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The Steeping Room: Pair Fine Tea with a Healthy Meal

July 22, 2016 by

The Steeping Room is a spot in Austin popular not only for its delicious food but also for its tolerance of dietary restrictions. The Steeping Room markets itself as a vegetarian and gluten-free restaurant but also has a full selection for those without any dietary restrictions. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the week.

For breakfast, The Steeping Room offers vegan breakfast sandwiches, a regular breakfast sandwich, a breakfast bowl, and more. For lunch and dinner, the menu is full of an assortment of healthy bowls, salads, sandwiches, and soups. The Steeping Room serves an array of teas too, and many guests of the restaurant love to pair their tea with one of the popular desserts on the menu, including cupcakes, mousse, and creme brulee. The healthy restaurant and tea shop is conveniently close to Folio, so grab your friends and head out to this neighborhood spot soon.

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Cafe Java: Enjoy Everything From Coffee to Tacos

June 13, 2016 by

You can always count on hot coffee and a community vibe at Cafe Java. Since it opened in 1996, the local coffeehouse has offered everything you'd expect of a cute cafe—but you might not anticipate the daily specials. These are truly decadent breakfast, lunch, and dinner treats that augment the main food menu—which is already impressive all on its own.

Recent specials included pulled pork enchiladas with salsa verde and queso fresco on top, plus Spanish rice and refried beans on the side. As a breakfast treat, the chef offered churro French toast, dished out smothered in cream cheese icing and cinnamon sugar. You can also skip your meal and grab a slice of bacon-topped cheesecake drizzled in caramel. The standard menu includes sandwiches, soups, and a selection of tacos, so grab your morning cup of coffee and evening burger at the same place: Cafe Java.

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la Madeleine: Enjoy Freshly Baked Baguettes and Much More

April 25, 2016 by

Growing up in France, Patrick Leon Esquerre learned to equate dinner time with fresh food crafted by hand and time spent with friends and family. When he moved to the U.S., he missed the camaraderie of French mealtimes—not to mention the fresh baguettes and aromatic espresso. So he opened la Madeleine in Dallas in 1983, the first of many branches. Today, one of the offshoots is right near Folio in Austin.

So head to la Madeleine if you're interested in savoring some of the sweet and savory French fare on the menu. The bakery churns out sweet bites like almond croissants and blueberry muffins, not to mention breads such as the mini sea salt baguette and the Seven Grain Loaf. If you're interested in a more substantial breakfast, try one of the customized savory crepes. At dinner, indulge in a decadent sandwich with a glass of wine on the side.

la Madeleine
9828 Great Hills Trail
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 502-2474
lamadeleine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/la-madeleine-french-bakery-and-cafe-austin

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Jack & Ginger’s Irish Pub: Don’t Miss the Jumbo Pretzels

April 4, 2016 by

When the menu at Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub says jumbo pretzel, this is not an exaggeration. According to one of the many Yelp reviewers who highly recommend this appetizer, it was almost too big for her and her companion to eat on their own. The gooey beer cheese and honey mustard that come on the side only add to the heartiness of the dish.

So pace yourself while you chow down on a pretzel because you'll want to save some room for a draft beer and an entree at Jack & Ginger's. The entrees include bangers and mash—featuring the Austin Sausage Company's local version of the banger—as well as more traditional Guinness-battered fish and chips. If you opt for a burger, try The Classic with whiskey onions, Irish mustard, and cheddar cheese, or opt for the meat-free black bean and barley burger with honey-Sriracha mayo instead.

Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub
11500 Rock Rose
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 350-3738
jackandgingers.pub
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Visit Maki Toki for Fresh Sushi and Happy Hour Deals Near Folio

March 24, 2016 by

Make tonight a sushi night at Maki Toki, a restaurant that is just about a mile from Folio. Located on Braker Lane, Maki Toki is a neighborhood favorite for great sushi. The menu consists of every sushi roll imaginable and even promises discounted food and drinks during happy hour, which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During happy hour, beer and sake costs from $2.50 to $5 and sushi rings cost from $2.99 to $6.99. Talk about a good deal!

The regular menu is available daily with delicious sushi dishes such as the spicy salmon, the spicy tuna, the mango shrimp, and the shrimp tempura sushi made with steak. In addition to sushi, the menu consists of popular Japanese fare including the chicken yakitori, miso soup, seaweed salad, and more. The food at Maki Toki is available for both dine-in meals and take-out. The casual restaurant is the perfect choice for a night out, a family dinner, or a date night.

Maki Toki
1910 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0200
http://www.makitoki.com/
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Cafe Java: A Coffee Joint with Top-Notch Eats Near Folio

March 17, 2016 by

Ever been to a coffee shop where the drinks are excellent but the food isn't great? That’s not the case at Cafe Java, a cafe serving delicious, high-quality brunch all day long a half-mile from Folio. The cafe has a charming atmosphere with its quirky art on the walls and other decorations hanging from the ceiling. Guests also rave about the friendly and welcoming service that really goes above and beyond.

