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Explore Hiking Trails and Watering Holes at St Edwards Park

September 22, 2016 by

For active residents of 3500 Westlake, St Edwards Park might be one of the best spots in the area for hiking, swimming, and simply exploring all that Mother Nature has to offer. This scenic park is home to a number of different trails that wind their way through the lush green forests, and if you’re new to hiking, they’re even well marked with clear signs so that you can be sure you won’t get lost. The stream is always nearby in St Edwards Park, and it provides a great place to do some wading or casual swimming on a hot summer day. There are also shady picnic areas that make great spots to settle in for a meal outdoors.

With ample parking and a family-friendly atmosphere, there are few better places to spend an afternoon than St Edwards Park.

St Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, TX 78798
(512) 974-6700
www.yelp.com/biz/st-edwards-park-austin

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Become a ‘Spa Partisan’ at Milk and Honey Spa

August 11, 2016 by

There’s the casual spa-goer: the bride, perhaps, or the mom who goes for a treat. But then there’s the spa connoisseur: the woman who makes spas part of her relaxation and beauty routine. Milk and Honey Spa calls these women “Spa Partisans,” and if you’re not one already, they promise you will be.

Milk and Honey’s two luxury day spas offer a full menu of body, skin, waxing, massage, and nail treatments. You’ll emerge looking and feeling great; Les Nouvelles Esthetiques magazine named Milk and Honey Texas’s top day spa, and locals are dazzled by the service and value.

Check the spa's site for a full list of services, prices, and special offers.

Milk and Honey Spa
12901 Hill Country Boulevard
Bee Cave, TX 78737
(512) 236-1115
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
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Kids Can Learn to Cook at Patricia’s Table

July 14, 2016 by

Whether your kids love to help you in the kitchen or you wish they would, Patricia’s Table is the place to take them. The owner, a former kindergarten teacher, offers a variety of cooking classes designed to teach kids to cook and make it fun, as well.

Patricia’s Table is also a great place to host your child’s birthday party. They offer many different options depending on the child’s age and interest. Toddlers make and decorate a special treat, while those 5 years and older can either make dessert or a savory main dish. Children 8 years and above can participate in their own version of cupcake wars, while tweens can learn more advanced cooking skills while creating a meal from scratch.

If you want to have a fun night out with friends, then sign up for an adult class. You will learn to make a new dish the whole family can enjoy. Just do not forget the wine, the place is BYOB.

Patricia’s Table
1510 W 35th St Cutoff
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 434-9100
patriciastable.com

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Beware Coffee: A Startlingly Good Cup of Joe

June 9, 2016 by

There’s nothing to be afraid of at Austin’s Beware Coffee, a quaint, tiny coffee truck near the University of Texas campus. With only a small green truck and a nearby tent instead of the usual brick and mortar storefront, this is a unique alternative to the city’s numerous other coffee shops. Despite its small size, Beware Coffee churns out expertly brewed coffees, frothy cappuccinos, and ice cream-topped affogatos. For those who like a sweeter beverage, lattes (like the beloved Fantasy Sweet) get a touch of rich, creamy sweetness from the addition of coconut oil and real honey.

The owners are also the baristas at this independent operation, and they really know their stuff when it comes to crafting the perfect cup of joe. If you’re a coffee lover who cares more about the quality of the drinks than the bells and whistles in the shop itself, Beware Coffee is a must-try.

Beware Coffee
2908 Fruth St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 571-3392
www.bewarecoffee.com

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Barton Springs Pool: Cool Off Where Robert Redford Learned to Swim

May 12, 2016 by

Any pool that's good enough for Robert Redford should be good enough for the average swimmer. Barton Springs Pool is that pool. Redford took his very first strokes here as a 5-year-old while on a trip to visit his relatives. Perhaps what drew the Redford family to Barton Springs was its one-of-a-kind aesthetic, unlike any other public pool. You see, the pool's waters filter into it from a hot underground spring, so it's a cross between a typical pool (with lifeguards, diving board, and concrete walls) and a natural lake (with algae underfoot).

Head to Barton Springs Pool any time of year for a swim in crisp waters. They average around 70 degrees no matter the season due to the font from which they flow. Locals love cooling off in the chilly pool on an oppressive Texan summer day or just coming here to sunbathe and people-watch.

Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-9044
www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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Maverick’s Country Rock: Pull on Your Boots to Boogie the Night Away

April 14, 2016 by

Austin is known for its live music venues, but Maverick’s Country Rock shows off the city’s dance moves, as well. If you love to kick up your heels to upbeat country music, Maverick’s spacious dance floor and some of the area’s best DJs will ensure that you have a rocking good time.

The dance floor isn’t just your usual open space, however: Here, a 5,000-square-foot dance floor features state-of-the-art lights and sound and a number of multimedia projectors that work in time with the music. Outside, Maverick’s 3,000-square-foot deck area features lots of outdoor seating and another full bar to service those who wish to enjoy the Texas evening. The bar also makes a fun place to dance the night away.

Maverick’s is open 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Maverick’s Country Rock
1700 Grand Ave Parkway
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 514-5650
www.maverickscountryrock.com
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Mandola’s Italian Market: Shop and Dine in Bee Cave

March 17, 2016 by

Mandola's Italian Market is a popular place to shop and dine in Bee Cave, Texas. Every nook and cranny in the marketplace area is packed with imported treasures, ranging from dried pasta and ladyfingers to oil-packed capers.

But there's no need to wait until you get home to chow down: Mandola's operates an attached trattoria that offers a range of delectable goodies, and the restaurant's aroma wafts around the marketplace, tempting you to sit down for a quick bite after you finish your shopping. Yelp reviewers rave over the bruschetta topped with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil, and they say you shouldn't miss the traditional antipasto selection of cured meats, cheeses, and assorted relishes and marinated vegetables. Hot meals like deep dish lasagna and chicken parmesan are also available, and you can even order take-out family-style meals for up to six people.

Visit Mandola's website to learn more about this Bee Cave market!

Mandola’s Italian Market
12815 Shops Parkway
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 600-8500
www.mandolasmarket.com
www.yelp.com/biz/mandolas-italian-market-bee-cave

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Bowl a Strike, Bite Into Baked Brie at The Goodnight in Austin

March 10, 2016 by

The Goodnight is a retro-inspired bowling alley with more style and polish than some older alleys from decades past. This smaller venue hosts just eight bowling lanes and four custom billiards tables within its atmospheric space, which boasts pendant lights that hang from the ceiling and luxurious leather chairs that offer ample seating for you and your friends. Meanwhile, the 80-person dining room and two private lounge areas create a relaxing space to enjoy food and libations before or after your game.

Enjoy baked brie, pulled pork sliders, and fresh salads along with a handcrafted cocktail, or stop by for the weekday happy hour to enjoy special prices on food and drinks (as well as half off bowling and billiards!).

The Goodnight
2700 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-5000
www.thegoodnight.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-goodnight-austin

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Milk + Honey Day Spa: Relax and Rejuvenate at This Modern, Organic Spa

February 11, 2016 by

Although most people think of plush furnishings and elaborate creams and oils when they think of a day at the spa, Austin’s Milk + Honey Day Spa takes an entirely different approach to a day of pampering. This modern spa focuses on healing, wellness, and relaxation through its natural and organic treatments, and its stylish environment is comfortable yet sparse. Wooden walls, minimal furnishings, and airy, light-filled rooms feel completely tranquil and inspiring at the same time.

Milk + Honey provides treatments for both men and women, including massages, facials, and nail treatments for hands and feet. Many guests choose to purchase treatment packages that offer multiple services for a discounted rate. Whether you’re booking a bridal shower or you simply want to pamper yourself on a day off, Milk + Honey Day Spa will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

Milk + Honey Day Spa is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Milk + Honey Day Spa
100A Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 236-1115
www.milkandhoneyspa.com
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Design Your Own Dessert at Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt in Austin

February 4, 2016 by

With reliably friendly service, a clean, modern atmosphere, and ample seating inside and out, you can’t go wrong with a visit to Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt. This might just be one of the best places in North Austin to satisfy your sweet tooth (without too much guilt!), as the cafe offers an ever-changing selection of frozen yogurt flavors and a vast array of toppings.

Banana pudding, original tart, cotton candy, and caramel salted popcorn are just a few of the flavors loaded into the colorful self-serve stations along the wall. Dose out your chosen froyo flavor, then add toppings from the toppings bar. There, you'll find cookie dough bites, fresh fruits, granola, and candies, and you can add as many as you want before paying by the ounce at the end.

Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt
13429 US Highway 183 N
Austin, TX 78750
(512) 257-0886
www.tfyogurt.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tutti-frutti-frozen-yogurt-austin

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