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Let’s Celebrate 31 Neighbors Doing Good in the Austin Area During COVID-19

April 10, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan 2 Comments

Companies Doing Good in Austin During COVID-19
We’re in this together (Credit: Rock Studios)

Everything feels like life has been upended, but people in Austin have a wonderful way of looking out for each other. I’m here to spread a little joy and information, as I chronicle some of Austin’s stories of kindness and hope in the face of COVID-19.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Local Business

Everything Cancelled and Stuck Social Distancing? Enjoy Austin Culture Online

March 16, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Blanton Museum of Art Atrium
The beautiful atrium at Blanton Museum of Art (Credit: Jessica Pino)

This month hurts. Austin is an active, social city and we are not used to being at home, where most public health experts say we need to be. But Austin’s light comes from within, from the many talented, creative, and innovative people–and they are here to quell your quarantine blues.

Whether you want local music, tech or business panels, exercise, education, art, or food, someone is out there somewhere in Austin, cranking out quality content for you. So make some popcorn and hot cocoa–or a stiff cocktail. Sit back, relax with loved ones, and make the most of a decidedly crappy situation.

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries, Entertainment

Everything You Need to Know About SXSW Film Festival Venues for 2020

March 4, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Alamo Drafthouse Ritz Theater Seating
Alamo Drafthouse Ritz prepares to host SXSW Film 2020 (Credit: David Hill via Flickr CC)

Batten down the hatches, y’all! SXSW is nigh! SXSW Film runs from March 13 to 22, 2020. This exciting film festival is in its 27th year. The film screenings, world premieres, and special events take place across 10 Austin film venues. Here’s a rundown of what to expect from each.

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Events, Film Tagged With: sxsw

Austin Food Blogger Alliance Dishes Tips for Cooking, Dining Out, Blogging

February 21, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan 3 Comments

Austin Food Blogger Alliance Members
Austin Food Blogger Alliance members finding some of Austin’s best food for you (Credit: AFBA)

Austin Food Blogger Alliance serves Austin locals and visitors alike, by providing helpful resources related to a myriad of food-related needs in Austin.

The organization is made up of around 60 Austin-based bloggers supporting each other, and Austin businesses, through cross-promotion on the Austin Food Blogger Alliance website and social media outlets. At least once a year, the alliance publishes a themed blog-along mostly made up of recipes.

The organization also publishes the annual Austin Food Blogger Alliance City Guide in March before SXSW, featuring several masterful roundups on various places to eat, drink, and take day trips from Austin.

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Filed Under: Austinot Loves, Discoveries, Food, Food & Drink

14 Plant-Strong Restaurants in Austin That Never Sacrifice Taste

January 29, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan 3 Comments

Casa de Luz Macrobiotic Food Is Plant-strong
Casa de Luz makes macrobiotic food with love and it shows (Credit: Casa de Luz)

Plant-strong diets are on the rise as people add more nutrient-rich foods to their lifestyles and implement Meatless Mondays. Austin is a wonderful city for it, as we have so many tasty, plant-strong restaurants to choose from.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: vegan, vegetarian

Feel Like Family at Authentic Gabriela’s Downtown

January 8, 2020 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Margarita Flight Gabriela's Downtown
Try a margarita or flight of margaritas with a view of downtown

Austin patios are joyous gathering places for eating, drinking, people-watching, and–ideally–basking in the golden glow of the setting sun with a glorious view. Happily for us, we have Gabriela’s Downtown for all of the above.

Gabriela’s seems to have hit the ground running, almost immediately attracting friendly crowds to its beautiful patio. Besides tasty margarita flights, massive micheladas with over-the-top extras, and homemade horchata that alone is worth a visit, Gabriela’s also has great food.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: brunch, cocktails, eastside, happy hour, margaritas, mexican

Lick Honest Ice Creams Serves Winter Flavors to Warm Your Cold Heart

December 26, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Winter Flavors Lick Honest Ice Creams Austin
Buy a pint to sate your sweet tooth–or curry favor at the in-laws’ (Credit: Annie Ray)

Do you crave ice cream all year, no matter the weather? Then you’re in luck! Lick Honest Ice Creams has launched a holiday flavor menu in tune with the flavors and feelings of the season.

These wintry flavors are reminiscent of cozy nights by the fire with loved ones, family gatherings, or treating yourself to ice cream after an active day outdoors. You know I take my blog writing seriously, so I assure you I tasted each of these flavors to better share them with you!

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: ice cream, vegan

Be a Holiday Party Hero With These 8 Delectable Party Trays

December 11, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Ritual Catering Holiday Party Trays in Austin
Ritual’s crudites board comes with yummy spreads AND they’re a sight to behold (Credit: Ritual Catering)

Party time, Austin-style! Festivities are reaching peak season, and good holiday party trays can be edible works of art to feed and impress the masses.

Whether for work or private parties, these Austin companies have the hookup on noteworthy holiday party trays and boxes that will have your loved ones drooling with appreciation.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: christmas

The Far Out Lounge & Stage Is South Austin’s Groovy New Music Hub

November 13, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

The Far Out Lounge & Stage in South Austin
The dog-friendly, family-friendly Far Out has live music Wednesday through Saturday nights (Credit: Ben Porter Photography)

South Austin has a new hub for local music and fun at The Far Out Lounge & Stage. When I first saw the groovy, ’70s-style signage and marquee announcing live music at the familiar brick building in far south Austin, I immediately made a U-turn and rubbed my eyes to make sure I wasn’t imagining things.

It’s real! It’s really happening! The Far Out seemingly sprung up overnight at “the old Red Shed,” as south Austinites have called it since the dive bar shuttered last year. After the venue’s brief stint as Nicolaza’s, owners Pedro Carvalho and Bae Anthon hired booking agent and Austin music scene insider Lawrence Boone.

With Boone on board, Carvalho and Anthon set their sights on music and reinvented the space as The Far Out. If the crowds are any indication, they made the right call. South Austin was ready for a new groove.

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Filed Under: Entertainment, Music, Nightlife Tagged With: far south, south austin

All That Glitters Is Neon at Upcoming Surreal Sea Party

October 29, 2019 by Joleen Jernigan Leave a Comment

Surreal Sea Party Entrance Through Neon Fish
Enter Surreal Sea through the belly of the beast (Credit: Ion Art)

Austin, prepare to trip the lights fantastic in an awe-inspiring neon seacape. Dance the night away among dazzling creatures and festive people at Ion Art and Art Seen Alliance’s Surreal Sea 2019.

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Filed Under: Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Events

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