mandy Heintzelman Smith This is not a scientific conclusion, but over the last five months of living in Austin, I’ve noticed there’s a huge demand for services at local high-end nail salons. When my mother-in-law was in town, I wanted to take her and my little girl to a beautiful, cozy nail salon […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business

Newbie’s Guide to Westlake Area Restaurants for Families

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Guest Blogger

Family-friendly Restaurants in Westlake Austin

Guest article by Mandy Heintzelman Smith When my husband and I visited Austin from Los Angeles to look at homes before our move, we searched for a neighborhood close to downtown. At the same time, we wanted a big back yard and an amazing school district. When we found our beautiful, old home in Westlake, we […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: family friendly

5 Austin Fitness Groups That Offer Free Workouts

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Guest Blogger

The Morning Jo's Free Running Group in Austin

Guest article by Lee McClendon Austin has a lot to offer, so FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is one thing you don’t have to worry about in our unique, beautiful city. Besides the nightlife, art events, and live music, there’s another option for people that doesn’t cost a penny: free fitness.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: fitness

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