THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
AUSTIN Vol. 6
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TABLE OF CON TENT S
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ABOUT AUSTIN
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RESTAURANT GUIDE
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
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BAR GUIDE
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LGBTQ ORGS & ATTRACTIONS
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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ABOUT AUSTIN LGBTQ Austin Austin, on the eastern edge of Texas Hill Country, is not only the state capital, but lays claim to being the “live music capital of the world.” It’s also a center for film, home to the University of Texas and Formula 1’s Circuit of the America’s raceway. Its abundant parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming, boating and other outdoor pursuits. Years ago when people talked about Austin they would quickly mention the music. But that’s just the beginning of what they’re saying these days. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world class museums, oneof-a-kind shopping and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. And it’s okay if you don’t have time to fit it all in; you can just come back and visit us again.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Juliet Italian Kitchen Traditional fare with a charming atmosphere of camaraderie and good times. 1500 Barton Springs, Austin, TX
Magnolia Cafe South Excellent cafe 1920 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX Bouldin Creek Cafe Fun and funky coffeehouse 1900 South First St., Austin, TX
Kerbey Lane Cafe Pure Austin 2700 South Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
Trudy’s A Tex-Mex must have 409 W 30th Street, Austin, TX
Santa Rita Gay Friendly Mexican Restaurant 1206 West 38th Street, Austin, TX
Oasis Great view of Lake Travis 6550 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX
Halcyon Coffee House, Bar & Lounge Hipster coffee-house by day, bar by night 218 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Roppolo’s Pizzeria Late night pizzeria 316 E 6th Street, Austin, TX
South Congress Cafe Trendy Sunday brunch 1600 S Congress Avenue, Austin, TX
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE interactive activations, DJ’s, food trucks, and vendors. We’ll be pouring up beer, spirits, and of course, all your favorite Henny concoctions! Visit TheHennything.com..
JULY JUL 18 10:00AM
TEXAS STEAK & WINE FESTIVAL
Two fun-filled days of steak, amazing wines, live music, activities, vendors and delicious foods! Mosey on down to Bankersmith Dance Hall, come enjoy steak and wine from the Texas Hill Country (and beyond) and sip and eat your way through the weekend! Live Music, Food and Vendors, Kids Inflatables and Activities, Large Food Variety & Drinks, Specialty Beer and Craft Cocktails, Face Painting, Games, Contests, Prizes.Visit thebestoftexas.org.
AUGUST AUG 1
TEXAS TESTICLE FESTIVAL
Music and great food underlie the planning for this event, including the sweetbreads and Rocky Mountain oysters. Paired nicely with some adult beverages (and a little bit of friendly ribbing), these things go down like butter! Visit eventbrite.com.
JUL 24-25
AUG 2
TACO, TEQUILA & CERVEZA FEST
THE HEALING ARTS FESTIVAL
Come enjoy several different types of tacos, tequila, Mexican Beer and Mariachi bands. Live Music, Food and Vendors, Kids Inflatables and Activities, Large Food Variety & Drinks, Specialty Beer and Craft Cocktails, Face Painting, Games, Contests, Prizes and more! Learn more at thebestoftexas.org.
The Healing Arts Festival and Market is the largest event of it’s kind in San Antonio, showcasing Texas’ finest Healing Arts Practitioners and Craft Artisans from a wide range of modalities! Visit eventbrite.com.
AUG 8
CHEESE AND WINE FESTIVAL
JUL 26
A great day of local cheeses, amazing wines, goat milking demonstrations, live music, activities, vendors and delicious foods! Come enjoy cheese and wine from the Texas Hill Country (and beyond) and sip and eat your way through the weekend! Concerts and Live Music, Food and Vendors, Kids Inflatables and Activities, Large Cheese Variety & Drinks, Specialty Beer and Craft Cocktails, Face Painting, Games, Contests, Prizes. Visit eventbrite.com..
LAMB JAM AUSTIN
Don’t miss this epic gastronomic experience and culinary competition that brings together 16 of Austin’s most talented chefs to vie for the title of Lamb Jam Austin Champion, and celebrate the 80,000 family-operated farms and ranches raising lamb across the nation. Visit eventbrite.com.
