2023 felt like a very odd year. We saw South Congress Avenue turn into a mini Rodeo drive, yes the same South Congress that was a hot spot for prostitution and drug deals back in the 60s through the 90s. You can get your handbags right where men used to get their… nevermind. I wanted to put together a list of my perceived what’s going to be out and what’s coming in for the new year starting with one of the biggest crazes of 2023. SMASHBURGER SPOTS ? Listen, we know that Bad Larry Burger Club created and exploded the craze for a crispy-edged double patty with cheese on a Martin’s ..read more

    Pie, ‘za, slice, pizza, however you slice it, we have a lot of options here in Austin, but I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I had my favorites around town. Utilize the map above OR select the area you’re looking for below: ➜ NYC Style ➜ Neapolitan ➜ Thick 'Em ➜ specialty ➜ thin ➜ fusion burgers NYC/NJ Style “Nationally, New York City is known for a pizza style that resembles an oversized version of Neapolitan pizza: thin, flexible slices—often folded in half while eaten—that are light on cheese and other toppings.” These are my favorite types of pies, especially the ones from t ..read more

    Who doesn’t love a good ole hamburger, especially when there are SO many different types available to us! Here is a list of delicious burgers, my faves, followed by honorable mentions!   powered by Proxi   Utilize the map above OR select the area you’re looking for below: ➜ BEEFY BURGERS ➜ SMASHBURGERS ➜ CHARGRILLED/CHARBROILED ➜ specialty burgers ➜ sketchy burgers ➜ fusion burgers let’s talk BEEFY these are burgers that bring the beef and don’t shy away from delicious taste. LEROY & LEWIS cosmic coffee | 121 pickle rd atx 78704 hours: w - sun 11am to 9pm ? L and ..read more

    South By FYI [South By Southwest] March 10 - 19 2023 Many people might be in town as badge holders, but let’s talk about the locals or the ones who want to experience SXSW unofficially. First and foremost, I’m giving Chris and his team over at WhenWhereWhat the biggest props to their Blueprint to SXSW. They do the Lord’s work over there! Go check it out here: theblprnt.com For this post, I’m going to just stick to some spots that piqued my interest and share them with you but if you want to see ALL of the options, go to their incredible list! South By FYI tips:✨ Wear comfortabl ..read more

Being in Austin for over five years, I’ve had a lot of tacos and I’m always looking to try a new taco place. So, using my Austin food expertise, here are the TEN best taco shops/trucks/etc in Austin. *Disclaimer: I have not visited ALL of the taco shops in Austin, so please, leave a comment below and let me know your favorite so I can visit it! updated october 19 2022 discada After having their truck totaled thanks to someone running into it, Discada came back in 2021 and thank goodness because they were missed! They take a mixture of beef, pork that was marinated for 24 hours, add bell pepper ..read more

Credit: Netflix - Somebody Feed Phil if you’ve watched somebody feed phil, you have probably fallen in love with phil rosenthal and his kind soul, excited mannerisms when food is delivered to his table, and the incredible support he provides the cities he visits. L&L Burger | Credit: Netflix season 6 of somebody feed phil was released on tuesday, october 18th and the reason I’m telling you is because austin was one of his stops!  phil’s backstory Credit: New York Daily News Rosenthal created, wrote, & produced Everybody Loves Raymond from 1996 to 2005. starting the show, I’ll H ..read more

  Photo Credit: Steven Pahel   Austin goes from very hot and dry to very rainy and wet overnight sometimes. During those rainy days, sometimes you want to go out and explore the city instead of staying inside. Here is a list of over 50 spots you can explore inside during those dreary days! powered by Proxi Utilize the map above OR select what you’re looking to do around town: ➜ art + exhibitions ➜ adrenaline ➜ arcade & games ➜ bowling ➜ laser tag ➜ karaoke ➜ AXE THROWING ➜ fitness + active activities ➜ indoor gun ranges ➜ escape rooms ➜ climbing ➜ crafts ➜ rollerskating ➜ movie ..read more

Happy Pride Month! ❤️???????? June has been deemed Pride Month because of the police raid that started the Stonewall riots on June 28 1969 at Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. This was a spot where people in the queer & LGBT community would spend their time, unapologetically. Many cities around the world now celebrate with parties, concerts, parades, and more! Here’s a list of LGBTQIA+ owned businesses in Austin! powered by Proxi Utilize the map above OR select the area you’re looking for below: ➜ local shops ➜ online shops ➜ pet shops ➜ food ➜ bakeries & desserts ➜ cof ..read more

South By FYI [South By Southwest] March 11 - 20 2022 Many people might be in town as badge holders, but let’s talk about the locals or the ones who want to experience SXSW unofficially. First and foremost, I’m giving Chris and his team over at WhenWhereWhat the biggest props to their Blueprint to SXSW. They do the Lord’s work over there! Go check it out here: theblprnt.com For this post, I’m going to just stick to some spots that piqued my interest and share them with you but if you want to see ALL of the options, go to their incredible list! South By FYI tips:✨ Wear comfortable shoes (you’ll ..read more

we all know that austin has incredible bars but once those close and you’re hungry… you’ve got to grab a bite to eat. I’ll give you a list of awesome spots that are open late for midnight munchies! Utilize the map above OR select the area you’re looking for below: ➜ downtown austin ➜ central austin ➜ east austin ➜ north austin ➜ south austin    downtown austin 1st choice mediterranean ?403 east 6th st atx m & w 8pm to 2am th - sun 8pm to 2:30am tue closed —— asador at bufords ?700 west 6th st atx m - th 6pm to 1am f 5pm to 1am sat & sun 12pm to 1am ——— austin’s habibi ?817 ..read more