by snasta | Jul 24, 2006 | Television
An Emmy award winning series on KLRU…no no not that one….a new one…DOWNTOWN: As Austin as it Gets. This program which airs on KLRU on Thursdays at 7:30 quickly became a must record on the DVR. The program has decent production...
by snasta | Jul 20, 2006 | Authors and Books, Food and Drink
According to the Fearless Critic, a book recommended by my friend Shari, the following are the best places for Brunch in Austin. Café at Four Seasons El Chile South Congress Café Capitol Brasserie Manuels Fonda San Miguel Taverna Green Pastures T&S Chinese...
by snasta | Jul 14, 2006 | Other
Ever flown in to Austin and seen karts racing around near one of the runways at Austin Bergstrom? That’s Iron Rock Raceway – a karting track that’s open to the general public. Yesterday, as part of an Austin EO event I got to race a 9 hp Kart...
by snasta | Jul 10, 2006 | Things To Do
Please mark your calendars for the Art4Change Art and Music Show coming up this Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. at the Parish on 6th st to benefit the Miracle Foundation–an awesome charity run by my friend Caroline Boudreaux. It’s going to be a really cool event with...
by snasta | Jul 4, 2006 | Things To Do
It’s been a busy weekend…dinner at the Driskill, time at Horseshoe Bay and Fredricksburg and watching fireworks last night at our favorite spot (across the lake from Carlos and Charlies). One of the cool things is watching all the boats gather on the...
by snasta | Jun 19, 2006 | Other
One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to head out to Lake Travis and take the boat out. This year Lake Travis is extremely low (659′ right now, full is 681′). So if you’re going sailing especially with a full keel watch...
by snasta | Apr 8, 2006 | Sports
Spring is here…time to get out of the gym and do some real exercise. One of my favorite places in Austin to go rollerblading is the Veloway. I’ve had some memorable fast runs on this trail–and some spectacular crashes. It is also a...
by snasta | Apr 2, 2006 | Travel
Security checks, dragging heavy bags, early morning flights … all contribute to the stress of airport travel these days. Airport Fast Park makes it just a bit easier. Park in a covered parking lot, behind a fence and the shuttle drive picks you up from the car...
by snasta | Mar 17, 2006 | Travel
A favorite flight out of Austin? In short, it’s a quick direct flight and preferably inexpensive airline flight to a place that makes a good long weekend. Please don’t misunderstand–it ain’t for the service..that’s non-existent these...
by snasta | Feb 8, 2006 | Television
Took the car in for service and my radio station presets got erased…ergh…so I’m curious what radio stations do y’all have programmed for your presets (add a comment). Good time to change the habit of listening to the same old boring...
