I love nothing more than a theme party, so you can imagine how excited I was to hear that two Austin standbys, old and new, are hosting themed events every day of the work week throughout the summer! Check out the Day ‘o the Week Breakdown for West Sixth’s Star Bar and South Lamar’s Gibson—almost…
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[UPDATED] Austin: Wine-Down Wednesday
Update: Tomorrow’s Wine Down is CANCELLED. In its stead, check out the first-ever open-to-the-public (normally just VIPs are invited) Davis Cup Draw Ceremony with Asleep at the Wheel, at ACL Live on Thursday. Tickets are $5 and benefit the Joplin Tornado Relief Fund. Doors at 11am, program and performance at noon. The teams, including the…
Austin: Achachay! at Flamingo Cantina
One of the most energetic live shows you’ll ever see, funk rock band Achachay! is returning from a west coast tour to play Flamingo Cantina TONIGHT! The music starts at 9:30, Achachay! plays at 11pm. It only costs $5 and there are 3 great bands. Purchase securely here: (Buy 2 tix in advance and email bookings@achachay.com for…
Austin: Two More Brunch Options: Zed’s & TRACE
Zed’s, the new North Austin dining destination serving modern, casual Austin-American fare, recently introduced an expansive Sunday brunch buffet (which, as you know, is what I think ALL brunches should be). Zed’s brunch is served from 11am to 3pm every Sunday. The kid-friendly menu includes made-to-order omelets, a meat-carving station, waffles with assorted fruit toppings, and…
Austin: Patika Coffee Trailer with Cuvee Coffee
Seeking a quick SXSW respite, I dropped by Patika Coffee trailer at Second & Congress for a delicious cafe au lait. First and foremost, I LOVE that they call is a cafe au lait. Where else can you order that? Second, they use local artisan coffee company Cuvee. Cuvee roasts coffee daily and delivers it…
Austin: Second Bar + Kitchen
This is my second Second meal. It looks remarkably similar to the first Second meal: Despite a large menu and amazing buffalo fried pickles, all I have ever ordered at the hip, happening new Second Bar + Kitchen, next to Congress and Congress Bar on … Second & Congress, is the amazing burger ($12) and…
Austin: Savory Spice Shop
Like so many things I’ve discovered, Austin and Colorado, Denver in this case, are so interconnected. Take, for example, Savory Spice Shop, the dedicated spice shop that opened last November on West Sixth. It started in Denver, and many of the blends are named for counties and areas in Colorado! But let’s focus on the…
Austin: New Happy Hour Alert … SIP at Trace at the W
TRACE at the W is now offering a happy hour, but like any hipster joint worth its weight in cocktail napkins, it has to call it a Social Interactive Playtime- S.I.P. Kudos on the geeky name, hip W! Anyway, it means drink and food specials daily from 4-6:30pm. For just $5, enjoy a Tito’s Bloody…
Austin: Revisiting Frank + Breakfast!
Frank has arguably the best bloody mary I’ve ever had, plus delicious artisan sausages. Well good news, folks: Frank is adding breakfast and late-night options! Wahoo! Breakfast: 7am weekdays, 8am Saturday, Frank’s new breakfast dishes include buttery breakfast biscuits with honey, jackalope gravy, or egg-n-cheese, fluffy eggs, bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, a variety of cereal options, or granola…
Austin: Half-Price Sushi at Bar Chi
As the weekend rolls around again, I absolutely must tell you about Bar Chi. It’s on 2nd & Colorado, where the old Yu Sushi Izagaya was. It looks the exact same, but they are doing something no one else downtown is: Late. Night. Happy Hour. 10p-midnight. And all-day Sunday happy hour. And not just $1…