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Kick Your Style Into High Gear With a Visit to Allens Boots
April 10, 2014 by
Allens Boots is the place for boots in Austin's South Congress shopping district. The knowledgeable and friendly staff will help you maneuver through the rows of beautiful boots to find what you're looking for. Allens carries popular brands like Frye and Tony Lama and also offers a custom made boot service through Lucchese Boot Company. There are boots that fit every budget and every occasion, from weddings to field work.
Besides the massive selection of footwear, there is Western clothing and cowboy hats for sale, too. Ladies will enjoy slipping on a new pair of Miss Me's, and there's a good selection of Wranglers as well. Allens Boots is a great place to take out of state visitors. They'll get a kick out of the cowboy styles and the staff's Southern hospitality.
Allens Boots
1522 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-1413
http://www.allensboots.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/allens-boots-austin
Casa De Luz: Vegetarian and Gluten Free Food
April 3, 2014 by
Healthful vegetarian, gluten-free fare is what’s cooking in the kitchen of Case De Luz, a non-profit eatery in South Austin, where a love of fresh, lovingly-prepared food and a community spirit is the credo. Visit and you'll stroll past the garden and into the peaceful ambiance of the dining room. Settle in at one of the community tables and prepare to make your tastbuds happy and your body healthy with one of this restaurant's flavorful meals. Breakfast is served from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. The price is $7 and includes a set menu of porridge with granola & raisins, soup, leafy greens, mixed vegetables, beans and freshly made tortillas. Lunch and dinner are both $12 and include many of the same items, plus a veggie entrée and a hot whole grain like brown rice, or quinoa. Casa de Luz is also kid-friendly, with a playground to occupy the little ones.
Casa de Luz
1701 Toomey Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-2535
http://www.casadeluz.org/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-de-luz-austin
Enjoy Inventive Italian Fare and a Serenade at Botticelli’s
March 27, 2014 by
Botticelli's is a family-owned Italian restaurant located right in the heart of the South Congress shopping district. Owners Andrew and Matt Botticelli work hard to ensure their restaurant serves authentic Italian food with integrity and inventiveness. Menu items include ravioli stuffed with butternut squash, pansotti pasta featuring mushrooms and ricotta cheese, and duck breast with ravioli and black pepper fig sauce.
There is a wide choice of wines and a happy hour on Sundays and Mondays, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Besides the food and drink selection, customers enjoy relaxing in the idyllic beer garden, where diners can expect to be serenaded by live music Thursdays through Saturdays. Large parties are advised to make reservations and the beer garden fills up fast, too.
Botticelli's
1321 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 916-1315
http://botticellissouthcongress.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/botticellis-austin
Hit the Links with These Golf Enthusiast Websites
March 20, 2014 by
There are few things better than spending a warm day in the sun on the golf course, and these informational websites are made by people who love the sport of golf just as much as you do. Visit these great online resources to find golf courses, read product reviews, and even connect with other golfers to find your new golf buddy.
Golf.com
Golf.com is a versatile online resource for all aspects of golf, from improving your own game to following along with your favorite professional golfers. It features interesting top stories about the lifestyle of golfing, entertaining videos of PGA Tour interviews and swing tutorials, and equipment reviews for the latest golf products on the market today.
Golf Digest
The popular magazine’s website is made for the more social golfer, with articles describing how to plan the perfect golf trip with your buddies and analyzing which professional golfers have the most stylish golf outfits. It also offers a "What’s In My Bag" series and instructional videos that feature the equipment and techniques of some of the world’s best players.
PGA.com
The official website for the PGA tour lets you keep track of every match and all of your favorite players from your computer or mobile device. Check the leaderboard, review the Shots of the Year, and watch official video of all of the best moments from the year’s biggest event in golf.
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March 18, 2014 by
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You’ll Feel Like a Kid in a Candy Store at Big Top Candy Shop
March 13, 2014 by
Not one to back down from the "Everything Is Bigger in Texas" tradition is Austin's Big Top Candy Shop, a massive candy store located right on South Congress. Inside you'll find over 2,000 types of candies, including over 300 varieties that are sold in bulk. Browse rows and rows filled with obscure candies, some you might not have thought of since childhood!
Regulars appreciate the old-school candy shop atmosphere while creating a personalized drink at the old-fashioned soda bar. With flavors like blueberry, hazelnut, coconut, and kiwi, you'll be sure to concoct something unique and delicious. Regulars also recommend the cucumber soda and fizzy lemonade. Big Top also serves up Blue Bell ice cream, shaved ice, Italian cream soda, and they make a doozy of a shake.
This is a nice place to stop by for a treat after a long day exploring the South Congress shopping district.
Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 462-2220
http://bigtopcandyshop.tumblr.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-top-candy-shop-austin
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