Strawberry-lemon green tea. Oreo milk tea. Taro slushies. These are just a few of the exotic options that await at Kung Fu Tea, a specialty shop in Austin that's dedicated to Taiwanese bubble tea. Although the team takes some liberties and adds contemporary touches to the teas, they're all inspired by the authentic creations that founders Michael, Allen, and Ray encountered when they actually traveled to Taiwan in 2009.

If it's a classic type of tea that you're craving, order the honey green tea, the KF oolong tea, or the winter melon green tea. For something creamier and more substantial, you can't go wrong with a sweet, decadent milk tea such as the coconut milk tea, the Oreo milk tea, or the almond milk tea. Honey lemonade punch, mango slushies, and even yogurt-infused green tea are also on the menu at Kung Fu Tea, a unique spot in Austin that you should definitely check out.

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A more inventive restaurant—regarding both the menu items and the space—than Boiler Nine may not exist. The nearby eatery (it’s just four miles from Elan East) is located inside the refurbished Seaholm Power Plant and spans three floors of sun-soaked space. The chefs are known to craft some of the finest wood-fired fare in the area—just try the roasted chicken, the pork chops, or the grilled brisket. In addition to meaty plates, a solid selection of veggie-centric dishes are available too. Veggie options range from pickled and grilled okra to sweet potato and coconut tartare.

Note that the menus change frequently to keep up with available food from local farms and food purveyors, but guests can always expect the freshest ingredients at this nearby restaurant. As far as drinks, the bartenders carefully pour curated cocktails from an impressive drink menu. Beyond cocktails, beer and wine is also available for purchase. If this menu sounds intriguing to you, be sure to pay Boiler Nine a visit.

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If you take a look at some of Isla Studio's work, you'll immediately realize that the photographer behind this business is extremely talented. That's why you should take the Beginner's Photography Class offered by Isla Studio if you're interested in improving your photography game.

For three hours on Saturday, February 4th, this photography class gives you all the basic tools you need to get started as a budding shutterbug. It caters to those who've been snapping photos with DSLR cameras. Pupils learn more about the different settings, how to capture the perfect light, and even explore more technical terms such as exposure, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, and more.

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