JULY 25 3:00PM HENNYTHING ATX
Interactive Activations, Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music. Join us at Hennything ATX, a celebration of the worlds most popular cognac, food, culture, and entertainment. Giving you a new way to celebrate Hennessy. Come thirsty with friends and the fam to enjoy a lil Henny function, for the books! Enjoy live entertainment including
SEPTEMBER SEP 4
AUSTIN’S BIGGEST KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY
Join us for Austin’s Biggest Kentucky Derby Watch Party! Get dressed up
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RESTAURANT GUI DE Uchi Sushi + creative hot & cold dishes from chef Tyson Cole in a stylish, sophisticated setting. 1509, 801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
B. D. Riley’s Irish Pub British pub to get your fish ‘n chips fix Capitol - 204 E 6 Street, Austin, TX Spider House Cafe Popular college coffee house 2908 Fruth Street, Austin, TX
Moonshine Grill Contemporary comfort food & cocktails in a historic home with a patio. 303 Red River St, Austin, TX
Matt’s El Rancho Famous Austin Mexican Joint 2613 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX
Barley Swine Foodie hot spot, fixed-price menu with seasonal American small plates. 6555 Burnet Rd #400, Austin, TX
Jo’s Coffee Shop Hip coffee spot Capitol - 242 W 2nd Street, Austin, TX
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Chops, seafood, wine & cocktails served in an upscale setting with a lounge & live jazz. 114 W 7th St, Austin, TX
Russells Bistro Bistro from Brunch to Dinner 1601 W. 38th #A, Austin, TX Trulucks Seafood This Florida-based restaurant will make you forget that Austin is landlocked 400 Colorado Street, Austin, TX
Uchiko Upscale sushi & small plates in a farmhouse-chic space. 4200 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX
Galaxy Cafe A world of options on the outskirts of Austin 1000 West Lynn, Austin, TX
Fonda San Miguel Sophisticated takes on Mexican cuisine served in a colorful, hacienda-style spot. 2330 W N Loop Blvd, Austin, TX
Sushi Zushi Not your ordinary sushi place 1611 W. 5th Street, Austin, TX
Veracruz All Natural Food Truck Simple trailer with picnic table for tacos & spit-grilled meat or veggie options. 1704 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX
Zocalo Cafe A slice of Mexico City 1011 West Lynn Street, Austin, TX
Jeffrey’s Restaurant Posh fine-dining featuring upscale New American cuisine with an active bar. 1204 W Lynn St, Austin, TX
Mary’s Pop Shop Lighter breakfast and lunch 3209 Red River Street, Austin, TX Hoover’s Cooking Good ol’ southern cooking 2002 Manor Rd., Austin, TX
Clark’s Oyster Bar Upscale-casual seafood spot with an open kitchen & indoor/outdoor seating. 1200 W 6th St, Austin, TX
Roaring Fork Wood-fired steaks & slow-roasted pork, plus cocktails & dessert. 701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Kemuri Tatsu-Ya Casual izakaya & bar serving shareable plates with Japanese & Texan influences. 2713 E 2nd St, Austin, TX
Salty Sow Braised, poached & stewed dishes, cocktails & brews in a laid-back setting. 1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX
Olamaie Southern fare is elevated with farm-fresh ingredients & modern plating. 1610 San Antonio St, Austin, TX
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BAR GU ID E Oilcan Harry’s
Austin’s busiest gay bar and dance floor. Warehouse District, 211 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Popular watering hole with big beer selection, daily happy hour, pub fare & a dog-friendly patio. 2911 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX
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Midnight Cowboy
Intimate reservations-only lounge known for its hip speakeasy vibe & old-school cocktail menu. 313 East 6th Street, Austin, TX
Popular lounge Warehouse District, 217B W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Bout Time II
Firehouse Lounge
Neighborhood bar attracts all kinds. Sister bar of Charlie’s Austin 6607 N Interstate 35, Austin, TX
Modern hostel accommodations & a bar serving craft cocktails in a circa-1885 fire station. 605 Brazos St, Austin, TX
The Iron Bear
Bear’s Lair Capitol - 121 W 8th Street Austin, TX
The Roosevelt Room
Inventive craft cocktails are served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a cozy upstairs lounge. 307 W 5th St, Austin, TX
Cheer Up Charlie’s
Queer hipster haven in East Austin 900 Red River Road, Austin, TX
HandleBar
The Jackalope
Funky, mustache-themed spot offering a rooftop with city views, a photo booth, craft drinks & games. 121 E 5th St, Austin, TX
Great Food, Total Dive 404 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX
Highland Lounge
Growler USA - Austin
404 Colorado Street, Austin, TX
Craft beer. Good food. Good folks. Good times. 609 W 29th St, Austin, TX
Iron Cactus North
Mexican Restaurant and More! 10001 Stonelake Blvd., Austin, TX
Friends Bar
V Nightclub & Lounge
Energetic option for live performances from local musicians, DJ dance parties & drink specials. 208 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Warehouse District 409 Colorado Street, Ste B, Austin, TX
Halcyon
Coffee, cocktails & live music 218 W 4th Street, Austin, TX
Crown and Anchor Pub
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2020 EVENT SCH E DULE festival in the U.S. specializing in horror, fantasy, sci-fi, action and just plain fantastic movies from all around the world.
and watch a live broadcast of the “most exciting two minutes in sports” at The Victory Cup Polo Match & Hot Air Balloon Festival on a HUGE jumbotron just minutes from downtown Austin, TX. Visit eventbrite.com.
