Love the clean, space age look and feel of mid-century modern furniture? If so, you’re not alone: it’s a trend that has become very popular and Uptown Modern is a great place see it in Austin. This furniture shop specializes in furniture from the 1940s through the 1970s, especially Danish Modern, European Modern and American-made items.

Whether you’re looking for a perfectly restored dining set made by Borge Morgensen, or a Hans Wegner sofa, chances are, you’ll find something to fall in love with here. How about a 1960s Plycraft lounge chair that looks like it belongs in Don Draper’s office on Mad Men? They might just have that, too. They’ve also got wall art, clocks, decorative bottles, bedroom furniture, and a small selection of jewelry. Stop in and browse — you really never know what treasures you might discover here!

Uptown Modern is open daily in Austin.

Uptown Modern
5111 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-1200
http://www.uptownmodernaustin.com/
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He’s known for his incredible guitar licks, but there’s a whole lot more to know about the fascinating Jimi Hendrix. Here are a few interesting facts about one of the greatest guitarists of all time:

1. Though his guitar skills are unparalleled, Hendrix had no formal training when he began playing. He taught himself to play guitar as a teenager by listening to blues guitarists at his childhood home in Seattle, Washington.
2. Jimi Hendrix was left handed, but instead of playing a left-handed guitar, he simply took a standard Fender Stratocaster and played it upside down. Hendrix is also often credited with being one of the first guitarists to master electronic sound effects, like feedback and distortion.
3. Hendrix joined the army in 1961 with hopes of becoming a paratrooper. He managed to play music even while he was enlisted, forming a band called The King Casuals.
4. Before branching out on his own, Hendrix was a backup guitarist for Little Richard, Sam Cooke, the Isley Brothers, and other recognizable names.
5. Hendrix started the Jimi Hendrix Experience in London after his manager, Chas Chandler of the Animals, suggested that he move there. The band became popular among England’s most elite musicians, from the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to The Who.

Jimi Hendrix Biography [Rolling Stone]
Jimi Hendrix [Biography]
Jimi Hendrix [Britannica]

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Daisies Café is the perfect stopping spot for a tasty breakfast or lunch in a cute, friendly Austin setting. Breakfast Tacos are a favorite on this restaurant's menu, served with your choice of fillings that include eggs, potatoes, cheese, bacon, chorizo, avocado, onions & peppers.

Other breakfast choices include the Rosedale Fried Egg Sandwich with bacon & swiss cheese, Crème Brulee French Toast, and Longhorn Migas with scrambled eggs, tortillas, bacon & cheddar cheese. If you visit later in the day, the lunch menu includes offerings like Chicken & Dumplings Soup, an Ahi Tuna Burger, a Vegan Hamburger, Chicken Shawarma, Chicken Fried Chicken with hatch chile mashed potatoes, a Vegan Hippy Hot Dog, Blue Eyed Burger with melted bleu cheese, and the Gobbler & Swine Sandwich with turkey & bacon.

Daisies is open Mondays through Saturdays in Austin.

Daisies Café
2320 Hancock Drive
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 524-1904
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