
For some, a great Christmas gathering is all about singing carols, drinking eggnog and eating a holiday ham. Leave it to Billy Reid to put a modern twist on the traditional Christmas party. December 17, Billy Reid Austin will be throwing a party for those interested in putting back more bourbon than eggnog. (more…)

When you walk into Revival Cycles, you are greeted with a 1938 Panther M100. But as you look around, you begin to realize that this motorcycle shop is not like any other motorcycle place you’ve ever visited. Revival is a home for wayward motorcycles that are rarely seen on the streets these days. From a 1978 Guzzi Le Mans to a British-made Royal Enfield, Revival is more like a museum than a shop. (more…)

While we pride our town on its weirdness, when you talk about bicycles, we can get pretty serious. More and more known for our bike-friendly streets, “Austin has a great active, healthy community. We love to be outside,” said Ted Arnold with Mellow Johnny’s bike shop. Owned by our local seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, Mellow Johnny’s is arguably the bicycle hub of Austin. They offer maintenance classes, clinics, bike repairs, rentals and there’s even a coffee spot for those early riders or commuters. We recently paid a visit to talk shop with Ted. (more…)

If baking idly in a beach chair isn’t your idea of an invigorating shore excursion, head east this summer to find what is arguably the best surfing action this side of the Mississippi – board, wind and kite. (more…)

With summer’s arrival, it’s time to turn up the heat on your date options. From movies to music to food, we’ve scoured the calendar and selected a few experiences that should keep you out of the rut and routine of the ordinary. (more…)