The festival is dedicated to championing challenging and thought-provoking cinema, celebrating new voices and new stories from around the world and supporting new filmmakers. We work with various other festivals, archives, cinematheques and individuals to spotlight lesser-known film regions, luminaries and more in an ongoing effort to expand the general knowledge and appreciation of cinema. Visit eventbrite.com.
SEP 4-5
AUSTIN LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Live Music. Cocktails. Hot Air Balloon. Lobster. Drinks. Vendors. Come enjoy an amazing Lobster Festival in Austin Texas. VIP Passes include either a Hot Air Balloon or Helicopter Ride, a champagne toast before your flight, unlimited oysters and complimentary Rose’ throughout the day! Kid and pet friendly, bring the entire family..
OCTOBER
SEP 20
OCT 9-10
DONUT FEST AUSTIN
WURSTFEST
Love Donuts? Who doesn’t? Enjoy beer? Us too — so join us for the sweetest event in your town! Donut Fest curates our favorite donuts and guests can simply enjoy a Sunday Funday while sampling donuts, enjoying beer, coffee and more with a fun-filled tasty event! We need your help to name your city’s Favorite Donut too. Visit eventbrite.com.
Come join us for our annual Wurst Festival in Fredericksburg, Texas at Bankersmith Hall! The German tradition of making sausages is alive and well in the ghost town of Bankersmith and we want to share some of the best (and Wurst) with you. This Texas Hill Country Wurst Festival features different types of brats, sausage creations, and all things meat! Not only will there be classic brats, there will also be some creative and innovative twists on the beloved brats that will make your mouth water. Man cannot live on sausage alone so take a break from the Texas heat and enjoy some ice cold beer or cocktails. Learn more at thebestoftexas.org.
SEP 24
FAN BADGE FANTASTIC FEST
Covers the entire 8-day festival. A FAN badge guarantees you a seat at all time slots during Fantastic Fest (just not necessarily your first choice film in each time slot). Most films screen more than once, so you should be able to see everything you want, with the possible exceptions of high profile films, like secret screenings and opening/closing films. A FAN badge also includes access to all of the Fantastic Fest parties, including the opening and closing night parties.
OCT 25 1:00PM
DESSERT FEST AUSTIN
Love Desserts? Who doesn’t? Enjoy beer? Us too — so join us for the sweetest event in your town!
ABOUT FANTASTIC FEST: Fantastic Fest is the largest genre film
Dessert Fest curates our favorite treats and guests can simply enjoy a Sunday
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2020-21 EVENT SCHEDULE DEC 5
Funday while sampling desserts enjoying beer and more with a fun-filled tasty event! We need your help to name your city’s Favorite Dessert too. Visit eventbrite.com.
TAMALE FEST
December centered around San Antonio Tradition with tamales, culture, music and fun for the whole family. With more tamales vendors, a kid’s game area, and music and entertainment. The Tamales Festival is A celebration of family, food. Find us on Facebook.
NOVEMBER NOV 5
TASTE AT THE TOWER 2020
JANUARY
Stroll around the park and nibble on chef-inspired appetizers from our signature restaurants. Parents can sip on tasty specialty drinks while listening to live music; and the kiddos will have their very own GO RIO Family Fiesta Fun Zone with a bouncy house, face painter, piñata smash and goodie bags to take home. Visit eventbrite.com
JAN 1
ILLUSIONS DRAG QUEEN SHOW
Illusions the Drag Queen Show Austin is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest Austin drag queen hosts you’ll ever have the pleasure of encountering. Come see this amazing Austin drag queen show and laugh your ass off all night long while being amazed by the stellar performances in tribute to some of your old-time favorite classics as well as the latest pop favorites. Visit eventbrite.com.
NOV 7-8
SIN-CARNE-VAL 2020 - THE WORLD’S 1ST VEGAN CARNIVAL
Introducing the first ever PLANT BASED carnival! A fresh take on a classic fair. Sin-Carne-Val, San Antonio’s first carnival for herbivores. Enjoy Live Music, Artisan Vendors, Delicious Vegan Fair Foods & Carnival rides, in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Bring the squad, dogs & kids for a 2 day experience of vegan foods, N/A brews, live music & carnival rides! Admission is free to the public. Learn more at eventbrite.com.
