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Get Active During VIVA! STREETS When Roads Shut Down

October 21, 2014 by Edgar Barguiarena Leave a Comment

VIVA STREETS! Festival in Austin

Couples yoga near the Alamo Ritz at the first VIVA! STREETS Festival (Credit Megan Ann via Flickr CC)

It’s 12:02 PM on a bright Sunday afternoon in Austin and 6th Street is completely empty of cars, trucks and delivery vans. It’s a little disconcerting at first – you’re not used to seeing 6th Street like this in the middle of the day. But as you turn a corner and near I-35, you see a group of kids and adults on yoga mats trying out a frog pose.

Although festivals shut down 6th frequently, the street usually isn’t quite this empty. For VIVA! STREETS Austin, that’s precisely the point. City Council Member Chris Riley, often a proponent of safer transportation options, has been a huge supporter of the event. “Ciclovías have been held regularly in Latin America since the 1970s, and our burgeoning bike and fitness culture makes VIVA! STREETS a perfect fit for Austin.”

The idea behind the event was to build community by transforming a street into public space and encourage active living through [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives

Upcoming Charity Gala at ACL Live to Feature Darius Rucker

October 9, 2014 by Edgar Barguiarena Leave a Comment

Andy Roddick Foundation Gala

Andy Roddick speaking at his annual Foundation Gala (Credit: Andy Roddick Foundation)

Before Andy Roddick hit the legal voting age, he had already started a charitable foundation.

At the age of 17, still a kid himself, the Andy Roddick Foundation was established to work with the local community to expand opportunities for young people to learn, thrive and succeed.

The non-profit focuses on out of school programs that have a positive and lasting effect on students by keeping them safe, engaged and active.

Although Andy is not [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives

Top 5 Things to See at Austin Comic Con

October 2, 2014 by Robert Luke 141 Comments

Wizard World Austin Comic Con

Austin Comic Con: October 2-4, 2014

Update: Congratulations to our ticket winner, Ryan Sanders! Thank you to everyone who participated. We do giveaways every other week through our newsletter, so check it out!

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Austin seems to have a big event every weekend, and it can be hard to choose between everything going on. For those looking for an alternative to ACL this weekend, there’s Wizard World, also called Austin Comic Con.

This year, Austin Comic Con is running October 2-4, 2014 at the Austin Convention Center. This event is one of the many fun things I look forward to every Autumn. What’s even more exciting for you, we’re giving away a Family Four Pack of tickets to attend! Keep reading to learn how to enter. [Read more…]

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Celebrate Autumn at Sweet Berry Farm with Fun Activities

September 24, 2014 by Samantha Champion Leave a Comment

Sweet Berry Farm Pumpkins Near Austin

Take one of these guys home to spruce up your porch (Credit: Sweet Berry Farm)

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.” –Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1842

I couldn’t agree more with Mr. Hawthorne, and I’m convinced he was specifically talking about autumn in the Hill Country. Fall here is its own unique kind of wonderful.

Maybe it’s the way the hills light up as the sun sets and gives way to cooler nights, or maybe it’s the fact that we feel like we’ve waited an eternity for some sort of relief from the sweltering heat, anything that would allow us to wear boots and scarves and flannel shirts. (You know dressing up is your favorite thing about fall, too.) [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: farm, for kids

Local Chefs Converge on Austin’s Urban Springdale Farm

September 22, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

Springdale Farm Glenn and Paula Foore

Springdale Farm owners and farmers, Glenn and Paula Foore

Journey three miles from the Texas Capitol and you will find yourself at an unexpected urban farm. Owners and farmers Glenn and Paula Foore have harvested quite the business venture, brought together by food, surrounded by the bustle of the budding streets of East Austin and cinched by a foundation of nearly 20 local and successful restaurateurs.

Located at 755 Springdale Road, upon 4.83 acres of land, sits Springdale Farm. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: farm

Austin Food Scene News: Bess Bistro Gets a New Look

September 19, 2014 by Jessica Pino Leave a Comment

Walton's Fresh Bread at Bess Bistro

Bread made fresh daily from Walton’s

Editor’s Note: Bess Bistro is scheduled to close on September 20, 2015.

