TRACE at the W is now offering a happy hour, but like any hipster joint worth its weight in cocktail napkins, it has to call it a Social Interactive Playtime- S.I.P. Kudos on the geeky name, hip W! Anyway, it means drink and food specials daily from 4-6:30pm. For just $5, enjoy a Tito’s Bloody…
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Austin: Celebrate Texas Independence Day
Wednesday, March 2nd from 6 to 9pm to either Santa Rita location (5900 W. Slaughter Lane or 1206 West 38th Street) and enjoy live music, Republic of Texas signature drink Republic Paloma for just $6.95, tequila tastings with Republic Tequila, complimentary queso bar, wings and nachos, prizes, contests and more! Must be 21 or older to…
Austin: Ommegang Beer Dinner at 24 Diner
Hello delicious! Hit up 24 Diner on Wednesday, March 2 for a five-course beer-tasting and delicious food-eating extravaganza for only $55! Chef Drew has teamed up with New York brewery Ommegang for the occasion. For reservations, call 512.472.5400. Check the menu below: FIRST COURSE: Lamb Meatball with Tabouli, Cucumber Yogurt Ommegang Witte SECOND COURSE: Rice-Flaked Halibut with Sweet Onion Curry Ommegang Hennepin…
Austin: The Big List of Local Food!
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…
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…