"The Unofficial Mayor of Austin, Texas."
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to the favorite aspects of “My Austin,” I can’t overlook my love and appreciation for the amazing sunsets and picturesque skies we are gifted with on a frequent basis all over this town, whether that be out at “The Sunset Capital of Texas,” The Oasis on Lake Travis, looking west from Lake […]
When it comes to the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas has no shortage of excellent music venues. Going on five years of living in this amazing town and I continue to stumble upon tremendous locations to catch great performances. Whether visitors in from out-of-town or local residents, I often get asked where […]
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 […]
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