It’s now December and the Christmas season is officially in full swing. The Zilker tree is lit, the beanies and scarves have been pulled from the closet, and yuletide is quickly taking over the city. What better way to get yourself into the spirit of the season than by attending the Holiday Sing-Along and Downtown […]
Austin Brewery Tours Highlight City’s Growing Industry
When I was offered a chance to check out ATXcursions, Austin’s newest craft brewery tour company, I jumped at the opportunity. Austin has one of the fastest growing beer scenes in the nation and quality beer is popping up in every corner, so I figured I was bound to have a good time. I love being right.
Heart of Gold Farm Brings Healthy Food to the Hungry
Living in Austin provides the wonderful opportunity to regularly come across people who put their heart and soul into helping others and the environment. If you ever find yourself between Austin and Lockhart, you may run into a couple of these folks. Mike and Vanessa Torres run Heart of Gold Farm in Dale, Texas. Mike […]
Well Aware Provides Clean Water for the Impoverished
Next time you’re chugging a glass of water, consider that there are communities around the world without that ability, and be a little more grateful for that water. We’re all guilty of it, taking everyday things for granted because they have such a normal presence in our lives. But Austin non-profit Well Aware has been working for […]
Parkside Brings Delectable Sophistication to Dirty Sixth
Parkside holds a special place in my heart. Over the last several years, my wife and I have shared anniversaries, birthdays and many other special moments there, and the memories flood back every time I visit. We’ve often sat in the same booth, overlooking the Sixth Street sidewalk and the passers-by who provide such quality entertainment throughout […]
Cuvee Coffee Finds New Home in East Austin
Cuvee Coffee has long been in the hearts of Texans and Austinites alike, and visiting their new location in East Austin is an experience you’ll want to have again and again. The company, founded over a decade and a half ago, has taken their time opening a cafe for customers and fans, and it shows. […]
You’re All in the Family at Eastside’s School House Pub
School is back in session, and there’s no better place to get “studious” than School House Pub in East Austin. Located off Manor Road among what seems to be an ever expanding collection of go-to bars and restaurants, School House Pub brings you inside the classroom where food and drinks are always allowed. The small, but […]
Homegrown White Denim Makes Austin Proud at ACL Taping
Although less than a decade old, Austin band White Denim has managed to sprawl from its homegrown roots in Austin to touch fans of all kinds across the world. The group members’ approach to the psychedelic rock world and extensive touring schedule have helped them spread their name far and wide. White Denim began in early 2006 […]
Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza Is Worth the Wait in Hill Country
Pizza and craft beer – you can’t really have a bad day when those two are involved. Stanley’s Farmhouse Pizza serves up some of the best woodfired pies in the Austin area, out in the Hill Country on Ceres Park Ranch right next door to Jester King Brewery. With plenty of open space, shaded picnic tables […]
Tubing Spots Near Austin
Grab your coolers and SPF 30 because the heat is here and that means it’s time to float down a river somewhere. We’re fortunate enough in Austin to be surrounded by varying bodies of water with plenty of opportune tubing spots. My quick advice is this. For a shorter float that’s family friendly, hit the […]