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Handcrafted Cocktails Near Elan East at Austin’s East Side Show Room

October 30, 2014 by

East Side Show Room is an Austin cocktail bar and restaurant located not too far from Elan East. The bar certainly has a style that matches Austin's eclectic vibe, from its bohemian décor scheme to the fascinating selection of local art on the walls, and like most places in Austin, there is almost always a live band playing.

East Side Show Room’s dinner menu includes globally influenced dishes made with local ingredients, from the hearty fisherman’s stew to the assortment of meats, seafood and kebabs. To get the full experience you can pair any meal with a drink from the handcrafted cocktail menu, all of which are prepared by skilled barkeeps. These cocktails aren’t made with trendy combinations of modern ingredients, but rather classic cocktail recipes from the Prohibition era.

Visit East Side Show Room's website to see a full menu along with a calendar of upcoming events.

East Side Show Room
1100 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 467-4280
www.eastsideshowroom.com

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Enjoy Japanese Cuisine Near Elan East at Austin’s Komé

October 23, 2014 by

Austin’s culinary scene offers a number of great international cuisine options, and Komé is just one of the impressive restaurants that are worlds away from traditional Texas barbecue. This stylish eatery’s owners started Komé because they cooked so frequently for other people in their home, and they use the same techniques for home-style Japanese fare in every dish on the menu.

The restaurant’s atmosphere is casual and comfortable, with warm wooden fixtures, a sleek sushi bar and ample accommodations for large parties. There are also intricate examples of craftsmanship throughout the interior. The menu consists of traditional food including sushi rolls, dumplings, meat skewers and grilled fish. Komé also offers sake and Japanese beers. With affordable prices and friendly, knowledgeable service, Komé is a must-try restaurant for Austin area foodies.

Komé closes between lunch and dinner, so check the hours before planning a visit from Elan East.

Komé
4917 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 712-5700
www.kome-austin.com

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Thinkery: An Austin Children’s Museum near Elan East

October 17, 2014 by

Young children are curious and creative, two traits that are oftentimes endearing, but ones that can also make it hard to keep them entertained. Let them learn, build, imagine, play, and get creative at Thinkery. This Austin children's museum near Elan East encourages kids to learn and explore.

Families can spend hours at Thinkery checking out the many exhibits on display. At the Innovators' Workshop, guests can take part in engineering and science activities. Venture to the Light Lab so the kids can learn about shadows, color, and light. In the Kitchen Lab, visitors can take part in activities that have to do with science experiments and food prep. The Let's Grow portion of the venue teaches children about motion, balance, and nutrition.

Thinkery also hosts a number of special events. Visit the website to see a list of upcoming events and workshops.

Thinkery
1830 Simond Avenue
Austin, TX 78723
Phone number(512) 469-6200
www.thinkeryaustin.org
www.yelp.com/biz/thinkery-austin

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El Sapo Botanas y Burgers: An Austin Eatery near Elan East

October 9, 2014 by

Located just a short trip from Elan East, El Sapo Botanas y Burgers is a garage-turned-Tex-Mex burger place. Once the home of a gas station and auto shop, this Austin eatery serves some of the best burgers around, according to guests. Aside from the regular beef patties, the menu features fish, shrimp, chicken, lamb, and pork burgers.

There’s much more on the menu at this restaurant, which is a part of the Carlos Rivero’s El Chile Restaurant Group. Once you're settled in, take a look at the impressive drink selection. The folks behind the bar serve Texas wines — (these pair well with the burgers) — ciders, Texas craft brews, and signature cocktails with a kick.

You can start your meal with chips and guacamole, salsas, and chile con queso. When it's time for the main course, one popular choice is the hearty Angus beef burgers or a super-sized all-beef hot dog. Don't forget to load your dog with chile con carne, pico de gallo, Mexican cheese, fire-roasted jalapenos, and guacamole for extra flavor. For dessert, you can even enjoy a milkshake or an ice cream sundae!

El Sapo Botanas y Burgers
1900 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 366-5154
www.elsapoatx.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/el-sapo-austin

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Trailer Food Tuesdays: Mobile Food near Elan East in Austin

September 26, 2014 by

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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Bennu Coffee: A 24 Hour Austin Cafe near Elan East

September 19, 2014 by

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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Elaine’s Pork and Pie: A Unique Menu near Elan East in Austin

September 11, 2014 by

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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See Original and Experimental Shows near Elan East at Austin’s Salvage Vanguard Theater

September 5, 2014 by

For a no-nonsense, high-quality theatrical experience, check out a performance at Salvage Vanguard Theater. Just a short trip from Elan East, this inviting theater venue offers audiences the opportunity to see powerful and experimental shows crafted by Austin-based artists. Visitors say you won’t find any artistic snobbery there. Instead, be prepared for a low-key atmosphere and engaging, original shows.

Their performances, which rarely walk the beaten path, are perfect for a thought-provoking evening. Audiences particularly enjoy their dark and dramatically compelling puppet shows. Just be sure to leave younger kids at home, as those performances sometimes deal with serious themes. There are also many more light-hearted shows. Plus, among the many classes offered by Salvage Vanguard Theater, there is a playmaking camp for tweens.

For more information on classes and upcoming shows at this nonprofit arts theater, visit the Salvage Vanguard website.

Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 474-7886
salvagevanguard.org
www.yelp.com/biz/salvage-vanguard-theater-austin

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Morris Williams Golf Course: An Austin Golf Course Near Elan East

August 28, 2014 by

Most golfers who try to live up to the legend of Austin native Morris Williams, Jr. will fall short. The storied golfer got his hands on every trophy within his reach, from the Texas Junior Championship trophy to the National Air Force Trophy—the second of which was eventually renamed in his honor. Today his legacy lives on near Elan East at his namesake Morris Williams Golf Course in Austin.

Designed by famed golf course architect Leon Howard in 1964, Morris Williams Golf Course was only the third public course in Austin. Although the course looks a bit different today thanks to a recent renovation (check out the new clubhouse and cart "barn"), Morris Williams Golf Course still showcases rolling greens with contoured hills. Call to reserve a tee time at this popular Austin course, which was once the home of the University of Texas golf teams.

Morris Williams Golf Course
4300 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 926-1298
www.austintexas.gov/department/morris-williams-golf-course
www.yelp.com/biz/morris-williams-golf-course-austin

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Austin Daily Press: Tasty Food near Elan East

August 21, 2014 by

Even when the Austin Daily Press only existed as a food truck, it was already making waves nationwide. The flagship food truck participated as a contestant on the Food Network's The Great Food Truck Race. Its brick-and-mortar location on MLK Boulevard still serves up the same creative sandwiches that won it fans across the country after its stint on the reality show.

According to regulars, the Pineapple Express is well worth a taste. This sandwich is actually a Mexican-style torta, meaning it comes on a Telera roll with veggies pickled in-house and a medley of herbs. The Pineapple Express is layered with roasted chicken and Black Forest ham, a pineapple-ginger chutney, cheese, and spicy ranch dressing. The Lucy torta is another popular option, this one stuffed with lemongrass-braised pork, aioli and sriracha sauce, sweet and hot pickles, onion, cilantro, and cooling mint. However, Austin Daily Press also serves paninis, traditional deli-style sandwiches, and sliders.

If you'd like to try this Austin eatery for yourself, it's just a short trip away from Elan East.

Austin Daily Press
1900 E. MLK Boulevard
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 828-6463
austindailypress.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/austin-daily-press-austin-4

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