I think Drink Slingers may have been my best wedding vendor, and I loved all my vendors! Nannette…read morehelped me with the planning process and she was exceptionally organized, responsive, proactive, and detailed. Overall, Drink Slingers' operation felt very streamlined. On our wedding day, I didn't have many opportunities to interact with the bartenders (Jennifer and Austin) but they got rave reviews from our guests who said they were so nice and on top of everything. I did, however, drink their margaritas all night and they were delicious and refreshing for a hot summer wedding! The marg was my specialty drink of choice and my husband chose the Texas old fashioned which was also pretty solid. Our wedding was an informal garden party theme but despite being informal, we wanted to provide high-quality food and drink to our guests. Drink Slingers was an essential part of that and I don't think our wedding would have been as great without them!

Reggie & Evan were very professional, helpful, and brought good energy to the party. They made the…read morenight great and anyone would be lucky to have them bartend their event.

Had a great experience with Nicole from Cocktails with a Twizt. She served at a charity ball my…read morestudent organization hosted in early May. We had a southern theme going on and Nicole designed a whole menu of southern style drinks that were enormously popular among the guests. The set up worked perfectly. We paid Nicole for her work, but bought the alcohol and other beverages on our own. This ended up being the least expensive option for us. We can't wait to use Cocktails with a Twizt again.

While visiting Austin, the wife and I stopped in at this place because it looked like a lot of fun…read more It was Monday evening, July 13, around 6:00 p.m. It's located downtown on the corner of a high-rise, and the atmosphere immediately caught our attention. We got a table pretty quickly in a smaller section, which was nice because it wasn't very crowded where we were sitting, even though there were several larger groups elsewhere in the restaurant. One thing to know before you go: check to see if there's a special event scheduled. Events can close the entire place for the evening, so it's worth checking ahead of time. We spent about an hour and a half there. Our table ordered a variety of food, and everything we had was good. The servers were very attentive and kept our drinks filled throughout the evening. I had two Old Fashioneds, and they were excellent. All in all, we spent about $168. Between the food, drinks, attentive service, and fun downtown atmosphere, it was a great evening and a place we'd gladly visit again.

My friend Shannon G. and I ended up at Electric Shuffle on a whim. We had been bar hoping on Rainey…read moreand spotted Electric Shuffle off the beaten path. We figured we would stop in for a drink before ending our night. I hadn't heard of Electric Shuffle so I didn't realize it was a shuffleboard bar. When I walked in and looked around, it had an odd familiarity to it. It then dawned on me that it reminded me of Flight Club and I found out later in the evening that it is owned by the same hospitality group. We sat at the bar. James was our bartender and he was the only one behind the bar for most of the night. He was very friendly and attentive (I don't think my water glass was ever empty). Just like Flight Club, they offer both food and drinks. There's a decent amount of tables throughout the space for patrons who aren't playing shuffleboard. I wanted to order the Cucumber Elderflower G+T, but James informed me that they ran out of Elderflower. None of the other gin and vodka drinks piqued my interest so I switched it up and went with a Ranch Water. It was really good and I liked that it was dressed with Tajin and lime. Shannon had a Watermelon Sugar Mojito which she enjoyed. We didn't play shuffleboard, but we did walk around. Some of the shuffleboards were in semi-private rooms, while others were out in the main dining area. There's four different game modes and everything is digital which is convenient for score keeping. We absolutely loved the decor. They had throwback vinyl, cassette tapes, and CDs as well as Walkmans, boomboxes, and record players. It was super cool and nostalgic. I've never played shuffleboard, but it looks like a lot of fun. We loved the chill vibe of the bar and it was a great place to end our night.

We had our wedding and reception there on 9/26/1998! We were the first couple to be married there…read more We loved everything about the place. They took care of us like we were their family. Our 25 guests had a wonderful time and so did we. Would love to do again on our 35th anniversary if they are still there. Thank you to the both of you. Life is beautiful!

Great event venue. My organization has had 2 or 3 events here. You can be outside or inside which…read moreis nice in the Texas heat.

Beautiful skyline view of downtown Austin. Food and atmosphere were amazing. Enjoyable evening!read more

Private tequila bar above La Condesa. Great venue with a DJ and fantastic wait staff. Passed Hors…read mored'oeuvres we're great. Save this place in your little black book.

