Category Archives: Night Life
With steep prices and a stiff delivery, Congress doesn’t live up to acclaim
On Saturday night, after a riotously fun time at the musical/comedy/magic show at Esther’s Follies, Shannon and I hurried to Congress Restaurant for our late dinner reservation. Congress is the new upscale restaurant concept of renowned chef, David Bull, who … Continue reading
Filed under Dining, Local Austin, Night Life
With a large patio, innovative cocktails, and delicious food, Contigo’s the new happening joint in the Mueller area
After a lazy Sunday afternoon of lounging with Thomas and Jamie Lee, our bellies began craving food. Since no one had to work on Memorial Day, we decided to continue the festivities at the newly-opened Contigo, right next to the … Continue reading
Filed under Dining, Local Austin, Night Life
It’s time to hold Austin accountable for its terrible, unreliable taxi service
Shannon and I have been very disappointed lately with the quality of taxi service in Austin. In the past few months, there have been numerous times when we’ve ordered a cab online in order to be picked up a specific … Continue reading
Filed under Local Austin, Night Life, Transportation
Although the new restaurant Haddington’s slightly disappoints, Austin redeems with a stellar folk show at Antone’s during SXSW!
A little over a week ago, Chris, Taylor, and I managed to jump on the wild ride of the South by Southwest madness, despite having no “wristbands”. We heard about an amazing Americana folk line-up at Antone’s with Old 97’s … Continue reading
Filed under Dining, Local Austin, Music, Night Life
Cousins enjoy a night of laughs at The Hideout Theatre
Last Saturday night, Taylor and I decided to treat ourselves to some much needed laughs at the Hideout improv comedy club downtown on Congress. Taylor had been there recently, but I hadn’t been there in years. Luckily we bought tickets … Continue reading
Filed under Coffee, Local Austin, Night Life, Theatre
Court says driving near Sixth Street at night is a suspicious activity
(Originally published on chrisperrilaw.com) As most people probably know, if you’re driving home from the Sixth Street area late at night, you’re under suspicion from Austin’s DWI task force, which camps out at the heavily trafficked roads that lead away … Continue reading
Filed under Legal, Local Austin, Night Life, Transportation
Treat your brain to the stimulating combo of beer and trivia at Ginger Man on Wednesdays, and bring friends!
Last night, Shannon and I decided to try something new by heading to Ginger Man for trivia night. Shannon had never been to this pub before, and she was treated to the wall of taps, which features about 50 different … Continue reading
Filed under Local Austin, Night Life, Uncategorized
