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Staple! Holds the Austin Indie Comic Book Scene Together

There are two types of people in this wide world of ours: those who are stopped by obstacles and those who find a way around or through them. Artists, writers, and those making a living through artistic expression have quite a few obstacles to overcome. Chris Nicholas is one such person who decided to not […]

Castle Hill Austin

Three Stories of Graffiti for HOPE on Castle Hill

Editor’s Note: The HOPE Outdoor Gallery closed on Jan. 2, 2019. A new location will open later in the year. There are a few mainstays in Austin I like to take visitors to when they visit. My list includes the impressive Capitol Building, which is taller than the U.S. Capitol Building in D.C., Whole Foods […]

Emerald Tavern Games and Cafe

Emerald Tavern: Part Tabletop Gaming Hangout, Part Beer and Coffee Bar

In the last few years, the North Cross area of town has become more and more exciting and lively. One of the newest additions to the neighborhood is Emerald Tavern. It’s not just another coffee shop and bar because it’s also a store and hangout for tabletop gamers. Opened in October 2013, Emerald Tavern features […]

Halcyon Austin With Frost Tower

The Ultimate Guide to Cozy Coffee Date Spots in Austin

As I begin to celebrate my fifth year in Austin, I’m realizing many things about my life here and the spaces I choose to live it in. One piece of this Austin-based life I’ve mastered is finding the most satisfying places to test out my humor, palate and taste in men…and the venues they choose […]

Cenote Austin Coffee

Cenote: Not Your Average Coffeehouse

This guest blog article is by Madison Torres. How is one of the newest coffee shops in Austin already one of the best? Austinite owners, Cody Symington and Mary Jenkins, are doing more than just a few things right. From firsthand experience and an interview with one of the owners, I have the delight of […]

Former Contributing Bloggers

Our team of Austinot bloggers is like a family. Though we’ve had team members move away from Austin for jobs and projects, we still want to recognize their writing contributions as a huge thank you for all of their efforts. Below are all the former contributing bloggers, listed from least recent (starting in 2013) to […]

Workhorse Bar Austin TX

Is North Loop’s Workhorse Bar Great or Grimy?

This post is inspired by Austinot Eric’s search for the best burger joint in Austin, a series on the Austinot. As always, the search isn’t only about the quality of the burger. It’s about the experience and the vibe of the burger joint as well. This review is completely independent and my own. Feel free […]

Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest Winner

Big Announcement: Winner of the 2013 Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest

The first annual Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest was launched on June 13, 2013 with a Grand Prize package valued at over $2,000. We closed the contest last week with twenty-seven entries. We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to create and submit a design! In choosing a winner, we (Eric and Brittany) were looking […]

Strange Brew Coffee Mug

Strange Brew: Coffee Haven, Live Music, Local Feel

There is a strange little coffee shop in South Austin that you ought to know about. That is, if you’re a caffiene-fueled night owl like myself. Strange Brew is one of the few 24-hour coffee shops in Austin. It’s a rare breed that combines coffee, live music, local beer, and a spacious study area. There […]

Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest: Grand Prize Valued at $2,000

Update, August 16, 2013: The Austinot T-Shirt Design Contest is now closed. Thank you to our awesome sponsors and to everyone who entered the contest. The Grand Prize winner will be announced on Monday, August 19th. Until then, you have a part to play! Please take a view minutes to vote on the entries, so we […]