Want a taco? Austin has a million places to go to get one. Some BBQ? Absolutely. But until I visited Carmelo’s downtown, I wasn’t sure that I could experience really wonderful Italian food in our southern capital city. The trope of the romantic Italian restaurant is pervasive in movies and TV. Sadly most Italian restaurant experiences […]
Top 5 Survival Tips for Carnaval Austin
One of the first things I noticed upon moving to Austin is the proclivity for dress up parties. In New York, any costume you wear you have to wear on the subway, which is probably why people end up just going pantsless. Carnaval Brasileiro is a popular event that happens during the “coldest” time of year in […]
With the Highball Closed, Does Kung Fu Saloon Measure Up?
After the holidays, I resumed my search for a replacement to the Highball. Of course, no two places are identical. But the Highball had provided me a place to eat and drink, and offered more entertainment than just watching my drunk friends fall down. Thus far on my search, I’ve visited The Goodnight and The […]
With The Highball Closed, How Does The Common Interest Measure Up?
Last month after The Highball shut its doors for a year, I started a pilgrimage to find a decent replacement that had the charm and engaging side activities of The Highball. After pricey disappointment and a lack of karaoke at The Goodnight, I decided to try an Austin karaoke standard: The Common Interest Karaoke Bar and […]
The Highball Faces Year Long Closure, Does The Goodnight Measure Up?
Editor’s Note: As of May 2018, The Goodnight on West Anderson Lane has closed. A new location is planned for West Sixth Street. This past week marked the last we’ll see of The Highball for at least a year, while they complete renovations that are part of the Alamo South Lamar complex takeover. What will […]