Hi Austin area friends, mark your calendar for the Second Annual Far East Fest Asian Food Festival which is happening Saturday, February 9th. This food centric event will have 30-40 of the best Austin area restaurants participating and cooking everything from Chinese to Indian (all of Asia). The Far East Fest is seeking to celebrateContinue reading “Announcing the Second Annual Far East Fest Asian Food Festival”
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Shake Shack Austin Locations Offering a Special Treat for 3M Half Marathon Runners
Shake Shack Shakes – Photo Credit Jessica Giesey Hey there 3M Half Marathon runners! Shake Shack will be offering up a complimentary Shake with any in-store purchases for 3M Half Marathon runners who show their racing bib at any of the two Shake Shacks in Austin, Sunday, January 20. What a perfect way to treatContinue reading “Shake Shack Austin Locations Offering a Special Treat for 3M Half Marathon Runners”
Bar Peached Stirring Up Cocktails and More in Clarksville
Kyoto Kiss at Bar Peached The highly anticipated opening of Bar Peached is finally here! Bar Peached grand opening is January 8th at 4pm. Eric Silverstein, founder and owner, other projects include the Peached Tortilla restaurants, Peached Social Hose event space and the OG Peached Tortilla Trailers. Other key players include Executive Chef Stephani O’Connor and BeverageContinue reading “Bar Peached Stirring Up Cocktails and More in Clarksville”
3 Natural Wines to Ring in the New Year
Light Years Natural Wine Shop + Bar Happy New Years Eve! During our trip to Houston last week, we visited @lightyearswine, an adorable natural wine shop + bar with a phenomenal selection of natural wines from Texas and beyond. I am learning that I enjoy natural wines and welcome learning more and tasting Here areContinue reading “3 Natural Wines to Ring in the New Year”
House of the Rising Tanuki San Opens in Downtown Austin
Mural at Tanuki Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary experience at Tanuki. All opinions are my own. Aspen born House of the Rising Tanuki San moved their Asian-Fusion restaurant to downtown Austin, TX. Chefs Jonathan Leichliter and Adam Norwig describe Tanuki serve up fun dishes with \”Asian flavors with Southern soul\”. I found the dishes creativeContinue reading “House of the Rising Tanuki San Opens in Downtown Austin”
4 New Restaurants Opening New Locations This Weekend: Easy Tiger, Austin Java, Domo Alley-Gato and Kerbey Lane Cafe
Austin\’s beloved Easy Tiger is opening a new location at the Linc. The spacious new location has a 11,500-sq.-foot Bake Shop & Beer Garden that includes a full commercial bakery, drive-through coffee bar, 150 outdoor seats, ping-pong tables, an outdoor stage and tons of free parking. I previewed the new location this week and ya\’llContinue reading “4 New Restaurants Opening New Locations This Weekend: Easy Tiger, Austin Java, Domo Alley-Gato and Kerbey Lane Cafe”
W Austin Presents WHO-Tel Bar, A ‘Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ Takeover
Full Disclosure: I received a complimentary experience at the Who-Tel Bar takeover inside the W Hotel. All opinions are my own. Who is excited for the Who-Tel #GrinchmasBar Takeover?! The fun Grinchmas Bar Pop-Up transformed the the hotel’s Secret Bar into a scene right out of Dr. Seuss’s Whoville, with a “W-centric” spin. Kicking-off onContinue reading “W Austin Presents WHO-Tel Bar, A ‘Grinch Who Stole Christmas’ Takeover”
Dallas Born Malibu Poke Bringing Their Poke Bowls to Austin
Poke Bowls at Malibu Poke Sheik Poke Shop Dallas bread Malibu Poke opened on November 10th at the Seaholm District. The chef centric menu consists of healthy ingredients and utilizes a high tech ordering system. Customers may enjoy chef created poke bowls or create their own with a seemingly limitless of combinations of ingredients! Their houseContinue reading “Dallas Born Malibu Poke Bringing Their Poke Bowls to Austin”
Where to Shop and Where to Dine This Thanksgiving in Austin, TX
Where to Shop/Preorder: ThoroughBread, Photo By Amy Drohen ThoroughBread, a small-batch bakery specializing in all-organic flour and naturally leavened sourdough, recently opend in South Austin. Musician-turned-baker Ryan Goebel, owner and creative energy behind ThoroughBread, has crafted a straightforward, no-frills menu that features slow-processed goods made with pure ingredients and a passion for perfection. The menuContinue reading “Where to Shop and Where to Dine This Thanksgiving in Austin, TX”
Texas Wines & Brews to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Day Feast
From winemakers, brewers to distillers, Texans are proud of the incredible spirits that are made right here at home. I love touring, tasting and learning about these industries and the folks behind them. With the holidays right around the corner, I wanted to share recommendations on what to pair at your Thanksgiving feast. I wouldContinue reading “Texas Wines & Brews to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Day Feast”
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