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Artessano Food Trailer Serves Authentic Colombian Food in East Austin

April 4, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Authentic Colombian Food in Austin

Artessano’s Colombian bowl with chicken

The list of must-try eateries in east Austin is overwhelming. Don’t expect reading about Artessano to make things easier for you. Artessano’s food trailer, located on East Sixth Street, has been delighting customers with authentic Colombian food for years. I met with owner, Carlos Quitian, and his nephew, Andres Amaya, to hear how they bring Colombian culture to Austin.

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, food trailers, gluten-free

La Holly Is East Austin’s Newest Cantina With Neighborhood Vibe We Love

March 29, 2018 by Danielle Fritz 1 Comment

La Holly in East Austin

La Holly sits on the corner of Pedernales and East Sixth Street

Change is inevitable. But with change comes a bit of trepidation. Simon Madera, owner of La Holly, knows this feeling well. He took over Kellee’s Place last summer, yet kept the longstanding Tejano bar open as he worked on his project because he wanted the original building to stay intact. The outcome of Madera’s efforts is a modern cantina that respects east Austin’s history and aims to retain the neighborhood’s core essence.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: cocktails, eastside

Stretch Creates Accessible Approach to Yoga, Headphones Included

March 23, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Stretch soundscape yoga on rooftop

Stretch soundscape yoga in downtown Austin

For years, I knew yoga could improve the quality of my life. Yet, for an activity built on love and inclusivity, jumping into this unfamiliar practice felt challenging. I didn’t relate to the bohemian feel of some local studios, and the terminology used in class was intimidating and hard to follow. I felt like an outsider. Because of this, I avoided all things yoga.

And then I found Stretch. This Austin yoga studio was different. It was accessible and approachable by design, owner and instructor Kaysha Patel told me.

This is how a guy who’d never “namaste-d” or “downward dogged” before began his modest yoga practice…and can now (almost) touch his toes.

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Filed Under: Activities, Discoveries Tagged With: eastside, yoga

Greater Goods Cafe Supports Austin Charities, Offers Coffee Education

March 15, 2018 by Danielle Fritz Leave a Comment

Greater Goods Coffee East Austin

Greater Goods’ east Austin location has ample parking and seating

A good cup of coffee and a quality conversation can do wonders. But Greater Goods coffee does even more. With a second coffee shop now in east Austin, Greater Goods serves “coffee with a splash of kindness”…literally.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee, coffee shops, eastside

Yuyo Peruvian Restaurant Celebrates Diversity of Peru in East Austin

January 31, 2018 by Amanda Sayers Leave a Comment

Yuyo Peruvian Restaurant Owner and Executive Chef

Owner Carlos Rivero and Executive Chef Maribel Rivero, the sibling team behind Yuyo (Credit: Yuyo)

Not knowing much about Peruvian cuisine, I had to research to discover what it’s all about. I learned that Peruvian cooking combines elements from many cultures and ethnicities found in Peru: African, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish, to name a few. This unique blend of flavors has made its way to east Austin thanks to Yuyo, the newest concept from El Chile Group. The menu is diverse and you won’t feel intimated, even if it’s your first time trying Peruvian cuisine. Check out some of the highlights from my recent visit!

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Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, manor

Center for Social Innovation Propels Nonprofits With Intentional Ecosystem

January 30, 2018 by Guest Blogger Leave a Comment

Team behind The Center for Social Innovation (L-R): Dan Graham, Matt McDonnell, Daryl Kunik, Michael Hsu

Guest article by Sarah Snyder

Going to a construction site is always intriguing, especially when hard hats are required. My behind-the-scenes look at The Center for Social Innovation, Springdale General’s current project, was especially fun considering the center’s purpose to serve the social impact community in Austin.

Wait until you read about all the nonprofits and social good companies planning to come together at this east Austin hub.

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Filed Under: Discoveries, Et Cetera, Local Business, Non-Profits Tagged With: eastside

Nickel City Bar Pours Neighborhood Vibes on East 11th Street

January 25, 2018 by Irvianne Torremoro Leave a Comment

Nickel City Bar in East Austin

Nickel City is the new bar to meet people and hang out off East 11th Street (Credit: Hunter Townsend)

If there’s one thing that’s certain in Austin, it’s the ever-changing scenery. Condos, hotels, and establishments keep popping up in and around our beloved neighborhoods, and too many Austinites don’t know where to seek refuge anymore. Fear not, locals! Nickel City is the spot where you can walk in, pull up a chair, and drink to your heart’s content.

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

Where Are the Best Bloody Marys in Austin?

January 19, 2018 by Samantha Saenz 1 Comment

Ghost of Mary at Cannon + Belle in Austin

Get haunted by the Ghost of Mary at Cannon + Belle (Credit: @dollarsaenz)

Whether you want to sip a socially acceptable cocktail with breakfast or nurse a brooding hangover, the Bloody Mary has become the standard go-to. The drink that has been around since approximately 1921 has incredible diversity, and it seems as though just about every restaurant has their own version–with our city being no exception. So whether you’re looking for the classic version, a peacock of garnishes, or something more exotic, here’s our guide to the best Bloody Marys in Austin. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Drink, Food & Drink Tagged With: bars, cocktails, downtown, eastside, soco, south austin

Vintage Heart Cafe Features Large Outdoor Patio, Food Truck Fare

January 16, 2018 by Jonas White Leave a Comment

Vintage Heart Cafe Austin

Enjoy a cup of joe, hot or cold, indoors or out, at Vintage Heart Cafe

Vintage Heart Cafe has become many things to me. It’s where I can count on a delicious caffeine boost or find my productive side. On my less focused days, it’s a comfortable place to continue my quest to traverse the Internet’s outer limits. Recently, Vintage House Cafe has become something more to me and the Austin community at-large. It now includes a beautiful outdoor space, food options, and adult beverages.

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Filed Under: Drink, Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: coffee shops, eastside, food trailers, food trucks

Family and Interior Mexican Cuisine Are Heart and Soul of Licha’s Cantina

January 12, 2018 by Amanda Sayers Leave a Comment

Licha's Cantina Mexican in East Austin

Licha’s Cantina’s colorful exterior welcomes you to the heart of East Sixth Street

I tend to be drawn to people and places that radiate a positive energy. Add delicious food to that, and I’m a loyal and devoted regular.

When you first walk into the old bungalow that is Licha’s Cantina, you don’t feel like you’re in a restaurant at all. You feel as though you’re in someone’s home. The interior is cozy and dimly lit, and there’s music playing in the background. There is heart and soul, and the energy makes you feel good.

Somehow you know you’re about to sit down to a delicious and comforting meal, like you’re at a family dinner. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Food, Food & Drink Tagged With: eastside, mexican, sixth street

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