In honor of my impending birthday (tomorrow!), I’ve put together a few items that are too absurd NOT to own. I already own the Cap-Sac, a fanny-pack for your head. And who wouldn’t want to “in the spirit of the Wild West, keep his beer ready for a quick draw whenever the need arises” or…
Month: August 2009
The Weekend Usual: Free CrossFit & Sugar Mama’s
You know, the Free CrossFit Workout Central holds Under the Bridge at Town Lake once a month on Saturday morning at 8:30am. Details here. And you also know how much I love Sugar Mama’s cupcakes, so you might call me obsessing over how delicious they are “usual” too, but it’s UNusual for them to be…
Cool Stuff You Shouldn’t Go To If You Write For Austin Post
Austin Post is throwing a Writers Event on Thursday, so if any of you dear readers already write for or have an inkling of writing for the Post, you better be at that event (email me for the deets). If, however, you are not one of the chosen ones, I suppose you can go to…
Imperia 2nd Anniversary Party – Free Cocktails & Sushi
I can hardly believe it was 2 years ago that I hit up Imperia’s grand opening–and almost immediately bounced because it was SO CROWDED. One of my fave happy hour joints sure knows how to throw a party, but I can only hope for my own sake (and the sake of my free-sushi-loving-wallet) that this…
Finally, a hot Tuesday
Hot as in happening, kids, because we all know this Tuesday will be hot as hell as our 65th day in a row in triple digits. (Literally. 65th.) Big ticket: Matisyahu’s “Light” CD Release Party Starts at 9pm at Speakeasy, and here’s the big schtick: Matisyahu will be attending. He’s ready to meet and mingle…
SXSW Interactive Panel Picker & Me
Warning: shameless self-promotion ahead. Please help my SXSW Panel get voted into SXSW 2010! http://panelpicker.sxsw.com/ideas/view/3405 Austin Post’s Proposed SXSW Interactive Panel – Newspaper v. Oldspaper: Redefining The Local News If people can write it, shoot it, video it, twitter it, and post it, does that make it news? Real-time news by, of, and for the…
Weekend: Hello Zilker, Tax Free Workouts, and Cheap Sushi
This weekend is a doozy: Zilker Park officially reopens at noon today (Friday), so expect a giant crowd of volleyball-loving early-risers Saturday morning. Of course, there’s also this little festival going on called Bat Fest, so expect giant crowds of Keep-Austin-Weirders there. Awesomes: Chon Som celebrates its 3rd Anniversary Never heard of Chon Som? Me…
And this is our generation
So apparently I have nothing to tell you guys as far as events this week, so I’ll post this hilarious email forward I got … UPDATE! These are the “All-Time Best” from the site Ruminations.com, meaning they represent the collective wisdom of our generation. Check it out here. Some Random Thoughts of the Day that…
Piranha Killer Sushi Opens Today
But the ladies and I nabbed a spot at Piranha Killer Sushi‘s packed soft opening last night and got a chance to sink our teeth deep into the sushi (and martini) menu. In contrast to most of the other sushi places in town, Piranha is bright with lots of light and light-colored wood–the wine racks…
Remembering Brown Bar and Discovering Gumbo’s
Long ago, I used to frequent Brown Bar. I was barely 21 (ok, so it wasn’t that long ago), why would I hang out in a low-lit lounge best known for harboring Capitol cogs and pouring stiff martinis? Jack. My beloved bartender/buddy/reason I always write about how much I love Lanai (where he is now…