Do you know how much I love tamales? I love them a lot. I love them so much that when I found them at ACL (see the tweet), I proceeded to eat them for 3 days straight and almost-but-not-quite grow tired of them. Alas, I must travel to the Farmer’s Market and test my luck…
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Austin: the W and TRACE at the W Open
Today the W opens in downtown Austin, and so does TRACE, the in-hotel restaurant focused on conscious cuisine. That means local and seasonal, for those not already in the know. Focusing on Central Texas’ local growers, artisans and purveyors, Staff Forager Valerie Broussard (who also happens to be Slow Food Austin’s Biodiversity Chair) works in tandem…
Austin: QRANK
Confession: I have never played QRANK. I do not get its appeal (perhaps because I have never played it). Nonetheless, PLAY QRANK LIVE! AT JO’S DOWNTOWN, WIN PRIZES! Join Jo’s Hot Coffee Good Food at 7pm TONIGHT, Tuesday, for QRANK Night, with each round there will be prizes as well as drink specials all night long including $3 house…
Infinium Champagne Beer
“Would you like some of my champagne beer?” I asked guests at a recent party. With a champagne-like effervescence, Infinium, a collaboration between Samuel Adams and Weihenstephan, is the new new wine, or the champagne, or the new whatever, it’s downright good. It’s a lot fun: a sort of bubbly, very smooth, beer champagne. Thanks…
Austin: Do You Want This Ring?
Because I love it. It’s rough yet refined. Go to new jewelry boutique Schatzelein (shots.a.line) to buy it. Featuring high-quality materials, up-and-coming designers, and both new and vintage finds for gals and guys, Schatzelein is a must-see destination for jewelry and accessories. 1713 S. First / schatzeleinaustin.com
Austin: DO IT – GO RAW at MOOJESUS!
Remember MooJesus!? I love that place. I got the sweetest email from Pastor Gina asking me to tell all of you about the MooJesus! EJ RAW 30 FEAST program. I am so in love with the idea of the program and wish I was around Austin often enough to participate in this 30 day awesomeness.…
Austin: La Pâtisserie Opens with Macarons
Have you ever been watching Blair nosh on authentic French macarons during a Gossip Girl episode and wish you were doing the same? Thankfully, La Pâtisserie by Luxe Sweets opens today to fulfill those needs! There’s a Parisian touch into every last detail of La Pâtisserie by Luxe Sweets. Whimsical art work by local artist Graham Franciose will…
37 Things I Am Thankful For …
My list hasn’t changed too much since last year … I mean, it’s now EndlessBeauty.com instead of another project that allows me to create and share awesome stuff with the world, but I still love and cherish my family, puppy (going on 4 years old!), Vermonster, friends, sports teams, CrossFit … here’s what’s new that…
Gobble Gobble Thanksgiving Happs
There are tons of lists of restaurants open on Thanksgiving. Here’s the one for Austin. Here’s the one for Aspen. Thus, I have no need to make lists. I will give you just one recommendation. Austin: 24 Diner How awesome is this? Family-style menu served at your table with three meat dishes, two types of…
Austin: Red’s Porch First Birthday (free stuff)
Head to Red’s Porch on S. Lamar for a birthday party on Sunday, Nov. 21 starting at noon. There’ll be drink specials, free food, music, and a washers tournament. The washer tournament will kick off the party at noon sponsored by Graham Barnes Distilling with drink specials from Treaty Oak Rum and Grahams Texas Tea…