The secret is out–yogurt that is frozen is delicious and sells like, erm, hotcakes in Austin. New spots are cropping up all over the place, but none are as uniquely Austin as Berry Austin. The interior is fun, kitschy, and exactly what a place you come for treats should look like–sort of like Willy Wonka’s…
A Report on Carillon’s Fantastic Tasting Menu
Due to a series of very fortunate events, I ended up getting to go try Carillon’s tasting menu when I thought I wouldn’t get to this week. It was INCREDIBLE. Also, for the record, Carillon is pronounced “Carol – yawn” and you don’t need reservations. Also it turns out that the 3-Course Tasting is $30…
Merry Christmas to Me!
I’m sure you all have your own lists of what you want for Christmas, even if you haven’t formally made a list since you were about 13. Well, I think it’s time again. Except that my parents bought me a trip to LA for Christmas, so I won’t actually be getting any gifts from them.…
Thank You – You Guys are the Best!
Just a quick post to say a big thank you to all of YOU, because you guys made the Austin Post White Elephant Party an AMAZING success. I loved meeting new blog readers and seeing old ones … you guys rock! Hope you had a wonderful time tonight, and enjoy tomorrow morning’s hangover in the…
Don’t Forget: Austin Post City-Wide White Elephant Party
Elephants never forget. Even though the RSVPs are closed, you can still come! RSVP list gets priority access, but does not guarantee entry, so capacity permitting, everyone can come. Show up earlier for a better chance at getting in … SEE YOU THERE!!
Musical Advent Calendar
When I was little, my grandma gave us the most wonderful Advent Calendars, and my brother and I got spoiled with days and days of personalized Santa notepads, toys, and games. Sometimes we shared the items if they were “big things.” I guess I’ve outgrown advent (how could someone really ever outgrow 25 days of…
So hot: Taste the entire Carillon for $30!
Chef Josh Watkins is a little bit of a local legend, a young phenom who took over the storied Driskill Grill in 2007, only to leave in 2008 for the AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center. There he heads up 4 restaurants and 50 staff members, but the Carillon is the flagship. Tomorrow, Dec 16,…
Bikes for Kids
This is the 13th year that JB and Sandy have frozen their asses off three mornings a week as they raise money to buy 800 Bikes for Kids each Christmas. One of my fave bloggers, Republic of Austin’s Chris, recounts his first biking story here, so I won’t tell you mine because that’d just be…
Lips of an Angel – Grounded in Music Benefit
I am a sucker for Jack Ingram. Not so much the man himself, but the voice … well, maybe just Lips of an Angel, because I like it when Hinder sang it too (although I never understood how they both released it at the same time, and the two don’t sound very different). ANYWAY, the…
Announcing Austin Post’s City-Wide White Elephant Party
I am beside myself with excitement about Austin Post’s upcoming party, and I hope each and every one of you hip-n-happenin’ Austinites reading this here blog will come to the event! RSVP HERE What’s this City-Wide White Elephant thing? Bring a wrapped gag gift and exchange it for another wrapped gift–but this gift could be…