Grá Mór Managing Partner Jack McGarry said the cafe is a “love letter to Irish cafe culture.” | Photos by ATXtoday
Big love is in the air, and it’s coming from a new cafe and cocktail bar on Old 6th Street.
Grá Mór, which means “big love” in Irish Gaelic, is a new all-day concept that complements its next-door pub, The Dead Rabbit. We tried some of its bites + bevs for ourselves — here’s what we recommend.
The “Shakerato,” aka espresso shaken with Demerara simple syrup, is a zippy drink perfect even for folks who don’t drink their coffee black.
The fruity “Lychee LUSH” drink makes for a tasty alternative sip to both caffeine and alcohol.
The “Matcha Point” cocktail with lychee and oak milk is eye-catching and refreshing.
Figi here — I could eat the chia seed and coconut pudding every day.
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Deep In The Heart Benefit Concert | 7:30 p.m. | ACL Live | $37+ | See the Josh Abbott Band, Carly Pearce, Casey Donahew, Evan Felker, Kaitlin Butts, The Panhandlers + Wade Bowen come together for a cause.
Pegasus & Polsinelli Present: A Musical Celebration | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | Antone’s Nightclub | $100+ | All the proceeds from this concert, featuring music from Blind Date, will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday | 6:30-10 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | $30+ | “Welcome Home” to this dual hard rock show, with Foxing as the special guest.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
“My Favorite Murder” Live! | Wednesday, Sept. 10-Thursday, Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | Bass Concert Hall | $49+ | This true crime-obsessed duo has two live podcasts in store, so strap in for some scares.
Tuesday, Sept. 16
Tate McRae | 7:30 p.m. | The Moody Center | $84+ | The singer behind the hit song “Sports car” will share the biggest stage in Austin with Zara Larsson on her “Miss Possessive Tour.”
This former Zillow exec is targeting a $1.3 trillion market
Presented by Pacaso
Austin Allison’s Pacaso has already earned $110 million+ in gross profit to date. | Image provided by Pacaso
Austin Allison sold his first company to Zillow for $120 million. Now he’s building another real estate innovator in Pacaso.
Pacaso has already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date by disrupting the $1.3 trillion vacation home market, and the same big investors that backed Uber and eBay have already invested.
But unlike Austin’s previous companies, everyday investors (like you) can invest in Pacaso as a private company. Over 10,000 individuals already have.
Did you know? According to data from Zillow, 58% of renters are pet owners, meaning that rentals that roll out the welcome mat to Fido and Mittens may fill up faster than those that don’t. We can’t say we blame them — Austin is a pet’s paradise after all.
Eat
Serve us up a slice of pepperoni — that’s the most popular pizza in Texas, according to a survey by TalkerResearch. No matter how you like your ‘za, consider this your sign to order in by grabbing a slice from one of these local places. (Newsweek)
Number
55. That’s how many days are left until daylight saving time ends and the clock falls back one hour. Translation: It’s time to take advantage of golden-hour hangs after work while you still can. Might we suggest a sunset stroll through one of ATX’s parks?
State
What is your favorite comfort food? For Texans, chicken-fried steak is at the top of the list, according to Reader’s Digest. We recommend sampling some for yourself at Lucy’s Fried Chickenfor research purposes.
Fun Fact
The world’s oldest hotel has been welcoming guests since 705 A.D. under the ownership of the same family for 52 generations — Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan in Japan. Over 1,100 years later, the Driskill Hotel opened, becoming Austin’s oldest hotel.
Read
If you’ve read “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” or “Dune,” you’ve read one of the titles on Mental Floss’ ”13 Quintessential Gen X Books” list. These books are beloved for a reason, so there’s a good chance you’ll find them at one of Austin’s used bookstores. (Mental Floss)
Sports
The Cowboys’ season opener against the Eagles was action-packed and drama-filled. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Wellness
Overwhelmed by today’s contradictory nutrition advice? Cut through the noise + find a dietician with Nourish — 94% of patients pay $0 out of pocket. Hello, personalized nutrition plan.*
Stat
$461. That’s the average money saved by drivers who switch up their car insurance provider. Money has a free tool that matches you with the best options for Austin. See how much you could save.*
AUS offers 160+ nonstop flights, with 70 domestic destinations. | Photo by Sandy L. Stevens
Traveling via plane is fun — jet-setting over beautiful blue waters or rolling hills, taking in cloud formations, and landing in a completely different location in a matter of hours is unlike anything else.
Figi here. I love to travel during the off-season to take advantage of less crowded planes and destinations. Here are a few nonstop flights — and even more here — to consider for your next trip.
Hit the beach: Cancún | Multiple airlines | Soak up the Caribbean sea while lounging on this city’s beaches.
Go abroad: Amsterdam | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | This city is home to an elaborate canal system, the Van Gogh Museum, and Golden Age architecture.
Experience all four seasons: Montréal | Air Canada | Say “bonjour” to the Paris of North America when you visit this charming city.
Make it a mountain getaway: Albuquerque | Southwest Airlines | Explore the Sandia Mountains in Land of Enchantment’s biggest city.
Explore another city: New Orleans | Multiple airlines | Take it easy in the Big Easy.
A cozy button down cardigan that will become a staple in your fall wardrobe. It’s made of soft knitted fabric + includes a hood for when you need a little extra warmth.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m taking the next week off, but while I’m gone, I leave you in the very capable hands of Morgan.
I’ve got one last tip for you before I sign off for a staycation — I recently tried the seasonal flavors at Lick Honest Ice Creams and was permanently changed by the caramel corn flavor. I’m already a big fan of their roasted beets and mint scoop.
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