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Lucy’s Fried Chicken Revival: A South by South Austin Event not far from Elan East

March 6, 2015 by

Elan East and Greystar are hosting a few fun events during SXSW, including the fifth annual installment of Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival. If you're not already a fan of Lucy's Fried Chicken, it's a popular Austin restaurant that offers a menu of Southern-style cuisine: think mac and cheese, catfish sandwiches, fried green tomatoes, and corn bread muffins in addition to fried chicken available in a number of distinctive styles.

During SXSW, Lucy's South Congress location stages a concert outdoors. From March 18 through March 22, musicians will play from noon til 7 p.m., entertaining guests with sounds ranging from rock and bluegrass to zydeco. On the long list of artists, you'll find talented duos like Mandolin Orange, inventive acts like The Iguanas, and solo performers like Kelley Mickwee.

You can see a full list of performers by taking a look at the Fried Chicken Revival flier on Lucy's Fried Chicken's Facebook page!

Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival
March 18-22, 12 – 7 p.m.
2218 College Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
www.facebook.com/LucysFriedChicken

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Museum of the Weird: An Austin Museum near Elan East

February 27, 2015 by

"Weird" might be Austin's watch-word, and the Museum of the Weird makes a strong effort to do its part to keep the city weird. It bills itself as "America's Strangest Attraction," and it showcases a number of curios suited for making visitors experience the strange.

Weird artifacts, weird statues, a weird giant King Kong, weird memorabilia: everything here is meant to contribute to the place's mission. In addition to a guided tour of the space, admission grants visitors the chance to see a sideshow.

Adjacent to the space you'll find the Lucky Lizard Gift Shop, offering a number or weird gifts along with some interesting decorative items that might just add a distinctive touch to your home.

If you'd like to see the Museum of the Weird for yourself, it's a short trek from Elan East on East 6th Street in downtown Austin.

Museum of the Weird
412 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
www.museumoftheweird.com/news/museum
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Veracruz All Natural: Austin Tacos Near Elan East

February 20, 2015 by

Great tacos aren't hard to find in Austin, Texas, but some places stand out as favorites among local diners. For example: Veracruz All Natural. This taco spot near Elan East is so popular that visitors might encounter a bit of a wait to enjoy the food at this taco truck, but many diners regard the wait as worth it for the quality of the food. The fish tacos, in particular, earn high praise from Yelp reviewers, and the place's other options may be equally tasty.

Breakfast tacos are quite popular here, and they're available with your choice of ingredients like potatoes, eggs, chorizo, bacon, beans, and cheese. Later in the day you can choose from options like vegetarian tacos with spinach, avocado, carrots, and more and the Chicken Mole tacos with queso fresco. Quesadillas and tortas are also on the menu, as are smoothies and fresh juices.

Visit the Veracruz All Natural website to learn more about this Austin taco truck!

Veracruz All Natural
1403 East 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
veracruztacos.com
www.yelp.com/biz/veracruz-all-natural-austin

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The Hightower: An Austin Restaurant not far from Elan East

February 13, 2015 by

Yelp reviewers can't say enough about the enticing flavors of the roasted pork jowl at The Hightower. The Austin eatery not far from Elan East offers plenty of well-regarded dishes—including many updated barbecue eats—but the roasted pork jowl shows up in glowing reviews time and time again. That's because in addition to the tender meat, the entree includes rice and egg yolk, burnt avocado, pickled shallots, cucumber, as well as fiery house sriracha sauce.

If you're interested in The Hightower's meat-free fare, try the smoked tofu. It earns similarly high marks from customers, and comes with pinto beans, huitlacoche, sopecitos, avocado, a crema crafted from cashews and almonds, and a dusting of sunflower seeds. Both dishes are available at lunch and dinner (though the accompaniments vary based on the hour). You can pair your chosen dish with one of the house's signature cocktails, perhaps the High Tail with Bulleit Rye and honey, or the Italian Fizz with vodka, blood orange soda, and Campari.

The Hightower
1209 E. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-1448
thehightoweraustin.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/the-hightower-austin

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First Annual Texas Tea Festival: Enjoy Tea near Elan East in Austin

February 6, 2015 by

Tea is much more than a warm morning beverage or a calming night cap. Depending on the variety, it's also an excellent source of antioxidants and other health-boosting components that can ease everything from an upset stomach to racing thoughts. The appearance of the First Annual Texas Tea Festival on Austin's social schedule this year proves that coffee has a strong competitor in tea.

If you prefer the sweet, aromatic drink to java (or even if your loyalties are split), you should attend this event at Saengerrunde Hall on Sunday, February 8. Don't worry if you've never had a sip of tea—you'll have plenty of opportunities to try it here. Tastings of oolong, green, black, flavored, and even chai teas will all be available at the festival. In fact, each attendee gets a ceramic tasting cup to take home with their ticket. Learn more about the beverage at a Tea Talk, enjoy a few tea-time snacks, or chat with specialty tea vendors.

