Entries Tagged as ‘Eating’

July 9, 2009

The Rumors are True: Annie’s is Good

Excuse the iphone quality, but how good does that plate look??
That’s some eggplant something (thin slices of eggplant wrapped around polenta in a marinara sauce with cheese), ratatouille (yum!!), and pear-walnut salad. Lovin’ it.
Much has been written about beloved Annie’s, so I won’t repeat the same. I will say this: make sure you’re prepared for [...]

July 8, 2009

SoLa Summer Solstice Party

Join ENVY Magazine for a SoLa Summer Solstice Party tomorrow, July 9 from 6-9pm at SoLa Home (2520 Bluebonnet), not to be confused with SoLa boutique. It’s the perfect happy hour to kick off your (early) weekend in style, checking out condos from SoLa while pondering what a Houston/Dallas magazine is doing hosting an Austin [...]

July 7, 2009

Cupcake Meetup Today at 3!

Last minute sugar rush: Carrie from Bella Cupcake Couture (designer cupcake wrappers) is hosting a cupcake tasting at Mozarts at 3pm TODAY. You’re invited to come sample and/or bring some to share, there will definitely be several flavors of Wicked Cupcakes to try (aren’t her cake designs amazing? Graduation cake and cupcakes pictured below is [...]

July 6, 2009

Breakfast with Lance Armstrong

Well, technically Lance is off in France competing, but Third Base Downtown will be showing the first Team Trials stage of the tour, scheduled to start at 7:30am and end by 11am tomorrow morning, July 7th. Third Base will serve breakfast and mimosas. All profits from the event will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation, [...]

July 2, 2009

Kenichi – good at raw fish

Kenichi has been Austin’s downtown sushi spot for quite some time (8+ years?), but with the recent additions of Imperia (a personal fave), Yu Sushi Igazyu, and coming-soon Piranha sushi and the stiff competition from heavily-discounted-happy-hour-hitters Kyoto, Silhouette, and Maiko (also a fave), the venerable spot is ramping up its image and offerings.
There’s a new [...]

June 30, 2009

Prix Fixe at TRIO and Austin Land and Cattle

These are some seriously awesome deals, people.
For Father’s Day, my bro and I used to take our dad to Outback Steakhouse every year. Unfortunately for Pops, the bro and I got into our free-range-meat-only habit, and Outback was out the window. Luckily for Dad, Austin Land & Cattle would never dream of serving up anything [...]

June 29, 2009

Let’s Talk About Brunches

In honor of today being Monday, the day after Sunday, which is unofficial official Brunch Day, let’s talk about brunches.
I’ve raved about the Four Seasons’ brunch more times than I can count, and Moonshine’s too. I was on quite the brunch kick for a little while, but athletics and sleeping have gotten in the way [...]

June 26, 2009

This weekend: CrossFit + Cookies + Maker’s Mark Traveling Brunch

Saturday itinerary:
8:30am: CrossFit UTB workout (Meet under Mopac Bridge. Work out. Be awesome)
10am: Spectate Men’s BB Doubles at Aussie’s (damn it’s gonna be hot)
1-3pm: Snag free Alexandra’s Cookie Dreams Cookies and a delicious No Sugar Added Mocha Blended at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
2pm: Hit up BookPeople on N. Lamar for a book-signing [...]

June 26, 2009

Uncorked One-Year Anniversary: Big Wine Party

Flyer says it all. Free wine and food. Delicious food. Delicious wine. From the cute little house atop the hill just on the other side of 35 on 7th Street. Do it.
When else do you get offered free booze on a Saturday night from 5pm-close??

June 25, 2009

Exclusive invite: Rebel Rebel Mojito Happy Hour

Loyal readers, we’re invited to a Rebel Rebel Mojito Happy Hour happening this afternoon on that little street next to GSD&M that people forget about (also sweet West Sixth parking when you’re going out at night). More precisely, 609 Wood Street, tucked away under the trees on Wood Street, on the right.
Free mojitos, appetizers, and [...]