I LOVE Austin Tidbits parties. They’re rare (quarterly?), obviously causing them to be more exciting than Tribeza parties, and they usually have fab gift bags and super-fashiony people, making them way more exciting.
Not that Tribeza parties don’t have fashiony people–and I will say they draw a fair man-crowd, whereas Tidbits men are randoms off the street and boyfriends–but their happy hours seem to be hit or miss. Maiko a few months ago with free sushi? Hit. Random apartment opening? Miss. This Thursday? Boutique. 50/50, leaning toward miss because it’s out in Westlake.
The Smackdown:
Austin Tidbits Fall Happy Hour
Locale: Downtown, Second Street at Eliza Page
Promises: “Dazzle,” gemstones, drinks, snacks
Time: 7–9pm
vs.
TRIBEZA Happy Hour
Locale: The Hip Chic (Village at Westlake, Bee Cave at 360)
Promises: exclusive peak into their new digs, models, DJ, food, cocktails
Time: 5:30-9pm