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Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend at Blue Starlite

February 9, 2016 by

If you're looking for something different to do this Valentine's Day, consider taking in a classic flick with your significant other at Blue Starlite drive-in, only about 10 minutes from Elan East. Starting Friday, Feb. 12, the drive-in theater will screen cult hits and romantic favorites all weekend long.

On Friday, kick off your weekend with a triple feature. It starts with the classic Casablanca at 6:45 p.m., a tale of love in war-torn Morocco. At 9:45, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams take the screen for that famous kiss in the rain, a pivotal scene in The Notebook. And if you're willing to stick around even later, Harold and Maude begins around midnight. You can come by on Saturday instead to watch The Princess Bride (at 6:45 p.m. and midnight) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (at 9:45). Or wait until V-Day actually rolls around to watch The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, and Moulin Rouge.

Valentine's Weekend at Blue Starlite
​Feb. 12 to 14
1901 E. 51st Street
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 850-6127
www.austinchronicle.com/calendar/valentines-events/
www.bluestarlitedrivein.com

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BYO Containers to Fill at Eco-Friendly Co-Op In.gredients

January 6, 2016 by

At In.gredients, grocery shopping is more of an event than an errand. This co-op near Elan East cares as much about Mother Nature as it does the Austin community. To that end, it sources all of its ingredients from local farmers who are practicing sustainable farming, and it operates using eco-friendly approaches.

Perhaps the most unique aspect of In.gredients is its "precycling" program. That starts with you; before you come in, find and wash a few clean plastic or glass containers. Then when you get to the store, weigh and label each container. This is to ensure that the cashier applies the right tare when he or she weighs your grub. Load up each container with whatever you need, from veggies to oatmeal, from eggs to flour. In.gredients has almost everything, but it's not packaged the way you're used to seeing it. This minimum-waste approach to grocery shopping leaves a small footprint on the earth, which is exactly the point.

In.gredients
2610 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 275-6357
in.gredients.com
www.yelp.com/biz/in-gredients-austin

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Give Back to the Homeless Community at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale!

November 23, 2015 by

When you pick up a masterpiece at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale, you're not just sprucing up your own apartment, you're also helping someone in need. The yearly sale unfolds not far from Elan East, and all of the proceeds go back to the artists who work at Art from the Streets—a studio open to everyone, including the homeless community.

The art studio opened in the early '90s in an effort to provide a creative space for people in need in Austin, and the homeless community of the city has been creating here ever since. Get a firsthand look at their work at the Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale. From poignant pieces to light-hearted paintings, you'll find an array of artwork at the sale. So no matter your design approach, you should be able to find something that suits.

Art from the Streets Annual Show and Sale
Austin Convention Center
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5
500 E. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
www.artfromthestreets.org
www.downtownaustin.com/events/art-streets-annual-show-and-sale

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Burn Pizza and Bar: Perfectly Charred Pies

November 11, 2015 by

A true Roman pizza sports intentionally blackened edges; just slightly charred because of the extremely thin crust. The pizza dough's three-day round of fermentation, which utilizes only a small amount of yeast, also contributes to the crispy edges. At Burn Pizza and Bar, that's exactly the level of char you can expect to ring any pie you order.

The unique pizzeria debuted just a few weeks ago about two miles from Elan East, bringing a piece of the Old World to modern Austin. Devour slices of the classic margherita pizza with just mozzarella, tomato, and basil, or opt for something more creative, such as the Clive. This pie features ndjua (a type of sausage spread) with fontina and mozzarella cheese, plus a drizzle of truffle oil. There are also other authentic Italian eats on the menu, such as lasagna, penne carbonara, and pappardelle with wild boar sausage. Have you tried Burn's pizza yet?

Burn Pizza and Bar
1802 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 787802
(512) 609-8174
burnatx.com
www.yelp.com/biz/burn-pizza-bar-austin-2

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BBQ Fest: Sample Smoked Meats from Some of Texas’ Best Pitmasters

October 26, 2015 by

Tickets tend to sell out for Texas Monthly Magazine's BBQ Fest, which is happening less than two miles away from Elan East this year. So if you have your heart set on learning more about the art of barbecue, snag your tickets in advance. That's the only way you're guaranteed admission to the festival, which showcases eateries that have earned the honor of appearing on Texas Monthly Magazine's Top 50 BBQ Joints list.

This year, you'll meet Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Harold "Buzzie" Hughes of Buzzie's Bar-B-Q, and Tootsie Tomanetz of Snow's BBQ. They've all been highly rated by the magazine, and they each bring their own brand of barbecue to the food fest. Savor samples of the smoked meats and wash it down with frosty brews while you chat with the pitmasters themselves about the way they prepare their grub.

BBQ Fest
City Terrace at the Long Center for Performing Arts
Nov. 1
701 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
www.tmbbq.com/events/tmbbq-fest-2015

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Fukumoto: Eat Your Way Through the Yakitori Menu

October 22, 2015 by

Chefs use every part of the chicken at Fukumoto, and that's part of the reason it's already garnering so much buzz in Austin even though it only opened last month (about two miles away from Elan East). Its yakitori menu encompasses everything from chicken thigh and chicken meatball to chicken gizzard, chicken heart, and chicken wing, not to mention a few non-poultry items. The pork belly is a big hit among diners, but you can opt for bacon-wrapped asparagus, too, if you like your pork crispy.

Yet yakitori is only half of the equation at this new Japanese restaurant. Its chefs also dish out fresh sushi. Order a serving of geoduck and ora King Salmon nigiri, a pairing that brings bright orange and seaweed-wrapped white fish to your plate. Customers recommend the hama toro nigiri, a pretty pink fish that tastes even better with some spicy wasabi on the side.

Fukumoto
514 Medina Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
fukumotoaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fukumoto-austin-4

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La Barbecue Joins in Texas Barbecue Week with its La Frito Sandwich

July 16, 2015 by

You have a lot of options for barbecue in Texas, and there's no better time to sample a slew of them than Texas Barbecue Week. However, if you prize convenience first and foremost, make La Barbecue your top priority during the week-long feast. It's located only three miles away from Elan East, and it's joining in the fun until July 18.

Like the other eateries involved in Texas Barbecue Week, La Barbecue serves up a special plate in honor of this Texas version of Restaurant Week. Of course, La Barbecue's legendary brisket will star. The La Frito sandwich, the centerpiece of the Barbecue Week platter, contains chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, sliced jalapenos, gooey cheese, and, for some added crunch, corn chips. During Texas Barbecue Week, you can snag the decadent sandwich for $12.75. While you wait in line, you might even get a complimentary pour of beer, as is customary at La Barbecue.

La Barbecue
Texas Barbecue Week
July 12 to 18
902 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 605-9696
www.tmbbq.com/events/texas-barbecue-week-2
www.labarbecue.com

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