The Thicket food truck park has been serving up food truck goodness and providing a community space since 2015. Now it’s quietly maturing into a south Austin gathering place with established, high-quality food trucks and a family-friendly scene.
Art for the People Gallery Makes Austin Artwork Accessible
Deanna “Dee” Serra founded Art for the People almost five years ago. She identifies as a collector, not so much as an artist. But she certainly has an eye for art. And her organizational prowess has allowed her to bring together a community of individuals who uplift each other. The gallery is truly “for the […]
Lunar Pizza Trailer on South First Street Is Thin on Crust, Not on Flavor
Austin residents aren’t pizza-deprived. We’ve got New York-style at the iconic Home Slice Pizza, Chicago-style at Conans Pizza, and even Detroit-style at the mouth-watering Via 313. With Lunar Pizza opened on South 1st Street, we can add New Jersey thin crust pizza to the list. Or more specifically, as I learned from founder Zach Adams, “Jersey […]
One More Chance to Savor the Flavors of Mexico at Alcomar
Tacos, tamales, moles, and tequila— that’s just the beginning of what’s on the menu at Alcomar’s three-part dinner series, Flavors of Mexico. Chefs Jeff Martinez andAlma Alcocer’s elaborate dinners feature five courses made with local ingredients. Each course is paired with handcrafted cocktails and spirits, to complement the fare and transport you deep into the […]
Sway Reinvents Traditional Thai Food With Modern Twist
Sweet, spicy, and aromatic–only a few words that come to mind when I think about dining at Sway. Before I left the restaurant for the first time, I was already picking out what I wanted to try next. It was that good. Starting with Thai favorites, the chefs at Sway enhance the menu by incorporating […]
Guide to Antiques and Vintage Clothing in South Austin
So many incredible, unique, and beautiful treasures are hiding in antique and vintage shops all around Austin. There’s a bit more than 30 within city limits, and that number is continues to grow. While North Austin might take the crown for the most jam-packed neighborhood for vintage shopping, South Austin has cool places of its […]
The Tasty Spoon’s Gelato Spotlights Local Ingredients, Italian Technique
Editor’s Note: The Tasty Spoon is closing at the end of January 2019. Just in time for hot summer days, The Tasty Spoon, a traditional Italian gelateria, opened on South 1st Street a few weeks back. And if cooling down with delicious treats isn’t good enough, they also brought a fun new mural to Austin […]
Find Old South Austin Flare, Delicious Sandwiches at G’s Dynamite Deli
G’s Dynamite Deli is quintessential Old South Austin. Tucked away at South 1st Street and Oltorf, G’s unassumingly serves up delicious sandwiches, salads and soups. Staffed with friendly people, decorated with crayon-colored, sandwich-inspired art and stamped with stickers from neighboring South Austin businesses, G’s is the perfect spot to grab a quick yet satisfying bite for lunch […]
Guide to Food Trucks on South 1st Street in Austin
Truck, trailer or Airstream, food on wheels plays a huge role in Austin’s culture. Sometimes it can be difficult to explore the food truck scene, since many of these mini eateries don’t have consistent hours of operation. But the good thing about food trucks is they are everywhere! One of my favorite streets to explore is South […]
3 New South Austin Hangouts That Capture the Classic Vibe
Guest article by Joleen Jernigan If the one constant in life is change (to loosely paraphrase Heraclitus), then Austin is as constant as they come, changing monthly to accommodate rapid growth. So it’s a genuine pleasure to find three shiny, new South Austin hangouts that honor the laid-back feel of old Austin. At least in […]