Say Cheese, because it will make you smile at Antonelli’s Cheese Shop in Austin’s Hyde Park. This specialty shop offers a wide selection of cheese from Texas and around the world. It may overwhelm you but friendly and knowledgeable “cheesemonger” staff will guide you through your decision. They will even write down your selections for […]
Furniture 123 is the place for great deals on new furniture. Affiliated with Gage Furniture, this family owned business that has furnished Austin homes and apartments for over 70 years. Furniture 123 offers great value on big name brands, which you can browse online, or inside of Gage Furniture’s showroom. Prices are VERY reasonable, which make […]
Hi Tunes Karaoke could be Austin’s favorite Karaoke club – there are many reasons why regulars love to sing-along here. At the top of the list are the private rooms that let you party with your friends and avoid gawking if you can’t carry a tune. The rooms also rent by the hour, rather than […]
Austin is full of enough culture to keep you quite busy, but if you're interested in venturing outside of the city, there are a few places worth visiting just a short distance away. Take a break from the hustle and bustle with one of these great day trips. Have a little fun, and explore all […]
Restyle is an upscale consignment store in North Austin featuring designer clothes without the designer price. The store’s favorite brands include, Gucci, Louboutin, and Roberto Cavalli, but many everyday designer brands like Ann Taylor, J. Crew and INC can be found. Restyle is well organized, according to size and color, to make shopping easy. They […]
Expand your cultural horizons with a visit to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Since its creation in 1957 by former university provost Harry Huntt Ransom, the center has been a repository of some of the rarest and most valuable manuscripts and photographs from around the globe. The collection includes original page proofs […]
Austin Furniture Depot’s slogan is “new, used and weird” and that’s exactly what you’ll find – at a great price to boot! They offer a wide selection of new furniture including bedroom suites, sofas, dining room tables, and more. There are a range of styles, and, unlike Ikea, they’ll even deliver and assemble it for […]
Buy a book and feel good about your love of paper books! Recycled Reads is run by Austin Public Libraries and encourages reading and environmental stewardship. By selling books, audio, and visual items that are no longer in library circulation, they have saved over 140 tons of books from a landfill. Most books are $1-$2 […]
Do you miss winter? If yes, head to Chaparral Ice in north Austin for year-round winter fun. This ice rink is a popular spot for recreational skating where kids of all ages have fun. Admission and skate rental is $10 for adults and children five and over. Check their online calendar for adult skate times. […]
Vegans can indulge at Sweet Ritual ice cream in north Austin. Hidden inside Daily Juice is this gem for Austin vegans — and anybody else who likes sweet desserts. Everything is vegan friendly at this old-fashioned ice cream parlor including vanilla soft serve, inventive hard-pack flavors, waffle cones and even marshmallow and Butterfinger toppings. Ice […]