As a kid, I was fascinated by old ships. I would carve small wooden versions of Viking longboats, constructed a pretty detailed little paddle wheeler, and even made a small ocean liner complete with construction paper funnels. I also had that crazy, intense childhood...
THE LIFE
Branching out. Getting to love the list – Red wine
As difficult as it is to even think about red wine in a Texas summer, we need to talk about some alternatives to that ubiquitous steakhouse Cali-Cabernet that will bring new life to your culinary experience! If you're like me, variety and freedom are a huge part of a...
Circuit of The Americas: Formula 1 returns
Little can compare to the feeling of the rumble in your throat when the rubber meets the road at a Formula One (F1) United States Grand Prix. The need for speed is undeniable for drivers who travel across the world to race in this mega international circuit....
Austin’s New Japanese Style
Sugar Pine, a smart new Japanese Café in north Austin, is the culmination of three generations of restaurant experience, innovation, and drive. Co-owner Joyce Yang’s parents I-Chien and Chu-Tzu were the owners of the popular Hunan Palace restaurant on North Lamar back...
Seven Grand should be your new favorite bar
Sweet Spot, The Places, Wine/Spirits
What's your idea of a great bar? Is it a place where you can drink a beer while listening to your favorite tunes on a jukebox and playing pool, or is it smoking a fine cigar while lounging on brass-studded leather furniture enjoying a rare single malt served by a...
Steiner Ranch Steakhouse – 21st Century Texas
Dining, Featured, In This Issue, The Life
The road to the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse is well known to most Austinites as it’s the same road that leads to the Oasis and the cliffs of Hippy Hollow, but taking that left turn onto Steiner Ranch Boulevard just a few yards before the familiar right is in effect a...
Vaqueros Cafe & Cantina
The word ‘Vaquero’ is Spanish for Cowboy, so it’s fitting that the owners of the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, with decades of rodeo and ranching history, would use the name for their Tex-Mex restaurant on Loop 360 in Austin. Open for only about two years now, Vaqueros...
A healthy balance
I would be lying if I said each time I go to the gym or teach a class I am overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation to go exercise, and while I truly enjoy exercising, I can also relate to those who do not want to exercise in a gym environment. Before the...
Drive for Show: 2019 Infiniti QX50
Infiniti celebrates 2019 with the return of the redesigned QX50. Designers spent one year developing changes and improvements both inside and out for the 2019 QX50. This compact luxury sport utility vehicle has a lot to offer in a class filled with competition....