Texas as a whole has some of the best freshwater fishing in the industrial world. We have Lyndon B. Johnson to thank for that. His rural electrification programs have speckled this state with massive reservoirs, entirely artificial environments filled with whatever sport fish the state cares to stock. Within the Austin city limits, the fishing…
About Lily’s Sandwich (Or Lily’s Cafe, or Lily Sandwich, We Aren’t Sure) The first thing you’ll notice about Lily’s Sandwich is that a steady stream of locals come through for the french baguettes–Lily’s bakes their own and serves them up as sides to Bo Kho and soups, or for delicious sandwiches. Lily’s excels in other areas…
Best Place to Get a Donut Before You Go to The Bar, and After You’ve Passed The Exam This bakery only starts serving its donuts at 8:40PM, so this is an indicator of the niche market they attempt to attract. I have seen lines going around the building (unassuming) when driving past it around this…
Curra’s Grill in South Austin is the perfect dinner spot for someone looking to escape the standard Tex-Mex dishes in town and try something a little more authentic. The kitchen offers a welcoming selection of chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetarian dishes with a descriptive menu that even non-foodies can understand. All of their meals…
Harris Hill Road is a member-based race track in north San Marcos, about 24 miles south of downtown Austin, off of IH35. It’s not the finest race track in the area (think Circuit of the Americas), but for the do-it-yourselfer, it’s heaven on earth. Membership fees are about $190 per month, plus tax, and membership…
After celebrating its seventh year in business this past October, Feathers Boutique still remains one of the the premiere places to shop for ladies vintage clothing in Austin. Somehow, owners Masha Poloskova and Emily Hoover have managed to acquire some of the most chic vintage wear around town. I think it is because they value…
Have kids in Circle C? Are they driving you crazy indoors? We’ve put together a map of playgrounds in Circle C. View Circle C Playgrounds in a larger map
If you ask ten Austinites about their favorite taco in town, you will get ten different answers. Austin is awash in delicious taco options, ranging from dingy authentic carts to high quality sit-down taquerias. Torchy’s exists in both worlds, with well crafted tacos that riff on the best of Tex-Mex. The locations come in three…