Nestled away in the nooks and crannies of our fair city are tidbits of iconic Austin culture. One of those tidbits is quietly tucked away on Grover St., across the street from McCallum High School in North Austin. Dart Bowl is more than a bowling alley. It’s an Austin icon. Dart Bowl’s Long History of […]
Tasty Mediterranean Cuisine Abounds at Pars Deli in North Austin
Amidst the traffic and slew of strip malls that occupy Burnet Road sits a glimmering oasis of Mediterranean fare. Sam Roostaie offers diners the essence of his native Iranian cuisine at Pars Deli, located at 8820 Burnet Rd, Suite 502. Since the time of their opening in 2000, Pars Mediterranean Supermarket & Deli has relied […]
One World Karate Strikes Disability with Hope and Empowerment
When I think of karate, I think of “sweep the leg,” the infamous line spoken by the Cobra Kai sensei from The Karate Kid. Others think of Bruce Lee movies. Most of us can see ourselves roundhouse kicking a mugger in the chin and saving the day. For most, learning karate or any other martial art […]
That Food Trailer with the Giant Cupcake on Top Isn’t Overrated
I never pictured myself driving all the way across town to buy a cupcake. But once you try Hey Cupcake!, I’m sure you’ll understand my craving. Started almost six years ago out of a trailer on South Congress, Hey Cupcake! now has a total of four locations in the Austin area: -The original SoCo trailer -A […]
Conscious Cravings: Food Trailer Offers Healthy and Satisfying Options
Local food trailer, Conscious Cravings, has Austin written ALL over it. The name alone screams “healthy,” and their dedication to preparing foods with minimal impact on the environment makes them a perfect match for Austin’s earth friendly vibe. Serving a health forward vegetarian menu, Conscious Cravings offers a wide array of nutritious meals, all of […]
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 […]
Austin Wine Bars: Apothe-Carry Me Home
Editor’s Note: Apothecary closed in May 2017. Not every evening in Austin calls for beer and BBQ. We at the Austinot aim to find some of the town’s great wine bars too, where one can go after a rough day at work and just sit for a quiet glass of vino. Which led me to Apothecary Cafe […]
Drinking with Gusto at One of My Favorite Austin Wine Bars
Our guest blogger Rob Moshein has written about relaxing Austin wine bars downtown, but there also happen to be some great wine spots in North Austin that should be shared as well! I first discovered Gusto Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar when I was on Burnet Road looking for another wine bar in the same neighborhood. […]
Search for the Best Burger Joint in Austin: Moonie’s Burger House
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 […]
Zoo Keeper Exotic Pets Is as Much Fun as a Zoo
We love to support local businesses not only for economic reasons, or because their uniqueness is refreshing, but because locals tend to have a more personal touch. When it comes to our pets, we appreciate a personal touch more than ever. So kick the chain stores and make the drive to Research Blvd. and Burnet, […]