Visit the Texas Tea Festival's Eventbrite page if you'd like to find out more about this upcoming event near Elan East!

First Annual Texas Tea Festival
Saengerrunde Hall
1607 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-texas-tea-festival-tickets-14709092291

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The Contemporary Austin near Elan East: See Eclectic Art

January 30, 2015 by

The Contemporary Austin is a new type of art museum, a "museum without walls." It's composed to two buildings in Austin, the Jones Center and The Art School, as well as an outdoor garden at Laguna Gloria. The various locations double as integral parts of the vibrant Austin community, so the eclectic works of art housed therein feel like natural parts of the scenery.

So it makes sense that the displays themselves stray from convention. Past exhibits have included 17,000 Observations by a pair of L.A. artists known as Lucky Dragons. The unique installation at Laguna Gloria married music and sculpture in a fresh way. Tom Sachs: Boombox Retrospective 1999-2015 is a current exhibit running through April of this year, and you'll find bits and pieces of it at various The Contemporary Austin locations. Go see it for yourself and you might just be impressed by the way American sculptor Tom Sachs recreates the boombox to represent different ideas and concepts.

Visit The Contemporary's website to learn more about this distinctive Austin museum near Elan East.

The Contemporary Austin
Austin, TX 78703
www.thecontemporaryaustin.org
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Have a Latte near Elan East at Austin’s Vintage Heart Coffee

January 22, 2015 by

Austin certainly isn't lacking in local businesses, and Vintage Heart Coffee highlights the best of them in its menu of coffee drinks and baked goods. It sources fair-trade coffee from Third Coast Roasting Company, which sits only a few miles away on South Congress. With the beans, Vintage Heart's baristas work their magic. They craft popular vanilla lattes—complete with the obligatory latte art—and serve them in reusable ceramic mugs, just like all of the hot drinks. The cold drinks, on the other hand, come in cute mason jars—try an iced mocha. Vintage Heart's baristas add their own house-made coffees to the mix.

Other local businesses that contribute to Vintage Heart Coffee's inventory include Russell's Bakery, which provides everything from cookies and brownies made from scratch to danish and croissants. Vegans can enjoy a baked good with their coffee, too, thanks to the doughnuts and muffins provided by Rabbit Cooperative Bakery. They contain no milk, eggs, or other animal products.

Check out the Vintage Heart Coffee website to learn more about this Austin cafe not too far from Elan East!

Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 E. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-0583
vintageheart.coffee
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Austin Marathon and Half Marathon: See Austin by Foot Not Far From Elan East

January 16, 2015 by

There's something special about race day. The shared excitement; the pumping adrenaline; the pulsing crowds. In a city like Austin, a place that already has more than enough personality, race day almost certainly brings even more energy. Experience it for yourself by running the Austin Marathon or Austin Half Marathon this year.

Starting corrals trail behind the official start line on Congress Avenue at West 2nd Street. Join your group and get ready to check out some of Austin's best-known sights and attractions. You'll jog along Lady Bird Johnson Lake, pad around Hyde Park and Allandale, and even get a glimpse of the University of Texas Campus and State Capital buildings. The course is mostly shaded and devoid of any extreme hills, although the elevation does gradually build and then decrease over the 26.2-mile course. If you're a serious marathoner, note that the Austin Marathon is a qualifying race for the Boston marathon.

Not ready to run a marathon? Head over from Elan East to cheer on the participants!

Austin Marathon and Half Marathon
100 Congress Avenue and W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX
(512) 476-7223
youraustinmarathon.com
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Franklin Barbecue: Find Some of Austin’s Best Barbecue near Elan East

January 9, 2015 by

Considered the best barbecue in the country by bon appetit magazine—not to mention The Washington Post and the Travel Channel—it should come as no surprise that the food at Franklin Barbecue draws some famous customers. President Obama cut the ever-present line at Franklin Barbecue in July of 2014 and bought more than $300 worth of the famous grub!

With accolades like this, you might be surprised to learn that Franklin Barbecue only opened in 2009. Granted, its founder Aaron Franklin had been perfecting his brisket in a backyard smoker for many years before that, but still, he and wife Stacy were new to the commercial barbecue game. Their modest trailer near Elan East in an East Austin parking lot quickly began drawing a crowd, and it continues to do so today. More than 1,700 Yelp reviewers sing its praises, citing the brisket and Tipsy Texan sandwich as its two best offerings—just don't forget to save room for the bourbon banana pudding pie!

Franklin Barbecue
900 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 653-1187
franklinbarbecue.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/franklin-barbecue-austin

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January 7, 2015 by

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