Is healthy fast food an oxymoron? Baby Greens fits in perfectly in South Austin with it’s fast and fresh menu of salads, wraps, and soups. This spot is drive-thru only so all salads are sold to-go. The original location is on S. 1st but a second location on Burnet has opened and in the next [...]
Polvos is one of Austin’s most popular spots for south of the border food. Look forward to a salsa bar, mariachi music, homemade corn tortillas, strong margaritas, and the best tortilla soup in town. Head to Polvo’s for brunch this weekend and get the Trash Can Plate ($6.99): Two scrambled eggs mixed with bacon, ham, potatoes, cheese, [...]
Starlite in Austin’s Warehouse District has been serving some of the best bistro fare in town for the last 9 years. While the restaurant is not quite shutting down, it will have reduced hours and the menu will gradually change. Definitely call ahead before you head there!
the college slacker says: this is fine dining at [...]
Saturday, May 16, 2009, Austin’s historic Paramount and State Theatre are throwing their 93rd Anniversary Gala. Two blocks of Congress Avenue will be tented for dinner and drinks, dancing, and auction. The ticket purchase or table sponsorship supports the preservation of Austin’s two historic theatres. This event sells out every year so buy your ticket [...]
Today’s song of the day is ‘Mercy’ by Plants and Animals. These guys will be back in Austin March 6, 2009 at the Mohawk. This Canadian band put on an awesome show at Emo’s indoors last October.
www.myspace.com/plantsandanimals
Designer Clearance House, open since December, has designer and couture apparel and shoes at huge 75% discounts. Clothes are from designers such as Nicole Miller, Dian VonFurstenburg, Juicy Couture, BCBG, Elie Tahari, Armani, Kay Unger, Alice and Olivia, Trina Turk, Theory, Robert Rodriguez, and Nanette Lepore and often comes from Houston’s famed Tootsie’s boutique. Shoes are from Loeffler [...]
Emerald City Press is a new drive-thru/ walk up/ delivery one-stop-shop on Lamar next to Shoal Creek Saloon in downtown Austin. You can pick up your morning coffee, breakfast, and paper from their huge selection of beverages, food, flowers, newspapers and magazines. You can find tons of local goodies here like Tacodeli breakfast tacos (arguably [...]
Today’s song of the day is ‘Strangers’ by Van She, a Sydney Australia band. These guys have a Cut Copy vibe, AKA heavy on the synthesizers. If you are jonesing for live music, head to the Parish at 9 tonight for Harlem and Tapes N Tapes, its gonna be an awesome show.
www.vanshe.com
You know game day will be all about the chips, dips, and day drinking. This Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, catch a free cab ride home from non-profit Austin Sober Ride. This organization keeps Austin’s streets safe on nights associated with high levels of drinking such as Cinco de Mayo, Halloween, Mardi Gras, New [...]
Guest Contributor: Josh Kerr (from NYC)
This song comes from Flo Rida, a rapper from guess where? Florida. While his rapper name might have been realized during 5th grade recess, his new song “Right Round” is probably the catchiest song I’ve heard this year. I dare you not to want to hear it again after one [...]