Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful day!
Rudy’s Country Store & Barbecue: Fuel Your Car and Your Belly at This Quirky Barbecue
May 8, 2014 by
Texas is known for many things, but barbecue is surely one of the most important. Rudy’s Country Store and barbecue restaurant is a standout spot in Austin’s booming restaurant scene, beloved for the way it merges a restaurant, general store, and even a gas station if you need to fuel up after dinner.
While the operation is quirky, Rudy’s food menu is one to be reckoned with. Half-pound racks of tender, juicy ribs, moist brisket, tangy potato salad, and sweet creamed corn keep regulars coming back again and again. Order at the counter and watch the skillful cooks slice your meat right in front of you, and then enjoy your meal over a cold soda or beer at one of the long, communal picnic tables either inside or out. Finish your meal with Rudy’s excellent banana pudding and you’ll leave feeling positively stuffed.
Rudy’s Country Store is open 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends. On Sundays, the restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rudy’s Country Store
11570 Research Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 418-9898
www.rudysbbq.com/page/location/name/bbq-austin%20-%20360
www.yelp.com/biz/rudys-country-store-and-barbecue-austin
Tokyo Steakhouse and Sushi Bar: An Entertaining Meal in Round Rock
May 1, 2014 by
For your next special night out, consider Tokyo Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Round Rock. This benihana-style restaurant offers an upscale but relaxed dining environment. The meal is interactive and entertaining as skilled Teppanyaki chefs grill and prepare your food in front of you. The result is a delicious meal including steak, sushi and maki rolls. Although a bit pricy, dinners at Tokyo Steakhouse come with soup, salad, an appetizer and sides. Don't worry — the food is top-notch and the portions reasonable. Many customers rave about their special onion soup. If you’re on a budget, stop by during happy hour every day from 3-7 p.m. Domestic beers are $2, and there are good deals on popular sushi and rolls. The extended happy hour means you can grab an early dinner for about $15.
This is a popular place, so if you go during peak dinner times you may need to wait, or sit at a traditional table away from the grill. Don't worry, your food will be just as good!
Tokyo Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
201 Sundance Parkway
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 388-7896
www.yelp.com/biz/tokyo-steakhouse-and-sushi-bar-round-rock
Taco Market: Mexican Food Made From Scratch
April 24, 2014 by
Taco Market proves that fast food can also be good food. Located at the shopping center where University Boulevard meets Campus Village Drive, Taco Market will make you feel welcome with its modern yet rustic ambiance. Bring your pooch and make use of the outdoor patio! Because of the helpful wait staff, fast service is also friendly service here. The menu features all of your Mexican food favorites, with a difference: everything from the tortillas to the selections at the salsa bar is made from scratch! Nothing is frozen or pre-packaged, and it shows through in the food. People here go for the queso dip and chips, and the street tacos are a big hit. Complement your meal with a trip to the salsa bar, where you’ll be able to sample a lot of different flavors.
Taco Market
1151 University Blvd
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 248-8222
http://www.tacomarketonline.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-market-round-rock-2
Have a Wonderful Easter!
April 19, 2014 by
Our office will be closed on Sunday, April 20th to allow our team time with their families for Easter. We will be back bright and early Monday morning at 9AM to assist you!
Have a wonderful weekend and we hope the Easter bunny brings you some goodies! 🙂
Humorous and Exciting NPR Game Shows
April 17, 2014 by
NPR is full of fascinating programs, but none are quite as much fun as its hands-on game shows. With a variety of different topics and styles of questions, these trivia programs are just as much fun to play along with at home as they are for the folks in the studio. Here are two of NPR’s best game shows.
Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!
This hour-long weekly quiz show features some of the most prominent people in the worlds of news and entertainment who are often experts in their chosen fields. Playwright and actor Peter Sagal hosts, and a different panel of three journalists or comedians are chosen to participate each week. Listener contestants play a variety of different games against the panelists, though the odds are usually slightly swayed in the listener’s favor.
Ask Me Another
Ask Me Another, one of NPR’s newest game shows, is filmed in front of a live studio audience and broadcasted on NPR radio stations and online. The show is equal parts pub trivia, brainteasers, puzzles, comedy and music, creating a rambunctious hour of game show fun. The contestants are a combination of listeners, audience members, and special mystery guests, and the questions are tricky because they’re tailored specifically toward the contestant.
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Happy Spring!
April 14, 2014 by
The sun is shining and the flowers are starting to bloom. Wishing everyone a lovely Spring!
The Needle Works: An Austin Craft Space
April 10, 2014 by
If you love the centuries-old craft of needlepoint, program your GPS to take you to The Needle Works. They’ve been in Austin since 1978, selling high quality, hand painted needlepoint canvases, fine threads, notions, needles, and other supplies. The store moved into a new space not too long ago; it’s a spacious, 3500 square foot showplace, built in the Craftsman architectural style.
Carol Lake Designs, Elizabeth Turner Collection, Barbara Russell Designs, Robbyn’s Nest Designs, Sundance Designs and Pease on Earth Designs are some of the large array of canvas designers in stock at The Needle Works. You can also expand your needlepoint horizons with a class, either one-on-one or in a group. Visit the website for a calendar of classes and pricing information!
The Needle Works is open Tuesdays through Saturdays.
The Needle Works
4401 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-6931
http://theneedleworks.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-needle-works-austin
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Cardio Flow Tomorrow at 10:30 AM
April 4, 2014 by
Start the weekend off right with a little cardio! Be at the gym on Saturday April 5th for Cardio Flow. All fitness classes are FREE for all our Indigo residents! Hope to see you there!
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