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Via 313 Dishes Out Authentic Detroit-style Pizza at 5 Locations

August 1, 2018 by Brittany Ballard 1 Comment

Detroit-style pizza Via 313 in Austin

Via 313’s Detroit-style pizza packs maximum flavor, from the cheese caramelized crust to the gooey center

Whether you’ve tried Detroit-style or not, Austin has the place for you to chow down on these delicious pizzas. Via 313 will have you dreaming of cheesy crusts and pizza toppings for weeks once you’ve gotten a taste.

What started as a food truck on East Sixth Street quickly became an Austin favorite, growing into a local empire. Since 2011, Via 313 has expanded from one trailer to five different locations throughout our area.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, food trailers, food trucks, north austin, pizza, rainey, sixth street, south austin

6 Local Places to Practice Archery Around Austin

July 23, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Archery Training Center Austin Texas

Archery Training Center provides recreational and competitive lessons for all ages (Credit: Archery Training Center)

Austin has its fair share of activities for locals and tourists: kayaking, hiking, bar hopping, concerts. But if you’re looking for something out of the ordinary, then take up a bow and arrow (a dream come true for a medieval bookworm like myself)! Keep reading to discover six places in the Austin area where you or your kids can learn archery. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries

You Won’t Believe the Heart Behind This Yellow Building in East Austin

July 9, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Altatudes Boutique in East Austin

Altatudes is the first high-end boutique located in east Austin (Credit: Dwayne Hills/DHills Photography)

Wander down East 12th Street and you’ll find your eye drawn to a bright, yellow storefront close to Chicon Street. When you step through the front door, you shouldn’t be surprised to find an interior just as cute as the exterior of the building. This east Austin high-end boutique, Altatudes, is owned and operated by Alta Alexander, who is as charming as she is passionate and giving. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: eastside

Teddy V. Pâtisserie Bakes Delicious Cookies for Austin Farmers’ Markets

May 25, 2018 by Brittany Ballard 1 Comment

Not only are these cookies huge, they're soft and fluffy on the inside

Not only are these cookies huge, but they’re soft and fluffy on the inside (Credit: Chelsea Laine Francis)

If you love a good chocolate chip cookie, then I’ve got your new fave place to visit on the weekends in Austin! Teddy V. Pâtisserie is a local business specializing in delicious cookies that make your mouth water just looking at photos of them. Go on–tell me I’m lying. I dare you.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, farmers markets

11 Things You’ll Learn During Austin Symphony Orchestra’s 108th Season

April 27, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Austin Symphony Orchestra Performance

The Austin Symphony Orchestra recently announced its 108th season. A range of performances will make your musical dreams come true, from gorgeous classics to musical films that will invoke a sense of nostalgia.

If you’re already a fan of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, I don’t need to tell you the next season will be full of memorable performances you won’t want to miss.

But if you’re new on the scene, then you have a bit of catching up to do. Whatever happens, there’s no need to feel intimidated by or excluded from the symphony. The upcoming season has something for everyone. Classics from the Masterworks series, nostalgic songs in the Pops series, and special events will take place throughout the year.

To give you context and a deeper appreciation for the symphony, I wanted this article to be more than a bland list of song titles and composers slated for the upcoming season. Here’s a taste of what’s to come: 11 interesting facts you’ll have learned about the Austin Symphony Orchestra by its 108th season finale. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Et Cetera, Music, Non-Profits

The 7 Best Places for Hands-on Crafting in Austin

April 17, 2018 by Brittany Ballard 3 Comments

Best Crafting in Austin

Credit: Bead It Austin

Austin is a great place to get craft beer with buddies, but there’s another “crafty” side of our city. If you’re into painting, jewelry-making, or any other type of arts and crafts, then keep reading. Let your creative spirit run free at these seven awesome places for hands-on crafting in Austin!

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: crafting

5 Austin Makeup Brands to Try as You Shop Local

March 30, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Austin Makeup Brands

When I first got into makeup, I experimented with some of the now cringe-worthy trends of the early 2000s. Fast forward to today, and I’ve managed to fill my bathroom cabinets with more makeup than any one person could actually need. And while my skills aren’t Instagram-worthy just yet, I can appreciate finding a new beauty line as much as the next beauty junkie. So when I stumbled upon an Austin makeup brand last year, it got me thinking. What other Austin makeup brands are out there?

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Local Business Tagged With: beauty, vegan

Bananarchy Wants You to Eat Your Bananas Frozen

March 16, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Bananarchy Trailer UT Austin

Bananarchy recently opened a new location at The University of Texas campus (Credit: Bananarchy)

Did you know we have a frozen banana paradise right here in Austin? Bananarchy is a local food truck specializing in delicious, vegan desserts. Just imagine a frozen banana plunged into chocolate, and then sprinkled in yummy toppings like M&M’s or Oreo crumbles. One taste and you’ll be hooked. I know I was!

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: dessert, food trailers

HayleyCakes and Cookies Makes Treats Too Pretty to Eat (But We Can’t Resist)

February 14, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

HayleyCakes and Cookies Austin

Hayley and her cookies will be your next Insta-obsession (Credit: @thehayleycakes)

If you have a major sweet tooth like I do, then you’re probably constantly on the lookout for delicious and unique desserts. Instagram does a good job of helping with my discovery process, especially when I want a local treat. Now I can have my cake and eat it, too, thanks to Austin-based HayleyCakes and Cookies.

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink, Local Business Tagged With: dessert

The University of Texas Unveils Breathtaking Mural This Week, Free to Attend

January 23, 2018 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Painting Amistad America Mural at University of Texas

José Parlá in residence at Landmarks, the public art program of The University of Texas at Austin, 2017 (Credit: Rey Parlá)

When I think of The University of Texas at Austin, images of football, Burnt Orange, and passionate fans come to mind. After this week, I’ll have another image in my mind whenever UT is mentioned: José Parlá’s gorgeous and inspiring mural, “Amistad América,” created for the newest building on campus. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events Tagged With: ut

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