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Swamp Daddy’s Ra-gin Ka-jun, Preserving East Austin’s Soul

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Vi Chetan

Bobby Mitchell Swamp Daddy's

Editor’s Note: As of August 2018, this business is under new ownership and no longer serves Cajun food. East Austin has a rich cultural history. From segregation to assimilation, the area has been a deemed a “City within a City” at times, but continues to retain and add to the distinctly Austin vibe. The area has […]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: eastside

Pitchfork Pretty Dishes Out Inventive Delights With Ease

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

Pitchfork Pretty Austin

Pitchfork Pretty has arrived on the east side restaurant scene, meeting all great expectations. Walking into the airy, cozy spot, I’m instantly taken with the natural light and comfortable setting. Jars of pickled vegetables near the front door catch my eye, and I have to stop a minute to take in the gorgeous surroundings. And […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside

Native Hostel Goes Beyond Lodging With Restaurant, Co-working, Events

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Irvianne Torremoro

Native Hostel Austin

Walking into Native hostel is like entering another world. A world full of hip decor, fantastic beats, and a team of people who look “too cool for school,” but are actually down to earth and friendly. Since its opening in May 2017, Native has quietly climbed the ranks among the coolest places in Austin to […]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: eastside

5 East Austin Patio Bars for Happy Hour Bliss

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Joleen Jernigan

East Austin Patio Bars for Happy Hour

If you live in Austin, you likely have a hankering for the outdoors, whether that means hiking the Greenbelt, taking the dog or the kids for a walk, riding your bike, or swimming at one of our outstanding swimming holes. After all that brisk exercise, it’s time to head for a patio and enjoy a cold […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, eastside, happy hour

Embrace Local Agriculture at East Austin Urban Farm Tour

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Susan Meyer

East Austin Urban Farm Tour.

In Austin, “locally-grown” means right inside the city limits. Possibly even in your neighborhood. Each year, East Austin Urban Farm Tour celebrates some of the wonderful working farms in the heart of East Austin. The event gives visitors the opportunity to tour four working farms, all within walking distance of each other.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events Tagged With: eastside, farm

Embrace Your Inner Kid at Austin Toy Museum

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Ashley Alkek

Austin Toy Museum

It seems appropriate that Austin would have a museum of toys, mostly due to how serious we are about playfulness. When it comes to fostering a playful spirit as a way of life, Austin Toy Museum has it down! Imagination and nostalgia line the walls of Austin Toy Museum, which has over 40,000 rotating items for display. […]

Filed Under: Culture, Et Cetera, Museums, Non-Profits Tagged With: eastside

Pitchfork Pretty to Provide Elevated Everyday Dining in East Austin This Spring

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Jaclyn Hubersberger

Pitchfork Pretty Austin

Editor’s Note: As of June 8, 2017, Pitchfork Pretty is open for business. The owner also purchased an abandoned lot near the restaurant and has started a garden, from which the restaurant will source produce. Over the past five years, the East Austin neighborhood of East Cesar Chavez has been developing at a rapid pace that shows no signs […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside

Sahara Lounge Is a Funky Spaceship of Old Austin Magic

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Ashley Alkek

Sahara Lounge Austin

The Sahara Lounge is like a funky spaceship full of old Austin magic. You can expect music and events almost every night of the week, and you’ll never be disappointed you didn’t spend your evening somewhere else. In fact, The Sahara Lounge has got to be one of the most inviting places in the whole city and the Austinites who […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music, Nightlife Tagged With: eastside

Cocktails, Bar Food and Brunch at Revelry Kitchen + Bar on East Sixth

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jessica Pino

While the word revelry means “lively and noisy festivities, especially when these involve drinking a large amount of alcohol,” according to Oxford Dictionary, don’t let Revelry Kitchen + Bar fool you. Their food inspires just as much merriment as their cocktails. Even better, all the festivities won’t leave you broke. One of the newest spots on […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: brunch, cocktails, eastside, sixth street

Old Thousand Introduces Bold Chinese Fusion to Austin’s East Side

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Susan Meyer

Old Thousand Austin

When you enter Old Thousand’s dining room, you know you’re in store for something a little bit different. Bright, Asian-inspired floral wallpaper adorns the walls and a handmade 40-foot heritage oak bar spans one side of the room with a large gold Buddha on it. The space is comfortable and casual, but with a unique flair. […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside

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