This Texas Style BBQ Pork Recipe was taught to us by Rusty Irons, the owner of the first holiday rental we settled into in Austin. Rusty may be a petite woman, but her personality is a big as the state of Texas. Rusty is also a passionate supporter of local produce and a cook who makes a … Read more
Think of this as a bonus track to our last post in which we interviewed Austin musicians Dan Dyer and Suzanna Choffel. At the end of that interview Dan invited us to his gig at the Gallery, upstairs at the Continental Club, where he has a fun Monday night residency. Keen to see Dan Dyer do his … Read more
We introduced you to Austin singer-songwriter and musician Suzanna Choffel who shared her local tips to Austin and insider secrets for our Local Knowledge series. Now meet the amazingly soulful singer, hirsute and hunky Dan Dyer, another Austin musician. These guys aren’t just friends, they also share a stage with their well-received side-project, the band … Read more
Everywhere we look in Austin, there are signs. Some are vintage signs that remind us of the neon signs we saw illuminating motels and diners on a Route 66 road trip we did years ago – like the original, iconic Austin Motel sign installed when the motel was built in 1938. Other Austin signs are modern and retro-inspired … Read more
Austin is famous for its live music scene and every great music destination has a great music shop – and in Austin it’s Waterloo Records owned by local music legend John Kunz. He gives us his local music tips. When I hit my teens, music became everything to me. My local music shop was an … Read more