When Justin Forgey had a grand mal seizure and was diagnosed with late-onset adult epilepsy in 2008, his life changed instantly. For the next four years, he bounced around from job to job, having seizures along the way. “It made the typical 9-5 very difficult,” Justin reflected. “I was not the most reliable employee.” But […]
Dart Bowl, Your Neighborhood Bowling Alley for 56 Years
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 […]
Adventurous Austinites Stay Fit at Austin Rock Gym
Until recently, my experience in rock climbing was limited to a giant rock in Walnut Creek Park that my fiancé and I climbed for a picnic lunch. It may be surprising, but Austin has quite a bit of outdoor rock climbing opportunities for adventurous types. Our glistening metropolis lies at the foot of the famous Texas […]
Best Austin Craft Beer Joints: Black Star Co-op Pub and Brewery
The craft beer scene in Austin is blowing up. For every new brewery that opens, there are at least three bars that pop up, eager to serve you the best local beers that Austin has to offer. Continuing the tradition that Eric started with his Best Burger Joint in Austin series, I’m profiling and reviewing the […]
Enjoy the Simple Things at Draught House Pub and Brewery
Opening a bar in Austin is like entering the Thunderdome: two bars enter, one bar leaves. I have watched them come and go through the years. Themed bars, dives, sports bars, college bars – many pop up, trying to dominate their niches, but few have have staying power. Personally, no bar has held my attention […]
Cocktails with Somersault at The Domain Will Make You Flip
In cocktail terminology, the word “flip” is one that has been in use since 1695. But when you want to turn that flip into a sexier, hand-crafted cocktail of 2013, you’ll find it at 11601 Domain Drive at Somersault. Still in its early stages of creating innovative cocktails for fans of infusions, molecular cocktail gastronomy […]
3 Reasons to Get Lost at Walnut Creek Park This Summer
Though you couldn’t tell by the heat, summer is officially here in Austin. The colleges have closed their doors and the river is filled daily with kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Since the Austinot has already given you some tips about how to beat the heat in Austin, I’m going to tell you about […]
Thai Cuisine Austin Offers Complimentary Lunch Bar & Noteworthy Dishes
We recently relocated to the area near Parmer and Mopac, so we’ve been spending more time exploring northwest Austin. Ever since the conversation around our Titaya’s Thai Cuisine article, I’ve been wanting to visit a specific Thai restaurant that’s located in our new neighborhood. Sitting at the end of an unpretentious strip mall on Parmer, […]
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 […]
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