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Launderette Serves Up New American Fare in a Converted Laundromat

January 26, 2016 by

Those craving a delicious meal in a retro-inspired space should look no further than the Launderette, which is only three miles from Elan East. Located in a converted laundromat, the restaurant is open for lunch or brunch and dinner daily with an assortment of plates that call on new American influences for inspiration.

Flavors of the past shine through on the menu, too, with plates like potato chips served with pimento cheese, an assortment of curated toasts, chicken thighs, roasted cauliflower, and croque monsieur. On the dessert menu, expect everything from Girl Scout cookies and key lime sundaes to the birthday cake ice cream sandwich.

Launderette serves up a mean happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. All cocktails, beer, and wine are half-priced during happy hour. Cheers!

Launderette
2115 Holly Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 382-1599
launderetteaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/launderette-austin

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Dog and Duck Pub: An Old Favorite in a New Location

January 19, 2016 by

Having opened in November about two miles away from Elan East, Dog and Duck Pub serves traditional British pub fare alongside a wide variety of brews. Dog and Duck Pub initially opened in 1990 and has a string of “Best in Austin” awards to its name, but it recently relocated to this new spot. The pub’s updated menu offers delicious dishes like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and burgers and salads, as well as bar food staples like French fries and onion rings. There are 33 beers on tap daily, ensuring that you’ll find one you like.

As the name suggests, Dog and Duck Pub is dog-friendly, so bring your pup along and you’ll be seated on the sun-soaked side patio. There’s plenty of seating inside this cozy spot, too. Dog and Duck Pub has parking behind the building, and there’s also street parking available. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it a great addition to the neighborhood.

Dog and Duck Pub
2400 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 479-0598
dogandduckpub.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-dog-and-duck-pub-austin-3

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Paperboy: Do Breakfast at This Upscale Food Truck

January 13, 2016 by

A new area restaurant earning raves from visitors isn't actually a restaurant at all. Paperboy is a food trailer that serves breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. Located about two miles from Elan East in the East 11th Street neighborhood, Paperboy showcases the best of Austin’s gourmet food truck scene.

Breakfast sandwiches like the B.E.C. with bacon, a fried egg, and spicy pimento cheese, combine favorite tastes with bold new flavors. A must-try here is the hash, a mash-up of roasted sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, poached egg, bacon, and Chile-coffee mayo. Paperboy also offers coffee from Tweed Coffee Roasters.

The prices are reasonable, with large portions and nothing that costs more than $10. The outdoor patio seating makes it a causal but scenic spot, filled with dog walkers, strollers, and joggers. Each table gets a free newspaper to peruse while dining. Great for a quick breakfast or lunch, Paperboy is fast becoming a must-visit.

Paperboy
1203 E. 11 Street
Austin, TX 78702
www.paperboyaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/paperboy-austin

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January 8, 2016 by

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BYO Containers to Fill at Eco-Friendly Co-Op In.gredients

January 6, 2016 by

At In.gredients, grocery shopping is more of an event than an errand. This co-op near Elan East cares as much about Mother Nature as it does the Austin community. To that end, it sources all of its ingredients from local farmers who are practicing sustainable farming, and it operates using eco-friendly approaches.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of In.gredients is its "precycling" program. That starts with you; before you come in, find and wash a few clean plastic or glass containers. Then when you get to the store, weigh and label each container. This is to ensure that the cashier applies the right tare when he or she weighs your grub. Load up each container with whatever you need, from veggies to oatmeal, from eggs to flour. In.gredients has almost everything, but it's not packaged the way you're used to seeing it. This minimum-waste approach to grocery shopping leaves a small footprint on the earth, which is exactly the point.

In.gredients
2610 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 275-6357
in.gredients.com
www.yelp.com/biz/in-gredients-austin

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Sip Local Beer at Black Star Co-Op

December 22, 2015 by

Did you know that Austin is home to the world’s first cooperatively-owned brewpub? Well, it is! Enter Black Star Co-op, a worker-managed brewpub owned by more than 3,000 individuals and organizations that's just about 10 minutes from Elan East.

