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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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Tacodeli: Breakfast Tacos and More Near Folio in Austin

January 22, 2015 by

Of the 500-plus mostly glowing Yelp reviews for Tacodeli, nearly a hundred of them make mention of the eatery's popular breakfast tacos. You're welcome to build your own custom choice, but the creative chefs at Tacodeli have a few suggested options to try, too. Try the sirloin, egg, and cheese if you're feeling extra hungry, or opt for the taco blanco with egg whites and your choice of additional ingredients for something lighter.

No matter which item you order, you can go online to Tacodeli's interactive map and see exactly where your ingredients came from. It shows the local farms and ranches that contribute to the kitchen. Those same farms provide the fixings for popular lunch and dinner tacos, too. Yelp reviewers highly recommend the Mojo fish taco, stuffed with Texas Gulf Coast Drum filets and a garlicky sauce and topped with house-made pico de gallo and guacamole. Vegetarians also have ample options, like the Heather with refried black beans, guacamole, tomato, lettuce, and grilled queso fresco.

Check out the Tacodeli website to learn more about this Austin eatery near Folio!

Tacodeli
12001 N. Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 339-1700
www.tacodeli.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tacodeli-austin-6

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