Drippin’ With Flavor in Dripping Springs

by Marika Flatt on November 5, 2021

Fitzhugh Road Fits You Once upon a time, the little town of Dripping Springs was quiet and seemed far away from Austin. Nowadays, it’s labeled itself “the wedding capital of Texas” and has hospitality written...

German Steins Shine at Krause’s Cafe, New Braunfels

by Gracie Watt on September 3, 2021

“Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi!” That’s the German toast that was chanted again and again at the lively Krause’s Cafe and Biergarten in New Braunfels as the Masskrugstemmen competition began. [caption id="attachment_31589" align="aligncenter"...

The Brits’ Invasion of the Rock

by Marika Flatt on May 28, 2021

One of the nicest blokes you’ve ever met, Tim Jones -- along with his equally delightful missus Jules, moved from the UK to Round Rock in 2018. Jones, who ran pubs back home, saw a...

Dreamland Dripping Springs, Your New Go-To For Outdoor Fun

by Gracie Watt on April 15, 2021

Dreamland is like no place Dripping Springs has seen before. Recently opened, Dreamland is an oasis of outdoor sports, music and stunning visual arts on 64 acres of wide open space in the Texas Hill...

Get Your Irish On at Cork & Barrel, Round Rock

by Marika Flatt on April 9, 2021

The "craic" (pronounced “crack” in Ireland) is high in Round Rock these days! Cork & Barrel Craft Kitchen + Microbrewery opened on St. Patrick’s Day to a long line of fans, bringing an authentic Irish...

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Oktober Fun? Visit the Oldest Running Biergarten in the U.S.

by Britni Rachal on October 9, 2020

Spacious outdoor seating, gorgeous fall weather, and traditional German live music! Old World Wednesdays at Austin’s Scholz Garten are a win/win if you’re looking for a fun (and safe) evening. In addition to the live...

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Best Beers for Oktoberfest 2020

by Brian Maass on September 25, 2020

Oktoberfest celebrations may be different in 2020, but that hasn’t dampened our love of beer. So, while it will be on a smaller scale, let’s keep the German-Texan spirit alive by raising a beer stein...

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Austin’s Central Machine Works

by Haven Lindsey on April 3, 2020

Something special is on tap at this East Austin brewery and it’s not just the craft beer. This place is “neighborhoody!” Update: This review was written before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Central Machine...