All of the beers brewed at Black Star Co-op go through extensive taste testing by Black Star’s members. Currently, there are more than six drafts available at Black Star Co-op. Available brews include the Inveterate Dockhand, a chocolate oatmeal porter; the High Esteem, a golden beer; and the Recalcitrant Dockhand, a porter with notes of chocolate and coffee. In addition to brews made exclusively the brewpub, a select number of guest drafts are available, too.

Beyond beer, Black Star Co-op promises local food for all guests. The menu is full of dishes like a local cheese board, fish and chips, fried chicken sandwiches, fried jalapenos, salads, grilled cheese sammies, and barbecue tempeh sandwiches.

Note that Black Star Co-op operates under a no tipping policy, something that guests appreciate!

Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-2337
www.blackstar.coop
www.yelp.com/biz/black-star-co-op-pub-and-brewery-austin

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Happy Winter!

December 15, 2015 by

As sweater weather approaches we hope you all stay warm and cozy this season! What are some of your favorite winter activities?

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Dine at Emmer and Rye, a Trendy New American Restaurant in Austin

December 15, 2015 by

Lovers of elevated American fare should immediately head for Emmer and Rye, a new restaurant just three miles from Elan East.

The new restaurant prides itself on using fresh, in-season ingredients that result in a menu that changes daily to accommodate the season.

Guests of the restaurant can choose a more classic dining experience with appetizers and main dishes, or opt for the restaurant’s “dim sum style” serving method. Diners can choose from a menu of small, sharable plates that could include pork belly, seared cauliflower, and vegetable purees that will arrive at the table as soon as the chefs are finished preparing them. The more traditional menu could include pastas, pork chops, wagyu beef short ribs, salads, and smoked snapper toast.

For dessert, don't pass on the dark chocolate and chestnut cookie with a buttermilk orange Ice cream sandwich.

Reservations are suggested for those interested in dining at Emmer and Rye. Will you be dining at this trendy new restaurant?

Emmer and Rye
51 Rainey St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 366-5530
www.emmerandrye.com
www.yelp.com/biz/emmer-and-rye-austin

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Enjoy Elevated Italian Fare at Juniper

December 8, 2015 by

Less than three miles from Elan East is Juniper, a new Italian restaurant that serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on Sundays.

Since opening last month, Juniper has been impressing diners with a dinner menu that centers on elevated Italian fare, like pasta served with pig ears and broccoli, pappardelle with ragu, branzino, pork belly, oysters, and stuffed pasta dishes. The brunch menu promises oxtail and rosemary lasagna, stuffed focaccia topped with an egg, cherry granola, and cardamom cream buns.

Cocktails, beer and wine from a full bar round out the menu. Brunch cocktails include classics like a Bloody Mary and a peach-themed take on a mimosa. Around the dinner hour, you can look forward to savoring drinks like the Hot Mission (made with rum, falernum, honey, and prosecco) and the Showtime (made with gin, dry curacao, maraschino, grapefruit, and mint).

Make sure to place a reservation before heading out to this popular spot!

Juniper
2400 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 79702
(512) 220-9421
juniperaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/juniper-austin

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Do Your Holiday Shopping at the Cherrywood Art Fair

December 4, 2015 by

The Cherrywood Art Fair puts the spotlight on handmade items by local artists at a two-day festival that will take place less than one mile from Elan East.

More than 50 artists peddling everything from jewelry and clothing to ceramics and prints will fill the grounds surrounding Maplewood Elementary School and inside the the school from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13.

In addition to craft shopping, the festival promises live music from about a dozen live bands over the course of the two days. Family-friendly activities including a circus-themed show, crafts, face painting, hair braiding, and pet adoptions are scheduled.

A number of Austin’s favorite food trucks will also on hand to fuel crowds up for shopping. Participating food vendors include Juice Austin, Mmmpanadas, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Saigon Le Vendeur.

Admission to the art fair is free, just be prepared to shop ‘til you drop at the festival!

Cherrywood Art Fair
Dec. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Maplewood Elementary School
3808 Maplewood Ave.
Austin, TX 78722
cherrywoodartfair.org

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