By Lee Sunga Because we’re cowboys – like you. Because we’re obsessed with progression – like you. Because we’re pioneers – like you. Because we go big, and we don’t go home – we are home. Because you want our BBQ – who doesn’t? Progress, innovation, and that indelible pioneer spirit have found a new Read More...

The people of Austin are annoyingly fit. Running, cycling, ridiculous outdoor exercises with giant tires. Me? I prefer getting lost somewhere that looks like this: There’s nothing like leaving the world behind to go exploring, and Austin has plenty of amazing trails all over the city for a quick getaway. It’s the best way to Read More...

You’d have to be blinder than the Congress Bridge bats to not notice that there are big changes underway in Austin. But for a city with “Keep Austin Weird” as its rally cry, is this change for the better? Or are we instead, making Austin commercial? Recently, the well-known (and well-loved) food trucks located on Read More...

Two weeks ago, GSD&M hosted the third annual Industry Party during SXSW. For those of you who were there, you can vouch for us when we say it was a rocking fun time. Our partygoers were treated to a night of good food & drinks and plenty of quality music – all in true GSD&M Read More...

It’s no secret that Austin is growing faster than its infrastructure can keep up with. Mopac is a parking lot, it takes 15 minutes to drive two miles and there’s not much people are doing to change their habits. There’s been small changes with the building of the light rail, but it’s still not at Read More...

Every year, SXSW attracts hundreds of bands hoping to make it to the next level of their musical career. In 2012, we were fortunate to meet rock-n-rollers Heartless Bastards, who played our Industry Party. We caught up with them this month to see what they’ve been up to since last March. They are gearing up Read More...

By Michael Griffith GSD&M employees spend a lot of time frequenting Whole Foods. A LOT. But do you think between the whole wheat breakfast tacos, inspirational and international lunch choices, the occasional coffee break or late night trip for a cup of organic mushroom vegetable soup that you can guess which meal gets the most Read More...

A new ban on food photography has been enacted in some of America’s big food cities, most notably, New York, that aims to make the dining experience more enjoyable for all diners-rather than just those with an iPhone and an instagram account. Chefs, owners and restaurateurs are laying down the law on food photography, claiming Read More...

It’s still January and by my clock we’re still 42 days away from the first SXSW session and yet, I already have reminders about events and invitations. They started arriving this week. I’m not sure what it is about the six-and-a-half week mark that makes organizations start sending out their invites, but it happened. What’s Read More...

By Dorian Girard Last week I joined the sing-a-long led by B.B. King to “You Are My Sunshine.” I witnessed B.B. hand over his beloved Lucille to Jimmie Vaughn to play a few songs. Both were firsts for me. Not that I haven’t seen Riley B. King before. I’ve actually won tickets to see him Read More...