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Treat Yourself to Homemade Pasta near Lamar Union at Austin’s Cipollina

December 4, 2014 by

Cipollina restaurant is the type of neighborhood gem that regulars adore, and Austin diners may be quick to recommend this authentic Italian bistro to anyone who asks. Cipollina’s owners are the same talented restaurateurs who run the popular Jeffrey’s and Shoreline Grill, and although Cipollina is distinctive, it offers the very same high quality fare and casually elegant atmosphere as these other beloved eateries.

Located just a short trip from Lamar Union, the restaurant features a charming brick front with small café tables lining the sidewalk, while the inside is dimly lit, airy and incredibly cozy. For lunch, Cipollina serves hearty Italian sandwiches, antipasto and wood fired pizzas straight from the oven, while dinner entrees include a number of pastas homemade on site. Fresh mussels and artisan cheese plates make the perfect beginnings to any meal, and no visit is complete without sampling the bevy of premium wines and beautiful desserts.

Cipollina
1213 West Lynn
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 477-5211
www.cipollina-austin.com

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Have Coffee near Lamar Union at Austin Java

November 26, 2014 by

This beloved Austin cafe chain serves a full food menu in addition to its high quality coffee, which makes it a popular hot spot at any time of the day. Austin Java's Barton Springs location near Lamar Union is housed in an eclectic building with a spacious outdoor patio ideal for warm Texas afternoons, a light-filled interior with pastry cases overflowing with delicious baked goods, and comfortable tables throughout the space.

Skilled baristas create handcrafted espresso drinks and plain drip brews for coffee purists, and they even double as bartenders if you choose to order an icy margarita instead. Breakfast is served all day long and includes things like healthy granola and steak and eggs omelets, while for lunch, the menu switches to tacos, burgers and salads. For a casual meal with a hip ambiance, Austin Java is a popular local spot.

Austin Java
1608 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 482-9450
www.austinjava.com

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Kick Off the Holidays near Lamar Union at Chuy’s Children Giving to Children Parade

November 19, 2014 by

The holidays are almost here, and one of the best ways to ring in the start of the season near Lamar Union might be attending the Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade.

The parade stated in 1989, growing out of a toy drive initiated by the owner of Chuy's. Over the last 25 years it has grown into a large fundraiser, gathering toys for the Operation Blue Santa Program.

The parade starts at the State Capitol and proceeds down Congress Avenue to Cesar Chavez. Along the way, Santa and his helpers will collect donated toys from spectators. The procession will include sights like holiday floats, cartoon characters, as well as festive music from marching bands.

The 2014 Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade will take place on Saturday, November 29 beginning at 11 a.m.

Click here to learn more about Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade!

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Help Fight Hunger with the Austin Empty Bowl Project Near Lamar Union Apartments

November 14, 2014 by

Ina Garten, Whoopi Goldberg, and Glenn Close all got in on the action at the Austin Empty Bowl Project in 2013. Each of these celebrities decorated a bowl and contributed it to the collection of bowls crafted by Austin's own potters for this non-profit project. These bowls were all inspired by a small project began by an art teacher and his students in Michigan in the '90s. The art class decorated bowls and invited school faculty members to fill them with soup in return for a donation to the local food bank. The teachers were allowed to take the bowls home with them, keeping them on the shelves as a reminder of those who face an empty bowl every night.

The creative take on the food drive quickly spread throughout the country, and today Austin residents can get in on the fun. On November 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Linc's Marchesa Hall & Theatre, not too far from Lamar Union, the Austin Empty Bowl Project invites guests to pick a bowl. Local artisans have crafted a fun variety of bowls for this special event, and you can pick whichever one you like for $20—the money goes right to Kids Cafe, an offshoot of the Capital Area Food Bank. Volunteers will wash the bowl for you and fill it with flavorful soup crafted by area chefs, served along with warm bread. Enjoy live music while you feast and then bring your bowl home as a reminder of the local people you've helped feed.

Check out Austin Empty Bowl Project's website for more information about the organization and event.

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Experience an Olive Oil Tasting near Lamar Union at Con’Olio’s in Austin

November 6, 2014 by

Con’Olio’s is a premium olive oil tasting bar that perfectly blends the street market and café culture of Europe with a distinctly Austin flavor. This small chain specializes in premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, but it is unique because it enables its customers to sample everything before making a decision about what to purchase.

Complimentary tastes of extra virgin olive oils are available from large, stainless steel Fusti containers on the shop’s olive oil tasting bar, and guests are encouraged to sip the olive oil straight from the tasting cups instead of using bread for dipping in order to preserve its full flavor. If you want to learn more about choosing the highest quality olive oils and balsamic vinegars, Con’Olio’s knowledgeable employees are always on hand to offer ways to distinguish flavors and other important information.

Just a short distance away from Lamar Union in Austin, Con’Olio’s is open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Con’Olio’s
215 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 495-1559
www.conolios.com

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Get Hands-On Science Knowledge Near Lamar Union at Austin Nature and Science Center

October 30, 2014 by

The Austin Nature and Science Center is one of the best places to go in Austin to learn about the area’s natural environment in a fun, hands-on way.

