Ice Scrapers is a mobile ice cream business, but it's nothing like your average ice cream truck. Instead of dishing out packaged ice cream creations that have been sitting in the freezer all day, Ice Scrapers' staff creates one-of-a-kind frozen treats according to your specifications while you stand and watch.

There are three steps to ordering. First, pick your ice cream. There are dairy ice creams and coconut milk ice creams, so even the lactose intolerant can enjoy a treat at Ice Scrapers. Pick vanilla, chocolate, or coffee ice cream. Then add your "fillers," which range from fresh banana slices and cherries to peanut butter cups, Nutella, and even green tea. Finally, select toppings such as Fruity Pebbles, caramel, or unusual extras such as cayenne pepper. There are specialty ice cream rolls and cookie ice cream sandwiches on the menu too.

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Everyone is an artist at Smudge Studios Austin, even if it's been years since you've picked up a brush. The beloved local art studio hosts camps and classes for kids as well as art lessons for adults, mostly on a private basis. So it's the perfect place to host your next event.

The founders of Smudge Studios Austin created the colorful studio so that anyone, whether artist or not, would have a place to unleash their inner artist. If you're interested in doing an adults-only evening at Smudge, call to schedule a lesson or party. You're welcome to bring your favorite wine and beer along to enjoy while you create a painting based on the instruction of one of Smudge Studios' resident artists.

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At Bribery Bakery, the main goal is to create a comfortable space where guests feel right at home as they indulge in sweet, creative treats. To that end, the bakers are always coming up with new creations, so don't expect to see the same thing on the menu every time you visit.

Decadent treats like the almond-caramel brownie, the pineapple brown butter blondie, and the peanut butter cookies with chocolate ganache and sea salt might be available to tempt your taste buds, depending on the day. But you can almost always count on customer favorites such as the carrot cake, the savory bread pudding, and the popovers. The popovers contain savory ingredients such as crispy bacon and gooey gruyere cheese. Pair your chosen delicacy with some drip or cold-brew coffee at Bribery Bakery.

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