Forget a sit down meal—mobile food is the hot new trend. Trailer Food Tuesdays is one of Austin’s best mobile food event, bringing together the best of Austin’s food truck scene all in one location not far from Elan East. On the last Tuesday of the month, Austin’s best food trucks converge on the parking lot of the Long Center for the Performing Arts from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Come hungry and try food from local favorites including Burro Cheese Kitchen, Chi’Lantro Korean and Mexican Fusion, Angry Eggroll, Fishey Bizness Seafood Co., Taco Baby, the Peached Tortilla, and more. These creative food trucks are sure to introduce you to some inventive new things to eat. For dessert, you can sample a delicious frozen yogurt from SnoLabs, some ice cream from Cow Tipping Creamery, or a cup of fresh fruit from Mister Fruit Cup.

Trailer Food Tuesdays features different trucks each month, so visiting each month gives you the chance to savor some of Austin's most distinctive food. Check out the event's website to find out more!

Trailer Food Tuesdays
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
www.trailerfoodtuesdays.com

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With soft lighting, comfortable chairs, and a friendly staff, this coffee shop is the perfect place to camp out with your computer and make yourself a feel at home, all in a spot not too far from home at Elan East.

One thing that sets Bennu apart from other coffee shops is its hours: this Austin cafe is open 24/7. Bennu Coffee serves up a full range of espresso drinks, filter coffee, and brewed tea. (The spicy hot chocolate is one popular option.) To complement your coffee, Bennu offers tasty food items from local Austin vendors like Torcy’s Tacos, Frianco’s Deli, the Green Cart, Russell’s Bakery, and Hoboken Pies.

Since the space is close to the university — and offers free Wi-Fi — it has become a popular destination for students planning all night study sessions. If you'd like to stop by and see it for yourself, visit Bennu Coffee's website to learn more.

Bennu Coffee
2001 E. MLK Boulevard
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 478-4700
http://www.bennucoffee.com

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Pork and pie is quite the random combination, but that's what it's all about at this Austin eatery. Chef and owner Elaine Martin has been at the helm of Elaine's Pork and Pie and satisfying customers for nearly three decades. The menu here isn't too large; in fact, it's pretty simple. Customers typically come here for — you guessed it — the pork or the pies. If you decide to stop by, consider dining in or ordering takeout to enjoy back at Elan East.

It probably comes as no surprise that the pulled pork sandwiches are some of the most popular items here. Customers say they are cooked just right, they're quite large, and the price is reasonable at $5.95. Regulars also praise the pulled pork tacos that are sold for just $1.75 apiece. If you'd prefer something a bit lighter, opt for the lentil soup or the green bean or Greek salad. When it's time for dessert, try one of the house-made pies such as the bourbon buttermilk, lime, ancho fudge, or strawberry cream cheese pies.

Visit Elaine's Pork and Pie's website to find out more about this restaurant near Elan East.

Elaine's Pork and Pie
2113 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 494-1464
www.elainesporkandpie.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/elaines-pork-and-pie-austin

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