"The Unofficial Mayor of Austin, Texas."
The world had absolutely no idea the greatness that occurred on July 22, 2008, when, in the small Central Texas town of Elgin, was born a Golden Retriever, to be named Sir Shiner Dog, who has since taken the phrase “Viva La Vida” to new heights and who’s mere existence is one to witness […]
Hard to believe that in a little over a month, the religion known in these parts and throughout the South as college football finally returns. Yes, not that anyone’s counting, but in roughly 50 days, the beautiful sight of NCAA pigskin will make its way back to our flat screens, tailgates, campuses and stadiums throughout the country. […]
If your weekend here in Austin is bordering on the mundane and you find yourself seeking newer locales to hoist a cocktail, I direct you to one of the better additions to the local restaurant and bar scene here in 2012 – drink.well. – a cool, new gastropub located in the funky area in and […]
Overused phrase or not, time flies. Really. It does. Case in point, while walking through a bar here in Austin earlier today (shocker!), I noticed the Scottish Open golf tournament on one of the flat screens. That mere sight jarred my memory that it’s already been 10 years ago this week since I took a […]
When it comes to my favorite locations in Austin to spend time, relax, soak up some sun and take in the awesomeness of the great outdoors, I head to the Pennybacker Bridge, or what’s more commonly in these parts as the “360 Bridge,” due to its connection of the north and southbound portions of Loop […]
More and more now, I get asked by both current residents and out-of-towners about unique, off-the-beaten path experiences I recommend checking out here in the Austin area. Granted we’re gifted with many amazing options both locally and out in the Texas Hill Country, there’s not one obvious answer. However, since we’re in the midst of […]
One of my favorite live music venues, not only in Austin, but quite possibly anywhere in the world, Antone’s, is celebrating its 37th Anniversary throughout the month of July here in 2012. Proudly known as Austin’s “Home of the Blues,” legendary local promoter, Clifford Antone, first opened the doors of his prized property, then located […]
Gotta be honest, if you had told me when I moved back to Texas in 2008 that I would, one day, be spending a Saturday afternoon out at Willie Nelson’s ranch with his “family,” closest friends and fellow musicians, I’da said you’re out of your mind. Well, funny how this amazing ride, we call life, […]
The outlaw, himself, Shiner The Kid, says, “The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage.”
There’s no denying the growth and expansion of Austin’s blossoming culinary scene and, with that knowledge, those stalwarts in the food and drink industry, here locally, who have passed the test of time, shine even brighter. One of those is the legendary Tex-Mex haven of Matt’s El Rancho on South Lamar. Tradition. History. And damn […]
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