A festival dedicated to barbecue? Yes, please! I recently attended this year's BBQ Fest, and stuffed myself full of barbecue, for this episode of Discover Austin.  If you'd prefer to read about BBQ Fest, the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics seen or mentioned: Franklin Barbecue, Snow's BBQ, and Blue Bell. Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. I’m at Long Center to eat my way through the Texas Monthly BBQ Fest on this episode of Discover Austin. BBQ and Festivals are … [Read more...]

For this Eats episode of Discover Austin, I had food blogger, Michael Zook, take a road trip to Gruene, Texas to have lunch at the Gristmill River Restaurant. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned in this episode: Gruene Historic District … [Read more...]

For our latest episode of Discover Austin, I went to Uncommon Objects to browse their collection of unique items. Whether you're looking for something antique or perhaps a taxidermied critter, Uncommon Objects is a good place to begin your search. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, a bit eclectic, or maybe even one-of-a-kind, then I’ve got just the shop for you. We’re going to visit Uncommon Objects on this episode of Discover Austin. This is not … [Read more...]

Amy's Ice Creams is a textbook example of a homegrown Austin success story so I loved the opportunity to visit for this episode - and, of course, to eat some ice cream! Visit us on one of our social media pages for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amy's Ice Creams. Greetings! I’m Craig Smyser with 1835 Realty. Central Texans love ice cream. So we’re going to spend some time at a local favorite, Amy’s Ice Creams, on this episode of Discover Austin. Amy’s Ice Creams is an iconic Austin business that is well … [Read more...]

This week, we welcome back Michael Zook to have one of his favorite burgers in Austin.  We're headed to Odd Duck for this episode of Discover Austin.  For several years, Michael has set out to compile a list of the best burgers in Austin and Odd Duck always appears on that list, and for good reason, their burger is delicious!  If you'd like to know, precisely, where Michael places this burger on his 2019 Best Burger in Austin list, head to his website. … [Read more...]

The city of Austin implemented an ordinance in 1985 that ensures 2% of eligible capital improvement project budgets are allocated to commission or purchase art for that site. We're visiting a few of those art installations around downtown for this episode of Discover Austin. Other Discover Austin topics seen or mentioned in this episode: Lady Bird Lake, The Bats, JewBoy Burgers, and Via 313. Greetings!  I’m Craig Smyser.  There are a lot of sculptures and other creative pieces all across town.  … [Read more...]

If you’ve never been to Hamilton Pool, you are missing out on one of Central Texas’ most beautiful sites.  It’s a great place to spend a few hours and get away from your normal routine.  Learn all about Hamilton Pool and what you should know before you visit on this episode of Discover Austin. If you'd prefer to read about Hamilton Pool, the transcript can be found below the video. Greetings!  I’m Craig Smyser.  Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of the most beautiful places in Central Texas.  We’re going to spend … [Read more...]

Ranked #1 on Texas Monthly's 2017 list of the Best Barbecue in Texas, Snow's BBQ is just an hour east of Austin and is certainly worth the drive.  Michael Zook is back again for this episode of Discover Austin. … [Read more...]

Red Bud Isle Park is not specifically a dog park, but a designated off-leash area. Keep in mind, you don't have to bring a dog to enjoy the park or to watch other's dogs swim and play.  If you'd prefer to read about Red Bud Isle, the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned: Lady Bird Lake Greetings, I’m Craig Smyser and this is my dog, Max.  We’re at Red Bud Isle Park in the middle of Lady Bird Lake for this episode of Discover Austin. The Austin Park system has about a … [Read more...]

Blues on the Green has been bringing blues (and other genres of music) to Austin since 1990. It’s laid back, family friendly, and the city's largest free concert series!  If you'd prefer to read about Blues on the Green, the transcript can be found below the video. Other Discover Austin topics mentioned or seen in this episode: Moonlight Towers Greetings!  I’m Craig Smyser.  Once again I’m in Zilker Park, this time for Blues on the Green, on the 50th episode of Discover Austin. In a city that hosts a lot of live … [Read more...]