Everything is supposed to be bigger and bolder in Texas, and Austin locals know The Roaring Fork’s flame-grilled food and wood-fired flavors are no exception. For a spicy start, try the kettle of green chili pork served with warm, buttered tortillas. One favorite burger is a behemoth beef patty topped with cheddar, smoked pepper bacon, and poblano peppers. Other meaty selections include braised beef short ribs and a spit-roasted half chicken. The award-winning restaurant also offers market-fresh fish and creative cocktails like their huckleberry margarita.

With its prime location in the heart of the city and its classy yet casual atmosphere, The Roaring Fork fits the bill for business lunches or a night out on the town. This Austin restaurant serves dinner Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. ‘til 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. ‘til 11 p.m., and Sunday from 5 p.m. 'til 9 p.m. They also offer a daily happy hour between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Lunch is served weekdays only starting at 11 a.m.

The Roaring Fork
701 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 583-0000
http://www.roaringfork.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/roaring-fork-austin

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She may have come from humble beginnings in the Bronx area of New York City, but today, pop superstar Jennifer Lopez has sold over 50 million records worldwide and acted in a number of chart-topping blockbuster movies. Though her private life is often in the tabloids, here are a few facts that you might not know about the Latin beauty:

1. Jennifer Lopez got her start as a backup dancer right out of high school. She danced in a number of hip hop videos, acted as a backup dancer for New Kids on the Block and Janet Jackson, and was even a member of the Fly Girls, the dance troupe on Fox’s hit show In Living Color.
2. Her first big success came when she portrayed the late Latin-pop singer Selena in the biopic about the late pop star's life. She was nominated for a Golden Globe award for the performance. The movie also made her the highest-paid actress in history at the time, earning her $1 million.
3. J. Lo’s acting career often intersected with her music career, leaving her with chart-topping success in both worlds. In 2001, her album J.Lo debuted at number one on the Billboard charts, while her movie The Wedding Planner was also number one at the box office.
4. Though she always made her Latin heritage a big part of her image, Lopez didn’t release her first Spanish-language album until 2007. The album, Como Ama una Mujer, was a success on both the Latin and the pop charts.

Jennifer Lopez Biography [Rolling Stone]
Jennifer Lopez [Biography]
Jennifer Lopez Fast Facts [CNN]

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