The rapidly developing east side of Austin is filled with just about everything you want in plain sight. Well, almost everything. In the case of Milonga Room, you have a speakeasy that resides underneath Buenos Aires Cafe, which is anything but in plain sight.
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): Here Nor There
I heard about a speakeasy called Here Nor There in passing. The entrance was hidden. You needed to make a reservation on an app to get in. You could become a member for an annual fee. They served some of the best drinks in Austin and I had to visit because it was “an experience.” […]
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): The Good Life Bar Bar
Editor’s note: The Good Life Bar Bar is now closed. Sometimes you don’t know what you’re looking for until you’ve found it. One day you’re getting a haircut at the barbershop you’ve been going to for 10 years, and the next you have an offer to open your own bar behind said barbershop. If that feels […]
Baton Creole Serves Bayou-style Cajun From Food Truck in East Austin
While covering many of my favorite food options in Austin, I’ve learned that every food trailer has a story. For most, the story began relatively recently. A few years back, perhaps. It was then a dream was formed, idea hatched, menu created, trailer purchased. This relatively recent timeline is to be expected in a city […]
Cheer Your Favorite Team at These 5 Sports Bars in Central Austin
We’re entering the few cold(ish) months of the year here in Austin. So what are we to do when it’s too chilly to kayak on Lady Bird Lake and we’ll only jump into frigid Barton Springs after losing a bet? Here’s one guy’s solution: Grab a friend or 10 and head to your favorite sports bar. Below […]
Glamp Like an Airstream Champ at Lake Bastrop North Shore Park
I wouldn’t describe myself as an outdoorsman. Sure, I love sitting outside, preferably with a taco and a beverage. And yes, one of my favorite activities is riding my bicycle around Lady Bird Lake’s Hike and Bike Trail. But I’ll be real with you guys. I’m not great at the great outdoors. Yet, there I was […]
Kimchi Jon’s Korean Street Food Expands From Pop-ups to East Sixth Trailer
Noticing a new food trailer on your block is like seeing a new neighbor moving in. Questions flood your mind. When should I introduce myself? Will I be stopping by often? Does this unformed relationship have long-term potential? Can they cook? When I saw Kimchi Jon’s parked in front of Zilker Brewing Company on East […]
T22 Chicken Joint on Burnet Road Grows From Popular Food Truck
Each time I end up at T22 Chicken Joint, I leave promising myself that next time I’ll practice portion control. But I’m only human. In my humble opinion, this is the best fried chicken in Austin.
10 Reasons You Never Have to Leave East Austin
As an unabashed east Austin lover, I offer a warning to those who are making it their home: try not to fall in love with the neighborhood too much. Yes, it’s the most fun part of Austin. Yes, it has everything you need to live your best life. Yes, there are new bars and restaurants […]
Atx&o Showcases Austin’s Small Businesses
Here at The Austinot, we highlight local businesses, events, and movers and shakers. So it makes sense for us to acknowledge those with a similar mission. Few do local story sharing as well–or with as much style–as atx&o, the brainchild of sisters Ashley and Becky Brown. Whether through curated web series, quick hit spotlights, or […]