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Dolce Neve: Sweet Austin Treats near Lamar Union

March 13, 2015 by

It's warming up near Lamar Union, and the onset of spring and summer in Austin means more apt occasions for enjoying some of the city's delightful frozen desserts. For example: gelato at Dolce Neve. This South Austin sweet shop delights regulars with its numerous gelato options. Flavors change periodically, and they're typically inventive and unexpected. White chocolate with saffron, raspberry jam with coconut, and organic lemon are some notable recent examples, but stopping in the shop may be the best way to experience the latest flavors.

In addition to gelato, Dolce Neve serves coffee plus some other frozen treats, like sorbet and popsicles. The shop can also create custom cakes! Check out Dolce Neve's website to learn more about this Austin dessert spot.

Dolce Neve
1713 South 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
http://dolcenevegelato.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/dolce-neve-austin

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Lamar Union Is Sponsoring Two Fun Events During SXSW

March 6, 2015 by

SXSW is coming up, and Greystar and Lamar Union are sponsoring two fun events during the week-long music and media festival!

On Thursday, March 19, you can check out the "Hair of the 3-Legged Dog" day party. It happens from noon until 4 p.m. at The Liberty Bar on East 6th Street, where you can enjoy tacos, bloody marys, and hear music from artists Sweet Spirit, Anya, Bop English, and Flesh Lights. You can learn more about "Hair of the 3-Legged Dog" page on The Austin Chronicle's website.

Throughout the week, Lamar Union residents can also check out Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival, happening at Lucy's Fried Chicken on South Congress. It happens March 18 through 22 from noon til 7 p.m., and it pairs Lucy's menu of Southern-style cuisine with a number of musicians playing bluegrass, folk, country and western, and rock music. Artists like Mike and the Moonpies, Ramsay Midwood, and Ice Cold Singles will take the stage, entertaining attendees.

If you'd like to find out more about Lucy's Fried Chicken Revival, visit Lucy's Facebook page to see a flier.

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Uncommon Objects: Austin Antiques near Lamar Union

February 27, 2015 by

Like many other things about Austin, the city's antique shops are unique. For example, Uncommon Objects, a vintage-and-antique shop not far from Lamar Union on South Congress. The shop has a treasure trove of unique items gathered from estate sales and other sources, all presented in a way that makes the space equal parts art gallery and antique shop. Some Yelp reviewers note that you can spend a lot of time just browsing around the store; others note that you could spend a lot of money if you were to decide to buy everything object you found compelling.

If you're looking for a unique vintage piece to decorate your apartment, though, this may be one of the best places in Austin to find it. You can see some of the stuff on offer by visiting the gallery page of the Uncommon Objects website. There you'll see things like retro lamps, vintage jewelry, and even glass- and table-ware.

If you'd like to visit this Austin shop, Uncommon Objects is open daily from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Uncommon Objects
1512 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
www.uncommonobjects.com
www.yelp.com/biz/uncommon-objects-austin

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Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ: Austin Barbecue Near Lamar Union

February 20, 2015 by

As you might guess from the name, Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ puts an inventive spin on classic barbecue. This downtown Austin food truck does have classic barbecue sandwiches, including choices like brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, but it also offers tasty tacos with barbecue ingredients.

One example? The Pulled Pollo taco, which includes guacamole and tomatillo habanero salsa along with pulled chicken. Brisket tacos are also popular, and you also opt for smoked carnitas tacos. A selection of sides includes rice, corn, beans, and potato salad, and you can also complement your main dish with chips and quac or queso.

If you'd like to visit Valentina's, the place is open for lunch daily, for dinner every night of the week, and until "2am ish" on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. It's just a short trip from Lamar Union, and you can learn more about it by visiting Valentina's website.

Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
located behind Star Bar on West 6th Street & Neuces Street
600 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
www.valentinastexmexbbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/valentinas-tex-mex-bbq-austin

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Austins’s Fat Cactus Reinvents the Taco with Fry Bread near Lamar Union

February 13, 2015 by

Whereas many Mexican restaurants opt for traditional tortillas for their tacos, Fat Cactus food trailer does something unusual. Instead of wrapping taco fixings in a flour tortilla, its chefs stuff the ingredients inside of fluffy fry bread. The result is a slightly puffier version of the classic taco. Since the place isn't too far from Lamar Union, it's easy to try this innovative take on a classic dish for yourself.

One Yelper describes the fry bread as "absolutely incredible," and her opinion is supported by the many other glowing reviews of both the bread and the restaurant in general. The trailer offers only a handful of options, but those are more than enough for most patrons. Indulge in the Taj taco, overflowing with ground beef, red onion, spring mix, cilantro, fried chickpeas, and a curry yogurt sauce. You can also try the "Hippy," which forgoes meat for veggies such as zucchini, squash, and chayote, all mixed with pinto beans, cheddar cheese, and "secret" spices.

