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Entice Your Taste Buds to Wake Up at Bribery Bakery

June 4, 2015 by

When Bribery Bakery debuted in early 2015, it was to much fanfare. In fact, the long-awaited pastry shop gave away tickets to a lucky 40 locals who got to preview some of the sweet treats it now doles out to the public. Even now that the initial hullabaloo has died down, Austinites still flock to Bribery Bakery, only five minutes from Folio, for its fresh pastries.

The baked goods range from classic to quirky, which explains how staples such as chocolate croissants and cinnamon rolls and offbeat creations like the Junk Drawer cookie can both reside on the same menu. Each of these three sweets has a loyal following among local customers, but the chocolaty Junk Drawer cookie, infused with raisins and a medley of other sweet ingredients, is probably the most unique. Head to Bribery Bakery to see what its ever-changing menu contains today, from cake to quiche to coffee.

Bribery Bakery
2013 W. Wells Branch Parkway
Austin, TX 78728
(512) 531-9832
briberybakery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bribery-bakery-austin

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Gloria’s Latin Cuisine: Tex-Mex Food and Margaritas at The Domain

May 28, 2015 by

Nestled in the trendy Domain shopping center in Austin—which looks more like a park than a mall—Gloria's Latin Cuisine brings some south-of-the-border flair to the city. Just about a mile and a half from Folio, this branch of the popular Mexican and Latin fare restaurant promises all the same popular eats and drinks as its sister locations. For most customers, that means black bean dip and sizzling fajitas.

Swing by for dinner to sample some of the contemporary Tex-Mex fare with a margarita (try the fresh guava marg). Start your meal with the classic pupusas, handcrafted tortillas filled with cheese and pork, or the fried plantains with sour cream. Then move onto fajitas stuffed with chicken, pork tenderloin, steak, or a combination of two. You can also dig into a Tex-Mex dish such as the chimichanga or massive burrito—both arrive with chili con queso on the side. Save some room for flan or tres leches cake for dessert.

Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3309 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 833-6400
www.gloriascuisine.com/locations/austin-domain.html
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Visit Adelbert’s Brewery This Weekend for a Tour and Some Tastes

May 21, 2015 by

Scott Hovey was a prolific home brewer before he took the plunge and opened his own brewery in 2011. He named it Adelbert’s Brewery after his deceased brother, George Adelbert Hovey, who was a true beer lover. Adelbert’s Brewery specializes in Belgian-style ales, and it’s been collecting kudos from both local beer drinkers and beer fans from across the country as well as awards from beer-tasting competitions.

Adelbert’s beers are available in retailers and bars all over the city, but given that the brewery is just two miles from Folio, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t stop in and see for yourself how its made (while also getting to sample some of the freshest beers available, right off the conveyor belt.)

Tours are $13 and include a glass that you can take home. On the tour you’ll have the chance to sample six beers of your choice and hang out in the indoor part of the tasting room, which is equipped with a ping pong table, foosball table, and dart board. Or, claim an outdoor picnic table and enjoy the company of your dog (dogs are permitted outside only.) Food trucks are parked outside the brewery on a regular basis, too, in case you get hungry.

Adelbert’s Brewery
Tours and tastings
5-8 p.m. Fridays and 1-4 p.m. Saturdays
2314 Rutland Drive
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 662-1462
adelbertsbeer.com
www.yelp.com/biz/adelberts-brewery-austin

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Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tours: See the World’s Largest Urban Bat Colony Up Close

May 15, 2015 by

No, that's not a misspelling; Austin's Live Love Paddle is leading a bat tour this weekend. In fact, the tours are held almost every day. If you know anything about the city that inspired the slogan "Keep Austin Weird," then you probably already know that it's home to what's widely considered the biggest urban bat colony in the entire globe. That's why Live Love Paddle offers Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tours—this specific bridge is where most of the colony lives.

Live Love Paddle, which is only about 20 minutes from your apartment at Folio, provides the kayaks, paddles, and all instruction you'll need to get out onto Lady Bird Lake for an up-close view of the bat colony. You don't even need any prior kayaking experience to join in the fun, just a willingness to learn. As you paddle ever-closer to the colony, your guide can tell you a bit more about how it came to be and answer any questions. You'll also get a breathtaking view of the Austin skyline at night from the water.

Live Love Paddle
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Tours
1602 E. Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 804-2122
livelovepaddle.com/congress-avenue-bridge-bat-tours.html

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Hungry? Order Food From One of These Nearby Restaurants!

May 8, 2015 by

Ah, modern technology. With a few taps on your smartphone, you can get food delivered right to your door at Folio thanks to apps like Eat24, Seamless, and Grubhub. The next time your stomach is growling and you don’t feel like cooking, check at one of these nearby restaurants, place your order, and get ready for your doorbell to ring:

Mi Pizza
If you could have a pizza any way you wanted, what would you choose? At Mi Pizza, that’s the question you’ll be posed, and it’s up to you to decide. Regulars love the create-your-own-pizza aspect of this eatery, and the prices are reasonable, too. Delivery is $3 and a minimum order of $15 is required.
6001 W. Palmer Lane, Austin, TX, 78727, (512) 258-5700
www.yelp.com/biz/mi-pizza-austin

Bamboo Bistro
If you can’t decide between Chinese or Thai cuisine, you don’t have to if you order from Bamboo Bistro. This fusion restaurant has a 4 ½ star rating on Yelp, with diners praising the crab wontons, the tom kah noodle soup, and the pot stickers. Delivery is $3 with a minimum order of $20.
11101 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758, (512) 821-0022
bamboobistroonline.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bamboo-bistro-austin

Madras Pavilion
Most Indian restaurants serve cuisine from just one or two regions of India, but Madras Pavilion offers fare from six different regions of the country. Each region is represented by a chef who creates his or her region’s specialties. Regular diners love the dosas, the saag paneer, and the samosas. Delivery is $7.99 with a $15 minimum order.
9025 Research Blvd., Austin, TX, 78758, (512) 719-5575
www.madraspavilionaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/madras-pavilion-austin

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BookPeople: An Austin Bookstore Not Far From Folio

February 27, 2015 by

Love books? Austin's a great place for readers, offering a number of great bookshops including BookPeople. Located just a short drive from Folio, BookPeople is a large store with a long history, having been a fixture of Austin for decades. Along with its enormous collection of books, the shop has become a community fixture for its frequent events like lectures, book-signings, and more.

