Austin Insider Blog

Posts from: January 2014

Lustre Pearl Front Exterior, Courtesy Dunlap Properties.

Roaming through Rainey Street

By Guest Blogger on Jan. 28, 2014

Austin's most unique entertainment district is lined with historic houses converted into bars with as much personality as the city itself. Whether you're looking for local brews, great food trucks or…

COTA Tower Tour. Credit Circuit of The Americas.

X Games Austin 2014

By Guest Blogger on Jan. 23, 2014

I am not a risk-taker. I will never jump out of a plane. Or bungee-jump. Or even dare so much to step off the high-dive at the local pool (heck the low-dive seems iffy to me). But there's something…

Daruma Ramen

Jan. 22, 2014

I will be the first to admit that I know next to nothing when it comes to Japanese cuisine (except for my love of sushi), but the growing trend of ramen in the city of Austin could no longer be…

C-Boy's Heart & Soul

Jan. 17, 2014

What's new in the Live Music Capital of the World®? For starters, as of December 31, 2013 C-Boys Heart and Soul officially opened its doors. Formerly Trophy's dive bar, C-boys Heart and Soul has…

Top Marathons, Triathlons and Races in Austin

Jan. 15, 2014

It's that time of year when resolutions are made and motivation to adopt a healthier lifestyle can be at an all-time high. But then reality sets in, you return to the daily grind, and if you're like…

January Residency: Nakia + The Belmont Austin

Jan. 13, 2014

With so much music (and often so little time), it's hard to know where to begin when looking for a live show in town. Each month well let you know about a current Austin music residency, so you can be…

Sunset at Pedernales Falls State Park. Unknown credits and usage.

Hiking at Pedernales Falls State Park

Jan. 10, 2014

My family and I recently took a day trip to Pedernales Falls State Park. The park is about an hour drive from Austin, just east of Johnson City. I have fond memories of camping there as a kid and I wanted my to children to experience the area for themselves. Pedernales Falls is one of the largest…