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ARTBASH Kicks Off East Austin Studio Tour 2017 With Immersive Art Party

October 30, 2017 by Danielle Fritz Leave a Comment

The work of eight Austin artists will be featured at this year’s ARTBASH (Credit: Art Alliance Austin)

Posted signs saying “Do not touch,” hushed voices, stationary objects. Don’t expect to experience any of that at Native Hostel on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Art Alliance Austin and Big Medium’s annual ARTBASH event isn’t your typical gallery walk. Instead, eight talented local artists will converge to share interactive creations with event guests.

Come prepared to discuss these site-specific installations and dance the night away to beats from a live DJ. This is art appreciation in celebratory form. [Read more…]

Weekend Full of Free Family Fun at Upcoming 2017 Texas Book Festival

October 27, 2017 by Amanda Gagnon Leave a Comment

Stroll around the beautiful grounds of the State Capitol where Texas Book Festival is held each year
(Credit: Bob Daemmrich)

Calling all avid readers; it’s that time of year again. The 2017 Texas Book Festival will be taking over the grounds of the Texas State Capitol on Nov. 4-5, 2017. This event is free and fun for the entire family. [Read more…]

Austin Food Trucks Compete for Prize Money and Charity at Trucklandia

October 9, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Trucklandia founder Case Erickson awards the 2016 $10,000 grand prize to Saigon le Vendeur (Credit: Trucklandia)

Texas Trucklandia Fest, Austin’s food truck taste-off for charity and a sweet $10,000 prize, is holding its 5th annual competition Oct. 21, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on the Austin-American Statesman grounds. This time, they’re adding live music, a full bar, and a reality TV star’s truck.

The winner will walk with $10,000 and bragging rights for the next year, and local charity Keep Austin Fed takes home a portion of the ticket sale earnings. More than 24 food trucks have signed up for this year’s event.

Trucklandia has morphed over the years, but this year promises to be a full day of eating, drinking, dancing, and overall revelry.

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Swamp Daddy’s Ra-gin Ka-jun, Preserving East Austin’s Soul

August 15, 2017 by Vi Chetan 1 Comment

Bobby Mitchell’s smiling face is easy to spot, just like his bright red food truck, Swamp Daddy’s

Editor’s Note: As of August 2018, this business is under new ownership and no longer serves Cajun food.

East Austin has a rich cultural history. From segregation to assimilation, the area has been a deemed a “City within a City” at times, but continues to retain and add to the distinctly Austin vibe.

The area has come a long way since the 60’s, when it was infamous for crime and low standard of living. Amidst the infamy, a strong sense of community and culture thrived. The remnants are still visible, an integral part of what makes East Austin so special. Those who have persevered through the gentrification continue to preserve what was, and keep East Austin’s culture alive. [Read more…]

Hold Your Beer for as Long as You Can During Stein-holding Competition

July 5, 2017 by Dustin Vegas Leave a Comment

Masskrugstemmen (stein-holding) competition at Krause’s Cafe

Can you hold your beer?

I mean literally hold your beer? Probably not as well as the stein-holding champions going into the final round of Krause’s Cafe’s Masskrugstemmen competition.

On July 14, 2017, Krause’s Cafe is wrapping up its final Masskrugstemmen of the year. This is an annual tradition held in New Braunfels, Texas, part of the restaurant’s multi-year search for those willing to give 100 percent in the name of good beer. [Read more…]

PS35 Serves New York City Thin Crust Pizza in Round Rock

June 13, 2017 by Susan Meyer Leave a Comment

Hot Honey pizza at PS35, with pepperoni, sausage, ricotta, and Mike’s Hot Honey (Credit: Sam Zavieh)

Editor’s Note: PS35’s final day of service was Nov. 4, 2017.

I spent a few years in New York City, and some days I find myself craving an NYC-style slice of pizza. The kind that has a perfectly hand-tossed crust so thin that you have no choice but to fold it in half before taking that first bite. If you live north, you now have a solid option that’s a bit closer than Brooklyn: Ps35 in Round Rock. [Read more…]

Everything’s Free When Zilker Park Celebrates 100 Years This Sunday

April 7, 2017 by Brittany Highland Leave a Comment

Celebrate 100 years of Zilker Park at Free Day this Sunday (Credit: JTPics.com)

It’s an unfortunate irony. We tend to put off doing and seeing the things that are in close proximity to us. We know the view from Mount Bonnell is arguably the best in Austin, but we haven’t been there in ten years. We’ve thought about taking a boat tour during bat season, but we’ve never done it. Those things are “too touristy,” and that’s not cool.

For too many of us, so it goes with Zilker Park. Never mind the huge events. Every day of the year, there’s something to do there: Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Botanical Garden, Austin Nature & Science Center, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, the Zilker Zephyr. [Read more…]

No More Waiting Until the Weekend Because El Burro Serves Brunch Daily

March 1, 2017 by Jessica Pino Leave a Comment

El Burro is now open for lunch and brunch (Credit: Jessica Pino)

Editor’s Note: El Burro closed suddenly in July 2017.

I love checking out new restaurants because I like to experience a restaurant in its infancy stage, when it’s still learning to “walk.” It can be rewarding to watch a local restaurant come into its own. I find that younger restaurants are also more likely to take risks and experiment, as they figure out their style and role in the community they serve.

El Burro, located in the Lamar Union, is one of Austin’s infant restaurants I recently checked out. From the owners of VOX Table, El Burro opened its doors in December 2016. When they started serving brunch and lunch, I couldn’t stay away. [Read more…]

Your Guide to Valentine’s Day in Austin, 2017 Edition

February 8, 2017 by Susan Meyer Leave a Comment

Valentine’s Day in Austin at a glance (“i love you so much” credit: ms.akr via Flickr CC)

With Valentine’s Day swiftly approaching, you may be feeling one of several things. Bliss that you and your one true love will be spending the day together fulfilling the awesome, romantic plans you’ve already made. Excitement that you’re happily single (that’s a thing, right?). Or maybe sheer panic that you don’t have any ideas yet and how is it already February? If the latter sounds most familiar, fear not! I’ve got you covered with a few ideas for Valentine’s Day in Austin on any budget–sure to make your Valentine swoon. [Read more…]

Full Fridge Blends Tech, Gourmet Cooking for Meal Delivery in Austin

November 23, 2016 by Eliza Weeks Leave a Comment

Full Fridge offers meal delivery in Austin (Credit: Full Fridge)

Editor’s Note: Full Fridge is no longer in business.

What happens when you combine two tech experts, two Austrian restauranteurs and a cardboard box? The answer may surprise you. It isn’t the punch line to a cringeworthy dad joke. It’s Full Fridge, Austin’s newest tech-savvy meal delivery service. [Read more…]