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Unique Austin Pizzas at Via 313 Near Elan East

December 26, 2014 by

Pizza parties are to thank for the unique fare served at Via 313 in Austin. When brothers and Detroit natives Brandon and Zane Hunt began tossing around the idea of bringing their home city's style of pizza to Austin, they needed a few guinea pigs to test recipes. Their group of friends became those guinea pigs, attending weekly pizza parties to sample the latest creations. Once a recipe was approved, it was added to the menu for a future pizzeria. That pizzeria is now a food trailer in front of the Violet Crown Social Club, called Via 313. It's just a short trip away from Elan East, making it convenient to try the place for yourself.

Grab a classic Detroit-style pie—that is, a square pizza with four corner slices—at Via 313. Yelp reviewers particularly like the Cadillac, a pie topped with gorgonzola cheese, fig preserves, parmesan, shaved prosciutto, and a balsamic glaze. However, there are also more conventional options like the Detroiter with cheese and double pepperoni or the Herbivore with mushrooms, sweet onions, green pepper, and black olives.

Via 313
1111B E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 939-1927
www.via313.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/via-313-pizza-austin

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Shop Local and Regional Art Near Elan East at Austin’s Blue Genie Art Bazaar

December 18, 2014 by

If you want to shop local this holiday season, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a fun and festive event that will help you find holiday gifts galore. This popular yearly event takes place during the month of December at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre, and it contains goods from more than 200 local artists.

Visitors can stroll through the colorful displays containing original paintings, jewelry, glassware and even clothing and accessories, all while finding unique seasonal gifts from a wide variety of price ranges. Drinks and snacks are also available to keep you fueled for hours of holiday shopping, and there are even food trucks on the weekend.

With free parking and a fun, community-oriented atmosphere, the Blue Genie Art Bazaar is a popular shopping destination near Elan East.

Blue Genie Art Bazaar at Marchesa Hall and Theatre
November 28th through December 24th, 2014
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
6226 Middle Fiskville Road
Austin, TX 78752
www.bluegenieartbazaar.com

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Contigo: Austin Dining near Elan East

December 11, 2014 by

Contigo Austin is a unique eatery modeled after its parent restaurant, Contigo Ranch in South Texas. This urban version channels the private, relaxing feeling of the ranch through its outdoor seating and hundreds of string lights mimicking the star-filled night sky. Guests enjoy their meals at hand-built tables atop wooden platforms, while a large, leafy tree provides a bit of shade on a hot Texas day.

Like Contigo Ranch, Contigo Austin is known for its icy cold margaritas, impressive selection of beers and upscale bar food made with only local ingredients. The menu includes beer nuts as a snack, mussels with bacon jam to share amongst the table and rustic dishes like rabbit and dumplings or, if you’re feeling less adventurous, a simple burger and fries for dinner. On weekend mornings, Contigo serves a fun-filled brunch complete with morning libations, fried chicken and eggs Benedict, although because the menu changes from day to day, you can expect a tasty surprise each time you visit.

Contigo Austin
2027 Anchor Lane
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 614-2260
www.contigotexas.com

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Round the Clock Breakfast near Elan East at Austin’s Star Seeds Café

December 4, 2014 by

Star Seeds Café may be one of the best late night eateries in all of Austin, and though its breakfast is very popular, those pancakes are available round the clock. The casual and eclectic restaurant is open 24-hours a day, and breakfast is served any time of the day or night.

The menu includes morning favorites like omelets and breakfast tacos, as well as steaming hot coffee with free refills. For lunch and dinner, Star Seeds Café also offers burgers, salads, wraps and other all-American favorites. Its retro-inspired décor and diner feel make it a pleasant place to dine, and it fits in perfectly in the creative and bustling city.

Inside, Star Seeds showcases local artwork from area artists and it even holds art shows each month. Whether you stop in for lunch or to have a late night bite after catching some live music, this is a reliable spot for good food and a fun atmosphere — all in a spot not too far away from Elan East.

Star Seeds Café
3101 North IH-35
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 478-7107
www.starseedscafe.com

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Play a Round of Golf near Elan East at Austin’s Hancock Golf Course

November 26, 2014 by

Since as far back as 1899, Hancock Golf Course has been one of Austin's most popular golf courses. It is one of the oldest courses in the state of Texas, but its well-manicured grounds and updated holes make it feel perfectly modern. The par-35 Hancock Golf Course is fairly small and only contains 9 holes, which is fairly standard for the time in which it was built. The compact size makes it a perfect place to play a quick round of golf near Elan East.

The course is home to a number of different golf associations and junior golf leagues, and if you prefer to get a bit more competitive with your playing, there are Austin Public Links tournaments that unite some of the best players in the city. For those who want to brush up on their skills, Hancock Golf Course even offers clinics and private instruction taught by skilled golf instructors.

Hancock Golf Course
811 E. 41st Street
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-0276
www.austintexas.gov/department/hancock-golf-course

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Solve a Mystery near Elan East at the Austin Playhouse’s Production of Sherlock Holmes

November 20, 2014 by

The Austin Playhouse is a small, local theater not too far from Elan East that is run by some of the city’s most talented theatre artists. The playhouse is known for putting on high quality productions of truly unique, modern plays, and it might be one of the city's best places to see live theatre

This season, one play the Austin Playhouse will stage is Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly, a fairly new play that puts a comic twist on the traditional Sherlock Holmes story. In the play, Holmes receives a seemingly simple case from actress Lillie Langtry, but things turn out to be much more complicated than they first appear.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly runs from November 21 through December 21. Tickets are $28 on Thursdays and Fridays and $30 on Saturdays and Sundays.

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lilly
The Austin Playhouse
6001 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 476-0084
www.austinplayhouse.com/season/shows/2014_Sherlock.html#

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Take a Tour of Local Art Near Elan East at Austin’s Art Night Series

November 13, 2014 by

Austin is already well known for its live music, but events like the Art Night Series are making its art scene almost as popular. This popular event is hosted by the Art Alliance Austin and spans a number of unique art spaces throughout specific neighborhoods in the city.

From established galleries to pop-up art exhibits and even live performance venues, you never know where the next location along the Art Night route will be. Food and beverages are served at each location, and true to Austin form, there is often live music as well. The Art Alliance provides buses to transport visitors from your chosen starting gallery, so you’ll get to take a mini tour of the city while also experiencing some of its best art.

Tickets to the Art Night Series are $55 per person, and the cost includes bus transportation and any food and drink. The fall 2014 Art Night Series takes place on November 14, 2014, highlighting art spaces near Elan East. Visit the Art Night Series website to find out more!

Art Night Series
East Austin
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 609-8591
www.artallianceaustin.org/events/art-night-east

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Take a Walk with Friends from Elan East at Austin’s Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

November 6, 2014 by

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park is a part of the Austin Parks Foundation, which attempts to offer more green spaces in and around the city of Austin. This classic city park near Elan East is filled with 15 miles of hiking trails, rocky streams and wildflower-covered fields perfect for exploring.

The main part of the park features a safe and sturdy playground area that the kids will love, as well as five softball fields, three basketball courts and a volleyball court that welcome casual pick-up games. The well-maintained swimming pool is perfect for hot Texas days, and there are picnic tables and barbecue pits nearby to make a whole day of fun in the sun. For your furry friend, Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park also offers an off-leash dog area where dogs can play, as well as dog-friendly trails where on-leash dogs can get some exercise.

Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 837-4500
www.austinparks.org/our-parks.html?parkid=368

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November 6, 2014 by

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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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