This interactive science center is located on the western edge of Zilker Park, and it has offered exhibits and educational programs since its inception in 1960. Its wildlife exhibits feature native animals that include reptiles, mammals and birds that have been injured and cannot survive in the wild, so visitors are fortunate enough to get an up-close and personal look. The Dino Pit outdoor paleontology exhibit offers children the unique opportunity to participate in a faux archeological dig, and they can also view large-scale reproductions of dinosaur fossils.

The Austin Nature and Science Center also offers a number of educational programs like the Naturalist Workshop, preschools and summer camps for families and kids of all ages to learn about the world around them.

Visit the Austin Nature and Science Center website to learn more about this fun attraction near Lamar Union.

Austin Nature and Science Center
2389 Stratford Drive
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 974-3888
www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science-center

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Find Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s Winflo Osteria

October 23, 2014 by

Sometimes you want to skip the latest food trends and get back to basics, and that’s exactly what Austin’s Winflo Osteria is known for. This classic Italian eatery near Lamar Union uses simple, fresh ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes without all of the frills, and the result is a menu filled with Neapolitan pizzas, flavorful pastas and light, healthy salads.

The restaurant itself is housed in a renovated 1920s bungalow in Old West Austin, and it features two beautifully decorated floors inside and a terraced patio area outside. Winflo Osteria aims to preserve the historic nature of the building, so it incorporates rustic wooden ceilings and a vintage-style bar. The bar menu includes wine and cocktails that pair well with a meal or make tasty happy hour libations, and there is even a decadent brunch to cap off the weekend.

Visit Winflo's website to learn more about this Austin restaurant!

Winflo Osteria
1315 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX
(512) 582-1027
www.winfloosteria.com

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Innovative Food near Lamar Union at Austin’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar

October 9, 2014 by

An American classic gets a fresh and exciting makeover at Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Pay a visit to this Austin eatery to enjoy hamburgers prepared in any style you can imagine. Choose from innovative sandwiches like the "Magic Shroom" burger with Texas goat cheese and field mushrooms, the el Diablo burger with pepper jack and caramelized onions, or the primetime burger with a Texas akaushi beef patty and brie cheese.

The menu has other options, too, like the ahi tuna burger with sprouts and honey wasabi sauce. Vegetarians may appreciate the la bandita black bean burger. You can pair your burger with an order of thin-cut Kennebec fries and queso sauce. Hopdoddy offers a number of distinctive drinks, including a Nutella and chocolate pretzel milkshake and a black cherry vodka soda.

Want to learn more about this Austin eatery near Lamar Union? Visit the Hopdoddy Burger Bar website.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddyburgerbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hopdoddy-burger-bar-austin

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Find Music and Fun near Lamar Union at Austin’s Pecan Street Festival

September 26, 2014 by

If you're a fan of food, music, and the outdoors, make your way to the Pecan Street Festival in downtown Austin. The two-day outdoor gathering, which will be held this Saturday (from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.) is one of the oldest and most popular events in Central Texas, and admission is free. Gather a few friends or round up the family and make the short trip from Lamar Union to enjoy it for yourself!

There's something for visitors of all ages to do at the Pecan Street Festival. Local and national artisans line the streets and more than 60 of Austin's talented musicians will perform on three stages. Kids can enjoy watching street magicians or wandering around the petting zoo. Everyone can sample food sold by more than 30 vendors. While you're having a good time at the Pecan Street Festival, you'll be glad to know you are also helping the community. The event raises money for a number of Austin non-profits.

The Pecan Street Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28. Visit the festival's website to find out more!

Pecan Street Festival
Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 485-3190
www.oldpecanstreetfestival.com
www.yelp.com/biz/old-pecan-street-festival-austin-2

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New Bones, Old Soul: the Lamar Union Leasing Preview Center Is Now Open!

September 19, 2014 by

South Austin's newest apartment community, Lamar Union, is now leasing! Infused with South Austin's signature style, these brand-new studio-, one-, and two-bedroom townhome apartments promise high-end amenities in a location that offers something for everyone. In fact, some of the best dining, entertainment, and shopping that South Austin has to offer is quite literally at your feet.

Not only does Lamar Union come complete with amenities such as a state-of-the-art, two-story fitness center, a multipurpose yoga/Pilates studio, indoor/outdoor resident social lounges and game rooms, and a show-stopping rooftop pool, these environmentally friendly apartments are perched above a vibrant community plaza that hosts eclectic retail, dining, and entertainment options. Better still, Lamar Union is just steps from the newly expanded Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and The Highball. And while you'll be able to get downtown in a flash—Lamar Union is mere moments from a MetroRapid stop—this pet-friendly apartment community provides ample parking within its multi-level, on-site garage.

Interested in learning more? Stop into the Lamar Union leasing preview center—open now!—or send us an email seven days a week.

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