Fat Cactus
1318 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 585-4967
www.fatcactusaustin.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/fat-cactus-austin

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Micklethwait Craft Meats: A Unique Austin Eatery not far from Lamar Union

February 6, 2015 by

More than 200 Yelp reviewers sing the praises of Micklethwait Craft Meats, a casual eatery in Austin that specializes in classic Southern barbecue. Its simple menu belies the huge, smoky platters of food that wow patrons at Micklethwait Craft Meats. They all come from the smoker out back, which patrons are welcome to ogle (many even snap pictures).

One customer photo depicts the massive beef rib, a locally acclaimed favorite that comes with tender slices of house-crafted Andouille sausage, onions and peppers, and a signature sauce for dunking. The house-made sausage is another favorite, though a few links aren't nearly as filling as the Fred Flinstone rib. The aptly named slab of meat tips the scales at 1.5 pounds—and you can tell from just a glance. Enjoy your meal with a cold bottled Coke and save some room for pecan pie or a moon pie.

If you'd like to try this Austin eatery for yourself, Micklethwait Craft Meats is just a short trip from Lamar Union.

Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Avenue
Austin TX 78702
(512) 791-5961
www.craftmeats.com/default.html
www.yelp.com/biz/micklethwait-craft-meats-austin

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Learn More About a Literary Icon at the O. Henry Museum near Lamar Union in Austin

January 30, 2015 by

The literary icon who would write The Gifts of the Magi, The Ransom of Red Chief, and The Cop and the Anthem once made Austin his home, and Austin's lucky to have a collection of O. Henry's archival materials. The space draws literature scholars, of course, but it's also an interesting place to visit for readers who'd like to learn more about the life and times of this renowned writer.

At the O. Henry Museum in Austin, you can learn more about this enigmatic artist by exploring the home that O. Henry shared with his wife and daughter. It still contains memorabilia of their time there, and it often hosts workshops about writing short stories like O. Henry did so well.

This Austin museum is just a short trip from Lamar Union, making it easy to visit to see it for yourself.

O. Henry Museum
409 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-1903
www.austintexas.gov/department/o-henry-museum
www.yelp.com/biz/o-henry-home-and-museum-austin

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VertsKebap: An Inventive Austin Restaurant near Lamar Union

January 22, 2015 by

Kebap goes by many names at food carts on the streets of Europe, but the dish originated from Turkish cuisine. Known more formally as doner kebap, it's a type of rotisserie meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. At VertsKebap in Austin, a pair of University of Texas grads serves up kebap as sandwiches, wraps, and salads with a focus on good nutrition.

Chefs use local ingredients whenever possible and craft everything in-house—even the sauces. Yelp reviewers highly recommend the spicy red sauce. Have it drizzled over your choice of beef and lamb, chicken, falafel, or veggies served as a wrap, salad, or sandwich. You can also choose which vegetables you want added to your kebap, such as red cabbage, cucumber, or onion. If you don't like a lot of heat, try the garlic sauce or vinaigrette instead. Round out your meal with a draft beer, fountain drink, or iced coffee.

Visit the VertsKebap website if you'd like to plan to visit from Lamar Union!

VertsKebap
1500 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 382-6814
www.vertskebap.com
www.yelp.com/biz/vertskebap-austin-6

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Perspectives at the Blanton Near Lamar Union: Learn About Latin American Art

January 15, 2015 by

Art lovers Judy and Charles Tate recently contributed their personal collection to the Blanton Museum, a beloved institution in Austin. The museum's curator of Latin American art, Beverly Adams, weighs in on the recent acquisition at the Perspectives at the Blanton event on January 15. It's free to the public and runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

During the lecture, Adams gives her expert opinion regarding pieces like Maria Fernanda Cardoso's Papilio Thoas Cinyrus​. A part of the Tates' gifted collection, Cardoso crafted the work from a mix of metal, silicone, and Plexiglas in 2003, a group of abstract shapes that evoke stars. Beverly Adams will also talk about the importance of Surrealism on the South American art scene during the hour-long discussion at the Blanton Museum, so make sure to mark it on your calendar if you're an art buff, Lamar Union residents!

Perspectives at the Blanton: Beverly Adams
Blanton Museum
200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Austin, TX 78712
blantonmuseum.org/calendar_events/details/perspectives_beverly_adams

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Laugh With Local Comics at the Sure Thing Showcase Near Lamar Union

January 9, 2015 by

Each Saturday at 8 p.m., Austin gets a little bit funnier courtesy of Sure Thing at the flagship location of Austin Java. This comedy showcase is held every week, and it's always free. So swing by for the next show and grab a glass of wine, a beer, or some sangria to sip on and a few small plates to nosh on during the show.

Your hosts Brendan K. O'Grady and Duncan Carson will introduce you to whichever local comic is headlining that evening. They're all seasoned performers, and many of them already have impressive resumes. In fact, some have appeared on Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, and even specials on Comedy Central. That's not to mention their local appearances, which include the Funniest Person in Austin contest.

Join some friends from Lamar Union for an evening of laughs from an up-and-coming comic at Sure Thing! The doors open at 7:30 p.m. each Saturday.

Sure Thing
The Original Austin Java
1206 Parkway
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-1829
365thingsaustin.com/event/sure-thing/2015-01-10/

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