Monthly Archives: September 2009

Austin, We Have Lift-Off.

Austinontherocks.com has been live for just one week and we have seen so much interest and enthusiasm that we are literally dancing on air! Our goal to is to become the first place you go if you are looking for an Austin Happy Hour, Brunch, Wine Pairing Event or Prix Fixe Dinner. We are improving [...]

Piranha’s Killer Happy Hour

 
Piranha Killer Sushi undoubtedly has one of the best happy hours in Austin.  For they offer something so rare, it is virtually unheard of: The Reverse Happy Hour.  The late hours and convenient downtown location make Piranha a perfect stop for some after-drinks dinner. Though timing and location are everything, I have yet to share [...]

You’re Covered at Cover 3

If the words “Sports Bar” bring to mind rowdy fans high-fiving, cursing at players and spilling beer all over your head, then Cover 3 will be a much welcomed alternative. (Unless of course, you ARE a rowdy, high fiving, cursing, beer spilling fan. In which case, there are plenty of other places we can recommend.) [...]

Unwind at Uncorked

Whenever someone introduces me to my new favorite wine, they certainly deserve proper credit. Ron Wight, the owner of Uncorked at 900 East 7th Street, poured a sample of Godello (pronounced Go-Day-O in a cute Harry Bellafonte kind of way), and I was instantly hooked. A true expert in his field, Ron explained in complete [...]

Abel’s on the Lake…Ginger votes pets allowed!

Ginger’s sad brown eyes were begging to join us for Sunday Brunch. It was as if she knew her invitation was only a “Dogs Allowed” mouse click away. Being extremely casual, we were not up to “see and be seen” so we also opted for “come as you are”. Up popped Abel’s on the Lake: [...]

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