Oyster guides, boil breakdowns, brunch tips, and stories from South Lamar.
Most Austin "boils" arrive in a pre-portioned bag of frozen shrimp drowned in the same sauce as the table next to yours. That is not a boil. Here is what to look for in a real one, and the spot in South Austin that does it right.
READ THE FULL STORY →Planning dinner for 12 in Austin is its own job. Group dining is the hardest restaurant problem and nobody tells you that. Here is how to actually make it work — by group size, by venue type, and by the questions you need to ask before you book.
Lamar Union is not a neighborhood you live in. It is a neighborhood you visit a lot. Here is how a local actually uses it: where to park, what to do, where to eat, and how to string an afternoon together without driving twice.
Most gluten-free menus in Austin are a salad and a prayer. The difference between gluten-free friendly and gluten-free safe is everything if you actually need to know. Here is what to ask, what to listen for, and how to tell a real kitchen apart.
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