I am laying by the pool at the Four Seasons on a Daycation. Yes, it’s overcast and not particularly hot, but I am determined to make laying out by the pool part of this experience, so here I am, clad in a new ViX swimsuit typing away at the laptop. What is a daycation? It’s…
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Cookie Dreams
I ate the cookies too fast to even photograph them. Let me explain: I’m out at a food blogger happy hour at parkside (delish) and I meet this super-stylish girl named Alexandra. Turns out she owns the cookie company I’ve heard great things about but never really understood: Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams. The confusing part is…
Weekend Summer Sweat (lots ‘o Crawfish Boils)
While there’s an official event called Summer Sweat, I figured it was a most apropos title for the events I am about to post for you: hanging out outdoors in the fine city of Austin, under the blazing sun of our first above-90-degree weekend. Hello, summer! First, the Farmer’s Market From Austin Farm to Table:…
Art + Free drinks on a Friday
It’s a smidge gloomy outside, but we’re hoping it’ll clear up by happy hour. TRIO? Belmont? Little Woodrow’s? 219 West? Can’t decide. If free booze is your thing, though, you won’t want to miss Austin Monthly’s May issue party at the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery on West 6th. Be the first to see the…
Just in: 30-80% OFF at Ligne Roset
Ligne Roset just opened their concept showroom on Second Street, and perhaps antithetically they’re celebrating by clearing out merch. 30-80% off French-fantastic modern furniture is a total steal. Sale goes through the weekend, but you’re VIP if you head down there today.
Whalet
I get the Thrillist newsletter by email, even though it’s supposed to be a Daily Candy/Austin Tidbits type email for what’s hot for dudes. When I found out a friend of a friend of a friend started the newsletter, I was even more, well, thrilled. Anyway, I loved what they sent me today so much…
Earth Day!
In an effort to prep you for Earth Day tomorrow (Wednesday), here’s a rundown of the places that are offering giveaways, celebrations, and a free workout: H-E-B or Central Market: Swap five plastic bags for a reusable one at any H-E-B or Central Market. H-E-B says it aims to bring in 1.5 million plastic bags…
Half a dozen FREE cookies!
Special thanks to INSITE magazine for commenting on this post to let us in on this delicious news: Walk into the doors of Kevin’s Cookies anytime this month and ask for the INsite 6-Pack and they’ll hand you six free cookies. They want to let folks know about some of the greatest cookies in Austin,…
Monday Madness – $2 Sushi at Kenobi Restaurant and Sushi Bar
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.)
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.…