I remember joking about making a LOCAL badge in 2008. Finally someone really did it—good work, kids, good work. Click here to print the thing out, find out what the QR code says, and more. Three more Local-y things this week for SXSW: 1. Local Band Achachay! Plays a Billion Venues Thurs March 15th: Northeast by…
Tag: rooftop
Austin: Free Cocktails on Patios … what more could you want?
I’m pretty sure the flyer speaks for itself. Free Grey Goose cocktails on the patios at Terrace 59 and Six Lounge, this Thursday and Friday. Be there! TERRACE 59 412-D Congress Ave. speakeasyaustin.com Thursday, JULY 22/7-9pm SIX LOUNGE 117 W. 4th St sixlounge.com Friday, JULY 23/8-10pm
Just found out about tonight’s Rooftop Movies at Whole Foods!
Hit the rooftop plaza of Whole Foods for food and film! They’re partnering with The Alamo Drafthouse to present two all-time favorites on a giant screen beneath the twilight of the summer sky. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase a la carte, including a special themed three course meal for only $15.…
Mix Master Mike & lots of free drinks
Mix Master Mike, the Beastie Boys’ resident turntablist, is considered to be one of the best DJs in the industry, having won multiple DMC World Championships. As part of the Bacardi Live Tour, his show at La Zona Rosa is totally free with RSVP, Bacardi will be there serving delicious (free?!) adult beverages, and you…
Lanai’s Grand Opening!
So I’ve been talking about how awesome Lanai is and how you should go for awhile now … almost a month? But they’re finally hosting their Grand Opening party Thursday night! From 8-10pm, there will be free “tastings” of their signature cocktails and apps. At 10, the place morphs into “Shy Town Night” with DJ…
LOVIN’ LANAI!!
The new bar opened last night, and I LOVE it!! It’s pretty awesome–rooftop, open sides, retractable glass roof, stone and water decor everywhere … and of course, the best bartenders in Austin! (A good friend is the GM, and he brought the best of the best with him from stints at Brown Bar and Prague)…
New bar: LANAI
I am so in love with Lanai. it hasn’t even opened yet, and I’m already in love. TOP THREE REASONS LANAI WILL BE AWESOME (in order of importance/my excitement): 1) My favorite bartender in the whole wide world. Jack. He’s wonderful. You will love him too if you meet him, because he is the happiest,…
Review: Parkside
Parkside came to Austin amidst much fanfare–how many nice restaurants are in the midst of the 6th Street strip? It also has a sweet rooftop patio. A friend of mine was in from Dallas and had met a friend of owner/executive chef Shawn Cirkiel who said he HAD TO GO, so we went a couple…