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The Far Out Lounge & Stage Is South Austin’s Groovy New Music Hub

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

The Far Out Lounge and Stage Austin

South Austin has a new hub for local music and fun at The Far Out Lounge & Stage. When I first saw the groovy, ’70s-style signage and marquee announcing live music at the familiar brick building in far south Austin, I immediately made a U-turn and rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn’t imagining […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Music, Nightlife Tagged With: far south, south austin

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

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan

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.

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

Austin Classic El Alma Is Interior Mexican Cuisine at Its Finest

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Samantha Saenz

Tacos and Mangorita at El Alma Austin

In the heart of Austin, at the corner of Barton Springs Road and Dawson, sits a funky, white building with an eclectic ’60s vibe. For those who are unfamiliar, it’s not the house of some famous local artist or musician. It’s home to one of the best interior Mexican food restaurants in Austin, for 11 […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: mexican, south austin

Crux Climbing Center Reaches New Heights With Upcoming Expansion

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Krista Hager

Crux climbing kids programs and parties

It takes excruciating commitment to torture yourself voluntarily through a daily workout grind. So please don’t. Instead, discover community and a hobby that excites you into fitness. Athleticism intuitively flourishes for novices and experts alike at Crux Climbing Center.

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: south austin

ThoroughBread Bakes Loaves to Love in South Austin

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Fresh Baked Bread in South Austin

Wholesome. That’s the word that rose to mind when I walked into south Austin’s newest bakery, ThoroughBread. ThoroughBread’s doughy delights were once available only by special delivery, or at coffee shop pop-ups hosted by Spokesman and Once Over. Now baker and owner Ryan Goebel has opened the dearest little bread and cookie shop for Austinites to […]

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

Austin Roller Rink Provides Rock and Rolling Good Time for All Ages

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Katrina Cervantes

Austin Roller Rink

Austin Roller Rink is tucked away behind Southside Flying Pizza on Manchaca. While it can be hard to find, it’s easy to love. Usually, whenever I tell people I’m off to a night of skating at Austin Roller Rink, I’m met with a wistful nostalgia. “The last time I went, I was a kid,” they’d […]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: south austin

Via 313 Dishes Out Authentic Detroit-style Pizza at 5 Locations

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Brittany Ballard

Via 313 Pizza Austin, Texas

Whether you’ve tried Detroit-style or not, Austin has the place for you to chow down on these delicious pizzas. Via 313 will have you dreaming of cheesy crusts and pizza toppings for weeks once you’ve gotten a taste. What started as a food truck on East Sixth Street quickly became an Austin favorite, growing into a local […]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, food trailers, food trucks, north austin, pizza, rainey, sixth street, south austin

South Austin’s Radio Coffee & Beer Adds Cocktails to the Mix

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Samantha Saenz

Cocktails at Radio Coffee & Beer in Austin

Radio Coffee & Beer has been serving the Austin community since 2014 by providing a hip, yet homey neighborhood hangout. Located in the heart of south Austin, you’ll not only find java and brew here, but also live music and several food trucks. And now, cocktails! It’s easy to understand why this beloved Austin establishment […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: cocktails, coffee shops, craft beer, food trucks, south austin

Sam’s Town Point Honky Tonk Bar Makes Friends out of Strangers

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Joleen Jernigan

Sam's Town Point Old Austin Dive Bar

Dive bars used to be a dime a dozen in Austin, but these friendly hangouts are an endangered species due to the city’s ever-changing landscape. Sam’s Town Point, far south Austin‘s dive bar paragon, is quietly hanging in there, delivering up the coldest beer in town and tasty live music for those in the know. […]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: far south, south austin

Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Collaborate on Loro, Asian Smokehouse and Bar

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jackson Prince

Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Launch Loro

In a crowded local arena of barbecuing legends, make way for Loro: Asian smokehouse and bar. The tour de force fusion is led by a supergroup of food masters, including two James Beard Foundation awardees for Best Chef: Southwest–Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue and Tyson Cole of Uchi Austin (now part of Hai Hospitality). Loro […]

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

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