Because there’s a fantastic new gastropub-style restaurant opening in Encino, on Ventura Blvd in (basically) LA. The Elbow Room (elbowroomencinco.com) features a killer craft beer selection, absolutely scrumptious grass-fed beef burgers, ribs, and meatballs, and more—including waffle sammies. Basically, celebs are about to start faux celebs like me already frequent this not-even-open-yet culinary destination. [obvious disclaimer]…
Toppers
Jackets are critical as we transition between seasons … or if you live in coastal California and there’s a lovely beach breeze. The toppers pictured here are perfect for almost anywhere, any time. Blazers, bombers, and leather. Covet them all. toppers by lifeinaustin featuring a metallic jacket
Feel Good Friday 092713: Jeep
Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! We suspend your regularly-scheduled Feel Good Friday to unabashedly post pictures of my…
Tacos & Tacos (& DEALS)
My favorite lunch spot near my office is called Tacos & Co, but we call it Tacos & Tacos for some reason. They have THE BEST fish tacos. I have never eaten anything else there, so I can’t vouch for it, but their fish tacos, side salad, and guacamole is a to-die-for (and huge!) lunch…
Watching a Company Grow: My Love Affair with Ellie Workout Clothes
Like a love affair, my relationship with athletic clothing line Ellie has had its ups and downs. Ellie.com started as pv.body, which took excess inventory from top brands and sent a surprise top and bottom every month to subscribers for a low price. It had some problems then—customer service was slow, returned gear was plenty—but it…
Biking from Austin to Denver
… I wish I could do it! 1400 Miles is a new campaign and film following Texas craft beer brewers cycling from Austin to Denver in 14 days to raise awareness for prostate cancer. The ride kicks off Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Austin’s North by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery (NXNW) at 7 am and ends in Denver on…
Feel Good Friday 092013 … 13 Things
Feel Good Friday is a gratitude list I write each week to express my appreciation for all of the things that made me feel good or that I’m grateful for all week. Join me and leave your Feel Goods in the comments! Beach football Lobster sushi pizza An Asian haircut Doggie daycare OC Look Fancy…
Bling Bling
How gorgeous is this ring? It won first place and best of show at a recent Texas Jewelry Association (TJA) annual jewelry design competition. Made of 14k white gold set with a fantasy-cut aquamarine and diamonds, the ring, designed by Austin’s Benold’s fine jewelry designer Michael Von Krenner, will now move on to the largest jewelry design show…
Happy Birthday Moonshine
For a three-year period of my life, most of my big moments were punctuated by a trip to Moonshine for brunch. From the legendary JoSco (click here for The Tale of John Scott) to the time we skyped people in, from my goodbye brunch to a reunion date, Moonshine’s all-you-can-eat decadence has hosted more than…
Fitspiration: Know Your Limits
This article says much more eloquently (and from a man’s perspective no less) what I have long felt about “fitpiration” photos: reembody.me/2013/09/10/the-6-most-shockingly-irresponsible-fitspiration-photos Interestingly enough, however, what resonated with me today was point 4, know your limits. I thought I KNEW. “The trick is to know your limits. Pain is helpful in this regard. Of course, there’s…