"The Unofficial Mayor of Austin, Texas."
More and more of late, I get asked for recommendations here in Austin for the latest and greatest bars and restaurants that are either “off the beaten path” or “yet to be discovered.” Well, add another to the list, gang. Last night, I attended the Grand Opening of yet another excellent locale within downtown’s extremely […]
When one thinks of “Dirty Sixth” in downtown Austin, the tendency is picture 18-and-up shot bars, seedy dives and panhandlers, not unlike that of Bourbon Street in New Orleans. However, this past January, close to the intersection of Sixth and I-35 opened up a gem of a new joint in ATX called Easy Tiger Bake […]
Since I have moved to Austin in 2008, I have been amazed by the explosion of the local craft beer scene here in Central Texas. Striving to reach the regal brewing ranks of great cities like Portland, Chicago, Denver and Seattle, Austin is now home to roughly 20 microbreweries and brewpubs scattered about town, according to the outstanding publication […]
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 […]
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 […]
In my ongoing quest to experience the very finest in Texas BBQ, I set out on another great road trip last Friday bound for the small town of Taylor, Texas, a mere 30 miles from Austin, but seemingly half a world away, a step back in time and, most importantly, home to the legendary Louie […]
By now, whether you live in Austin or have visited this great town, you are probably aware of the influx of food trucks and trailers to our local dining scene. Not just in one particular area of town, but all over the place! From what I am told, Austin is second only to Portland, Oregon […]
When it comes to Texans, we’re all about tradition and doing things “our way.” Prior to moving back to the Lone Star State in 2008, I had honestly forgotten how much we LOVE to start our day off with, not only coffee and a hot shower, with BREAKFAST TACOS! Like showing up to work without […]
Just a few years ago, Vince Young Steakhouse was a relative newcomer to the Austin fine-dining scene, located off of San Jacinto and 3rd Street. In a very short time, however, Vince and his two partners, Laura McIngvale-Brown and, head chef, Phillip Brown, have created one of the finest culinary experiences in town. Shrugging off […]
Credit Houston native and uber-entrepreneur, Bridget Dunlap, for the vision and redevelopment of one of my favorite areas of Austin for leisure, grub and adult bevies – the Rainey Street District. Bridget’s foresight towards turning dilapidated aged homes on an otherwise sleepy Austin street, near Town, now Lady Bird Lake, has reinvigorated an entire neighborhood […]
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