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With the Highball Closed, Does Kung Fu Saloon Measure Up?

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Laura Darby

Kung Fu Saloon on Sixth Street in Austin

After the holidays, I resumed my search for a replacement to the Highball. Of course, no two places are identical. But the Highball had provided me a place to eat and drink, and offered more entertainment than just watching my drunk friends fall down. Thus far on my search, I’ve visited The Goodnight and The […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Old School Bar and Grill

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Eric Highland

Old School Bar and Grill Austin

Editor’s Note: Old School owners Danny Parrott and Jonathan Insley announced they sold the lease to Old School in November 2017, so the location will be closing soon. If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on the Austinot. Remember, I’m looking at not only […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: bars, best burger joint in austin

With The Highball Closed, How Does The Common Interest Measure Up?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Laura Darby

The Common Interest Austin, TX

Last month after The Highball shut its doors for a year, I started a pilgrimage to find a decent replacement that had the charm and engaging side activities of The Highball.  After pricey disappointment and a lack of karaoke at The Goodnight, I decided to try an Austin karaoke standard: The Common Interest Karaoke Bar and […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, highball search

The Highball Faces Year Long Closure, Does The Goodnight Measure Up?

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Laura Darby

The Goodnight Austin Poker and Blackjack

Editor’s Note: As of May 2018, The Goodnight on West Anderson Lane has closed. A new location is planned for West Sixth Street. This past week marked the last we’ll see of The Highball for at least a year, while they complete renovations that are part of the Alamo South Lamar complex takeover. What will […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Nightlife Tagged With: anderson lane, bars, highball search

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Crown and Anchor Pub

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Eric Highland

Pool and Darts at Crown and Anchor Pub in Austin

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot. All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience as a […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, best burger joint in austin

Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin: Billy’s on Burnet

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Veggie Burger in Austin at Billy's on Burnet

This guest blog post is by Kat Mandelstein. This post is part of a series on The Austinot. It’s a companion series to the Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin by Austinot owner, Eric Highland…who is not a vegetarian or vegan. If you’re a true carnivore, be sure to check out Eric’s series. If […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, burnet, vegan, vegetarian, veggie burger

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Billy’s on Burnet

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Eric Highland

Austin Bar Billys on Burnet

If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin, you’re in the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot. All the post titles in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin.” Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience itself. You’ll always get […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, best burger joint in austin, burgers, burnet

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: The Tavern

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Eric Highland

Best Burger Joint Austin at The Tavern

All the posts in this series start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the title. Remember, I’m looking at not only the burgers, but the experience itself. You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, best burger joint in austin, burgers

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Casino El Camino

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Eric Highland

Casino El Camino Best Burger in Austin

There is no shortage of great burger joints in Austin. If you’ve been looking for the best burgers in Austin you’ve come to the right place. This post is part of a series on The Austinot. All the posts in the series will start with “Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin” in the […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, best burger joint in austin

Corner Bar: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Eric Highland

Corner Bar in Austin on South Lamar

Okay, so it isn’t Cheers. But whenever I’ve been to the Corner Bar in Austin, I’ve found that feel of familiarity. Customers are frequently greeted by name, and even new patrons are welcomed as if they had been there several times before. Corner Bar is a small location in the growing South Lamar area, but […]

Filed Under: Drink, Entertainment, Food & Drink, Nightlife Tagged With: bars, south lamar

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