We now have a putter & golf balls to use if you wish to polish up your putt! Simply stop by the office to check them out!
Central Market: “An Amusement Park for Food Lovers”
December 4, 2012 by
Grocery shoppers in the Austin area know that there’s a superb spot to visit when you’re looking for the best bread, produce and other edible goods, and that’s Central Market. The popular chain actually started in Austin with a mandate to bring as much fresh food from all over Texas to local shoppers as possible, describing it as “an amusement park for food lovers,” and it’s grown significantly since the early days. Now customers rave about the excellent selection and fair prices. The produce section here is absolutely enormous, featuring both the staples and some more unusual products, all kept fresh. If you’re feeling peckish, stop in at the store’s café for some excellent pre-cooked food. The tamales in particular are quite popular, but everything here is great. Some complain that the aisles are too narrow, but with the sheer volume of stuff they pack into this store, it’s kind of a necessity.
Central Market
4477 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-4300
http://www.yelp.com/biz/central-market-austin
Fireplace
December 4, 2012 by
We now have fire logs available if you want to cozy up to the outdoor fireplace! Just come on by and pick one up for 3 hours of enjoyment of a crackling fire.
Carmelo’s: From Sicily To Texas
November 27, 2012 by
This top-flight Italian eatery has been dazzling Austinites for years, and one bite of Chef Carmelo Mauro’s spectacular cuisine will make you a convert as well. Mauro opened the first Carmelo’s in Houston in 1978 and expanded to Austin in 1985. In the three decades he’s been in the restaurant business he has assembled a legion of devoted fans who claim that his place offers the best Italian in Texas, hands down. For appetizers, the beefsteak tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella and fresh basil can’t be beat, as well as the mussels, flavorful and simmered in garlic white wine broth. Entrees that garner special attention are the chicken Parmesan, which is lush and delicious, as well as signature dishes like the tender Ossobucco and fettucine carbonara, which is cooked tableside. In general, the seafood here is beyond reproach, with tender, perfectly-cooked salmon a highlight. Carmelo’s also has an excellent wine selection. For dessert, the lemon cake, served from an old-school three-tiered dessert cart, is some of the best in town.
Carmelo’s
504 E 5th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2012 by
We wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving filled with delicious food and warm memories!
Beets Living Foods Café: Refresh with Raw Creations
November 20, 2012 by
Beets Living Foods Café is a vegan, raw food establishment that makes food that will impress any diner. Passion and creativity are at work in the kitchen to create healthy and good tasting meals. These dishes aren't your typical, bland sort of health food fare. Inventive items like the raw reuben and an eggplant B.L.T. are all over the menu, as are an impressive selection of side and entree salads. There's also an array of refreshing fruit and vegetable smoothies. Beets also regularly offers classes on raw cooking, and can be rented out for events at extremely great rates. Relax in the spacious dining room and enjoy a nice meal or a quick refresher. Whatever you do, be sure not to miss Beets Living Foods Café. You'll be amazed that so much flavor can come out of raw cooking, and your body will thank you for it!
Beets Living Foods Café
1611 W. 5th Street
Suite 165
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-2338
http://www.yelp.com/biz/beets-living-foods-cafe-austin
Gourmands: Sandwiches with Personality
November 13, 2012 by
Do you want a sandwich? Then there’s one place in Austin that you need to try: Gourmands, opened in 2011, has earned a reputation for seriously great food at fair prices. Located in an old bar that’s been thoroughly remodeled, the atmosphere is quirky and overflowing with character, from the checkerboard tile on the walls to the slight lean to the building. That character comes through in the food as well. These aren’t your ordinary deli sandwiches – each of them has real personality. The menu is extensive, and just about everything is great, but some favorites include the Second Deadly Sin (smoked turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, sprouts and fried avocado) and the Cool Hand Luke (house-made egg salad, celery and caramelized onions). One of the best things about Gourmands is the house-made potato chips that come with every sandwich. Fresh from the fryer, they’re perfectly crispy and salty and will leave you craving more.
Gourmands
2316 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 610-2031
http://www.yelp.com/biz/gourmands-austin-2
Happy Veterans Day!
November 11, 2012 by
Today we honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have bravely fought for our country and say thank you for your service.
Austin Playhouse: Local Theater
November 6, 2012 by
When it was conceived in 2000, Austin Playhouse became a point of convergence for much of the talent-replete city’s theatrical brainpower. Austin Playhouse brought together a wide array of producers, artists, and directors to work with local legend Don Toner, a luminary of Austin’s theater scene. Since then, Austin Playhouse has became one of the premier venues for local theater while still staying small. You won’t see massive reproductions of Don Giovanni here, but you’ll be able to catch shows like Boeing, Boeing (about a man’s attempt to juggle his love for three flight attendants) and an adaptation of A Room With a View. Tickets typically run around $24 for a show, but the playhouse offers deals for students, seniors, and members of the military. Check Austin Playhouse’s website for the current season’s schedule of shows.
Austin Playhouse
3601 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 476-0084
Don’t Forget to Vote!
November 6, 2012 by
Today is Election Day! Don't forget to visit your local polling place to cast your vote and make your voice heard.
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