When we first relocated to Austin from San Francisco about 6 years ago, we were not too impressed with the restaurant choices here in Austin. But, as we figured out we just didn’t know where to go. In San Francisco, we knew all the great restaurants and admittedly, we had years to figure it out. […]
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Austin Waterfront Restaurants
If you ask any Austinite what makes up a great weekend, it usually includes a combination of spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, enjoying great food, drinks and moving water. If you can combine everything in one place, a great weekend turns into the perfect weekend. With Austin’s temperate weather and […]
October 2014 Austin Festivals and Events
Summer is over, the weather is cooling off and we are entering one of the best months for festivals and events in Austin. In October, Austin is flooded with music events, festivals and an assortment of outdoor entertainment. It all starts with first weekend, so rest up and get ready to experience what makes Austin […]
Austin 4th of July Fireworks 2012
Unlike last year, 2012’s 4th of July will include fireworks for Austin residents and visitors! Check out the list below for several places around town you can go to see the show. Auditorium Shores – Austin Symphony Admission: FreeFireworks Show: 9:30pm Address: 800 W Riverside, Austin 78704 The Austin Symphony will begin playing patriotic music […]
Best Bars on 6th Street
Looking for a guide to Downtown Austin bars? We’ve got the top 9 bars of 6th Street in Downtown Austin. Here are our choices for the best bars on 6th Street. Best Bars of 6th Street Map Best Bars East Sixth Street Buffalo Billiards – 201 East 6th St If you’re looking for a game […]
Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Looking for something to do to get you in the Christmas spirit this weekend? Head over to the 36th Annual Armadillo Christmas Bazaar at the Palmer Events Center. There you’ll find Holiday Shopping from local vendors and artisans, live music and food/drinks. Live Music at Armadillo Christmas Bazaar There are 3-4 shows per day, with […]
Austin Named Top Destination for Affordable New Years
Austin was named one of the Top 5 most affordable destinations for New Years according to a Fox News report. If Austin is an affordable New Years destination spot, it is surely affordable for Austin residents. Austin New Year 2012 – ANY The biggest contributor to Austin’s affordable New Years was the ANY 2012 (Austin […]
Gypsy Picnic Food Truck Festival
Tomorrow is Austin’s 2nd Annual Gypsy Picnic. Last year’s festival was dubbed “The Festival of Lines” because there was so much interest and not enough vendors. This year, organizers have brought out 35 food trucks to cover the crowds. Sample Austin’s Best Food Trucks Each of the trucks will have a sample menu item that […]
July 4 Fireworks Around Austin
As you may have already heard, The City of Austin decided to cancel its fireworks show on Lady Bird Lake due to drought. If you weren’t feeling the Austin 4th of July Fireworks Alternatives, you don’t have to stay at home and watch fireworks on your TV. It just means you have to drive a […]
Austin 4th of July Fireworks Alternatives
Normally this time of year we would list the best places to see fireworks in and around Austin. Well this year the list is short, as Travis County and Austin Fire Departments have agreed to deny all permits for fireworks because of the drought and hot weather we have experienced over the last few months. […]