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Bring Your Best Friend to Dogtoberfest Austin on Saturday!

October 15, 2015 by

Celebrate your doggie best friend at Dogtoberfest Austin, a day made for the dogs at The Domain on Saturday, Oct.17. The day kicks off with Dogtobertrot, which is a 1K walk through the mall that starts at 9 a.m.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you'll find everything from pet portraits (for just $5) to wiener dog races (at 12:15 p.m. and 1:40 p.m.). In celebration of Halloween, there will even be a doggie costume contest. The winner of each category — best ensemble, best duo (human and dog), sports stars, superheroes and best in show — will take home a prize.

Dogtoberfest Austin benefits local dog rescue groups, so you can have fun and help homeless dogs at the same time!

Not only is this a feel-good event, but an award winning event, too. Dogtoberfest has been voted the “Most Awesome-ist Pet-Related event” by readers of the Austin Pets Directory for six straight years! Best of all, it's just a quick drive from Folio.

Dogtoberfest
Saturday, October 17 starting at 9 a.m.
The Domain
3225 Amy Donovan Plaza
Austin, TX, 78758
dogtoberfestaustin.org

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Whole Foods Market Hosts a Craft Beer Festival This Saturday!

September 10, 2015 by

Beer festivals are always a popular event, and a local craft beer festival is taking place at the Whole Foods Market at the Gateway Shopping Center this Saturday, Sept. 12, only 10 minutes from Folio.

Tickets are $20 for the beer extravaganza, which includes 18 drink tickets for 2.5 ounce pours of beer from Saint Arnold, Southern Star, Hops and Grain, Jester King, and Strange Land. Guests will also receive 12 snack tickets for a variety of light bites. Live music and games will help folks celebrate the evening.

Dogtoberfest and Texas Sweeties Dog Rescue will be at the festival for anyone looking to adopt a four-legged friend or support the cause.

The fun lasts from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Scoop up your tickets soon to this beer-fueled event!

Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, Sept. 12, 5-8 p.m.
Whole Foods Market at Gateway
9607 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
www.eventbrite.com/e/local-craft-beer-festival-tickets

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Fashion and Vino Come Together For The Arboretum’s Wine Down Wednesdays!

August 31, 2015 by

Some people like to pour themselves a glass of wine after a tough day of work, and others unwind through retail therapy. On Wednesdays, you can do both at The Arboretum at Great Hills!

Wine Down Wednesday combines wine, food, shopping and live entertainment to give guests a unique and fun alternative to the traditional work happy hour. If you go to the Arboretum Wednesday, Sept. 2, you’ll see event stations set up around the mall that will have select wines and small bites for you to enjoy while you shop at your leisure.

Wine Down Wednesday happens on the first Wednesday of select months, and you can go to the first event of the fall! Perhaps best of all, it's only a 10-15 minute drive from Folio.

Wine Down Wednesdays
Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m.
The Arboretum at Great Hills
10000 Research Blvd.
Austin, TX 78759
www.simon.com/mall/the-arboretum/stream/wine-down-wednesday–september-2

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Grab Produce Straight from the Source at the Texas Farmers’ Market at Domain

July 2, 2015 by

At the Texas Farmers' Market at The Domain, one of three markets in the area, shoppers always get their groceries directly from the source. That's because all three of the Texas Farmers' Markets are producer-only farmers' markets, meaning the folks at each booth only sell what they've raised or grown themselves. There's no better way to cultivate a relationship between local farmers and the customers they serve. To ensure that each producer is up to snuff, market managers not only inspect photos of their products, but also go out to the farm or ranch once a year to make sure it's running smoothly.

At The Domain branch of the Texas Farmers' Market, you can pick up fresh veggies from OrganiCare Farms or a bouquet of flowers from Prickly Pair Farm. Austin Honey doles out sweet nectar, courtesy of local bees, and Winters Family Beef offers prime cuts of meat. Prepared foods like pasta, cheese, seafood, and even chocolates are also on the menu at Texas Farmers' Market at The Domain, which is only about 2.5 miles away from Folio.

Texas Farmers' Market
The Domain
3 to 6 p.m. July 5
3225 Amy Donovan Plaza
Austin, TX 78758
texasfarmersmarket.org/domain
www.yelp.com/biz/texas-farmers-market-at-domain-austin

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The Steeping Room: The Ultimate Tea Experience

June 25, 2015 by

With a name that's sure to please tea aficionados, The Steeping Room offers all-day tea and meals, just a few miles away from Folio. It has an extensive tea list, with options in black, white, green, and oolong. Rare teas from all over the world are also stocked here, from China, India, Nepal, and Tanzania. Some teas are labeled with the year they were made as if to note the "vintage," like the 1989 Pu-erh Yunnan Reserve, a tea you can’t find anywhere else locally. Seasonal favorites like pumpkin chai appear throughout the year as well.

Unlike other places in the area, you can order tea cakes anytime during the weekend. The Steeping Room offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and much of the food is vegetarian; there are many gluten-free and vegan options too. If you need your tea fix at home, there's a small retail store where you can purchase tea by the gram.

The Steeping Room
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78758
www.thesteepingroom.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-steeping-room-austin

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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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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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The Domain: More Than Just a Mall Near Folio in Austin

April 24, 2015 by

The Domain in Austin has more than 100 high-end stores and restaurants, but it’s more than just a mall. The grassy, bucolic setting is also the perfect backdrop for community events, and since it’s less than three miles from Folio, it would be a snap for you to check out what The Domain has to offer.

FXfit Austin holds Vinyasa flow yoga classes on the lawn at The Domain several days a week, including 6 p.m. Mondays. And, until April 30, the classes are free of charge. And through the end of October, The Domain features a free concert series every weekend. This weekend, April 24-26, several singer/songwriters are in the lineup, as well as Salero, a Latin tropical band, from 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

The Domain also features an 800-square-foot outdoor play area with slides, climbers, and plenty of interactive equipment to keep the kids busy. If you get hungry, there’s no need to venture into a restaurant, just check out the food trucks that line up at the curb and go for whatever you’re craving.

The Domain
11410 Century Oaks Terrace
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 873-8099
www.simon.com/mall/the-domain
www.yelp.com/biz/the-domain-austin

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See Austin Fashion Week near Folio

April 8, 2015 by

Adore fashion? Whether you're a budding designer or simply appreciate inventive, well-tailored clothes, you might enjoy the events happening during Austin Fashion Week. It takes place from April 10 through April 18, 2015, bringing runway shows, soirees, and other events to Austin spots not far from Folio.

Runway shows might be the most iconic fashion events, and Austin Fashion Week has a few to see. On Thursday, April 16, for instance, the Austin Music Hall will host the "Discover" show, a showcase featuring the latest work of up-and-coming designers. One night later, the same venue will welcome another set of designers and offer fans the chance to meet some who have appeared on Project Runway.

Other Austin Fashion Week events include a kick-off brunch with tasty food and the opportunity to see styles from local shops, soirees happening throughout the week to highlight emerging fashion trends at Austin shops, cafes, and salons, and a number of trunk shows.

It all happens from April 10 through April 18, and you can learn more by visiting the Austin Fashion Week website.

Austin Fashion Week
April 10 – April 18
Austin, TX
afw.fashionxaustin.com

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