This is crazy talk: $2 cocktails, $2 sushi pieces, 1/2 price rolls and 1/2 price apps, 4pm to close. EVERY MONDAY. Go eat some. (Up near the Arboretum, I haven’t personally been but I’ve heard it’s GOOD.)
Month: April 2009
Bona Dea Bread
I like bread a lot. I like whole wheat bread mainly, because I like the richer flavor. I like hearty, dense breads. I like sourdough. I like Ezekiel sprouted grain bread. Much to the chagrin of my notions of eating a low-carb diet because it’s healthy, I find it nearly impossible to give up bread.…
Trendwatch Update: Bleached-out denim + Bright Yellow
In honor of a rainy day/weekend you just might spend shopping, I wanted to add a little extra inspiration for ya (ladies): Bleached Out Denim + Bright Yellow by lifeinaustin featuring American Eagle Outfitters jeans Click through to get brands if you want the exact pieces.
Freakin’ Full Weekend
First and foremost, the weekend has already been entirely usurped by the joy that is the Texas Hill Country Wine + Food Festival. I heard Thursday night’s Culinary Masters dinner was exquisite, and tonight’s Stars Across Texas Grand Tasting promises to be the glitziest of the events, held at the Long Center. Among Saturday’s full…
More Thursday Happs
If you can’t make it out to Westlake for Tidbits, don’t fret: three other Thursday happs should keep you entertained, fed, and liquored up for free. 903Theresea Open House & Art Show 5-9pm: drinks, DJ, art show & giveaway! See two green, mod homes and enjoy free drinks, food–including new Cupcaker L’s Cupcake Cafe–music, and…
Austin Tidbits party!
Austin Tidbits Party at Sanctuary today from 6–8 pm. Brave thunderstorms and you will be heartily rewarded… I don’t think I’ve missed a Tidbits party yet. The people are always fabulous, the gift bags chock-full of goodies you actually want, and the snacks and drinks divine. Why wouldn’t you go? This round is out in…
Whole Foods is where it’s at on Wednesday
Forget bars and clubs with their djs and ipods and take it back to the old school at Whole Foods downtown this Wednesday night. First, hit the upper deck for a free Hip Hop Yoga workout sponsored by lululemon and taught by Meg from Kula Yoga. 6:30-7:30pm Then, head downstairs to get in your singles…
New P. Terry’s Opens Today!
I got a personal (ok, to his mailing list) email this morning from Patrick Terry announcing one of the most exciting things I’ve heard in days: the second P. Terry’s at 32nd and Lamar will open today! Hours: 11 am to 11 pm. They’ve got a little bit of indoor seating, outdoor seating, and, as…
Free Dinner at Threadgills ALL WEEK
The twitter/foodblogosphere is abuzz with Addie Broyles’ scoop vis-a-vis KGSR radio this morning that Threadgill’s North is offering free dinner this week! So I must post as well, lest you guys assume I’m out of the loop. After a 3-month hiatus, the north store (6416 North Lamar)–which lays claim to the first beer license in…
100 Pushup Challenge
Y’all know that I’m into CrossFit (BTW: Free CrossFit Central UTB & Indoor workouts (capped at 30 ppl) this Saturday! Here to RSVP for gym or get info on UTB or email Alicia at aliciagolinghorst@crossfitcentral.com), but I’m pretty quiet about what I’m gaining from it, how hard it is on some days, and so on.…