Dulce Vida Organic Tequila: Enjoyin’ The Sweet Life Throughout Austin and Beyond!

Very excited to announce my new partnership with Dulce Vida Organic Tequila (www.dulcevidaspirits.com), an Austin-based spirits brand that is rapidly expanding in all directions throughout the United States. If you’re seeking the finest compliment to your margaritas, fine cocktails and tequila mixers, look no further! For locations where you can find Dulce Vida, please check […]

20 Excellent Experiences For Every True Austinite (and our visitors!)

Very often, nowadays, I get asked the question, “What are some cool things to do in Austin?,” or “What MUST I do when I visit Austin?” Not a simple question to answer, considering the wealth of amazing opportunities, cool experiences and off-the-beaten path fun to be had here in the Capital City. I sat down […]

THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: August 13-19, 2012

THIS WEEK IN AUSTIN: August 13-19, 2012 Thursday, August 16, 2012 Antone’s – Little Brave Austin Fashion Week – ongoing, multiple locations The Blackheart – Mrs. Glass Broken Spoke – Tony Harrison, Jesse Dayton Continental Club – The Whiskey Sisters, Chili Cold Blood, Grady, Honky Continental Club Gallery – Tameca Jones, Dan Dyer Cypress Creek Cafe (Wimberley) – Bob Cheevers […]

In Fine Spirits We Trust: Austin’s Urban Wine + Liquor

Considering the great recent resurgence of urban living and playing in downtown Austin, only fitting that new businesses continue to pop up in and around the central business district to further support this excellent growth. No finer addition to the streets of ATX than Urban Wine + Liquor, an excellent retailer of the finest wine, […]

Sunshine & Suds: Austin’s Excellent Collection Of Outdoor Bars

So, some may find it funny (and perhaps ironic) that first thing this morning I sat down at the computer already thinking about happy hour. Not just happy hour at any ol’ dive (and Lord knows I love a good dive), but at one of Austin’s amazing amount of excellent outdoor bars. Truth be told, […]

KGSR’s Blues On The Green: Wrappin’ Up 22 Seasons Of Greatness

One of the best annual traditions in all of Austin – KGSR’s Blues On The Green – wrapped up another impressive season – 22nd season, to be exact – of free, live music this past Wednesday night with a stellar lineup and preview of 2012 ACL Music Festival artists – Wild Child, The Eastern Sea […]

Austin’s Auditorium Shores: Shiner Dog’s Weekend Playground

When the weekend arrives, Shiner Dog makes preparations to head down to one of his favorite locations here in Austin, Auditorium Shores Dog Park in the heart of downtown. Located just across the street from the Long Center For Performing Arts, adjacent to the 1st Street bridge, Auditorium Shores is the perfect spot to let […]

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 […]

Simply Divine: Opal’s Heads For The Hills

Hello campers! Been an insanely busy week and the time to dedicate to keeping up my consistent updates in and around our great city of Austin has been difficult. No excuses, though. I’m back and chock full of new adventures and local discoveries! Despite the madcap pace of the past few days, I was fortunate […]

The Boys Are Back In Town: A Reunion South Austin-Style!

Great bands come. Great bands go. Some break up. Some fizzle out. Some are just so freakin’ talented, individually, that they realize the desire to spread their wings on their own, soon finding no time to play together in the original band. In the case of the latter, the South Austin Jug Band reached wildly […]