The Tigress Pub has been crafting cocktails since 2010 and was one of the first bars in Austin to partake in the cocktail revolution. Because they take their craft seriously, they’ve become one of our city’s top neighborhood bars in the process. I chatted with owner Pam Pritchard about how The Tigress Pub came to be, while sampling […]
Wheatsville Co-op Celebrates 40 Years as Austin’s Friendliest Grocer
Wheatsville Co-op has been serving the Austin community for 40 years and there’s a lot we can learn from their way of doing business. With a purpose statement that doesn’t once mention food, but instead reads, “to create a self-reliant, self-empowering community of people that will grow and promote a transformation of society toward cooperation, justice, […]
Guide to Food Trucks on South 1st Street in Austin
Truck, trailer or Airstream, food on wheels plays a huge role in Austin’s culture. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore the food truck scene, since many of these mini eateries don’t have consistent hours of operation. But the good thing about food trucks is they are everywhere! One of my favorite streets to explore is South […]
Guide to Austin’s West Sixth Street
There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East and what locals refer to as Dirty. For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35 even though technically, and according to street signs, East Sixth starts at Congress Avenue and runs east. But when you hear locals talk about East Sixth, we are […]
1950’s Soda Fountain Lives on at Nau’s Enfield Drug in Austin
I have a soft spot for old school, greasy spoons, so a visit to Nau’s Enfield Drug in Clarksville was a must. This neighborhood drug store, soda fountain and grill has around since 1951. It’s definitely a throwback to simpler times with its U-shaped counter, pink stools and retro booths which barely fit four people. […]
Day Trip From Austin to See Historical Painted Churches of Texas
People with a passion for history and architecture dream of traveling to Europe for a chance to see some of the most wondrous buildings, bridges and churches in history. While you may not think of Texas in the same way, it doesn’t lack in history! Austin is a short day trip away from many historical sites, such […]
Habana Celebrates 15 Years of Cuban Cuisine in Austin
Thanks to recent policy changes, traveling to Cuba has become a whole lot easier. But Austinites don’t have to travel far to experience the culture and cuisine of the region. Just head down South Congress Avenue and you’ll come across Habana–a hidden gem among tall oak trees where the cultural highlights of Cuba come alive. The […]
Hill’s Cafe, South Austin Landmark Since 1947
Editor’s Note: It’s the end of an era. The last day of service for Hill’s Cafe is Sept. 12, 2018. As the sun sets, the string lights wrapped around the majestic oak trees seem to burn brighter. You know you’ve come to a special place in Austin: Hill’s Cafe. Hill’s Cafe has been a prominent part of […]
Churn Yourself On at Lick Honest Ice Creams
Amy’s Ice Creams may have ruled small town Austin. But since its opening in 2011, Lick Honest Ice Creams has won the hearts–and bellies–of many. This local icon-in-the-making has two Austin locations and one San Antonio location, with a third Austin location opening in the Mueller division next year. And there’s no sign of Lick slowing down. A faithful […]
Everything You Need to Know About Eeyore’s Birthday Bash
The last Saturday of April marks one of the weirdest and longest running free events in Austin: Eeyore’s Birthday Party. It’s a community event which brings together a multitude of Austin subcultures for one day of festivities. Not only is Eeyore’s Birthday free, but it also helps raise money for local non-profits. Now in its 56th year, […]
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