While Austin tends to get more of a reputation as one of Texas' biggest craft beer cities, the beer scene in Houston has also blossomed over the years, with currently over 25 breweries in Houston and plenty more beyond city limits. I was in Houston for a work conference in January, and while I didn't... Continue Reading →
In January I had the opportunity to travel to Houston, Texas for a conference. It was my first time visiting the city, and I had an afternoon on the front end of the conference for exploring, and a few opportunities to eat out around town. Here are some of the highlights of my stay in... Continue Reading →
San Antonio's history is mostly known for its Spanish colonial period and the Texas Revolution, but woven into the city's rich history and culture is the art of brewing, an art which has seen a recent rejuvenation with the appearance of new craft breweries. German immigrant William Menger opened the city's first brewery on the... Continue Reading →
Austin is weird. That's not an insult or offense, it's something Austinites have fully embraced. They've even adopted a slogan - "Keep Austin Weird," their way of encouraging support of their small local businesses. We're talking about the city that has chicken shit bingo (no lie), a Cathedral of Junk which has become an attraction... Continue Reading →
San Antonio was never on my list. Up until a certain point I didn't even know that much about it other than it being the home of the Alamo. Through the summer months of 2018 I was itching to nail down my next destination, but having just moved into an apartment in downtown Philadelphia, an... Continue Reading →
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