Austin has snow and it’s actually sticking!  Do you have a snow day?  Me neither!

It’s that time of year again!   61 of Austin’s greatest and tastiest restaurants are participating in the 3-course $10 or $35 tasting menu dinner including new additions like The Carillion and Trio.  This is the best way to sample a good portion of the menu of old favorites and places you have yet to [...]

24 Diner took over the old Waterloo Icehouse spot at 6th and Lamar and the tables have been packed ever since opening day. I love the use of local ingredients and the inventive menu. A bit more upscale than the typical diner, this is a place to see and be seen. The [...]

Today’s song of the day is ‘She Needs Me’ by Fyfe Dangerfield, an English musician and songwriter.  Catch Dangerfield March 18th over SXSW.  Whoo hoo, can’t wait for that weekend!

To watch ‘She Needs Me’:

Wristbands for SXSW music portion are on sale today here.  For $129 local residents can purchase two wristbands with a Austin billing address credit card.  Enjoy!  I’ve had one every year so I definitely recommend, it makes everything easier.

I apologize for the lack of posts recently but had some issues with my new camera and just gave in to buying a new one, dang it!  Here’s another travel edition featuring Goode Company Seafood, BB’s Cajun Cafe, El Pueblito, The Black Labrador, and the Breakfast Klub in Houston, and Chaba and Floyd’s in Beaumont. [...]

Today’s deal of the day from Austin LivingSocial is a half price $25 5-course tasting menu from Zoot.  You have the choice of the Chef’s Tasting Menu or the Farmer’s Tasting Menu (vegetarian friendly).  I have personally experienced the tasting menu at Zoot’s old location on Hearn and it was one of the best meals [...]

The stars have aligned and I’m excited to inform you that Bone Thugs & Harmony are returning to Emo’s April 24, 2010.  I saw these guys a couple years ago at Emo’s, and after attending hundreds of concerts, I can say hands down this was the best one of my life.  This concert sold out [...]

Sushi Zushi is Austin’s newest sushi restaurant I first wrote about here.  Whenever I’m asked by friends to go, the amazing dynamite mussels pop into my head.  The menu is ginormous, good luck picking out rolls!  They offer delivery, but there is plenty of free parking inside the garage behind the building.  I like this [...]

Today’s song of the day is ‘Waves’ by Holly Miranda, a Detroit born musician.  Catch her Feb. 26th at Bass Concert Hall w/ Tegan & Sara.

To watch ‘Waves’: