23
Feb

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

18
Feb

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.

This week only, tickets to the April 18th Sunday Fair, which caps off a weekend of Hill Country Wine and Food Festival events, are only $25.  Feb. 1st they spike up to $45.  The Fair is held at the Vineyards at the Salt Lick in the home of their soon to be winery.  Expect local [...]

22
Jan
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I don’t know what’s in the air, but hot dogs having been sounding so good recently.  Frank is the gourmet hot dog joint in downtown Austin, in the home of the old Starlite.  The standard menu is accompanied by a huge daily specials list.  Today a highlight includes Brittany Spears: fried pickle spears with bacon [...]

Happy Monday and New Years!  If work is slow, check out this video of a hysterical voiceover of Star Trek.  Enjoy!

04
Dec

We wish!

For all the food bloggers out there, here is an invite for Tuesday’s event at the new Vivo by Lakeline Mall.  I will be there drinking a margarita and eating some California nachos.  See ya there.  MMMMMM.

Damien Walters is a English professional stuntman, gymnastics coach, and free runner.  He does stunt work for Jackie Chan, can run up walls, and can be seen in the Wakowski brother’s newest film, Ninja Assassin.  You have to watch this video, it’s ridiculous!

Finally back in Austin!  I miss this city, especially queso which you cannot find in the midwest!

Thank you mama Hoffman for the delicious feast.  Yes I realize the wine is in the water glass, but hey, the bigger the better, right?
To see pictures of a week in STL for Thanksgiving:

Houston gets a bad rap from Austinites but there are gems to be found in this city.  Just returned from a wonderful weekend and I have to say I’m a fan these days.  Visited El Tiempo, Lizards, Komodo, Reef (Perla’s is based off of this restaurant), Empire Cafe, Spec’s, Onion Creek, El Pueblito, Galliant Knight, [...]