But let’s talk about the food: all-American favorites like biscuits with gravy, eggs Benedict, and pancakes are perfectly made here. It has daily specials too like two-for-one burgers on Mondays. A very popular menu item is the Ultimate Migas, which is scrambled eggs with corn chips, chorizo, and other Mexican flavors. And as you’d expect, Cafe Java has great coffee, with drinks ranging from the regular (Iced Latte) to the fancy (Caramel con Panna).

Cafe Java
11900 Metric Boulevard
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 339-7677
www.facebook.com/Cafe-Java-Austin-350473130184/
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Barley Swine: A Popular Foodie Spot in a New Home Near Folio

March 2, 2016 by

When adventurous food meets with tasty drinks in a welcoming spot, you get Barley Swine, a New American restaurant that recently moved to within about 10 minutes of Folio. Barley Swine was earning rave reviews and creating great memories in its former South Lamar location, but the chefs needed more space to amp up their cocktail program. The new location boasts lovely dim lighting and plentiful seating around the bar, making it perfect for a night out with friends or a date.

The drinks don’t disappoint. There are updates on old favorites like Obligatory Tiki #1—made with Black Seal Rum—and one-of-a-kind tastes like the pisco which includes fernet, egg white, winter citrus, and cilantro. The tapas-style menu offers dishes you can’t find anywhere else, like Cider Vinegar Pie, Grilled Octopus with Pig’s Foot Fried Rice, and Bacon Curd with Pinto Beans and Greens. Come for "Swine Time" happy hour, every Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 pm.

Barley Swine
6555 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 394-8150
barleyswine.com/
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Eat and Drink For a Good Cause at O’Joy

February 16, 2016 by

O’Joy is a new kind of juice and frozen yogurt bar. The owners of O’Joy not only promise local and organic ingredients in their food, they spread their goodwill even further by donating a meal to a child in need for every item they sell. The worthy cause is enough on its own to visit O’Joy, and the highly reviewed juices and frozen yogurts don’t hurt, either.

The menu is full of fresh-squeezed juices and smoothies like the Governor Grapefruit (grapefruit juice, raspberry, and orange juice), the Capitol Carrot (carrot, ginger, habanero pepper, apple juice), the Raspberry Love (raspberry, lime juice, and sparkling water), and a classic green smoothie. Froyo flavors range from banana, date and yogurt to banana, cocoa and yogurt.

In addition to juice and frozen yogurt, O’Joy also sells a variety of salads, yogurt bowls, and acai bowls (both come topped with an assortment of fruit, granola and juice), wraps, coffee, and tea.

O’Joy is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday for all of your juice needs. Plus, it’s only one and a half miles from Folio, making a stop here an easy one.

O’Joy
11101 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 356-9520
www.ojoygives.com
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Savor Indian Fare for Less than $10 at Tarka Indian Kitchen

February 2, 2016 by

There are countless reasons to love Tarka Indian Kitchen. For one thing, its chefs use home-style Indian recipes they learned in their own childhood kitchens. For another, every single Indian dish on the menu costs $10 or less. And then there's the fact that the city of Austin has crowned Tarka Indian Kitchen as a Green Restaurant, meaning it meets a strict set of environmental standards. Regardless of which reason speaks to you, you should really check out the new branch of Tarka that opened two weeks ago only about a mile and a half from Folio.

Its menu contains a careful balance of curries, kabobs, and biryanis, including a spate of vegetarian and vegan dishes, so there's something for everyone at Tarka. Locals like to order the coconut curry with fresh chicken, but you can also opt for lamb, shrimp, veggies, or paneer.

Tarka Indian Kitchen
11501 Rock Rose Avenue
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 719-3311
tarkaindiankitchen.com
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Visit Nosh & Bevvy for Gastropub Fare

January 13, 2016 by

This time of year is the ideal time to visit any pub and cozy up with some hot food and a brew, so why not make a trip to Nosh & Bevvy? It's a new British-inspired gastropub that's just a few miles from Folio. Since opening recently, the restaurant has received rave reviews for its expansive beer list and comforting pub food. Previously known as Baby Blues, a well-loved dive bar, Nosh & Bevvy has everything Baby Blues offered and more.

The bar is known for creating some of the city’s best fish and chips, fried pickles, bacon mac and cheese, shepherd's pie, and bangers and mash. A number of Indian-inspired dishes like chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo can also be found on the menu.

Nosh & Bevvy plays host to both television and pool tables for those who want something fun to do with friends. Have you been here yet?

Nosh & Bevvy
8440 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 454-8636
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