Here you'll find titles in just about every genre, from mysteries and other novels to cookbooks, history books, biographies, and other works of non-fiction. Gifts like mugs and tote bags are here, too, and if you'd like to grab a bite to eat, BookPeople has an on-site cafe space with coffee, sandwiches, and more.

Check out BookPeople's website if you'd like to make the trip over from Folio.

BookPeople
603 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
www.bookpeople.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bookpeople-austin

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Chi’Lantro: An Austin Food Truck and Restaurant Just a Short Trip from Folio

February 20, 2015 by

Austin's Chi'lantro began its life as a food truck, but that truck has recently been joined by a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The truck is still operating in locations around town (click here to see a calendar of upcoming locations!), and the sit-down eatery complements the tasty food with a chic interior boasting an exposed ceiling, colorful seating, and an airy atmosphere.

The food here is a distinctive take on Korean barbecue, and the restaurant's menu includes many of the inventive dishes that made the original truck so popular. If you visit the truck, you can choose from entrees like tacos, a burger, or kimchi quesadillas. You'll pick your protein for your dish, choosing between chicken, pork bulgogi, or tofu. Chi'lantro's Kimchi Fries might be one of the most popular orders: they're topped with kimchi, cheese, sriracha, and a special sauce and they're hearty enough to enjoy as a full meal (or to share). The restaurant's menu adds Korean fried chicken wings to the mix, as well as side dishes like chips and guac and savory fried rice balls.

If you'd like to learn more about this Austin eatery before heading over from Folio, check out Chi'lantro's website!

Chi'lantro
1509 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
www.chilantrobbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/chilantro-austin

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Fixe: Find Comfort Food near Folio in Austin

February 13, 2015 by

The classic Southern Sunday supper serves as the inspiration for Fixe's menu of comfort food. That much is obvious just from the list of appetizers: buttermilk biscuits, sweet tea pickles, and deviled eggs, to name just a few. An entire section of the menu is even dedicated to grits, one for veggie eaters (with kale), one for meat eaters (with beef belly), and one for fish eaters (with Texas shrimp).

When it comes to larger entrees, many customers go for the lobster and crawfish pot pie. It's precisely what it sounds like: a medley of seafood stuffed inside a flaky pastry—with the addition of pecan miso bechamel and mushrooms. Veal brisket, duck breast, and trout are also on the menu, not to mention a few Southern small plates like fried chicken with spicy honey. Pair your dinner with a craft cocktail, perhaps the popular Honey Badger whiskey cocktail.

Visit Fixe's website to find out more about this Austin restaurant not far from Folio.

Fixe
500 W. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
austinfixe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fixe-austins-southern-house-austin

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Pinthouse Pizza Near Folio: House-Brewed Beers and Artisan Pizzas in Austin

February 6, 2015 by

Rich and bold, the Bearded Seal Dry Irish Stout is one of the crowning achievements of Pinthouse Pizza, at least according to Yelp reviewers. They cite it as one of the best house-brewed beers at Pinthouse—though most of them seem to garner acclaim. The Calma Muerta is another favorite, this one a session ale (similar to an IPA, but not as bitter) with a fruity flavor profile.

The beers both follow Director of Brewing Joe Mohrfeld's push toward hoppy beers that avoid the bitter finish. Along with a team of two brewers, Mohrfeld develops and brews a slate of beers in-house that Austin residents seem to love. In addition to his own brews, Mohrfeld also pours many other local and microbrewed beers (typically more than 40 are available). The kitchen also crafts high quality comfort food from fresh ingredients. Given its name, it should come as no surprise that Pinthouse Pizza is known for its specialty pies, but it also serves a handful of appetizers, salads, and desserts.

Check out Pinthouse Pizza's website to learn more about this pizzeria and brewpub near Folio.

Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 436-9605
pinthousepizza.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/pinthouse-pizza-austin

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Zilker Botanical Garden: An Austin Treasure near Folio

January 30, 2015 by

Austin is a city known for embracing its natural landscape, as exemplified by Lady Bird Lake and the paved trail that encircles it. So it shouldn't come as a big surprise that Zilker Botanical Garden, a 26-acre space overflowing with bright blooms and greenery, resides just beyond the edge of downtown Austin, not far from Folio.

Located right off of the Colorado River, there's plenty of water to nourish the plants—although some of them don't need much. The Cactus and Succulent Garden, for instance, largely contains native Texas cacti and succulent plants that only require a bit of water to survive the southern heat. Other gardens are more delicate, though, and more beautiful by most standards. Head to the Daylily Beds throughout the spring to see these multicolored flowers in full bloom, or check out the Children's Garden with your kids. It's home to a dinosaur shaped form shrubbery.

Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
www.zilkergarden.org/
www.yelp.com/biz/zilker-botanical-gardens-austin

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