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Visit Zilker Botanical Gardens’ Orchid Festival This Weekend and Brighten Up Your Lamar Union Home With Fresh Blossoms

April 24, 2015 by

The best way to bring a touch of springtime into your apartment at Lamar Union is with fresh flowers. And there's no better place to find fresh flowers than Zilker Botanical Gardens, which is just a mile and a half from your home.

This weekend, April 26 and 26, you can attend the Heart O’ Texas Orchid Society's 44th Annual Show and Sale, dubbed "Fifty Shades of Orchids," and check out a vast variety of orchids and other blossoms. You can also get some beautiful potted or fresh orchids for your mother — Mother's Day is just around the corner.

While you're there, take a stroll around Zilker Botanical Garden's more than 25 acres, which are home to numerous specialty gardens, including Japanese, herb, rose gardens, connected by serene, winding pathways and flanked with waterfalls, flowing streams, and ponds.

Zilker Botanical Gardens
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
http://www.zilkergarden.org
http://www.yelp.com/biz/zilker-botanical-gardens-austin

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Gravy: Biscuits and Gravy near Lamar Union in Austin

April 16, 2015 by

Gravy's an Austin food truck with a pretty specific focus: biscuits and gravy. The Southern food treat is tough to do well, but Gravy regulars suggest that the truck offers some of the best biscuits and gravy you'll find in Austin.

This is rich, hearty food, and menu items with names like "Get Your Lard On" offer a hint of what you'll find to eat here. That dish, for instance, features biscuits and gravy complemented by pulled pork, bacon crumbles, and fried egg. "The Deep South" dish is a biscuit topped with half a pound of pork sausage gravy. A kids menu offers smaller but similarly hearty portions, and Gravy's menu also has French toast stuffed with cream cheese and a large breakfast taco with your choice of meat.

Gravy's part of a food truck park, so if you visit you'll find some areas for sitting outdoors and enjoying the Austin weather. If you'd like to check it out, Gravy's open Tuesday through Fridays from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Visit the Gravy website to find out more!

Gravy
601 W. Live Oak Street
Austin, TX 78704
www.gravyatx.com
www.yelp.com/biz/gravy-austin

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Barton Creek Farmers Market: Fresh Produce near Lamar Union in South Austin

April 10, 2015 by

Seeking fresh, local food near Lamar Union? One place to find it might be the Barton Creek Farmers Market. Well, two places: the market now offers two different locations in South Austin, one happening on Saturdays and one on Sundays throughout the year. The result is two opportunities to find fresh fruits and vegetables each weekend.

On Saturdays, the Barton Creek Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Barton Creek Square Mall, located at the intersection of Mopac and Loop 360. On Sundays, the market happens at 2323 South Lamar from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. At each market, visitors will find free-range meats, artisan pickles, fresh herbs, flowers, vegetables, eggs, cheeses, and more, all of which is locally-sourced. Vendors serving kombucha, breakfast tacos, granola, tamales, and other prepared foods also typically make an appearance.

The Barton Creek Farmers Markets also frequently hosts events like live music. This Saturday, April 11, for instance, the market welcomes musicians playing bluegrass, children's songs, and country and western music. You can learn more about upcoming events by visiting the Barton Creek Farmers Market website.

Barton Creek Farmers Market
Each Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Each Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Austin, TX
http://www.bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org/

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Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s House Pizzeria

March 27, 2015 by

A popular place for pizza in Austin, House Pizzeria brings inventive takes on the classic pizza pie to a spot not far from Lamar Union. Some options feature classic ingredients like pepperoni and sausage; others, more inventive options like caramelized onions, salami, pork belly, dates, and goat cheese. The Margherita with tomato and basil is a popular choice, and the plain cheese includes a touch of oregano for extra flavor.

In addition to pizza, this place has a few smaller dishes like spinach salad, focaccia bread, and roasted olives. A list of wine and beer options includes a number of great pairings, and House also has a changing list of menu specials like asparagus and prosciutto pizza, polenta, and panna cotta for dessert.

House Pizzeria also offers their pies for take-out, but the website notes that they may suspend take-out orders when the dining room's exceptionally busy. Check out the House Pizzeria website to find out more!

House Pizzeria
5111 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
http://www.housepizzeria.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/house-pizzeria-austin

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Pizza and More near Lamar Union at Austin’s Numero 28

March 20, 2015 by

Austin's food scene may be known more for its barbecue and breakfast tacos than its Italian fare, but that doesn't mean there aren't some quite well-regarded Italian restaurants near Lamar Union. For example: Numero 28. This place is part of a small chain with outlets in places well-known for pizza (think: New York City), and the Austin outlet brings pizza, paninis, and more to downtown Austin.

Pizza has its own menu here, and guests can opt for choices with red sauce or white sauce. The Tartufo pairs mushrooms with truffle oil; the Austin features hot peppers and sausage; and other pies use ingredients like salami, prosciutto, artichokes, and potatoes. This place is a wine bar, too, and it offers cheese plates and meat plates for pairing. Numero 28's lunch and dinner menus branch out into entrees like lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, and baked ziti, and the eatery also serves classic desserts like tiramisu, gelati, and cannoli.

If you'd like to try this Austin eatery for yourself, Numero 28 is located just a short trip from Lamar Union.

Numero 28 Pizzeria and Vineria
452 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
http://www.numero28austin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/numero-28-austin

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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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