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Enjoy Generous Portions of Italian Fare at Gino’s Pizzeria

April 3, 2014 by

Gino's Pizzeria serves authentic Italian food in Round Rock. Owner Gino Minardi hails from Gela, Italy and has been in the business of delivering authentic Italian cuisine to hungry clientele since 1959.

Here, regulars love the friendly atmosphere and huge portions that lend themselves to leftovers. Try the baked cheese or beef ravioli, the crusted trout smothered with a creamy sauce, or select one of Gino's expertly crafted pizzas. You can also order your favorite Italian dishes in the form of a sub or get a calzone generously filled with two cheeses and topped with marinara sauce.

No Italian restaurant is complete without a selection of fine wines and coffee to accompany your meal. Gino's also offers catering for formal events and family-style to-go orders for when you need to feed a large group.

Gino's Pizzeria
1701 South Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 218-9922
http://ginosroundrock.net/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ginos-pizzeria-round-rock

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Twenty Years of Tradition Go Into the Sandwiches at Hoody’s Sub Shop

March 27, 2014 by

Residents of Round Rock have been flocking to Hoody's Sub Shop for over twenty years—and with good reason. Besides creating subs with high quality ingredients, like Boar's Head meat and cheese, Hoody's is also a dedicated part of the community. The owners are longtime Round Rock residents and happily support the area in their business endeavors.

Select hot or cold sandwiches, such as the Philly cheesesteak piled high with mushrooms, onions, and peppers, the delightfully spicy Cajun turkey topped with provolone, or skip the bread and turn any sub into a salad. All sandwiches come with lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickle, but you're more than welcome to add extras to any sub, including oil, spices, mustard, and mayonnaise.

Hoody's also offers a party tray (for pick up or delivery) that easily feeds twelve to fifteen and makes satisfying your hungry group a breeze.

Hoody's Sub Shop
1205 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 244-7166
http://www.hoodyssubs.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hoodys-sub-shop-round-rock

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Pack a More Stylish Picnic With These Elegant Recipes

March 20, 2014 by

There’s nothing better than spreading a blanket on the grass and unpacking a fresh picnic lunch, whether you’re taking the kids outside for the day or planning a romantic afternoon with that special someone. If you want to make a more unique picnic lunch than your average options, you’ll love these top four picnic recipes from around the web.

Radish Tartines [Country Living]
They’re handheld, which is the main criteria for good picnic food, but aside from that these radish tartines are anything but your usual sandwich. You can prepare them in just minutes, but they still look elegant enough to complement a European-style spread.

Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Feta [Country Living]
This classic salad is crisp and juicy, and the rich feta adds a flavorful kick that your guests will love. Finish it off with a simple homemade dressing made using just a few common ingredients.

Pretzel-Crusted “Fried” Chicken [Country Living]
This one is ideal for anyone who loves the taste of classic picnic food, but doesn’t want the unhealthy side effects. This fried chicken is coated in crumbled pretzels and baked instead of fried to cut calories without sacrificing that satisfying crunch.

Grilled Vegetable Gazpacho [Food and Wine]
This soup is meant to be served cold, so it’s perfect for serving on an outdoor picnic. Raw veggies like tomatoes and onions are blended with red wine and vinegar for a fresh, zesty summer flavor.

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Find Your New Favorite Author With a Visit to The Book Spot

March 13, 2014 by

Located just a short trip away from Indigo Apartments in Round Rock, The Book Spot is a great place to discover a new favorite book. Owners Julie and Danny take pride in serving the community, frequently hosting events within their store. Any given week, you can visit The Book Spot and listen to authors talk about and sign their latest work. Just check the website or blog for details.

If you're an avid reader, you might be interested in the book trade system offered here. Just bring in your old books to receive store credit buy new ones. Regulars enjoy stopping by to check out the amazing sales, like bags of books for ten dollars.

The Book Spot is open Mondays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., staying open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays.

The Book Spot
1205 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 942-7323
http://www.juliesbookspot.com/
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Sip Bottomless Coffee, Fill Up on Pancakes at Cafe Java

March 6, 2014 by

If you feel like venturing out of the house for some breakfast, consider stopping by Round Rock's own Cafe Java. This cozy neighborhood cafe serves up some mean pancakes and coffee is always fresh, hot, and bottomless. The breakfast platters come with two eggs, crispy hash browns, toast, and your choice of meat: steak, ham, sausage, or corn beef hash.

Although only open for breakfast and brunch on the weekends, during the week Cafe Java stays open until 9 p.m. and is a great place to score a juicy burger or plate of fully loaded beef nachos. Regulars say the hearty homemade soups are some of the best they can find. 

The staff is friendly and quick, but Cafe Java fills up quick during the weekend, so keep that in mind if you stop by for an impromptu breakfast with friends or family.

Cafe Java
2051 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 238-0700
http://cafejavaroundrock.com/
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Bite Into an Authentic NYC Pizza at The Original Brooklyn Pie Company

February 26, 2014 by

Located in LaFrontera shopping center is The Original Brooklyn Pie Company, one of Round Rock's favorite places to grab a slice of pizza. Brooklyn Pie Company proudly uses only the best ingredients possible, from the unbleached flour for the crust to the freshly-cut vegetable toppings. Keep in mind that pizzas are cooked fresh in a traditional oven when you're waiting for your order.

Start off with cheese sticks seasoned with garlic and served with marinara or rolls coated with garlic butter. For your meal, pizzas like the Spanish Harlem pie with chorizo and jalapenos, the Cheeseburger Pizza with onion and bacon, and the Shredded Chicken pie with barbecue sauce, can be ordered by the slice or by the pie. Brooklyn Pie Company is a nice spot to stop by for a quick, delicious lunch or to grab dinner with friends and family.

The Original Brooklyn Pie Company
2711 La Frontera Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 255-1414
http://brooklynpie.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-original-brooklyn-pie-company-round-rock

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IRS Tips for Managing Your Tax Records

February 20, 2014 by

You file your taxes every year, but do you feel confident in the records you keep afterward? Keeping accurate tax records is an important part of maintaining your financial stability. These helpful tips from the IRS will show you how to maintain your tax records. Here are some of the IRS's tips:

  • The IRS recommends that you keep your tax records for 3 years.
  • Hold on to documents related to the purchase or investments and retirement accounts for more than 3 years.
  • Although the IRS doesn’t require you to keep your records in a specific format, as a general rule you should keep anything that could possibly have an impact on your federal tax return.
  • To support deductions or credits you claim on your tax return, you should keep records of bills, credit card statements, receipts, invoices, mileage logs, cancelled or substitute checks and proofs of payment of any kind.

For more tips, visit the IRS website!

Tips for Managing Your Tax Records [IRS]

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2014 by

Remembering the courage and vision of past and present leaders, we honor and share the spirit of Presidents' Day together as a nation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a day filled with fun and happy memories!

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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
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