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Avenue B Deli Preserves Old Austin in Sandwich Form

June 19, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar 6 Comments

Avenue B Grocery & Market in Hyde Park (Credit: Nomadic Pursuits)

I love Hyde Park for its quaint cottages, abundance of trees and multi-cultural vibe. You’re just as likely to see grandma walking her lapdog as you are a tattooed pedestrian on a unicycle.

But there’s another reason I gravitate towards this area of Austin. It’s a place where Star Wars and Brie imported from the Isle de France co-exist. A place where you can buy an ice cold soda pop and deli sandwich wrapped in paper and sealed with tape, then glide past squeaky screen doors to an outdoor picnic table to unwind amid the jaunty tune of birds serenading in oak trees.

This place is my little slice of Hyde Park heaven, Avenue B Grocery & Market. [Read more…]

Meet Austin’s Maggie Louise Confections, Turning Chocolate into Art

June 4, 2015 by Adrienne Albregts Leave a Comment

Guys. I just discovered a great dieting trick: only buy chocolates that are too pretty to eat.

Just kidding, that doesn’t work at all. But if you are looking to indulge, check out east Austin chocolatier, Maggie Louise Confections, where the treats look more like art than candy.

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36 Hours in Austin, Texas

May 28, 2015 by Edwin Ochoa 6 Comments

Migas breakfast taco at Veracruz All Natural in Austin

The migas breakfast taco at Veracruz All-Natural is scrambled eggs, pico, avocado, cheese and tortilla chips on a handmade corn tortilla = breakfast taco bliss

If you only had 36 hours to spend in Austin, what would you do?

By the time you read this article, I will be several hundred miles north of Austin on I-35 towards Minneapolis. For four years, my wife and I have called Austin home, but now it’s time to say goodbye to this wonderful place.

So I asked myself, “What will I do during my last 36 hours in Austin?” What resulted was an itinerary of sorts that I hope Austinities and visitors find useful for planning a spare weekend. More importantly, I hope this gets you thinking about what you would do if you had 36 hours left in Austin. Just don’t put off your exploration until it’s too late.

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Trailer Food Tuesdays Is Back! Your 2015 Preview

May 25, 2015 by Bill Tucker Leave a Comment

Austinites enjoy Trailer Food Tuesdays with a view of the downtown Austin skyline
(Credit: David Ingram via Flickr CC)

Boston has chowder. Philly has cheesesteaks. Austin has food trucks. Mobile, independent and wonderfully weird, mobile eateries are what make this city different. To celebrate Austin’s diverse food truck offerings, Trailer Food Tuesdays is back at The Long Center for another summer season of good eats and great fun. [Read more…]

Austin Soul Food Battle: Olamaie vs. Fixe

May 5, 2015 by Edgar Barguiarena Leave a Comment

This beautiful room serves as the entrance to Olamaie

Golden, crispy, buttery perfection. Biscuits in Austin have officially been elevated. And you’d be hard-pressed to find two restaurants doing more for our favorite flaky bread than Olamaie and Fixe.

The two Southern cuisine inspired restaurants have been making a name for themselves in Austin’s dining scene for their fresh take on soul food. But those biscuits, whew, those biscuits are game-changers.

Olamaie’s basket of fresh biscuits

You might think it odd to compare two gourmet restaurants that average $20-$30 per entree by the most inexpensive thing on their menu, but that would just mean you haven’t actually tried their biscuits. These aren’t the Pillsbury tubes you’ll find at HEB. Both Olamaie and Fixe spent months crafting their biscuit recipes, and when you see a server walk past your table carrying a steaming stack of doughy perfection, you’ll understand why.

This Austin soul food battle pits Olamaie vs. Fixe, examining their biscuit skills as well as their menus as a whole.

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Go Inside Kerbey Lane’s Kitchen After 35 Years

April 27, 2015 by Cris Mueller 1 Comment

Executive Chef Joel Welch of Kerbey Lane

Executive Chef Joel Welch shapes the Kerbey Lane menu (Credit: Moonshine Images)

Any true foodie loves to experiment with their food and attempt to recreate their favorite dish from their favorite restaurant. Today you and I get to take a peek inside one of Austin’s most beloved restaurants as they celebrate their 35th anniversary. Executive Chef Joel Welch invited The Austinot inside the Kerbey Lane Cafe kitchen for an introduction to some of their wildly popular dishes that have stood the test of time. [Read more…]

Waller Creek Pub House: Your Haven from Dirty 6th Madness

April 27, 2015 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

Good food and great beer await you at Waller Creek Pub House

Picture this. You’re walking eastward on 6th Street in the midst of Friday night madness. People shouting drink specials. Pounding house music. The street is thick with UT kids and tourists. In desperation, you consider the 15 minute hike to East 6th for respite.

But imagine if there was a chilled out craft beer pub in the dark space between Red River and Route 35. A place with a relaxed vibe, quality beer and spirits and a yummy food menu.

Well, go ahead and open your eyes. Waller Creek Pub House, nestled on Sabine between 6th and 7th, will become your new favorite spot and a safe haven from the downtown hustle. [Read more…]

Nasha Brings Mumbai and Margaritas to Austin’s East Side

April 24, 2015 by Erin May Leave a Comment

Nasha India offers complexly flavored food with a seriously spicy kick and a fun Tex Mex twist

Looking for your next food adventure in Austin?

Search no further than East 7th Street and the charming wooden house previously occupied by Casa Columbia. While that east side favorite has moved further down the street, Nasha India has taken its place with a bold attempt at a new food genre: Indian-Tex Mex fusion. [Read more…]

Your Austin Guide to Oysters on the Half Shell

April 22, 2015 by Natalie Parra-Novosad 1 Comment

Oysters. Either you love them or you can’t get over the idea of swallowing a raw mollusk, which is not an easy thing to overcome for some.

If you’ve only ever tried Gulf oysters, give Atlantic oysters a shot at one of the Austin oyster bars listed in this article. [Read more…]

Baked by Amy’s Creates Sweet Dreams from Scratch

April 21, 2015 by Judy Rae Merhar 1 Comment

Baked by Amy’s on Hwy 183 in northwest Austin

Erin Fellows, Head Baker and Managing Partner at Baked by Amy’s

Prepare to be smitten with Erin Fellows. Her crystal blue eyes and button nose are framed by blond locks of shoulder length hair, resembling the adorable animated Cindy Lou from Whoville, the knee-high girl with charms even the Grinch couldn’t resist!

But Erin has something Cindy Lou lacks. She can bake! To smell divine, some women spritz themselves with liquid botanicals. Erin’s presence is followed by the fragrant mixture of buttercream and chocolate. [Read more…]

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