GroACT recently released their list of the top “Truly Local Restaurants” from a survey they sent out (so take into account that restaurants not returning the survey aren’t counted etc.) A lot of my old faves are on the list, and there are plenty of newbies for me to try! TOP TEN WINNERS Odd Duck Farm…
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Austin & Aspen: Oscar Watch Parties
I’ve gone Oscar-crazy over at EndlessBeauty.com, telling you how to throw your own party, but for the local effect in Austin, stop by J. Black’s for a Moet & Chandon-sponsored party … … and if you have $160 to spend on the Oscars, check out the Aspen Film party at The Viceroy in Snowmass:
Austin: Weekend Shopping with Etsy, Vogue, and LOFT
Handmade Art Pop-Up Shop Etsy, West Elm, and photographer Abby Powell are curating a Pop Up shop of a dozen local artists and several food vendors. Food will be served by Salt & Time, Cool Haus and more. Details and RSVP here: myrsvplive.com. LOFT Opening Party with Vogue The new LOFT store in Barton Creek Square Mall…
Taking Time for Myself: a Non-Negotiable Part of Life
Thanks to Crystal Light for sponsoring this post. To learn more about how Crystal Light can flavor your day with 30 refreshing flavors, visit http://www.facebook.com/crystallight. People always talk about taking time for yourself. It’s super important for personal peace, personal growth, and personal happiness. And stress relief. I’ve never thought of myself as a stressed…
Austin: New Elizabeth Street Cafe
They’ve successfully done barbecue and upscale seafood, so why not add Vietnamese? Lamberts and Perla’s co-cwners Larry McGuire and Thomas Moorman have launched a new restaurant group (McGuire Moorman Hospitality) and announced a new restaurant called Elizabeth Street Café, a casual eatery serving simple Vietnamese cuisine in an environment inspired by a cozy French neighborhood café. Housed in the…
Austin: swapatx Presents Clothing Swap!
Clothing swaps are not new. People who are really good at organizing them are. Check this from swapatx’s FAQ: There are free swaps around town. Why are you charging $5? A couple reasons. First of all, charging a nominal fee helps us to be able to spend a lot of our free time working the…
Austin: Uchi the Cookbook Released!
Uchi Chef and Owner Tyson Cole pretty much owns sushi in Austin, but it’s not just sushi. He has a creative, innovative approach to all Japanese cuisine that’s seldom seen, so it’s no wonder his cookbook is so long-awaited! Uchi the Cookbook is now available for pre-orders … snag one now and you’ll also get an…
Austin: Tidbits Party at La Pastisserie
Taste-test La Patisserie’s decadent desserts to your heart’s content at our Sugary Sweet Affair on Wednesday, February 9th, from 5:30 – 7p. Enjoy passed sweets and apps, as well as wine, champagne and hot pink hued Austin Cosmos by Dripping Springs Vodka. RSVP: http://austin.gotidbits.com/events/a-sugary-sweet-affair
A New Level of Bieber Fever
I’ve mentioned before that I get a lot of emails pitching me things to write about. Sometimes whim is the only thing that guides me, which is clearly the case if I’m writing about Bieber. I’m sort of meh about the Biebs, but I do think it’s hilarious how everyone else seems to either LOVE…
Austin: PLAY BLONDES VS. BRUNETTES!
Last year when I started hyping the actual game on my blog (year two recap here, year one recap here), a bunch of you wrote in and said you would have liked to play! Well, ladies, now’s your chance!! YOU can play powderpuff football in Blondes vs. Brunettes, meet new friends, raise money for Alzheimer’s,…