Internet cafes are very popular all over Europe, and when you visit Tazas Café, you can experience the same international flavor right in Universal City. This combination coffee shop and internet lounge offers a full food menu, handmade espresso drinks, and free Wi-Fi to paying customers.

Pastries and omelets are available for breakfast, while the lunch menu includes homemade soups, healthy salads, and pizzas to share with friends. While the menu is fairly large for a cafe, the most popular item at Tazas is by far its cinnamon roll. Regulars rave about this award-winning pastry, and many say it makes the perfect addition to any meal or coffee drink.

Whether you come for your morning latte, a late lunch, or to catch up on some emails, Tazas Café is a lively, eclectic spot to visit at any time of day!

Tazas Café
3126 Pat Booker Road
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 658-2927
www.tazalicious.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tazas-cafe-universal-city

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Clothing swaps are becoming increasingly popular ways to recycle your old clothes and gain some new-to-you favorites in return. By simply inviting a few friends to bring a few items each, you can organize a clothing swap in no time. Here are a few tips for pulling it off.

1. Get the word out. It’s best to invite 10 to 15 people for maximum swapping possibilities. Send out email invitations about one month in advance describing how to event works so that guests have ample time to start cleaning out their closets.
2. Choose the perfect space. If you live in a studio apartment, it may be best to host the swap at a friend’s house with a larger common space. Choose a living room or even a covered area in the backyard if it’s warm outside.
3. Get organized. Even among close friends, things can get a bit crazy if you simply dump the clothes into a pile and have at it. Create a type of system where each guest gets a certain number of items, or have the previous owners “auction” their pieces off by telling a background story about each item.
4. Settle fights efficiently. If more than one person wants a particular item, develop a system for deciding who should get it. Choose a name out of a hat, or if your friends feel comfortable, let the group decide who wears it best.

13 Rules for a Successful Clothing Swap [Oprah]
10 Tips for Hosting a Successful Clothing Swap [Women’s Day]
Swap 'Til You Drop: Throwing a Clothing-Swap Party is On-Trend [Bethenny]

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On a hot summer day in Texas, there might not be anywhere in town cooler or more refreshing than Bahama Buck’s. This popular shaved ice shop and smoothie bar serves a wide assortment of frozen treats in just about every flavor imaginable, making it the perfect way to cool off on a sunny afternoon. Bahama Buck’s specializes in its classic Sno, a type of light, airy shaved ice that comes with your choice of gourmet flavor syrups together in a tall to-go cup. Super sour raspberry and pickle juice are two of the most popular flavors, but there are also classics like strawberry or mango.

The colorful interior is decorated in tropical shades and with bright turquoise booths where guests can enjoy their treats inside the air conditioned dining area, but it also features a convenient drive-through window if you prefer to take your dessert to go.

Whether you want a Sno, a smoothie, or an iced Island House coffee, Bahama Buck’s can satisfy your craving.

Bahama Buck’s
2310 Pat Brooker Road
Universal City, TX 78148
(210) 437-1091
www.bahamabucks.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bahama-bucks-universal-city

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