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Alamo Drafthouse Theatre: Dinner and a Movie in Austin, Texas

April 10, 2014 by

What could be better than watching a movie while drinking a beer and chowing down on some tasty eats? If this is your idea of fun, head to Alamo Drafthouse Theatre for entertaining films, a great selection of draft and bottled beer and a menu of tasty food that’s way above what your average movie theatre concessions provides.

Settle in with a sizzling hot Grilled Eggplant & Jalapeno Pizza, a Royale with Cheese Burger, Tofu Wrap, or a Caesar Salad with spiced pumpkin seeds. Show up for their Master Pancake Theater and watch a movie while one of Austin’s comedians supplies edgy commentary. First-run and golden oldies are shown at this spot. See the Alamo Drafthouse website for schedules and showing times.

Alamo Drafthouse Theatre
320 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1320
http://drafthouse.com/austin
http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-drafthouse-cinema-austin-6

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Billy’s on Burnet: An Austin Gastropub

April 3, 2014 by

Looking for a relaxing Austin spot where you can enjoy a beer and a burger? Billy’s on Burnet is a favorite spot to do just that in a friendly setting.

Stop by for what they say is the "Happiest Hour" around, with great specials on drinks and food. Their tasty draft beer selection includes Avery Maharajah Imperial IPA, Blue Moon Belgian White, Austin Beerworks Pearl Snap, and Hops and Grain Greenhouse Hoppy Brown. Pair your beer with a dish like Fried Zucchini, Chips & Salsa, Fried Okra, Chili Cheese Fries, or Chips & Queso. The big burger menu includes choices like the Billy Burger with double meat & cheese, and the Cobra Burger with bacon, grilled jalapenos, cheddar & chipotle mayo. There’s also plenty to eat for vegetarians, including a Veggie Burger, a Veggie Dog and an Avocado Reuben.

Billy's on Burnet is open daily in Austin.

Billy's on Burnet
4526 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-4740
http://www.billysonburnet.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/billys-on-burnet-austin

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Daisies Café: Tasty Austin Diner Fare

March 27, 2014 by

Daisies Café is the perfect stopping spot for a tasty breakfast or lunch in a cute, friendly Austin setting. Breakfast Tacos are a favorite on this restaurant's menu, served with your choice of fillings that include eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon, chorizo, avocado, onions & peppers.

Other breakfast choices include the Rosedale Fried Egg Sandwich with bacon & swiss cheese, Crème Brulee French Toast, and Longhorn Migas with scrambled eggs, tortillas, bacon & cheddar cheese. If you visit later in the day, the lunch menu includes offerings like Chicken & Dumplings Soup, an Ahi Tuna Burger, a Vegan Hamburger, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Fried Chicken with hatch chile mashed potatoes, a Vegan Hippy Hot Dog, Blue Eyed Burger with melted bleu cheese, and the Gobbler & Swine Sandwich with turkey & bacon.

Daisies is open Mondays through Saturdays in Austin.

Daisies Café
2320 Hancock Drive
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-1904
https://www.facebook.com/daisiescafeaustin
http://www.yelp.com/biz/daisies-cafe-austin

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4 Cookie Recipes that Make the Perfect Little Treats

March 20, 2014 by

From chocolate chip to oatmeal raisin, there truly is no bad type of cookie. Cookies are fun to make and make great treats for special occasions, and just about everyone loves them. Here are just a few of the sweet, creative cookie recipes available online.

Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints
These little, buttery cookies are full of flavor, and they look classy enough to serve at fancy dinner parties or celebrations. An almond drizzle adds a little something extra to the traditional shortbread, and the tart raspberry center is the perfect finish.

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
The name says these are the best, and who are we to argue? Everyone’s favorite cookie is fast and easy to make, and the ooey, gooey chocolate chips taste even better when they’re warm out of the oven.

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
With no baking involved, these cookies are perfect to make with your small children. Simply blend cocoa, peanut butter, oatmeal and a few other simple ingredients and you’ll have deliciously chewy cookies in a matter of minutes.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze
For those who prefer a more savory cookie, this lemon ricotta recipe is a perfect choice. The sweet lemon flavor offsets the rich ricotta to create a unique flavor that’s just as good as gourmet.

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The Needle Works: An Austin Craft Space

March 13, 2014 by

If you love the centuries-old craft of needlepoint, program your GPS to take you to The Needle Works. They’ve been in Austin since 1978, selling high quality, hand painted needlepoint canvases, fine threads, notions, needles, and other supplies. The store moved into a new space not too long ago; it’s a spacious, 3500 square foot showplace, built in the Craftsman architectural style.

