by snasta | Jun 28, 2005 | Food and Drink
1984 – I moved to Austin, Dell Computer’s started up (wasn’t it called PC’s Limited back then?), and Amy’s Ice Cream opened their doors. All in all, not a bad year for me or Austin. Amy’s serves ice cream with a unique Austin...
by snasta | May 1, 2005 | Food and Drink
There is a funky little piece of the Middle East in Austin tucked away on North Loop Boulevard. Parking is tough to find and reservations are highly recommended since there are just a few tables The dining room is dark, there isn’t a hostess station when you...
by snasta | Mar 24, 2005 | Business
I’ve always hated getting haircuts from hair stylists–I don’t want my hair shampooed, styled, and sprayed with hair spray. A nice basic haircut is fine, Thank you. In college I always went to Wooten’s Barber Shop and hoped that the...
by snasta | Jan 8, 2005 | Authors and Books, Business
I go to Border’s and occasionally Barnes & Noble like most people. However, my favorite bookstore is Austin’s own BookPeople. BookPeople began in 1970 in the student district at the edge of the University of Texas, Austin as Grok Books. Now at 40,000...
by snasta | Sep 23, 2004 | Music, Sports
My mother’s never been to a football game. Ever! I needed to trade in my two tickets for four so she could go see her first football game (yes I know it’s just Rice but what the heck). I called and Austin owned business Ticketcity.com (1-800-918-2612) and...
