Tales of the Cocktail 2013: Dulce Vida Hits NOLA!

Every year, the multitudes of spirits brands from throughout the world converge on the great city of New Orleans for the annual rite of passage known as “Tales of the Cocktail,” a week dedicated to the celebration of imbibing, the business behind it all, the learning on how much better the industry can get and […]

Boozin’ On The Bay: 2013 San Francisco Craft Spirits Carnival

While it’s already been a whirlwind Spring and Summer 2013 in my world, admittedly not able to post on here near as often as I would like, I cannot express to you how much fun I am truly having on this amazing journey of life. Another chapter of greatness was written a few weekends back, […]

South of the Border: My Journey To “The Land of Tequila”

In the midst of my insanely busy Spring of 2013, two weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to have been given the opportunity by my amazing employer, Dulce Vida Spirits, to travel south to the State of Jalisco, Mexico to visit “la tierra de tequila,” aka the land of tequila, the incredible fields of Weber […]

Luckenbach, Texas: “The Official Texas Road Trip Of Choice For The Unofficial Mayor Of Austin”

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, there’s nothin’ like catchin’ a beautiful day here in Central Texas and hittin’ the open road. Throw the windows down, sunroof open and crank the tunes. Therapeutic to no end! When it comes to my favorite road trip destinations here in the Lone Star State, specifically […]

MLK Holiday Greatness: Nothin’ Like Hittin’ The Open Road…

It’s no secret in my world that given any opportunity, I love to hit the open road, especially with my trusty sidekick, Sir Shiner Dog…the thrill of new discoveries and experiences can’t be beat, let alone the excellent chance to get “off the beaten path.” Windows rolled down, sunroof open, tunes turned up. These are […]

Rarefied Air: Cirrus Aircraft Golf Trip To The Texas Gulf Coast

I’ve been extremely fortunate to have had some amazing experiences throughout this incredible ride we call life, but few can match the unique opportunity presented my way, recently, by a great friend of mine here in Austin, Adam Hahn, Regional Sales Director with Cirrus Aircraft, the maker of the best-selling airplane in the world (and now […]

Cirrus Aircraft: Proudly The Official Aircraft of the Unofficial Mayor of Austin

Very excited to announce my new partnership with Cirrus Aircraft (www.cirrusaircraft.com), the maker of the world’s best-selling and most technologically-advanced airplane in the world and now proudly the Official Aircraft of the Unofficial Mayor of Austin (www.randallmetting.com)! Company Overview Cirrus Aircraft is a recognized leader in general aviation. Its all-composite line of personal aircraft are […]

Get In The Car & Drive: The Trill of the College Football Road Trip

Those who know me best know that when the latter months of the year arrive, my focus and attention gets clouded with the obsession of college football and the love for the open road. What does that compelling combination lead to, one might ask? Well, on weekends such as this past, that means fillin’ the […]

West Texas Road Trip: The Road Goes On Forever, The Beauty Never Ends…

I think the 1971 hit single by Rod Stewart, “Every Picture Tells A Story,” nails it best…sometimes there really are no words to describe many of the amazing experiences we are fortunate to undertake during our time here. One such adventure is a road trip I took back in late July with my best buddy, […]

Get Lost In The Pines: The Perfect Austin Staycation

In the ever-present hectic world in which we live, the need for the periodic stress-free “getaway from the every day” is even more important now than ever. The chance to decompress from the frustrations of the work week, clear the mind and recharge the proverbial batteries. The perfect way to do so is with the […]