Posts Tagged as ‘decor’

February 19, 2009

“This is going to be the next big Austin restaurant”

“This is going to be the next big Austin restaurant,” said my grounded, engineer, out-of-the-scene date to La Condesa’s soft opening last night. He is not given to fanciful phrases and media hype, but he was absolutely floored by the decor and atmosphere at La Condesa. Add in some tasty drinks, superb guacamole, and just [...]

August 27, 2008

LOVIN’ LANAI!!

The new bar opened last night, and I LOVE it!! It’s pretty awesome–rooftop, open sides, retractable glass roof, stone and water decor everywhere … and of course, the best bartenders in Austin! (A good friend is the GM, and he brought the best of the best with him from stints at Brown Bar and Prague)
They [...]

August 22, 2008

Popovers at Trio in the Four Seasons

So we all know Trio is an amazing restaurant in the Four Seasons. Some people knock the decor (red and orange tones) or say “it’s not that good,” but really, when they say those sorts of things, it’s because they’re jealous. Trio has food, service, and wine down pat. Ha, that’s a trio.
But I don’t [...]

April 9, 2008

mercury design studio

LOVED this store. I went by mercury design studio on Second Street today to do some research for an article I’m working on and I just loved it. If I had the money to buy hand-selected vintage chairs in perfect condition, I would. These are the things out of magazines. I mean, in the window [...]

April 8, 2008

Track Tuesdays

Tonight I will be coaching a middle school track meet at St. Andrew’s. So don’t expect a wild what-to-do-list.
But if I weren’t coaching tonight, I’d playing some pickup volleyball at Zilker! Normally I don’t know anyone that goes out on Tuesday afternoons, but my friends are, so if you have any desire to play sand [...]