Happy Friday ATX! Edition 4

I am writing this to you while blaring Greta Van Fleet in my apartment at 11:58 PM, fresh off of a trip to De Nada Cantina, so bear with me 😂

What a week it has been. I left my job in corporate America to pursue this venture full-time.

While it may seem crazy to you because it’s just the beginning of HFATX, I told myself this was going to be a year of unbridled authenticity. This project is a huge piece of that puzzle.

Look, you are here because you’re tired of falling into the same patterns. You’re tired of scanning every platform and page to find out wtf is happening in this amazing city, and still ending up at the same places every weekend.

We are here to change that. This newsletter may not make you a top-tier socialite of ATX (I mean it might…) but you’ll be more plugged in to this city than you ever were before you subscribed.

Let’s dive right in!

The best thing we ate this week… I’m ashamed to say that I may be a bit late to the party on this one, but if you haven’t checked out Sour Duck Market yet then you should be ashamed of yourself also. Go there this weekend and order one of the Peeler Farms Wagyu burgers (only $9 for a double during happy hour 3-6 PM Wednesday through Sunday). It is definitely in my top 3 burgers in Austin at this point. That is a hell of a statement coming from me.

Located on East MLK, this place just adds to the list of why East Austin might be the best part of this city right now. Ample parking in the back, a huge outdoor dining space, amazing food and cocktails, I mean what more can you ask for?

Walking into Sour Duck I was struck by the rustic vibes and the eclectic Austin crowd that was chowing down and drinking early in the day. The place was packed, and for good reason.

As I mentioned above, I ordered the Peeler Farms Wagyu burger. It is a burger with smashed Wagyu patties sourced from a farm only 1 hour and 33 minutes away from where I am sitting as I write this, American & pimento cheese, house-made pickles, secret sauce, and a challah bun.

The fries that came with it were some of the favorites that I have had in Austin, served with house-made ketchup, they were crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and most importantly, not greasy at all.

Kiana ordered the smoked red chile goat memela, with a glass of mint lemonade to wash it down. You may be thinking WTF is a memela? Well, it’s a griddled corn masa cake, with Oaxaca cheese, cabbage, radish, cilantro, and wait for it… a fried egg.

I am going to leave you with a bit of advice here. If you haven’t tried it yet, or even if you have, make it a point to go sit outside and grub out on some amazing food at Sour Duck Market this weekend. Thank me later.

New Business that we want to try… Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Well now is your chance (well sort of) Game On ATX looks LEGIT. This place is such a cool concept. It looks like they have games that are renditions of recognizable game show games such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and others. It is BYOB, so bring your friends (minimum of 6, maximum of 44 if you’re a real social butterfly, or if it’s a corporate outing) and your favorite bevvies, and get your game on.

Want to sponsor us? Let’s make it happen! [email protected] 

Listing of the week

1412 E 3rd St A, Austin, TX, 78702

Price: $1,399,000

Neighborhood: East Cesar Chavez

Square Feet: 2328

This energy-efficient three-level home features a stylish main floor with a living room, dining area, kitchen, powder room, laundry, and walk-in pantry that is perfect if you want to channel your inner Khloe Kardashian (if you don’t know what I am talking about, here, now you do). The landscaped yard has custom steel trellises, planters, and an oversized patio. The second floor has two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and balconies. The third-floor primary suite has a walk-in closet with a custom system. Designed by MF Architecture and built by Sett Studio, the home includes European white oak flooring, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, a Wolf gas range, and a garage with storage. Eco-friendly upgrades include a fully paid-for solar panel system and an EV charging port. No HOA dues.

Check out all of the details here.

3 interesting reads from this week in Austin…

• Want to get lost in a cocktail wonderland? The Guest House restaurant bringing 'Alice in Wonderland' drinks to downtown Austin

• Okuuuuuuuuuurt: Try Cardi B's boozy whipped cream at the Museum of Ice Cream Austin

• Electric School busses! AISD launches electric school buses as it moves from diesel to battery

Where’s the party?

Multi Day

• The Long Goodbye Tour: The Eagles w/ Steely Dan 7:30 PM
  Friday and Saturday
  @ Moody Center
  Details

  
  
  Friday 2/2

• Dirty in the Daylight 4:00 PM
  @ Cap City Comedy Club
  Details

• Austin All-Stars Songwriter Night 7:00 PM

  @ Pershing Hall
  Details

• Dr. Oliver Tree (DJ Set) 9:00 PM

  @ Superstition
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• Body Rock ATX 14th Anniversary 9:00 PM
  (feat. Jarobi, founding member of A Tribe Called Quest)
  @ Sahara Lounge
  Details

• Secret Level Late Show 10:00 PM

  (Stand-up Comedy w/out drink Minimums)

  @ Alamo Drafthouse Mueller 

  Details

Saturday 2/3

• iconic. Exhibition Opening & Clarksville First Saturday Art Walk 2:00 PM

  @ West Chelsea Contemporary

  Details

• Nether Hour Sun Set 6:30 PM
  (In the Garden)

  @ Austin Garden & Studio

  Details

• Wine Not: Stand-Up Comedy Show 7:00 PM
  @ Wanderlust Wine Co. (Shady Lane)
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• The Toxic Masculinity Comedy Show 11:55 PM

  @ Vulcan Gas Company
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• Lizzie Aguire (DJ Set) 1:00 AM

  @ Devil May Care

  Details

Sunday 2/4

• Austin's Monthly Meditation Meet Up 1:00 PM

  @ Kuya
  Details

• Austin Flea at Lazarus Brewing 12:00 PM
  (My boy ATX Organics is gonna be slanging some sweet stuff here)

  @ Lazarus Brewing

  Details

• Dope Brunch Comedy 12:00 PM
  @ Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

  Details

• Somatic Breathwork Ceremony with Reiki and Sound Healing 6:00 PM

  @ Vuka North
  Details

• Cocktails & Comedy 8:00 PM

  @ Vulcan Gas Company

  Details

And with that, we bring this edition to a close. As the virtual ink dries on this digital page, we encourage you to immerse yourselves in the moments that make life extraordinary 🤠 Hope to see some of you out on the town this weekend!

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