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

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Rooey202

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

CC-BY-2.0/Flickr Dean Hochman

We hope everyone has a wonderful day celebrating with family and friends! What are you thankful for this year?