Thick, creamy milkshakes. Hot, crispy fries. Thick, juicy burgers. These are the key components of every Shake Shack, including the new location opened at the end of August near Folio. Shake Shack may be a nationwide chain, but even mixed in with the indie burger joints and food trailers in Austin, it still stands out.

That's because Shake Shack operates more like a local, independent business than a chain. This second Austin branch sources ingredients from local providers such as Kreuz Market, Kiskadee, Uchiko, and Uchi. So you can feel good about tearing into a ShackBurger, crafted from all-natural Angus beef (that means no hormones or antibiotics) with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and the signature ShackSauce. You can also opt for a vegetarian 'ShroomBurger instead, or a Lockhart Link "burger" featuring Kreuz Market's jalapeno-cheese sausage links. Add fries, a massive milkshake or cup of custard, and a beer for the full Shake Shack experience.

Shake Shack
11228 Domain Drive
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 717-0422
www.shakeshack.com/location/the-domain-austin
www.yelp.com/biz/shake-shack-austin-7

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Thanks to our amazing residents, we will be dropping off an awesome box full of toys for operation Blue Santa. There are just a few days left if you would like to donate toys to families in need here in Austin. The last day for donations is this Friday, 12/11/15.

Gamers, listen up! Big Star Bingo is continuing to hold its own as a cool spot for playing bingo in Austin. And let's be clear — this is not your grandma’s bingo game!

Big Star Bingo is open nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and attracts players of all ages. There are serious players who use multiple boards and there are more fun-loving casual players who use it as an excuse to have a night out with friends. No matter where you land on the spectrum, anyone can put in as little as $6 for the chance of winning a few hundred bucks.

The space is BYOB, so guests are welcome to bring along their favorite six pack or bottle of wine to give them some liquid luck. Snacks like hot dogs and cake are available at Big Star’s snack bar.

Not only is a trip to Big Star Bingo fun, but also a way to raise funds for charities, too. Big Star Bingo donates a portion of its proceeds to charities like The Institute for Disability Access, Accessible Housing Austin and more.

Big Star Bingo is only about 10 minutes from Folio, which makes it a great spot to spend an evening with a group of friends.

Big Star Bingo
910 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
bigstarbingoaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/big-star-bingo-austin

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