Wowza, these folks are simply amazing!…read more I was looking for a caterer for a 50th birthday celebration for 30 people at my home. I was referred to Brandy and am I so glad I was! I initially spoke to Brandy over the phone and set up an appointment for her too see our space and discuss menu options. She brought along her assistant, Mia who would be our server/coordinator for the evening. They were prepared, professional, detailed oriented and helped us consider all our options including when to serve, what to serve and how much at what time. They had all the answers. Brandy was great communicating details before our event and on the day of the event Mia showed up exactly as planned. What an asset Mia is, her timing was perfect, she kept our kitchen organized and great food was plentiful at all times. Frankly Mia was so good that I didn't even notice she was around until after all our guests left and our kitchen was spotless. Mia's timing was perfection and seamless and it allowed us to just enjoy ourselves, our event and our friends! Seriously cannot say enough great things about the team at Fine Home Dining! Thank you!!!

Private Chef Brandy Gibbs has been very delightful to work with & we're very excited to have her…read morecater our company party!

As a professional event planner, I worked a wedding where Kokayi was bartending. Stellar service,…read morealong with a spectacular personality and extensive knowledge of wine and cocktails make Kokayi a perfect fit for any event. If you are looking for a hard worker who aims to please, he's your man.

There's a list of places I've been dying to try out since moving to Hutto, and Grapes & Rye has…read morebeen at the top of the list, but I've been waiting for the right time to go. With my girlfriend coming into town, I knew it was the perfect chance. We booked a reservation ahead of time using OpenTable, and even though we showed up late, the owners Lawrence and Rachel were immediately friendly and accommodating to us. Located at the Affordable Storage shopping center just north of Hutto, Grapes & Rye is so comfortable inside that you don't even think about it being a converted storage unit. There's plenty of seating for parties of different sizes and chairs that are welcoming and comfortable for long visits. Their menu is impressively expansive with a seasonal fall menu and a regular menu packed with specialty cocktails, classics, and all the liquor needed to make anything you can think of. We were served water immediately once we sat down, which felt very inviting and made me feel welcomed in their space. On their big TV was the Wizards playing the Cavs, and there was the pinnacle of New Jack Swing and R&B playing inside. It was already a fantastic vibe. While we were debating our drinks, Lawrence came by, asked us what we liked, and made picks for us that we trusted. For me, he suggested an Aviation made with gin and maraschino liqueur that was practically glowing when placed in front of me. After my first sip, I patted myself on the back for a drink I didn't even choose. He nailed my preferences perfectly, and on top of that, the drink was one of the most refreshing and well-balanced cocktails I have ever had. As for my girlfriend, she was suggested a Vierre Caureux that she really seemed to enjoy. Our tastes in drinks are pretty different, but we both were very satisfied with Lawrence's suggestions. This led to us asking them about their origins and learning that Grapes & Rye is a passion project of theirs built on their love of bartending and cocktails. They do such a good job that it's hard not to imagine them doing it full time. We hung out for quite a while savoring our beverages before ordering another round. I ordered their Negroni that was easily one of the best Negronis I have ever had. It's so vividly impressive that I immediately want them catering all future events I go to, and I want to see them cater my wedding in like three years time. It's that good. My girlfriend got a Pink Lychee Spritz which she kept saying to me "that's really good" over and over again, showing that it wasn't just me who was impressed by their cocktail mastery. Next time she's in town, I know we'll be back because the drinks here are truly on a different plane of existence. Grapes & Rye has surpassed cocktail hour and become a cocktail experience, making beverages that are next level. They deserve all the success in the world, and it couldn't happen to a better duo. RIYL: The best drinks served out of a converted storage unit.

My friend and I went for a Thursday evening mixology class and learned to make two types of drinks…read moreand had so much fun. It was just four of us students with Lawrence and Rachel the owners, the perfect hosts. Lawrence explained every step and all the ingredients were measured out in little cups and this gave room for adding more or less of any ingredients, so you could make it your own depending on preferences. It reminded me of how they do this in cooking shows to save time and you can see at a glance all what goes into making a particular cocktail. The class was informative but also really fun. It was very special to have such an engaging experience. I felt among friends at their home. I felt their passion to make tasty imaginative drinks for others to enjoy. As well as teaching anyone interested in learning. A great thing to do for a date or with friends. It's a bit tucked away in an industrial area and their signage is discreet. Suite #28 on the end. That'll make sense once you're there. They've only been at this location since March but Lawrence and Rachel been in business a lot longer and are very knowledgeable in cocktail creations. They mainly do mobile bartending and bring all the bells and whistles to you, including how to make the special drinks. So if you're having a shindig, they're the ones to call to bring the cocktails and skill. I'm so happy to had the opportunity to experience this business and meet the owners.