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The Thicket Is South Austin’s Most Underrated Food Truck Park

October 16, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan 1 Comment

The Thicket Food Truck Park in South Austin
Welcome to The Thicket in south Austin (Credit: @dollarsaenz)

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.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: food trailers, food trucks, south 1st, south austin, vegan

Art for the People Gallery Makes Austin Artwork Accessible

December 17, 2018 by Katrina Cervantes Leave a Comment

Outside Art for the People in Austin, TX

Austin muralist Miles Starkey painted the fence outside Art for the People

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 people,” by the people. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture Tagged With: south 1st

Lunar Pizza Trailer on South First Street Is Thin on Crust, Not on Flavor

April 20, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Margherita Pizza at Lunar Pizza

Margherita pizza at Lunar Pizza in South Austin

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 Shore boardwalk pizza.”

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: food trailers, pizza, south 1st, south austin

One More Chance to Savor the Flavors of Mexico at Alcomar

November 7, 2017 by Samantha Saenz Leave a Comment

Flavors of Mexico Dinner Series at Alcomar

Alcomar takes us beyond tacos and margaritas with dinner series, Flavors of Mexico (Credit: Alcomar Facebook)

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 regions of Mexico.

I spent an enchanting evening at Alcomar on Halloween for the second part of the series,  Mezcales & Moles. Here are the highlights to whet your appetite for the final installment on Dec. 5, 2017. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: mexican, south 1st, south austin

Sway Reinvents Traditional Thai Food With Modern Twist

September 29, 2017 by Amanda Sayers Leave a Comment

Communal dining at Sway Austin

Communal dining is a unique experience at Sway (Credit: Jody Horton)

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 locally-sourced ingredients and Western techniques into their cooking. Sway stands out to those who favor tradition, as well as those who crave something unique. Since opening its doors in 2012, Sway’s ingenuity has made the restaurant a staple in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: south 1st, south austin, thai

Guide to Antiques and Vintage Clothing in South Austin

August 8, 2017 by Caitlin Johnson Leave a Comment

south austin vintage clothing

Small section of Flashback’s vintage cowboy boot collection 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 own to brag about. From 1800’s clothing boutiques to funky vintage furniture, it’s a blast gazing into the past through the treasures at these South Austin stores. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: antiques, soco, south 1st, south austin, vintage

The Tasty Spoon’s Gelato Spotlights Local Ingredients, Italian Technique

June 26, 2017 by Yulia Dyukova Leave a Comment

Ashley MacDonald, owner of The Tasty Spoon in Austin

Ashley MacDonald, owner of The Tasty Spoon

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 that is bound to become a hit on your Instagram.

Following classic Italian techniques and using only the freshest natural ingredients, Ashley MacDonald creates magic in the kitchen of her shop. From traditional chocolate peanut butter, pistachio, and coffee, to seasonal lavender honey and basil lime sorbet, each flavor is well thought-through and tested to achieve perfection. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: gelato, south 1st, south austin

Find Old South Austin Flare, Delicious Sandwiches at G’s Dynamite Deli

October 17, 2016 by Sommer Brugal Leave a Comment

G's Dynamite Deli Austin

G’s Dynamite Deli cooks up delicious sandwiches, soups and salads in South Austin

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 or dinner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: south 1st, south austin

Guide to Food Trucks on South 1st Street in Austin

September 8, 2016 by Jessica Pino 3 Comments

South Austin Trailer Park and Eatery Sign

South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery (Credit: Shawn Collins via Flickr CC)

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 1st Street. There are two major food trailer parks on the strip, as well as several other notable trucks between the two. So get your Thanksgiving pants out of storage and eat your way through these food trucks on South 1st Street. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: south 1st, south austin

3 New South Austin Hangouts That Capture the Classic Vibe

August 11, 2016 by Joleen Jernigan 8 Comments

South Austin Hangouts

Enjoying the outdoor seating at South Austin’s The Little Darlin’

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 this case, change is good. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: south 1st, south austin, south lamar

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