Why We Do It
There’s a difference between going out and making a night of it. For us — the Wild Hearted — it’s about movement, shared plates, surprise flavors, and a night that feels earned without blowing the budget.
This was Austin, but honestly — it works anywhere. Same formula. Same vibe. 🔥
Part One: The Warm-Up — Where It Always Starts
We meet at the Midnight Cowboy. This can be the go to spot at the beginning of the night or the end. But seeing that the Golden hour’s rolling in and everyone sliding into the night, this is where we start.
The Spread:
- Ranch Waters and sparkling yuzu mocktails — light, crisp, no one left sipping water. Hydration with attitude.
- Marcona almonds, kettle chips, manchego — easy, grab-and-go fuel that says we’re here to experience, not just eat.
- Playlist flowing: Royel Otis, Khruangbin, Kacey Musgraves’ “Slow Burn”, Charley Crockett’s “Welcome to Hard Times”, Nathaniel Rateliff — rhythm-driven, country-tinged, perfect sonic fuel for our culinary rebellion.
We don’t rush it — but we don’t linger either. The second drink’s the signal: time to move. 🚀
Part Two: Cocktail Hour — Small Victory, Downtown
- Dim lights, strong drinks, just the right level of cool.
Mezcal classics for some - Zero-proof Negronis and smoky tea mocktails for others
- Truffle popcorn — salty, rich, gone fast
One round. One quick Story post. Night officially rolling.
Spend: $14 each
Part Three: Dinner — Suerte, East 6th
We don’t camp out. The energy’s in the movement. Suerte delivers — tacos, street corn, ceviche, tartare. Shared everything, beers for some, mineral waters for others. Photos hit the group chat fast. Captions easy: #wearewildhearted 📸
Spend: $26 each
Part Four: Dessert Hunt — Rainey Street Wander
No sitting down for dessert — we find it.
Little Lucy’s Mini Donuts pulls us in — hot, messy, perfect. Fingers sticky, laughter loud. Photos mandatory.
Spend: $4 each
The Math (and the Secret):
- Warm-Up: $0
- Cocktails: $14
- Dinner: $26
- Dessert: $4
- Total: $44 per person
The Wild Hearted Formula — Scalable, Repeatable, Legendary
This isn’t about cheap. It’s about rich — in taste, in stories, in memory. The best part? It scales. $30, $50, $100 — same structure, same magic:
- Warm-up
- Cocktails (zero-proof always included)
- Shared plates
- Dessert hunt
Photos hit Instagram. DMs roll in. The hashtag sticks: #wearewildhearted
The Wrap
Four stops. A dozen flavors. Zero regrets. The rule? Eat like your wallet is watching — but your spirit’s wide open.Stay Wild. Stay Full. Stay Moving. 🌟
