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

January 21, 2013 by Laura Darby Leave a Comment

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 Common Interest. These spots aren’t trying to be The Highball, but each has elements of entertainment that overlap with The Highball in some way.

This time, I tried out Kung Fu Saloon on 6th Street. It has a much different vibe than [Read more…]

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

December 26, 2012 by Eric Highland 10 Comments

Old School Bar and Grill at 6th Street and Trinity in 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 the burgers, but the experience as a whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll.

After you’ve read my review, agree or disagree I’d love to hear your thoughts.

First Impression of Old School Bar and Grill

Located on the southeast corner of 6th Street and Trinity (specifically at 401 E. 6th Street), you’ll find the Old School Bar and Grill. This spot was recommended by one of our Austinot readers as a possible candidate for the best burger joint in Austin. [Read more…]

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

December 5, 2012 by Laura Darby 2 Comments

The Common Interest

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 Grill.

Both The Highball and The Goodnight have very swanky interior décor, one more intentionally than the other. The Common Interest, however, is *straight 80’s*. It’s not called The COMMON Interest for nothing. [Read more…]

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

November 26, 2012 by Laura Darby 6 Comments

The Highball Austin Closed for Renovations

Searching for a substitute to The Highball

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 Austinites do in the interim?

As a faithful patron of the Highball, I’m taking it upon myself to find out. [Read more…]

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

October 1, 2012 by Eric Highland 13 Comments

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 whole.

You’ll always get an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. I’m not on any burger joint’s payroll. Agree or disagree, I’d love to hear your thoughts. [Read more…]

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

August 29, 2012 by Brittany Highland 13 Comments

Billy’s on Burnet is tucked away off the corner of North Loop and Burnet in Lo-Burn IBIZ District

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 you’ve been looking for the best veggie burger in Austin, that’s where I come in. All my review titles start with “Harvesting the Best Veggie Burger in Austin.”

In this series, I’m not only judging the veggie burger itself, but the whole restaurant experience. With that in mind, know that these are my personal opinions. Feel free to agree or disagree with them. Either way, I’d love to hear your thoughts and recommendations. [Read more…]

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

August 23, 2012 by Eric Highland 6 Comments

Billy’s on Burnet in Austin

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 an honest take on the burger joints that I’ve visited. Keep in mind that these are just my opinions. I’m sure you may agree or disagree, and I’m good either way. [Read more…]

Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: The Tavern

August 16, 2012 by Eric Highland 33 Comments

Augie’s Attic Upstairs at The Tavern Austin

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 you may agree or disagree, and I’m good with that either way.

Regardless, I’d love to hear your thoughts. [Read more…]

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

July 25, 2012 by Eric Highland 27 Comments

True Austin experience at Casino El Camino

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 title.

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 you may agree or disagree, and I’m good with that if you are. [Read more…]

Corner Bar: Where Everybody Knows Your Name

July 11, 2012 by Eric Highland 5 Comments

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.