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Juniors Grill and Icehouse: A Laid Back Round Rock Pub
February 13, 2014 by
Juniors Grill and Icehouse is a laid back pub in downtown Round Rock known for its live music scene. Six nights a week there is entertainment, often both inside and outside on their back deck. The menu offers standard pub-food and regulars love the large, juicy burgers. Try the “Angry Matt” with bacon, blue cheese, grilled mushrooms and onions. You can choose from several sides, including shoestring or steak fries, and hand made, thick-cut onion rings. Juniors is a great place for beer and snacking. Regulars love the fried pickles: sliced instead of spears, and perfectly crisp. And, the homemade salsa is quite popular. Stop by before 7 p.m. and get happy hour pricing, including half off already low-priced appetizers. If you love Trivia, Tuesday Trivia nights are the place to be at Junior’s. Check their online calendar for a list of upcoming bands.
Juniors Grill and Icehouse
119 E. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78683
(512) 310-7777
www.juniorsgrillroundrock.weebly.com
www.yelp.com/biz/juniors-grill-and-icehouse-round-rock
Healthy Fast Food Is on the Menu at Pita Fusion
February 6, 2014 by
Pita Fusion proudly brings healthy fast food to Round Rock. Pita Fusion has amassed quite a few regulars over the years because of quick service and clean, filling plates. The menu is somewhat limited, but every option is done right.
This restaurant creates artful pita wraps using typical lunch ingredients like ham, grilled chicken, tuna, and fresh vegetables, such as romaine lettuce, tomato, pickles, and peppers. Favorites include the falafel wrap with tzatziki and hummus, the sirloin steak wrap with onion and green peppers, and the Maui chicken wrap with ham and grilled pineapple.
Stop by Pita Fusion during your next lunch break to experience it yourself. This casual eatery is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., every day.
Pita Fusion
661 Louis Henna Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 388-7482
http://www.pitafusion.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pita-fusion-round-rock
Sushi Nini: Try the Blue Midnight Roll
January 30, 2014 by
Good sushi is only part of the reason to stop by Sushi Nini restaurant. Located in the shopping center where N. Interstate 35 meets Louis Henna Boulevard in Round Rock, Sushi Nini is the place to go for fresh and affordable sushi. But it’s also a good spot to meet up with friends! At the sushi bar, you can watch your order being made by experienced chefs. Good sushi is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate, but regulars really like the signature Blue Midnight roll. There’s always a deal here! For lunch, selected rolls are half price. Dinner for two with appetizers, main course, and dessert is just $29.99. Now that’s a deal! The Monday to Friday happy hour offers $2 deals on beer, sake, and well drinks. With a big screen TV, you can even catch the game.
Sushi Nini
117 Louis Henna Boulevard, Suite 160
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-6464
http://www.sushinini.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-nini-round-rock
Learn the Health Benefits of Increasing Your Physical Activity
January 22, 2014 by
When you become more active, you take control of more than just your weight. Running, biking, walking, lifting weights, swimming and any other physical activities help you to stay in shape, but they also offer numerous additional health benefits. This helpful page from the CDC explains the many benefits of exercise, including things like:
Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Just two and a half hours of aerobic exercise each week can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease.
Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes
Regular physical activity can also help control the glucose levels that are affected by Type 2 diabetes. It also reduces your risk of developing high blood bressure and high blood sugar.
Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
If those health benefits weren’t enough, regular physical activity even reduces your risk for certain types of cancer. Some studies show that people who exercise more show decreased incidence of common cancers.
To see more health benefits from regular exercise, visit the CDC website.
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Shop Designer Brands at a Discount at Round Rock Premium Outlets
January 16, 2014 by
The Round Rock Premium Outlets are well known throughout central Texas, attracting shoppers from all over the area in search of a bargain. Here, you'll find outlet stores by big name brands like Coach, Samonsite, Nike, Carters, Kenneth Cole, and many more.
Even if you don't have an active shopping goal, it's a nice time to walk around the shops with a coffee and enjoy the landscaping and people watching. Visitors can take a break at the food court and grab a smoothie, pretzel, fried chicken, and more. Check out Round Rock Premium Outlet's website for seasonal sales and events, like pictures with Santa, held throughout the year.
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 North Interstate Highway 35
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 863-6688
http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=73
http://www.yelp.com/biz/round-rock-premium-outlets-round-rock
Go for the Spicy Oyster Gumbo at Louisiana Longhorn Cafe
January 8, 2014 by
Louisiana Longhorn Cafe happily offers Round Rock residents a place to enjoy authentic Creole cooking in a friendly, relaxed environment. The walls of this restaurant are decked with Cajun themed decorations, including a longhorn sporting Mardi Gras beads.
Most dishes are based off family recipes and have a heavy emphasis on crawfish, shrimp, fish, a generous amount of spices, and plenty of creamy sauces. Try the fettuccini alfredo with crawfish, the crab cake stuffed flounder filet, or the spicy oyster gumbo. If you're craving etouffee or a po'boy, Louisiana Longhorn Cafe has those, too. Dishes are spicy, but not hot enough to put off those with a more delicate palate.
With a free five story parking garage nearby, this is a great place for large parties to get together and enjoy each other's company over some great food.
Louisiana Longhorn Cafe
200 East Main Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 248-2900
http://www.llcafe.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/louisiana-longhorn-cafe-round-rock
Meet Your Friends for Tasty Tex-Mex Fare at La Margarita
December 31, 2013 by
Right of I-35 is a fabulous Tex-Mex restaurant by the name of La Margarita. Here, fluffy flour tortillas are homemade daily, and the doors open at 7 a.m. if you're in the mood for a hearty breakfast burrito or migas plate. Choose from the lime-marinated chicken salad, a plate of enchiladas stuffed with your choice of meat and sauce, bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp with serrano peppers, or a sizzling fajita plate. Most dishes are served with Mexican rice and traditional refried beans, but there are also vegetarian black beans if you prefer.
Be sure to try one of La Margarita's margaritas. You can enjoy one of the traditional flavors, or be more adventurous and opt for the mango or strawberry varieties. La Margarita is a nice spot to grab a drink and dinner with friends or family after work. On Tuesdays, kids eat free!
La Margarita
1530 North I-35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 388-1103
http://www.lamargarita.us/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-margarita-restaurante-round-rock
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Discover Delightful Pumpkin Recipes from These Cooking Sites
December 18, 2013 by
You’ve waited all year for pumpkin foods to return, and now that it’s finally winter you’ll need a great supply of recipes to keep your pumpkin cravings covered. These websites are full of delicious ideas for incorporating pumpkin into soups, desserts, and even lasagnas that your friends and family will love.
All Recipes
This online guide to cooking with pumpkin is full of everything you’ll need to know about everyone’s favorite cold-weather food. Here you’ll learn how to prepare pumpkin for cooking, types of pumpkin to use, and the health benefits of this delicious fruit. After brushing up your pumpkin knowledge, All Recipes provides recipes for soups and stews, main dishes, savory sides, and mouth-watering desserts with pumpkin as the main ingredient.
Joy of Baking
The Joy of Baking website is the perfect place to find pumpkin desserts and baked goods that you can make at home. This site utilizes video tutorials to show visitors the proper techniques to use while baking, easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion, and beautiful photographs of the finished products.
Epicurious
Epicurious offers over 300 different pumpkin recipes for everything from winter afternoon lunches to festive desserts, all offering unique, creative twists on this beloved flavor. From Pumpkin Flan with Pumpkin Seed Praline to Pumpkin, Feta and Cilantro Quesadillas, these recipes are fun ways to depart from your usual pumpkin pie.
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