JAN 1 2020
DIVA ROYALE
Featuring The Finest In San Diego Drag Queen Dinner and Brunch Shows and Female Celebrity Impersonation. Complete details at eventbrite.com.
DECEMBER
FEBRUARY
DEC 4
FEB 13
HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL
MARDI GRAS BAR CRAWL
Polo. Hot Air Balloons. Helicopters. Vendors. Kid’s Areas. Seafood Tents. Fashion. Live Music. Fun. This event isn’t just a polo match and hot air balloon festival, it’s a networking and social destination drawing thousands. Visit eventbrite.com.
The Mardi Gras Bar Crawl is coming Saturday February 13th, 2021! We’re turning Austin into Bourbon Street for the biggest Mardi Gras celebration and party! Collect beads, drink hurricanes, and best New Orleans style party! It’s an incredible day of green, purple, and gold New Orleans style fun! Details at eventbrite.com.
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LGBTQ COM MU NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
THE OCTOPUS CLUB OF AUSTIN Fundraising in style Capitol - Cameron Road, Austin, TX EQUALITY TEXAS Committed to justice for all Texans PO Box 2340, Austin, TX AUSTIN GAY AND LESBIAN Chamber of Commerce LGBT biz organization PO Box 49216, Austin, TX CENTRAL TEXAS BOYS OF LEATHER Leather charity organization 504 Willow, Austin, TX CAPITAL CITY FRONT RUNNERS Running club for all fitness levels Capitol - Lady Bird Lake, Austin, TX AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN 7215 Cameron Road, Austin, TX PEOPLE’S COMMUNITY CLINIC 2909 North IH-35, Austin, TX AUSTIN LATINO LESBIAN GAY ORGANIZATION “State-wide queer people of color organization” 701 Tillery, Austin, TX
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY APARTMENT HOMES Rainier Properties..................................................... 3
LUXURY APARTMENTS The Beverly Austin.................................................. 25
ARTIFICIAL TURF LawnPop................................................................. 25
MORTGAGES Drew Daniels- Regions Mortgages......................... 29
BBQ RESTAURANT Meyers Elgin Smokehouse..................................... 27
OVERHEAD DOOR Austin Overhead Door Company............................ 11
COUNTERTOPS Alpha Granite and Tile............................................ 28 Top Surface............................................................. 21
PAINTING Clements Paint....................................................... 15 PERSONAL INJURY Travis Weitzel Law Firm........................................... 24
CUSTOM HOMES Brohn Homes..................................front inside cover
PET BOARDING Remington Pet Ranch............................................. 10
DENTIST Mesa Dental............................................................. 9 ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Travis Weitzel Law Firm........................................... 24
PRIMARY CARE Austin Regional Clinic............................................ 13 Cage Free Care........................................front cover, 5
EVENT VENUE Vintage Villas Hotel & Events.................................. 25
PRIVATE SCHOOL Huntington-Surrey Preparatory School.................. 10
FAMILY LAW Kirker Davis LLP...................................................... 27
REAL ESTATE Gloria Walls- Coldwell Banker Realtors.................. 27 James Hardin- Hecht Real Estate Group................. 21
FINANCIAL PLANNER Smith Financial Group............................................ 29
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS Kim Deter- Noble Capital.......................................... 1
FLOORING Flooring Warehouse............................................... 29 MG Floors Inc.......................................................... 20
ROOFING Green Knight Metal Roofing.................................. 10 Wolfpack Roofing.................... back outside cover, 17
FOUNDATIONS Bruecher Foundation................................................ 9
SCUBA EQUIPMENT SALES/ SERVICE Scubaland Adventures.............................................. 9
GRANITE & TILE Alpha Granite and Tile............................................ 28
SCUBA TRAINING Scubaland Adventures.............................................. 9
HEALTH CARE Austin Regional Clinic............................................ 13 Cage Free Care........................................front cover, 5
SENIOR LIVING Spectrum Retirement Communities........................ 7
HOTEL Vintage Villas Hotel & Events.................................. 25
STORAGE Morningstar Storage.............................................. 10
INSURANCE Tony Reyes State Farm............................................ 23
TRAVEL Travel Masters........................................................... 6 World Travel..................................... back inside cover
INVESTOR RELATIONS Kim Deter- Noble Capital.......................................... 1
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Kim Deter- Noble Capital.......................................... 1
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING Illumination Concepts Inc.................................18-19
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