The first time I went to Texas Hill Country as a wine destination was about 15 years ago. It was akin to visiting a small farm, and I left without bothering to dream of what it could become. If this story were made into a romantic comedy, a montage would now begin of Texas wine […]
Day Trip Guide to Fredericksburg, Texas
With so much to do in Texas Hill Country, it can be a difficult deciding on your next day trip adventure. One place to consider is Fredericksburg, a charming town with a proud German heritage, located less than two hours west of Austin. No matter what you end up doing there, you’ll fall in love […]
Alamo Springs Cafe: Burger Heaven Near Fredericksburg
For the longest time, Alamo Springs Cafe didn’t have a website. AlamoSpringsCafe.com redirected to a Facebook page. They are out in the middle of nowhere. And none of this bothers them in the least. When your burgers are this good, you don’t need to worry about silly little details like location and a functional website. […]
Oompah at Oktoberfest Fredericksburg This Weekend
Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Germany since 1810. Munich has been doing it up right for many years with a 16-day festival full of traditional food, entertainment and – of course – beer. Today, Oktoberfest […]