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Celebrate the Season All December Long at Holidays at the Domain
November 23, 2015 by
From carolers' serenades to encounters with Santa Claus, the Holidays at the Domain extravaganza has a little something for everyone. It unfolds from now until the end of December at The Domain I and II, a mall that's just a stone's throw away from Folio. Most of the fun happens on the weekends, but you can take a picture with Santa any time (just make an appointment online to skip the line).
Come down for breakfast between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, Dec. 5 if your little one wants some more face time with Saint Nick. You can also enjoy a holiday light show at 6, 7, or 8 p.m. every night in December. During the festive extravaganza, more than 82,000 lights dance across the display, including 2,200 strobe lights. Take a free horse-drawn carriage ride from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or take in some live music on the weekends.
Holidays at the Domain
Through Dec. 31
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 787858
www.simon.com/mall/the-domain/stream/holidays-at-the-domain
Enjoy DIY Batches of Vino at Water 2 Wine
November 17, 2015 by
If you've ever wondered what exactly goes into making bottle of wine, Water 2 Wine eliminates the mystery from the process. One of several branches of the winery and retail store, this Water 2 Wine about 10 minutes from Folio invites guests to make their own batch of wine. You actually get your hands dirty (with grape juice) in the first few steps of the process, right up through pitching the yeast, and then let the staff take over. They'll put the finishing touches on your wine and help you tailor a special label for the 28 to 30 bottles that you'll eventually take home.
If you just want to sip some wine, you can do that at Water 2 Wine, too. You can always grab a glass or a bottle at the store, and all of the vino is fermented right on-site. That being said, the grapes hail from all over the world. They do have one thing in common, though: zero histamines and fewer sulfites than most wines. In other words, you won't experience some the typical wine-drinking side effects at Water 2 Wine, like a headache or flushed cheeks. Have you visited this place yet?
Water 2 Wine
3300 W. Andersen Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 465-9463
www.water2wine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/water-2-wine-austin
Folio Resident Appreciation Night at the Texas Stars GAME!
November 16, 2015 by
Join us on November 21st for the Texas Stars Folio Appreciation Night! Texas STars vs. Ontario Reign! Game starts at 7 p.m. See flyer for details on tickets!
It's also Operation Blue Santa "Teddy Bear Toss" night so don't forget to bring your donation Teddy Bear to toss on the rink!
Happy Veteran’s Day!
November 11, 2015 by
Thank you to all that have and are serving our country! Folio has their very own veteran here in the office, Mr. Ronnie Polston! Thank you for your service and thank you to all of our service men and women!! We cannot put it into words how grateful we are for what you do for us and our country! Happy Veteran's Day from your Folio Team!
Happy Veterans day!
November 11, 2015 by
Today is a day to honor the men and women who have bravely fought and continue to fight for our country. Thank you for your service!
Black Walnut Cafe: Come for Brunch
November 11, 2015 by
Smoked salmon benedicts. Chicken and waffles with maple syrup. Kolaches stuffed with bacon and cheddar. At Black Walnut Cafe in Austin, these are the types of dishes you can expect for breakfast and lunch—and many others. There are actually a roster of gourmet benedicts, from the traditional to a cordon bleu benedict with Parmesan-crusted chicken, Swiss cheese, and ham.
Brunch is only part of the equation at Black Walnut Cafe, too. You can also swing by for dinner and cocktails at this Austin eatery, which sits only about two miles away from Folio. Nosh on one of the signature entrees, such as the pot roast made from certified Angus beef and served alongside garlic mashed potatoes. Or bite into a juicy burger, like the recently unveiled three-pepper burger. The three peppers are roasted poblanos, red peppers, and jalapenos, and the result is a spicy sandwich featuring a patty of Angus beef. Dig in!
Black Walnut Cafe
11101 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 873-7800
www.blackwalnutcafe.com/austincommons
www.yelp.com/biz/black-walnut-cafe-austin-4
Game the Night Away at Pinballz Arcade!
November 4, 2015 by
Gamer? Spend your evening (or weekend!) at Pinballz Arcade, a 13,000-square-foot arcade with more than 200 popular games.
Get reacquainted (or introduced!) to old school favorites like Mario Brothers, Mortal Kombat, Super Pac-Man, Monopoly Jackpot, Fruit Ninja, air hockey, skeeball, and racing games. As the name implies, Pinballz specializes in pinball machines, too; it's home to more than 100 pinball machines of all sorts.
The arcade prides itself on being affordable; most games cost only .50 cents or .75 cents per play — sounds like a deal! Token machines can be found throughout the arcade, but all machines also take quarters, too. The fun awaits just a few minutes from Folio.
Happy gaming!
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 420-8458
www.pinballzarcade.com
www.yelp.com/biz/pinballz-arcade-austin
Folio Resident Appreciation Night at the Texas Stars GAME!
November 1, 2015 by
Join us on November 21st for the Texas Stars Folio Appreciation Night! Texas STars vs. Ontario Reign! Game starts at 7 p.m. See flyer for details on tickets!
It's also Operation Blue Santa "Teddy Bear Toss" night so don't forget to bring your donation Teddy Bear to toss on the rink!
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