Carol Lake Designs, Elizabeth Turner Collection, Barbara Russell Designs, Robbyn’s Nest Designs, Sundance Designs and Pease on Earth Designs are some of the large array of canvas designers in stock at The Needle Works. You can also expand your needlepoint horizons with a class, either one-on-one or in a group. Visit the website for a calendar of classes and pricing information!

The Needle Works is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.

The Needle Works
4401 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-6931
http://theneedleworks.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-needle-works-austin

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March 7, 2014 by

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Sugar Addict Bakery: Sweet and Savory Beignets

March 6, 2014 by

Get your sweet fix at Sugar Addict Bakery, where delectable pastries and coffee are what’s on the menu. Take a trip to New Orleans’ French Quarter with a plate of hot beignets, those delicious pastries doused liberally with powdered sugar. Other varieties include a Nutella and strawberry beignet and a Nutella and banana beignet.

Despite the name, not everything at this bakery is sweet. The two-egg breakfast beignet is a savory and satisfying choice for your morning meal. Other options include stuffed beignet balls with cheese and your choice of chicken or pastrami, the rotisserie chicken Beignet with creamy havarti cheese, and a smoked pastrami beignet with organic spring leaves.

Take home a dozen or two of the delectable cupcakes swirled with vanilla or chocolate icing.

Sugar Addict Bakery is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Sugar Addict Bakery
4001 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 568-7330
sugaraddictbakery.com

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Cafe Pacha: An Austin Cafe

February 27, 2014 by

Austin's Cafe Pacha is a popular go-to spot for a hot cup of Fair Trade organic coffee and a tasty bite to eat. It’s a tiny, brightly decorated spot and a great place to enjoy breakfast. Pacha's pancakes are some of its most well-regarded breakfast fare, filled with fruit and served with real butter and maple syrup. Breakfast tacos, french toast, omelets and burritos are also on the menu.

Cafe Pacha's food is made with organic produce, grains, dairy and eggs, and regular diners suggest that you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. You can even take home one of their delectable house-made deep dish quiches or pies. The quiche options include spinach & mozzarella, and quiche lorraine, while pie choices include apple, berry and pecan.

Located in Austin, Texas, Cafe Pacha is open daily.

Cafe Pacha
4618 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
Rosedale
(512) 800-7309
http://www.pachatx.com/Cafe_Pacha/Welcome.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pacha-austin

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Three Recipes for a Healthier You

February 20, 2014 by

Whether you have just a few minutes or a whole hour to spend, cooking at home can be just as delicious as eating out. Health.gov offers a list of more than 100 different recipes for heart-healthy dishes for every meal of the day, all with less sodium, saturated fat and calories than many foods.

Here are a few favorite recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner:

Applesauce Pancakes
Just because you’re trying to eat well doesn’t mean you have to give up pancakes. Including a whole serving of fruit and using low-fat ingredients, this healthy recipe for applesauce pancakes may just delight the whole family.

Tuna Salad
Traditional tuna salads are high in saturated fat, but this one uses only tuna and a few flavorful ingredients to create an equally delicious, stripped down version. Full of celery, onions and low-fat mayonnaise, this may just become your new favorite sandwich spread.

Chicken Marsala
The Italian food dish gets a healthy makeover in this delicious and nutritious dinner recipe. Using the savory flavors of chicken stock, Marsala wine and fresh lemons, this dish offers flavor without empty calories!

Find more healthy recipes by visiting Health.gov.

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Uptown Modern: Classic Furniture in Austin, Texas

February 13, 2014 by

Love the clean, space age look and feel of mid-century modern furniture? If so, you’re not alone: it’s a trend that has become very popular and Uptown Modern is a great place see it in Austin. This furniture shop specializes in furniture from the 1940s through the 1970s, especially Danish Modern, European Modern and American-made items.

Whether you’re looking for a perfectly restored dining set made by Borge Morgensen, or a Hans Wegner sofa, chances are, you’ll find something to fall in love with here. How about a 1960s Plycraft lounge chair that looks like it belongs in Don Draper’s office on Mad Men? They might just have that, too. They’ve also got wall art, clocks, decorative bottles, bedroom furniture, and a small selection of jewelry. Stop in and browse — you really never know what treasures you might discover here!

Uptown Modern is open daily in Austin.

Uptown Modern
5111 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-1200
http://www.uptownmodernaustin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/uptown-modern-austin

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