Uchiko is the official name of Uchi II, the second incarnation of Austin’s hottest sushi spot, Uchi ( Voted #1 restaurant in Austin by the 2008 Zagat Survey and the 2008 Fearless Critics Guide). When I tweeted a couple of months ago about the new location (“between 38th & 45th on Lamar”), I think I…
Category: Eating
Saturday. Do it.
Yo, this happy hour tomorrow is going to be absolutely phenomenal. $3 drinks, hot brunettes delivering said drinks, full gift bags when you buy your tix … see you at Lanai from 6-8pm. DO IT!
It’s Thursday, do you know where your parties are?
I’ve heard good things about the Jeff Lofton Quartet and a Brunette teammate planned this event, so there’s nothing stopping me! $10 donation at the door will get you a raffle ticket and drink specials! The Belmont, 7-10pm Relaxing Mom’s Night Out more your style? UpSpring Baby is celebrating the first ever National Moms Nite…
Z Pizza + Counter-Guy Austin = Awesome
During Cinco de Mayo block party yesterday, we forewent the long lines for un-free beer and ‘ritas inside the 21+ fence-tent and stopped by new 2nd Street spot Z Pizza. Inside, the two girls I was with and I peppered the counter guy with questions: “Is the chicken free range?” (no, but it’s “nitrate-free”) “Do…
Trendwatch: Summer Scarves
Summer Scarves Yes, it’s true, I am in love with the summer scarf. I have been for quite some time. It differs from the winter scarf mainly in its weight, but also in color and fashion of wearing. This is an accessory, people, and you gotta adorn yourself with it. Pick light, gauzy fabrics in…
Cinco de Mayo Block Party!
I think this is super cool: La Condesa and Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue are throwing the neighborhood’s first Cinco de Mayo Block Party at West 2nd between Guadalupe and San Antonio, complete with savory barbecue and popular Mexican street fare as well as live music, DJs, and a moonwalk. The free event is 5-10pm. Live music…
I Ate Pork and I Liked It
In the midst of the Swine Flu media frenzy, I got an email about The Other White Meat Tour taking place this weekend. That’s right – pork. So my first question to the person who sent it to me was, “Um, have you watched the news?” Her response? “Yes, it is interesting timing … the…
Beer Birthday Thursday
Little Woodrow’s on the Drag Spring Bash 3pm-close: $1 beers and 1/2-price pitchers on all 100+ beers. Live music with Red Neck Boys at 6pm, followed by Doe Montoya and Whisky Business til 2am. Obe the fire dancer will also provide burning entertainment throughout the night. Hot dogs and hamburgers grilled on the back patio,…
Cookie Dreams
I ate the cookies too fast to even photograph them. Let me explain: I’m out at a food blogger happy hour at parkside (delish) and I meet this super-stylish girl named Alexandra. Turns out she owns the cookie company I’ve heard great things about but never really understood: Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams. The confusing part is…
Weekend Summer Sweat (lots ‘o Crawfish Boils)
While there’s an official event called Summer Sweat, I figured it was a most apropos title for the events I am about to post for you: hanging out outdoors in the fine city of Austin, under the blazing sun of our first above-90-degree weekend. Hello, summer! First, the Farmer’s Market From Austin Farm to Table:…