Archive for See Go Do Eat in Austin
East Austin Coffee Shop Cafe Mundi Says Goodbye
East Austin’s Cafe Mundi, located on East 5th St, will soon close it’s doors. The cited reason is failed lease negotiations. The popular east side coffee shop has become home to many Austinites looking for a comfortable and eclectic spot to put their feet up and relax. But after eleven years the owners of Cafe [...]
Torchy’s Tacos Makes its Way to North Austin
I saw the signs being raised today – NORTH of the river. Torchy’s Tacos has become a South Austin favorite and those living near S 1st have come to think of it as their own little South Austin staple. Torchy’s is also one of the popular dining spots in the whole Airstream Restaurant movement with [...]
Farmer’s Market Gets the Boot by AISD
Sunset Valley Farmer’s Market will loose their lease this year at the Toney Burger Activity Center. The parking lot is actually owned by Austin Independent School district, the district says it will not renew the lease for the weekend market. The district feels having the market there each Saturday has a potential to cause scheduling [...]
Happy Fall Austin Texas
We’ve really been fortunate to get some great weather this fall and great fall foliage. I’ve taken to carrying my smaller camera with me in my purse, nothings worse than seeing something that’s worth capturing and only having your phone with you. “Nothings worse?” well ok that’s an overstatement, but you get the jist.
So enjoy [...]
Becker Vineyards Annual Grape Stomp
13th Annual Grape Stomp at Becker Vineyards
An iconic American television image is that of Lucy stomping grapes at the vineyard. Many vineyards have taken this image and created their own I Love Lucy Grape Stopping Event.
In previous years I have attended grape stomping events and they are always a great opportunity to get messy [...]
Austin Dining Goes Airstream
Airstreams prove to be very versatile and popular in the Austin restaurant scene.
You may have noticed more and more airstream and trailers popping up in Austin that serve everything from tacos to cup cakes.
Taco trailers have always been a special “whole in the wall” dining experience. But Austenites are now seeing “trailer dining” becoming a [...]
Kids Eat Free
A great list of places in Austin Kids can Eat for FREE!
Is eating out with the family a strain on your wallet? Especially when the kiddos pick at the food and don’t even eat half of it. It can be a source of frustration to shell out big bucks for eating out fun.
Here is a [...]
Going Green with Used Books
Recycled Reads contributes to Austin’s continued efforts to go green.
Used bookstores are by no means a new concept. And I for one have always treasured the local used book shop. Growing up in Midland, Texas I fondly remember my mother and I buying and trading our books at Friends of the Library. It was such [...]
From Estate Homes to Estate Inns
Austin is home to some of the most interesting Estate Homes that have recently become Estate Inn’s and Bed and Breakfasts.
It’s no secret Central Texas has a variety of popular bed and breakfast locations. Austin Texas is no stranger to this quaint concept. As a favorite tourism spot amongst Texans and an increasing national hot [...]
