When The Highball closed its doors almost two years ago, it left a gaping hole in the Austin nightlife scene. Seriously. Where else could you grab a drink, sing a Miley Cyrus song and bowl ten frames without leaving the building? Now settled in its refurbished home, the South Lamar landmark is looking to reclaim its crown as […]
Parkside Brings Delectable Sophistication to Dirty Sixth
Parkside holds a special place in my heart. Over the last several years, my wife and I have shared anniversaries, birthdays and many other special moments there, and the memories flood back every time I visit. We’ve often sat in the same booth, overlooking the Sixth Street sidewalk and the passers-by who provide such quality entertainment throughout […]
You’re All in the Family at Eastside’s School House Pub
School is back in session, and there’s no better place to get “studious” than School House Pub in East Austin. Located off Manor Road among what seems to be an ever expanding collection of go-to bars and restaurants, School House Pub brings you inside the classroom where food and drinks are always allowed. The small, but […]
Best Austin Craft Beer Joints: North by Northwest
The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers that Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition Eric started with his Best Burger Joint in Austin series, I’m profiling and reviewing the best […]
Which 3 Austin Bars Are Immortalized in Song?
This guest blog article is by Kip Sikora. Austin’s musical heritage is a well-worn, groovy tapestry woven with a kaleidoscope of sonic threads that make it worthy of a lone star. Not even a mixed up box of chocolates from Forrest Gump’s mama could match the musical diversity here. And in a town where you […]
Found: Your Ultimate Sunday Funday on Rainey Street
This guest blog article is by Dawn Sarnecky. As a transplant from Michigan, my typical weekend always started on Friday and continued through Saturday. I would potentially spend my Sunday nursing the after effects of those previous two days combined. Little did I know that here in the ATX, Sunday is when all the cool kids go […]
Winebelly: Tapas Wine Bar with Surprising Influences
Winebelly is true to its name. It invites the purple-tongued, the cheek-flushed, the loud-laughers, and you are unlikely to leave without a satisfied stomach. A comfortable wine bar on Oltorf and South 1st St, Winebelly’s dark paneled bartop wood and golden booths invite guests to relax. At the same time, the venue maintains the class and food […]
Deep Eddy Cabaret Changes Hands, Stays the Same
This guest article is by Lisa Taylor. Psychiatrists have told us for years that change is one of the biggest stressors in our daily lives. There have been books written on how to cope with it. Seminars are done for corporations to help ease the fear that is usually associated with it. And most people […]
Battle of the Brunches Round 3: Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill
If there’s one thing all real Texans love, it’s comfort food. Give us fried chicken, grits, and basically anything with melted cheese, and we’re a happy bunch. Combine our appreciation for comfort food with our pride in Texas history, southern hospitality, and a good Bloody Mary, and we are in love. For these very reasons, […]
Spotlight on the Darkest Bar in Texas
Have you noticed how much Austin has changed? In the past 10 years, Austin has risen to become the 11th largest city in the nation, and it has the stretch marks to show for it. An ever-increasing metro population has led to growing pains in the form of construction cranes, an increased cost of living, and […]
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