There’s something you should know. And that is, Bar Louie in downtown Austin is a bar / restaurant chain. There’s something else you should know. And that is, it’s okay that it’s a bar / restaurant chain. Now, before you stop reading – hear me out. ... »
Next Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11am-5pm, is the 2012 Downtown Living Tour. The Tour is a showcase of homes located in Downtown Austin, and is put on by the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (it’s DANA’s only fundraiser, and helps keep the or... »
Listing info. Historic 6th Street Townhome is a post from Downtown Austin BlogHistoric 6th Street Townhome is a post from Downtown Austin Blog »
Another bar, ahem – excuse me – I mean to say a real restaurant (golly gee!) has finally opened in the Rainey District of Downtown Austin. Yes – reader – you may be sensing sarcasm. That’s because even though, yes, Javelina Bar has a kitchen and a me... »
I spotted this while walking this morning in the burgeoning Railyard District. Rivals Steakhouse is under construction at the southwest corner of 5th & Trinity. This comes after more than three years of vacancy, since property owner Tim Finley refused ... »
Transportation wonks: is there something different about the conceptual urban rail alignment depicted in the latest flyer from Project Connect? The portion of the rail system south of 4th Street is showing that the preferred alignment (solid orange lin... »
Listing info. Historic 6th Street Townhome is a post from Jude's Downtown Austin BlogHistoric 6th Street Townhome is a post from Jude's Downtown Austin Blog »
Remember that great old Buffalo Springfield song? Well those were the lyrics that started going through my head as I spotted this scene unfolding tonight in the long-vacant retail space in City Hall, at the SE corner of 2nd Street / Willie Nelson Blvd ... »
With the proposed Foundation Communities development needing support of the neighborhood, DANA invites its membership to come out for a special presentation by the CEO of Foundation Communities and a discussion on development proposed for 11th & Trinit... »
This morning’s cloud cover, captured by David Gottlieb. Thanks, David! Downtown Austin Above The Clouds is a post from Jude's Downtown Austin BlogDowntown Austin Above The Clouds is a post from Jude's Downtown Austin Blog »
Readers, I’m guessing by now that you’ve been to G’Raj Mahal – one of my favorite restaurants in all of Austin. I’m betting you enjoyed the food immensely, loved the fact that you could bring your own alcohol, and reveled in the open atmosphere of the ... »
Remember the plans for the 7 Rio condo high rise? It’s back in play, with a new scaled down plan focused on renters rather than buyers. The original design by CLB Partners was an attractive 32-story point tower. According to an updated site plan app... »
Another win for Austin and a much needed boost for the neighborhood surrounding E. 6th Street. Back in September, DAB stopped just shy of begging readers to weigh in on CAMPO’s survey of the public about which projects should be awarded grants; specifi... »
In an announcement by Austin Transportation Department, we learn that CAMPO has approved $22 million for Austin transportation projects, including $1.5 million for Austin bike share! Ever since seeing a successful bike share in action (Minneapolis and ... »
Based on the TABC application mounted to the facade, 309 E 6th Street could become productive again. The applicant, “The Nook“, is seeking a “Mixed Beverage-Late Hours” permit. Prior to some dedicated stewardship from 6ixth Street Austin’s board of di... »
