There’s nothing like a quality tequila mixed with the perfect amount of lime juice in a salted rim glass that instantly transports me to a beach in Mexico. While Austin may not be ocean-side, there’s no denying that when it comes to selection of Margaritas, Austin is next to none! Take your own trip to […]
Whiskey Lovers Need This Milam & Greene Distillery Edition Straight Bourbon
Breaking Texas whiskey news! Our friends at Milam & Greene have just launched their super limited, grain-to-glass, Distillery Edition Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Three years in the making, it’s a show stopper, a true culmination of years of brewing, distilling, and blending. Starting August 22, 2020, you can secure your reservation for a bottle on their […]
Feel Like Family at Authentic Gabriela’s Downtown
Austin patios are joyous gathering places for eating, drinking, people-watching, and–ideally–basking in the golden glow of the setting sun with a glorious view. Happily for us, we have Gabriela’s Downtown for all of the above. Gabriela’s seems to have hit the ground running, almost immediately attracting friendly crowds to its beautiful patio. Besides tasty margarita […]
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): Garage
For the latest installment of my Austin speakeasy series, I visited Garage, a cocktail bar in–you guessed it–a garage. Like so many speakeasies in Austin, if you don’t know what you’re looking for, you may miss it. Look for a parking garage on Colorado Street, directly south of Dirty Sixth. There, set back away from […]
Austin’s Speakeasy Secrets (Shhh): J. Stephens
Speakeasies tend to latch on to the creepy and salacious. During the course of my speakeasy series, I’ve visited horror film-themed bars, heard multiple stories of ghosts haunting the premises, and learned that brothels existed in the heart of Austin not long ago. When I found out Austin’s newest speakeasy is named after J. Stephens, […]
Sip Some Dulce Vida, the Local Tequila That’s So Austin
If the spirit of Austin could be materialized into a spirit, then Dulce Vida tequila packs the right type of punch. It’s crafted with care, low-carb, vegan, and mellow yet flavorful. It even has a positive impact on the Austin community through partnerships with nonprofits.
5 Canned Cocktails You Can Conveniently Sip Anywhere
Adult Austinites consume an average of 14.6 drinks per month. On any given day, there’s a plethora of hike and bike trails, swimming holes, tailgating events, and backyard barbecues to frequent, so maybe that’s why. Here are five locally canned 21+ beverage options you can take with you, and responsibly enjoy anywhere, any time.
6 Refreshing Mojitos to Beat the Heat in Austin
Austinites love margaritas, but it’s time we talk about the perfect patio sipper we’ve all been neglecting…the mojito. You just can’t go wrong with this rum, mint, and lime cocktail that hails from the Caribbean! So go on and give your palate a break from the marg with these six mojitos in Austin, sure to save […]
South Austin’s Radio Coffee & Beer Adds Cocktails to the Mix
Radio Coffee & Beer has been serving the Austin community since 2014 by providing a hip, yet homey neighborhood hangout. Located in the heart of south Austin, you’ll not only find java and brew here, but also live music and several food trucks. And now, cocktails! It’s easy to understand why this beloved Austin establishment […]
Irene’s Restaurant and Bar Tastes Fancy Without Feeling Pretentious
Someone told me there was half an airplane hanging on the wall at Irene’s. A sucker for quirky decor, I had to check it out. Upon entering the restaurant, I found there was indeed an old airplane, with its windows creatively replaced by vintage mirrors. That alone was a cool enough reason for me to […]