Dogs and Doc’s are Best Friends Forever
When my friends and I are wandering around on South Congress, it is inevitable that we will stop by Doc’s Motorworks for a beer…or two…or three. They always have a sporting game showing on the TVs plus, they are dog friendly! They have a pretty large outdoor seating area where our furry friends can relax with us. The atmosphere is laid back and casual. Doc’s Motorworks runs some pretty great drink specials throughout the week. They do a good job [...] Keep Reading »
Some sweet, cheap treats for the holiday season
The holidays are here and if stretching your gift giving budget is a top priority, what you spend on eating out is certainly no exception to the rule. Thanks to Pei Wei Asian Diner, on December 6th and 7th you can put yourself on the “Nice List” by bringing a non-perishable food item. You will be rewarded with 25% off an entree of your choice! Here are a few other food and drink specials to help you save during this [...] Keep Reading »
Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse – A Perfect spot for Barkers
With this beautiful Fall weather, I know many people (me especially!) and their pets are enjoying sitting outside at restaurants and bars in Austin. I had lunch for the first time at Bouldin Creek Coffeehouse located at 1900 South First. I think I may have finally found my favorite restaurant in Austin! The menu features all vegetarian food, with quite a few vegan options as well. When I arrived there was plenty of outdoor seating, with a nice shade screen [...] Keep Reading »
Austinontherocks 2.0
If you’ve been wondering what we’re up to with all this talk of new features and app launches, we thought you might like a little update. So here is what is coming soon! We can’t spill ALL the beans, but we can spill a few. Photo uploads – Take shots at your favorite place, upload them, and vote. Vote on your own shots, vote on your friends shots, share them on Facebook and Twitter. Make comments too. Oh, and that’s [...] Keep Reading »
Oh Yes. It’s Ladies Night.
Glass Ceilings. Victoria’s Secret Models. The Urban Myth of “One Size Fits All”. (Whose bright idea WAS that, anyway? The only “one size fits all” I’ve ever had work for me was a scarf.) It’s enough to drive a girl to drink, and THAT is why some genius… somewhere…. somehow, decided to invent…Ladies Night. Clearly, girls need a place to go and hang out with a bunch of other girls, shrug off the day and let our way too restrictive [...] Keep Reading »
Hopalong to Hopdoddy for a Burger, a Beer, and a Bar
Let’s get the important stuff out of the way. What the heck is a Hopdoddy? To get to the root of the meaning, you actually have to split the word “Hopdoddy” into two words – “Hop” and “Doddy”. “Hop” is pretty self explanatory for beer minded intellectuals. In a hopshell, it’s the female flower clusters of the hop species, Humulus Lupulus, that is used to create flavor and stability in beer. The word “Doddy” is an old Scottish nickname for [...] Keep Reading »
Apothecary, a Neighborhood Favorite
Apothecary has been a favorite of mine for a few months now, but I recently went there for happy hour with a group of friends and was re-convinced of just how great of a place it really is! They have a food menu that offers something for everyone. Their panini are delicious and their appetizer selection is just right. There is also the option of making some items gluten free! If you are in the mood to try something new, [...] Keep Reading »
Classic French in Downtown Austin
Walking up to Chez Nous (translated as our place, or our home), you already feel as if you are about to enter into a place a world away from the busy downtown streets of Austin. The outside has the facade of a charming home in the French country side, which stands out among the more metropolitan buildings surrounding it. Once inside this lovely bistro, your journey to France just continues as you take in the absolutely charming ambiance. You are [...] Keep Reading »
Put your name down, flip it, and Reverse Happy Hour it!
The Kona Grill thrill!
For my birthday week my comedy club plans fell through, so I decided to invite my posse to the Reverse Happy Hour at Kona Grill instead. The Domain location is great, yet ALWAYS packed so try to find your seats or standing area early! They offer happy hour from 3-7 pm and reverse happy hour from 9-11 pm. Both offer superb discounts on drinks, and reduced priced appetizers, pizza, and sushi! Just my kind of place! The Ladies Margaritas (sorry [...] Keep Reading »
I may not work on a ranch, but come Thursday I’m Thirsty!
It’s Thursday. Your week has almost come to a close and if your anything like me, that’s reason enough to celebrate! I discovered Texas Land & Cattle’s fine happy hour from my boyfriend’s coworkers who apparently have made a weekly tradition of $2 tall domestic drafts, $2 margaritas, and half price appetizers. I am just glad we finally got the invite! We walked in around 7:00 pm to find the bar area packed (happy hour prices are only honored in [...] Keep Reading »