Author: The Austinot
THE AUSTINOT -- I'm new to Austin, and I was (quite unreasonably) excited to find out it has a pretty big Mexican food scene. Let me back up.
THE AUSTINOT -- Austin lucks out this time of year in terms of weather. Our porches and patio spaces remain vibrant meeting places, even through the winter.
THE AUSTINOT -- Coffee + donuts = a great start. While this wasn’t their official motto, Foundation for the Homeless did begin as a coffee and donuts.
THE AUSTINOT -- I’m always on the hunt for a truly unique Austin restaurant experience.
THE AUSTINOT -- Imagine Austin in 2040 as a zero waste city. That’s right. Our city has committed to reducing the amount of trash sent to landfills by 90 percent by 2040.
THE AUSTINOT -- Tucked away one street over and four stories up from Rainey Street is an oasis amidst the chaos.
THE AUSTINOT -- The pop of the cork is music to my ears. The effervescent sparkle and dancing of those tiny bubbles in my flute is like holding a handful of magic.
THE AUSTINOT -- For those doing an Austin Christmas this year, here are eight events that’ll make your holiday full of memories and fun.
THE AUSTINOT -- In a hyper-connected age when billions of people are coming together online, a small startup based out of Austin is creating a platform to bring people together offline.
THE AUSTINOT -- It’s easy to say we love Austin’s live music scene, but Black Fret is actually doing something for local musicians.
THE AUSTINOT -- Not far from the crowded malls and busy city streets of Austin, state parks offer soothing sounds of nature and seasonal fun for everyone.
THE AUSTINOT -- Cooler temperatures are finally here. If, like me, you’re not a fan of 100-degree temperatures and castigating sun rays, you’re probably celebrating.
THE AUSTINOT -- Roll up to The Driskill Hotel and try not to feel giddy. I dare you.
THE AUSTINOT -- It’s time to give thanks for what, and who, we have around us.
THE AUSTINOT — Fast-paced, health-focused and homemade could become the official catchphrase of Austin cuisine. Austinites hold these values tightly...
THE AUSTINOT — For us transplants, it can be tough to watch our favorite sports teams around here. With all these...
THE AUSTINOT — Let’s start with agreeing that we love Austin. We all want to make our city the best Austin...
THE AUSTINOT — To know Sam is to love Sam. You know that guy who rides his horse in downtown Austin?...
THE AUSTINOT — It’s that time of year again—boots, pumpkin spice-everything, shivering 80-degree temperatures and leaves changing color. Well, I...
THE AUSTINOT — When I heard about the first cat cafe opening in Austin, I thought of all the blog posts...
AUSTIN, TEXAS (THE AUSTINOT) — From heart-wrenching dramas to quirky comedy, there’s something for everybody at Austin Film Festival 2015....
AUSTIN, TEXAS (THE AUSTINOT) — Pop Austin International Art Show took place this past weekend from Oct. 23-25. This year’s theme...
I love that our city makes filling time on the weekends effortless, but sometimes we all need to hit the pause...