I’m actually sitting in Peach’s RIGHT NOW. And it’s awesome, it’s my cafe of choice for working, eating, and meeting. Everyone loves it (yelp reviews). Longtime locals are all jazzed because the space at the corner of Hopkins & Galena used to be the Aspen town hangout when it was Zele, and everyone was so…
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Aspen: Garage Sale-ing and Thrifting
Y’all know that I’ve been spending more time in Aspen, Colorado than … well, anyone had ever imagined from this Austin native. Blame it on the Vermonster. Or blame it on the big-city-feel in a small mountain town, the allure of something new, or the adventurer in me, but I’m now splitting time between Austin…
Snap Kitchen
In Austin, we’re all busy, we’re all super active, and we’re all worried about our health. Sure, we love our queso and margaritas and gourmet doughnuts and cupcake trailers, but on the regular we like to eat right. Snap Kitchen is a new chef-prepared, healthy take-out food concept that is opening not one, but TWO…
24 Diner a Total Win
24 Diner opened up to much fanfare in the old Waterloo restaurant space next to the existing Waterloo Records. A 24-hour diner? With locally-sourced foods? A collective “whaaaaat?” eminated from Austin. A collective “woooow” eminated shortly thereafter, upon the restaurant’s actual opening when it proved that its chicken-and-waffles, hearty breakfasts, great beer selection, and killer…
Last Minute News: Free Wine-Tasting Tonight at MAX’s
The Black Door (I’m thinking the HauteLook/GiltGroupe/ideeli/ruelala of wine) brings you a delicious free wine tasting TONIGHT! Head to MAX’s Underground (the cool basement of Max’s) for a very special tasting of wines featured in The Black Door‘s unbeatable retail wine deals. Today, Monday, 5-7pm Incredible deals on amazing wines, taste and purchase: Dollium Reserve…
Come and Take It: Frank
Have you guys heard much about FLAVORS of Austin? It’s like Austin Restaurant Week or Go Texan week where a restaurant sets up a multi-course prix-fixe meal, but there’s only one restaurant a week for every week in the next year. 52 weeks, 52 restaurants. To get this party started, newbie Frank hosted a kick-off…
Dressing Up Ghosts
Ok, not really. First we’re dressing, then we’re ghosting. The new Dress Shop boutique above Elephant Room is finally throwing their kickoff cocktail party to show off fancy frocks from LA and NYC. It’s about time we got a new store in the heart of downtown that wasn’t on Second Street, where it all starts…
Piranha Killer Sushi Opens Today
But the ladies and I nabbed a spot at Piranha Killer Sushi‘s packed soft opening last night and got a chance to sink our teeth deep into the sushi (and martini) menu. In contrast to most of the other sushi places in town, Piranha is bright with lots of light and light-colored wood–the wine racks…
Remembering Brown Bar and Discovering Gumbo’s
Long ago, I used to frequent Brown Bar. I was barely 21 (ok, so it wasn’t that long ago), why would I hang out in a low-lit lounge best known for harboring Capitol cogs and pouring stiff martinis? Jack. My beloved bartender/buddy/reason I always write about how much I love Lanai (where he is now…
Party with Nerds: Software Advice Rolls Out Its Own Welcome Mat
I love the invite to this party, with gems like “Looks like someone at City Hall forgot to organize a parade for us …” I mean, sometimes I feel that way. Like when I first got my pullups in CrossFit, where was my parade?! Anyway, Software Advice, a free online resource for software buyers, has…