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Unit D Pizzeria: A Brand New Upscale Yet Casual Spot Specializing in Neapolitan Pies

August 7, 2015 by

Some pizzerias take pride in having huge menus. Others, like Unit D Pizzeria, takes pride in keeping the offerings "deliberately concise," focusing on excelling at a handful of winning dishes. This pizzeria, which opened about two weeks ago in a spot that's less than a half mile from Elan East, seems to have hit a home run with this formula, if reviews are any indication — diners praise the well-curated menu.

Start your meal with the kale salad, which features pickled peaches, golden raisins, and millet, before moving onto the cheese and charcuterie board. When it comes to pizza, the mushroom pie has its share of fans, but reviews agree that you can't go wrong with any of the pizzas here. They're all thin-crust Neapolitan style pies made by hand by chef Chris Turgeon.

The atmosphere is casual but upscale, with dark, curved wood as well as stellar service. Note that Unit D doesn't deliver or offer takeout, so reserve this place for when you're in the mood to sit down and enjoy a meal in the dining room. Chances are you'll be happy with your choice!

Unit D Pizzeria
2406 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-1922
www.yelp.com/biz/unit-d-pizzeria-austin

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The Halal Corner: A New Restaurant Offering High-Quality Mediterranean Fare

July 23, 2015 by

A great new restaurant located less than two miles away from Elan East, The Halal Corner offers authentic Halal and Mediterranean food made with love and care. Run by a Jordanian family who also owns Kismet Cafe, The Halal Corner is has the same friendly service diners have enjoyed for years at the family's first restaurant.

Open for just a few weeks, The Halal Corner is already gaining a reputation for serving high-quality, delicious and reasonably-priced cuisine. Kebobs, falafel, and hummus are all seasoned with spices imported from Jordan. Combination plates like the gyro over rice with white sauce and the Mediterranean BBQ are sure to please. If you can't decide what to order, staffers are happy to offer you samples. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and on the patio, and with order-ahead pick-up and catering services, too, The Halal Corner is a great new dining option in the area.

The Halal Corner
1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 480-0048
thehalalcorner.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-halal-corner-austin

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Learn More About Wine This Weekend at a Free Tasting at the Austin Wine Merchant

July 9, 2015 by

You might think that becoming a connoisseur of fine wines is an expensive hobby, but the folks at Austin Wine Merchant are out to prove you wrong. They strive to make top-shelf wines accessible to everyone by hosting weekly complimentary wine tastings in-house. And since Austin Wine Merchant is less than 10 minutes away from Elan East, you can easily join in the fun this weekend.

Just head to the wine shop on West 6th Street at noon on Saturday, and you'll be treated to a flight of three to five wines. You can never quite predict what'll be on tap on any given week, either. Austin Wine Merchant's barkeeps pour everything from $8 bottles that you'd crack open on a girls' night in to $100 wines fit for a fancy celebration. Each week focuses on a different varietal, so the hosts simply pour whatever makes sense to keep with the overarching theme.

Austin Wine Merchant
Free weekly wine tastings
12 to 3 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 19
512 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 499-0512
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www.theaustinwinemerchant.com/index.html#

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La Madeleine: French Cuisine in a Charming Cafe Setting

June 25, 2015 by

Beloved chain French cafe La Madeleine has opened a new location in Austin, about two miles away from Elan East. A favorite for Texans since the late '80s, La Madeleine brings lovely and delicious pastries, soups, sandwiches and entrees all with French flair. It offers high-quality coffee paired with breakfast treats like almond croissants, chocolate dipped coconut macaroons, and of course Madeleines. There's also a complimentary bread-and-jam station to pair with your morning brew.

The offerings for lunch and dinner include staples like French onion soup and beef bourguignon, along with salads and lighter fare that'll fill you up – but be sure to save room for dessert! Though larger than some of the other locations, this La Madeleine features a welcoming working fireplace to keep you cozy in colder months. The service is friendly, with staff members calling a cheerful "bonjour!" to everyone who sets food in the eatery. Their enthusiasm is all part of an overall delightful experience.

La Madeleine
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
lamadeleine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/la-madeleine-austin-6

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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

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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

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Do You Have What It Takes to Escape From Puzzle Room Austin?

May 6, 2015 by

Imagine being locked in a room — literally — with a group of friends, and the only thing that will set you free is successfully solving a puzzle. At Puzzle Room Austin, this could be your next Saturday night.

