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How to Get To-Go Beer From That Austin Brewery You’re Missing

March 30, 2020 by James Lipari 2 Comments

Austin Brewery Beer To-Go
Our favorite Austin breweries have pivoted to offer beer to-go and curbside service (Credit: 12 Fox Beer)

With all of this newfound time on most of our hands, you may be doing all the right things like catching up on housecleaning, reading that book you’ve been meaning to get to, or simply plowing through your watch list. However you’re spending your time, you certainly shouldn’t have to face this situation without a local beer in hand. Who ever heard of a shut-in without beer? Pssshh. Not a chance!

In all seriousness, Austin breweries and brewpubs are among the hardest hit businesses amid this crisis. BUT KNOW THIS: NEARLY ALL OF THEM ARE OPEN FOR BEER TO-GO! If they serve their own food or have a food truck, then they’re almost certainly offering take-out food, as well.

These are the people who take care of us in good times, and we really need to take care of them during this not-so-good time. We want them all to be open once we Austinites get back to being our social selves.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: brewery, craft beer

Delivery and To-Go Options From Your Favorite Restaurants in Austin

March 27, 2020 by Brittany Ballard 3 Comments

Shelter in Place Restaurants Austin
Fresa’s Chicken al Carbon is one of many local restaurants offering food during Austin’s shelter-in-place

While there may be a lot of uncertainty right now, we can be certain nothing will hold Austin back from serving the best food. And I don’t know about you, but eating something from my favorite restaurants always seems to make life look brighter. 

Support our local businesses and service workers by ordering from this list of some of our favorite restaurants in Austin. We need each other right now.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink

9 Austin-based Eateries at Austin-Bergstorm International Airport

March 16, 2020 by Katrina Cervantes Leave a Comment

Second Bar + Kitchen at Austin Airport
A popular downtown restauruant can now be enjoyed before your flight (Credit: Second Bar + Kitchen)

Editor’s note: We live in uncertain times, with multiple travel warnings and bans in place. For those who still choose to fly, we hope you exercise every precaution to stay healthy. And for those who need to eat at the airport, these local eateries could all use our support.

For the average traveler, airports aren’t normally associated with fun. Flying can mean early mornings, late nights, waiting, and stressful hours spent packing. Although these realities are sometimes unavoidable, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has done an amazing job of creating a more relaxed and, dare I say, even fun environment for waiting passengers. It has become a reflection of Austin itself, brimming with live music and art. In a way, it is its own hub of culture and creativity.

Another huge way the airport creates a fun environment for guests is by filling the corridors with local Austin eateries we know and love. Everywhere you turn, you can find an Austin neighborhood classic. Look out for any of the following next time you fly.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink

Turning Old Into New, Central Machine Works Beer Hall Opens in East Austin

March 9, 2020 by James Lipari Leave a Comment

Central Machine Works Beer Hall in East Austin

When I walked into Central Machine Works, the first word to leave my mouth after picking up my dropped jaw was, “Whoa!” The sheer size of the place, along with the hustle and bustle, compels you to see what all the buzz is about. Turns out it’s quite a lot!

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: beer, brewery, craft beer, eastside

Guide to Austin’s East Sixth Street

February 25, 2020 by Jessica Pino 3 Comments

Guide to Austin's East Sixth

There are three sections of Sixth Street in Austin: West, East, and what locals refer to as Dirty. West Sixth is the section of Sixth Street that runs west from Congress Avenue. For the most part, the nightlife scene ends at North Lamar Boulevard.

For locals, Dirty Sixth runs from Congress to I-35 even though technically, and according to street signs, East Sixth Street starts at Congress Avenue and runs east. But when you hear locals talk about East Sixth, we are referencing anything east of I-35. Don’t get confused by the street signs; you’ll be talking like a local in no time.

East Sixth as we know and love it today is an eclectic blend of shops, restaurants, dives, and cocktail bars. It’s also quite new–in relation to Dirty or West Sixth–with the gentrification of east Austin surging in the past 10 years.

Here are 15 of my favorite East Sixth Street establishments you won’t want to miss.

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Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food, Food & Drink, Music, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, eastside, sixth street

9 Best Speakeasies in Austin, Texas

February 11, 2020 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Best Speakeasies in Austin, Texas
Garage prides itself on its whiskey collection and menu that changes seasonally (Credit: Garage)

After nine profiles on downtown speakeasies, my series is coming to a close. It’s been quite a ride, filled with cocktails that stretch the imagination (and the taste buds), secret entrances, ghost stories, and reminders of Austin’s rich history. This series has provided a glimpse into the speed at which Austin is changing, as well as the importance of not forgetting our city’s roots.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: speakeasy

11 Local Businesses at Belterra Village, Gateway To Dripping Springs

February 10, 2020 by Katrina Cervantes Leave a Comment

Belterra Village Near Dripping Springs, Texas
Belterra Village is home to many local shops and businesses (Credit: Belterra Village)

If Dripping Springs is the gateway to Texas Hill Country, then Belterra Village is the gateway to Dripping Springs. Located halfway between Austin and Dripping Springs on Highway 290, Belterra Village is a booming community that continues to grow.

It’s called a village for a reason. It’s a 93-acre mixed use development with residences and retail space. In other words, it’s one of the Austin area’s newest adult playgrounds. You can spend a whole day exploring, or stop for a bite on your way to Dripping Springs for a day trip.

In this list, I highlight some of the Austin-based businesses that have found a home at Belterra Village.

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Drink, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: dripping springs

Nomadic Beerworks and Central District Brewing Collaborate on New Brew

January 15, 2020 by James Lipari Leave a Comment

Nomadic Beerworks and Central District Brewing Collaboration

Guest article by James Lipari

The collaborative spirit of the craft beer industry is part of what draws so many of us to it. While individual breweries are direct competitors, they’re also often friends that regularly help each other out. And when you’re two of the newest breweries in town, joining forces to announce your presence is a strong move. Actually, you might go ahead and dub your collaboration beer “New Kids on the Block.”

New Kids on the Block is a real thing, a collaboration celebrating the 2019 openings of two Austin brewhouses. Central District Brewing marked its grand opening in May 2019, and Nomadic Beerworks subsequently opened in June. Both breweries have won accolades and fans in a short amount of time.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: brewery, craft beer

Vista Brewing’s Winter Bottle Release (Why You Should Plan to Visit Soon)

January 15, 2020 by James Lipari Leave a Comment

Vista Flight of Beer in Driftwood Texas
Enjoy a flight at Vista Brewing (Credit: James Lipari)

Guest article by James Lipari

A short day trip to Texas Hill Country is always a good idea, and one of my absolute favorite destinations is Vista Brewing. The big, rolling property is perfect for a family outing. Here’s why.

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Filed Under: Day Trips, Discoveries, Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: brewery, craft beer, driftwood

Feel Like Family at Authentic Gabriela’s Downtown

January 8, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Margarita Flight Gabriela's Downtown
Try a margarita or flight of margaritas with a view of downtown

Austin patios are joyous gathering places for eating, drinking, people-watching, and–ideally–basking in the golden glow of the setting sun with a glorious view. Happily for us, we have Gabriela’s Downtown for all of the above.

Gabriela’s seems to have hit the ground running, almost immediately attracting friendly crowds to its beautiful patio. Besides tasty margarita flights, massive micheladas with over-the-top extras, and homemade horchata that alone is worth a visit, Gabriela’s also has great food.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: brunch, cocktails, eastside, happy hour, margaritas, mexican

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