STARE & SIP PAIRINGS
Make your next gallery visit the best one yet! Go out, see art, and bring along our perfectly paired drinks to enhance your experience. Abstract, Expressionism Jackson Pollock Rapidly shake two La Croix’s of your choosing. Open and catch the spray in your mouth. POP ART Andy Warhol Pour vodka in a glass and stir […]
A Meal to Remember
There’s been quite a bit of press coverage on Mathew Peters lately and deservedly so. He’s the first U.S. chef to win fold at the Bocuse D’or, the most prestigious chef championship, A.K.A culinary Olympics. Hailing from Napa Valley, California, the former sous chef of Thomas Keller’s award-winning The French Laundry and Per Se, has […]
Biz-B-Q: How your Business is like Brisket
You just know when brisket is perfectly done. The scent of slightly charred meat, salt, pepper and spice infused with the smoke of live oak hangs unmistakably in the air. The brisket is skillfully cut against the grain to reveal the trademark pink ring with a perfectly tender interior. There’s no need to use your […]
Bar None: Spicy Autumn Splash
Taste what we taste. Welcome to Bar None, where we’ll explore the flavors of Austin’s seasons in each quarterly issue. With fall upon us, let’s dive into the aromatic flavors of the Spicy Autumn Splash. Enjoy over ice or warm like a Hot Toddy to usher in memories of cozy holidays past. Fall Favorite: Spicy […]
Drinks by Genre
Drink while you listen. Words: Mahsa Madani Drinking is fun. Music is life. Let’s combine them with these 100% original drink recipes based on music that are sure to get you in the mood! Although we don’t recommend it, be sure to let us know if you attempt any of these cocktails in real life […]
We Got Issues Celebration: 03 & 04 Photo Album
On October 28th 2016 we celebrated our most recent double issue 03 & 04 completing our first year of Almost Real Things! There were drinks, food, collaborative painting, art, music—it was definitely a party! We could not have pulled this off without our generous sponsors: SprATX, IGAustinTX, Mighty Swell Cocktails, Pinot’s Palette and Austin East […]