Bess Bistro has been a landmark in Austin for the past eight years. They have seen the city through many changes, and now they’re shaking things up themselves. With a new Executive Chef, Roman Murphy, Bess Bistro has unveiled a new fall menu to tantalize the Austin foodie’s ever-changing taste buds.

This West 6th restaurant is known for their Southern style cooking with a French/New Orleans flare. But now Chef Murphy is expanding diners’ options, taking advantage of Austin’s growing love for farm to table, locally sourced food while introducing Asian and Spanish elements.

If you’re a regular, don’t fret. The Sautéed Mussels, Shrimp and Grits and delectable Beignets have stood the test of time and you will still find them on the menu. And their fresh breads, accompanied by an array of salts and butter, still come from their sister restaurant, Walton’s. But Bess Bistro has added flavorful dishes such as Beef Tartare, Pan Roasted [Read more…]

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This Weekend: 7th Annual Dripping with Taste Festival

September 10, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

Dripping with Taste FestivalEach September, as Autumn peeks around the nearest small town corner, some of Texas’ best and brightest businesses come together to celebrate the Dripping with Taste Festival in Dripping Springs, TX.

Pull up your boots and prepare for a day of fine cuisine, wine, craft brews, spirits and more as the 7th annual Dripping with Taste comes together. On September 13, 2014, thousands will gather at the Ranch Park Events Center to celebrate and raise funds for the preservation and promotion of the character, tradition and historical charm of one of Austin’s closest Hill Country cities.

The community of Dripping Springs, which was recently named the Wedding Capital of Texas®, will play host to guests, along with local and neighboring artisans of gourmet food, beverages, music and art from 12–7PM. Let this be your opportunity to indulge in the local [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: dripping springs

The Scarlet Rabbit’s Cuisine Drops You Down the Rabbit Hole

July 15, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

The Scarlet Rabbit in Round Rock, TX

The Scarlet Rabbit in Round Rock, TX features Alice in Wonderland decor

Editor’s Note: Scarlet Rabbit closed May 14, 2017.

Chef Rob Snow breezes out from behind a curtain just as you might imagine the Cheshire Cat to appear, billowy in the night sky. And with that, I began my journey down the rabbit hole at The Scarlet Rabbit.

This fresh faced restaurant concept features cowboy cuisine using the flavors of Texas and the Gulf Coast, complimented by a Cajun flair.

Sound like a mouthful? Wait, there’s more. Rob and his business partner, Rich Taylor, methodically pair southern style comfort food with an Alice in Wonderland themed bistro. The result is sophisticated plates with whimsical finesse and imagination. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: round rock

Icenhauer’s Summer Sippers Take the Catwalk on Rainey St

June 16, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

Icenhauer's Summer Cocktail Menu 2014

The ladies of Icenhauer’s summer cocktail menu

Icenhauer’s, the majestically modest bar located at 83 Rainey Street, is widely known for their creative house made infusions and their lady-centric, ever-changing cocktail menus.

I spent a couple hours with one of the craft geniuses behind the delightful cocktail recipes, Stuart Thompson. Thompson guided me through the newly released summer lineup, featuring 7 attractive libations, and shared the story behind the namesake of each.

I see no need for a fanciful introduction, so let us cut to the chase. Without further ado, here are the ladies of Icenhauer’s summer menu… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: rainey

aRoma Italian Kitchen Opens on South Lamar

May 20, 2014 by Cris Mueller Leave a Comment

aRoma Italian Management

aRoma Owner Dave Whitney, Executive Chef Jason Garcia and Restaurant Manager Carlos Cueva

Editor’s Note: aRoma is closed as of November 2017. Another Italian restaurant named ManinPasta is expected to take its place.

As the outline of South Lamar continues to change and quickly rise upward, Austin welcomes a new kid to town, aRoma Italian Kitchen & Bar.

Located at 3403 S. Lamar, aRoma has cozied up as a neighbor to our beloved Broken Spoke, bringing with it a new chapter of local Italian cuisine that reaches the south end of Austin. The contemporary kitchen boasts rustic recipes complemented by sleek presentation and fresh, local flavors, plus from-scratch pasta, dough, mozzarella and more. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Archives Tagged With: italian, pasta, south austin, south lamar

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