The current scenario that participants are charged with solving is dubbed Escape From the Super Villian’s Hideout. The premise is you’re being held captive by a bad guy called the Befuddler, who is planning a scheme that would wipe out the city, so it’s up to you and your group to save the day by solving a series of puzzles and codes. You have an hour to solve them, and if you make it, Puzzle Room staffers will take your photo and post it on their website!

Only 33% of the groups have won; the record so far has been 49 minutes. Participants have reported that the puzzle is challenging but not impossible to solve, and it makes for a great team-building activity or fun thing to do with friends for a bachelor party or birthday. After you’re done, you can easily make the 10-minute drive back to Elan East, or continue the party by hitting one of the bars or restaurants near the Puzzle Room. After all, a celebration might be in order if you’re successful! Puzzle Room Austin is open Thursday and Friday nights, and all day Saturdays and Sundays.

Puzzle Room Austin
111 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
www.puzzleroomaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/puzzle-room-austin-austin

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Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In: A One-of-a-Kind Experience Near Elan East in Austin

April 24, 2015 by

In 2009, Josh Frank of Austin set up a makeshift drive-in movie theater in an alley as an anniversary surprise for his fiancee. What he thought would be a one-night venture evolved into Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In, situated in a lot about five minutes from Elan East Apartments.

It consists of spaces for 50 cars, a funky, vintage trailer that serves as both the ticket booth and concession stand, and an inflatable screen. Moviegoers describe seeing a movie here as a special experience — it’s even been the site of about a dozen marriage proposals — and it’s been named one of the 10 must-visit nightlife spots in Austin.

Blue Starlite focuses on indie films, drive-in classics, Generation X and Y favorites, and beloved childhood movies. Through May 16 it’s hosting its first annual Fantasy Fest, showing double features of films of the fantasy genre. How To Train Your Dragon and Dragonslayer are showing April 24, and The Goonies and The Explorers are showing April 25.

Blue Starlite Mini-Urban Drive-In
1901 E. 51 St. St.
Austin, TX 87823
(512) 850-6127
www.bluestarlitedrivein.com
www.yelp.com/biz/blue-starlite-mini-urban-drive-in-austin

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The Peached Tortilla: Austin Dining not far from Elan East

April 16, 2015 by

Find tasty fusion fare near Elan East at The Peached Tortilla. This Austin eatery actually encompasses a food truck, a catering service, and a sit-down restaurant, which means that diners have a number of opportunities to explore its tasty food. The food truck, for instance, appears at spots throughout Austin to serve lunch. The Peached Tortilla's restaurant resulted from the truck's popularity, making the food available to even more local diners.

If you visit the truck, you'll find a selection of burgers, burritos, tacos, and bowls, each blending a number of flavors in an inventive way. The JapaJam Burger, for instance, tops a burger with sweet tomato jam, cheese, barbecue sauce, and tempura beer-battered onion strings; the Banh Mi burrito gathers the traditional Vietnamese sandwich into a new form.

Restauarant-goers have even more options. The Peached Tortilla's current dinner menu offers Crispy Umami Chicken Wings, the Thai Chop Chop Salad with tofu, apple, radish, and more, and the Hangar Steak Ssam with kimchi and rice.

The eatery also has a number of inventive cocktails as well as craft beer and wine. There's even an extensive whiskey list with some bottles imported from Japan and Taiwan.

To find out more about this Austin restaurant, visit The Peached Tortilla's website.

The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
www.thepeachedtortilla.com
www.yelp.com/biz/peached-tortilla-austin

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MotoGP: Exhilarating Austin Racing near Elan East

April 8, 2015 by

This weekend, Austin's Circuit of the Americas racetrack welcomes another world-class race to the city: the 2015 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas. The race pits some of the world's best motorcyclists against one another in a thrilling competition to crown the world's fastest bike.

It happens from April 10 through 12, and it features three classes of motorcycle: 1000cc Superbikes, Superstock 1000 bikes, and smaller 600cc bikes. The result might be some of the most exhilarating racing you'll see anywhere.

In addition to the races, the 2015 MotoGP features several other interesting events. There'll be an aerobatic demo in which a top pilot performs breathtaking aerial feats in a specialized airplane, a freestyle motorcycle demo, and a moto trials demo. Capping off the weekend will be a Cheap Trick concert at the Austin360 Amphitheater.

It all happens just a short trip away from Elan East, and if you'd like to buy tickets you can find out more on the Circuit of the Americas website.

2015 MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas
Circuit of the Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas Boulevard
Austin, TX 78617
circuitoftheamericas.com/motogp

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