Happy Friday ATX! 🤠 Edition #62

It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle of this city, and that pressure can be great when trying to move the needle from where you are, to where you want to be, but sometimes you just need to remember that the rest of nature doesn’t play these games.

It’s okay (and sometimes even necessary) to slow down, to get some sunlight, to take a deep breath, and to just exist.

And with that… here’s your meme for this week…

Best thing we ate this week… It was late at night, I was starving after playing drums at the new weekly jam at Austin Garden & Studio, and directly across the street sits Uptown Sports Club. Uptown Sports club is a Cajun restaurant over on the East Side. I’ve been there once when they first opened, and loved the shrimp poboy.

This week however, I had to verify the rumor that they had one of the best burgers in Austin. Now that’s a big statement, but is it true? Well let’s find out. It’s a simple recipe, double patties, double cheese, pickles, mayo, and Dijon mustard. Even with its inherent simplicity, the execution stood out. Not surprising for a restaurant that is the brain child of Aaron Franklin. It’s the exact right ratio of meat, bread, and cheese, with perfectly cooked patties, and the Dijon mustard added just the right amount of zing. Is it the best burger in Austin? Ha that’s a loaded question, and I don’t think you’ll ever get a clear cut answer from me on that one, but it’s certainly up there. 

As someone with a Cajun background, I’m pretty particular about my gumbo, and I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention that the cup of gumbo I had was awesome. I inhaled it and wished I had ordered a bowl instead of a cup, but had to restrain myself because I knew I had a double cheeseburger on the way! 🍔 

Pro tip: the roasted garlic aioli that they served the fries with was crack. Make sure you ask for it if they don’t give it to you.

New Business that we want to try… Not exactly “new” but Bungalow is back! After shutting down in 2022 to make way for a high-rise, the beloved Rainey Street bar is making a grand return—this time in the former Icenhauer’s spot. The news was confirmed on Instagram: “After a few years of silence, we’re rising from the ashes… Get ready, Austin.” Known for its Sunday Fundays, reverse brunch, and dog-friendly patio, the grand reopening party is all day starting at 12p Sunday, March 23, at 83 Rainey St.

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Listing of the week

1301 West 29th Street Austin, TX 78703

Price: $7,250,000

Neighborhood: Pemberton Heights

Square Feet: 6,528

Having driven past it thousands of times growing up, this has always been one of my favorite houses in all of Austin. The Bohn House—one of Austin’s most iconic homes—is on the market for the first time in a decade. Originally designed in 1938 by Roy L. Thomas and reimagined by Dick Clark & Associates in 2014, this 6,528 SF Streamline Moderne masterpiece in Pemberton Heights blends Art Deco charm with modern luxury. Walls of glass capture stunning skyline views, while the gourmet kitchen, dramatic solarium dining room, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow make it perfect for entertaining. The backyard oasis features a pool, spa, summer kitchen, and rooftop deck. Complete with a wine room, solar panels, and historical tax exemption.

Check it out here!

3 interesting reads from this week in Austin…

• 900 golden retrievers have RSVPed for Austin photog's world record attempt

• With passage of SB 3, Texas Senate green-lights ban on THC products in the state

• Austin flights are more expensive than most U.S. cities, study says

Where’s the party?

Friday 3/21

• GRLPOWER Gallery Opening 7p

  @ Propaganda HQ

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• Electric Feels Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party 9p

  @ The Mohawk

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• Southwest Son (my country band) 10p

  @ Inn Cahoots

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• 2C Single Release Party 10p

  @ Devil May Care

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• Roast Battle: Austin 11p

  @ The Creek and The Cave

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Saturday 3/22

• THE MORNING SPIN 10a

  @ Cosmic Saltillo 

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• House Blend 11a

  @ Ani’s Day & Night

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• The Boiling Pot (crawfish boil party) 1p

  @ Marlow Bar

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• RHYTHM ON THE ROOFTOP 2p

  @ Reina Rooftop

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• FLAVA SESSIONS 9p

  @ TOATS

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• Matthew’s Birthday Takeover ??? 9p

  @ Tiger Lily

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Sunday 3/23

• Zilker Sunday Social 10a

  @ Carpenter Hotel

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• Half Day Spring Retreat 10a

  @ Yoga hOM

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• Bungalow Reopening 12p

  @ Bungalow

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• Uncle Lazer & Friends

  @ Sunset Strip Comedy Club

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