Have you ever wondered what those green “KAB” signs along Austin roadsides stand for? The ones that say so-and-so has adopted this road? I know I have, eventually so much that I looked into it. Those signs are put in place by Keep Austin Beautiful, an organization that has been keeping the Austin community looking good […]
5 Ways to Support Local and Get Fit for Summer
There’s not a lot of time left before summer is officially here. But don’t fret, there are still plenty of things you can do to help you put some swagger in that stride when you hit Barton Springs. Austin usually has a good three-month block with high temperatures that are just brutal, which may be a […]
Midway Food Park Offers Good Food and Family Fun
Editor’s Note: Midway Food Park shuttered in 2018. Texas weather can be crazy, but living in Austin does provide you with a hefty share of beautiful days throughout the year. A good place to take advantage of those pretty days is the Midway Food Park, which offers a variety of fresh cooking and has plenty […]
WhichCraft Is Austin’s First Craft-Only Beer Store
Editor’s Note: WhichCraft is closing its original location on Sept. 22, 2018. The newer Mueller location will remain open. Do you ever get tired of sifting through all the crappy domestic beers at the grocery store to get to what you want? Come on, guys. I drank that stuff in college, but I’m grown now. I look […]
Walton’s Fancy and Staple Refreshes with Food and Flowers on West 6th
Many don’t know it, but Walton’s Fancy and Staple has been around the Austin area in some form or fashion for 45 years now. It began in 1969 with a focus purely on flowers and plants, as Walton’s Florist and Nursery in the neighboring city of West Lake Hills. In 2009, the owners of Bess […]
Old, Quirky Treasures Fill the Shelves at Austin’s Uncommon Objects
Are you looking for some alabaster eagle bookends? How about a meat puzzle or some vintage typography? Whatever tickles your fancy, you’ll most likely be able to find something of interest at Uncommon Objects. It’s best to go without a particular item in mind and see where you end up. The shop offers you a […]
Blue October Members Bring Orb Recording Studios to Hill Country
It was a sunny, windy Sunday and I was exhausted. I’d been SXSW-ing all over Austin for a week and was ready to curl up with my hound dogs and sleep for a few days. But as bad as I wanted that Pawn Stars marathon from my couch, I wasn’t about to miss out on […]
Best Breakfast Off the Beaten Path in Austin
There are a lot of choices in our great city, even when it comes to breakfast. At times, the plethora of options may seem overwhelming, but don’t just settle on the corporate chain closest to your home. There are plenty of local, homegrown businesses serving up the most important meal of the day in a […]
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company Draws a Crowd to South Austin
Every time I head out to the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company, it’s always packed to the brim with people. There’s good reason for this, and it’s admirable that ABGB has been able to develop such a following in less than a year. They opened their doors last summer and it seems like they’ve never […]
Erin Ivey: Austin Treasure Releases Whisper of the Moon Album
I’m not sure what it is about Erin Ivey’s voice, but it brings me bliss like few others can. When she sings, I want to curl up, close my eyes and float off into the distance as the music completely envelops every fiber of my being. That may seem a little over the top, but […]