Trail of Lights ends tonite
It’s been a difficult week for Austin’s Trail of Lights. Wet conditions closed it one night, and severe cold closed it last night. It started this year on a very…
Evanovich: Not Literary, but Famous
“I always wanted to be rich and famous, and I am!” Janet Evanovich was anything but subtle in her appearance at the Texas Book Festival, where she declared “I think…
Pride Night at Trail of Lights
In addition to December 21st being the inaugural PRIDE Specialty Night, Austin Trail of Lights is hosting a PRIDE Holiday Party on Dec 21. PRIDE Party ticket holders will gain…
Marufuku Ramen Opens in Mueller
One of the best ramen shops in San Francisco debuted in Austin a little over a month ago, Marufuku, in the Mueller district. Partners Eiichi Mochizuki and Koji Kikura, who…
International Holidays Celebrated at Dallas Arboretum
While most people in the Western world are concentrated on Christmas, other cultures celebrate their own holidays. The DeGolyer house at the Dallas Arboretum has been transformed into a showcase…
Austin’s Next Mayor?
Will it be Celia Israel or Kirk Watson? Israel is a State Representative and Watson was mayor of Austin from 1997-2001. He then served three terms as a State Senator.…
HALLOWEEN: Midnight Monster Contest
Oil Can Harry’s, Austin’s most famous bar, hosted the first annual Midnight Monster contest on Halloween night. It was not just people dressed in costumes getting judged, but full performance…
Best Italian in London: La Mia Mamma
In June I dined at La Mia Mamma, the best Italian restaurant in London. This month I will be there again. Unique among Italian restaurants real Italian mothers are the…
Texas Honey Bee Farm
Not far from Austin Zoo lies the Texas Honey Bee Farm, nestled in a wooded area close to Cedar Valley. I visited there recently for a honey tasting (available in…
New Bakery in Ingram
I was in Ingram last week for the Scottish Highland Games. It was held at Stonehenge II, which is 90% as wide and 60% the height of the original one…