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The Omelettry Has Moved to a New Location! Have You Checked Out the New Digs Yet?
June 18, 2015 by
After about a month into its new location (its former home was in Rosedale), The Omelettry seems to have hit its stride. Reviewers have been giving this legendary Austin breakfast spot two thumbs up for the larger space and the fact that it now accepts credit cards! And, it’s a bit closer to Elan East, too.
But don’t think that these changes have any bearing on the menu. No, The Omelettry still serves the same breakfast favorites it’s been offering since 1978, when owners Kenny and Joni opened their doors. Now run by Kenny and son Jesse, the eatery puts a high value on consistency, assuring eaters that whatever breakfast meal they might have fallen in love with as a child is still available today.
If you’re an Omelettry newbie, some popular options include the cheese omelet and the Spanish omelet, as well as the gingerbread pancakes. But, regulars say you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Not only that, everything is under $10!
The Omelettry
4631 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-5062
theomelettry.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-omelettry-austin-3
Celebrate the Globe’s Best-Known Band at “Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!” Exhibit, Opening Saturday
June 11, 2015 by
Only the best of the best musicians receive a Grammy, so it makes sense that the Grammy Museum only showcases the work of top performers from the past and present. Unsurprisingly, The Beatles land on that list. That's why the Grammy Museum curated and designed "Ladies and Gentleman…The Beatles!" The traveling exhibit portrays the everlasting impact that the band had on the music scene at the time, and how it continues to affect tunes today.
The exhibit will be on display at the LBJ Presidential Library, just a little more than a mile from Elan East, beginning this Saturday, June 13. It follows the trajectory of The Beatles' career from the moment they set foot on American soil in 1964 through the highest point of their fame in 1966. More than 400 items commemorate the historic band, including rare photos, artifacts from their tours, and instruments actually strummed by some of The Beatles, contributed by private collectors.
The LBJ Presidential Library
Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles!
June 13, 2015 through Jan. 10, 2016
2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 721-0200
www.lbjlibrary.org/press/ladies-and-gentlementhe-beatles-exhibit-to-open-june-2015
Free First Sunday at the Bullock Museum: Take an Interactive Trip Across Texas
June 4, 2015 by
You only have to travel five minutes from Elan East to take a tour of the entire state of Texas. That is, if you plan a visit to the Bullock Museum's Free First Sunday this weekend. An event held every month, the Free First Sunday invites museum visitors to Travel Across Texas via a series of historical exhibits—all free of charge between the hours of noon and 3 p.m. on these special days.
Bring your whole family along and check out the artifacts and art that tell the story of your home state. In addition to the typical exhibits, Free First Sundays also include activities the keep the entire clan entertained. Learn how to make your own work of art that pays homage to Texas, enjoy an activity hosted in one of the colorful galleries, or drink in the knowledge of a local expert at a special presentation. Free First Sundays inspire creativity and teach at the same time, so they're a great way to get your little ones excited about history.
The Bullock Museum
Free First Sunday
12 to 3 p.m. Every First Sunday of the Month
1800 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/calendar/free-first-sunday-travel-across-texas
Local Breweries Represent at the Germany-Inspired Austin Maifest This Weekend
May 27, 2015 by
Rahr & Sons Brewing. Austin Beerworks. Circle Brewing. Hops & Grain, Saint Arnold, Pedernales. These are just a handful of the Texas breweries that will represent at this year's Austin Maifest. The third annual installment of the beer festival, it continues to celebrate craft breweries not only from around Austin, but also from all over the state of Texas.
Make the quick two-mile drive from Elan East this Saturday to sip some of the finest suds from brewmasters in your area. They whip up special German beers for the Texas-German Bier Festival, as it's more formally known. Buy an advance ticket for $25, and you can snag a sample from 10 of the breweries on this year's roster, including the six previously mentioned businesses.
In addition to the suds, Austin Maifest also offers German fare by local business Smokey Denmark's Smoked Meats, plus bowling for groups of revelers. Enjoy the tastings or grab a pint at the rooftop biergarten, which overlooks the pulsing heart of Austin.
Austin Maifest
Saengerrunde Hall and Scholz Beer Garden
1 to 7 p.m. May 30
1607 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
www.facebook.com/MaifestATX
Bistro Vonish: Rich, Decadent Vegan Cuisine Served in a Trailer
May 26, 2015 by
Vegans don’t just eat salad. That’s one of the messages that chef Craig Vanis wants to send through Bistro Vonish, a vegan food trailer situated down the street from Elan East. Another is that vegan fare isn’t just for vegans. Meat-eaters can attest to that — Vanis’ cuisine is 100% free of animal products, but reviewers have given the chef an enthusiastic two thumbs up for creating mouthwatering dishes that eaters would never would have pegged as vegan.
Vanis’ menu is constantly changing, but some examples of dishes he’s offered before include pear-arugula pizza, mac and “cheese,” apple jam kolache (a European pastry), and chocolate mousse pie. If you dine here and enjoy your experience, it’s worth it to consider joining the Bistro Vonish supper club. Supper club members are invited to private, five-course, prix fixe dinners that highlight Central Texas produce.
Even though Bistro Vonish is a newcomer to the Austin dining scene, Vanis already has big plans for it. Later this year, he’ll be opening a brick-and-mortar version of his eatery.
Bistro Vonish
3111 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(203) 989-7762
www.bistrovonish.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bistro-vonish-austin
Happy Memorial Day!
May 25, 2015 by
Wishing everyone a happy Memorial Day as we remember the many heroes who have served our country.
Celebrate 150 Years Since the Civil War Cease Fire at Austin’s Guns of 1863
May 15, 2015 by
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War cease fire, and the Texas Military Forces Museum intends to celebrate. On Saturday, May 16 it will host the Guns of 1863 event at Camp Mabry, which is only four miles and a 10-minute drive from your apartment at Elan East.
The program pays homage to the men who laid down their lives during the Civil War with reenactments, demonstrations, and exhibits. At 1 p.m., Union and Texas "soldiers" will recreate a scuffle just like it actually happened during wartime. Throughout the rest of the day, you can witness firing demos of the weapons that armed either side. Guests will also learn exactly what it was like to live through the conditions that Civil War soldiers endured, and they can watch the infantry drill just like they would have 150 years ago.
Guns of 1863
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16
Camp Mabry
2200 W. 35th Street
Austin, TX 78703
www.txmf.us/txmf-upcoming-events
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 10, 2015 by
Happy Mother's Day! How are you planning to celebrate mom today?
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May 7, 2015 by
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