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A spring board being tested at Hot Lava Obstacle Course

Hot Lava Obstacle Course: New Place in Austin to Hang Around

Editor’s Note: Hot Lava Obstacle Course has permanently closed. When I was five years old, we lived in a small house with a detached garage. This garage had a tree growing next to it. It was my goal to climb this tree and get on the garage roof. What really ended up happening was that I […]

Texas Hill Country Olive Company Dripping Springs

Texas Hill Country Olive Company Is Inviting Day Trip Destination

The end of 2008 found John Gambini sitting in a doctor’s office, reading an article in Texas Co-op Power Magazine about the fledgling olive oil industry in Texas. John loved the romance of the Texas Hill Country and had already decided that he wanted to plant firm roots in the area (pun intended). But more […]

Bearded Brothers Energy Bars in Austin, TX

Bearded Brothers Wholesome Snack Food Company Is All Natural

This guest blog post is by Troy Herman. Austin, Texas is known for many things worldwide: outstanding educational environments, LIVE music venues, an eclectic and accepting culture, sports and activities for everyone, and the birth of technology trends and startups. On top of all that, this city contains a growing population of health-conscience individuals. So […]

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The Buzz Mill Brings Lumberjack Life to East Austin

Beavers coming out of the woodwork (literally), subdued mason jar lighting hanging from the rafters, a huge outdoor yard, BBQ from one of the most famous pits in history, fruit-infused liquor, all-you-can-eat flapjack breakfast for $5, free Wi-Fi, full bar, coffee, open 24/7…should I go on? Anyone who keeps up with the Austin scene has […]

View from Mozart's Austin Coffee Shop

Mozart’s Coffee on Lake Austin Delights Eyes and Taste Buds

In mid-2012, our good friend Dusty Vegas wrote a popular Austinot series that was descriptively titled “Austin Coffee Shop Hunt.” Over time, we’ve featured other delightful coffee spots including Dominican Joe, Kick Butt Coffee, Austin Java and Corona Cafe. I’ve decided to bring back the coffee talk by reviewing one of my favorite coffee shops […]

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Top 5 Things to Do in Austin to Brighten Your New Year

How long have you lived in Austin? I’d bet money that it’s less than two years. Maybe even less than a year. Now, it could be that the odds are in my favor. People who have lived in Austin for more than two years are seasoned Austinites. They don’t need to read blogs to find […]

The Burlap Bag in Austin, TX

Use Go Local Austin to Save at Hundreds of Local Businesses

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re a hyperlocal blog that loves to share about the gems we find in Austin. When we originally found out about the Go Local Austin card from some friends, we looked into it. Though the card is now available in 11 different cities, including Boston, Chicago, Houston and Albuquerque, the […]

Veggie Burgers at Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse in Austin

Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin: Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse

This guest blog post is by Kat Mandelstein. This blog post is the fourth review in a series on The Austinot. It’s companion to the Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin by Austinot owner, Eric Highland who is not a vegetarian or vegan. That’s where I come in. If you’re a carnivore, be […]

Skirt the Issue at the Dirty Dog

Rockers in Skirt the Issue Are Austin’s Musicians to Watch

Austin, Texas is the place small-time bands go if they want to become big time… so long as they’ve got talent. As such, music-loving Austinites have to wage a kind of bet when going out to hear live music. Coffee shops, venues and bars – every cover charge is a bet on whether or not […]

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7 Must Read Austin, TX Topics for Your Weekend

Discovering Austin, TX is a great adventure to be on. Here at the Austinot, it’s what we do every day. The Austinot is not a typical blog that posts every now and then. For us, discovering Austin is our full-time job. We love to get the word out about everything related to Austin, TX and […]