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Blue Star Cafeteria: Upscale Austin Comfort Food

June 26, 2014 by

Austin's Blue Star Cafeteria is more bistro than cafeteria, offering upscale comfort food in a vibrant, modern setting and serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stop by on Saturday or Sunday mornings to enjoy a mimosa alongside eggs Benedict, vanilla battered French toast, or quiche lorraine.

Blue Star's lunch offerings include oysters and chips, crab cakes, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and coconut & cornflake chicken tenderloins. Dinnertime is a great time to try one of the Blue Star Platters like meatloaf with mushroom gravy, honey glazed grilled pork chops with mac & cheese, or garden vegetable bowls with cheese grits.

If you're craving something sweet at the end of your meal, you can order a dessert like buttermilk pie, chocolate cake or homemade fruit cobbler.

Blue Star Cafeteria
4800 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 454-7827
http://www.bluestarcafeteria.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-star-cafeteria-austin

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Hone Your Pilates Skills Off the Mat With These Pilates Apps

June 19, 2014 by

There are a number of different bodily benefits of Pilates, from tightening your core to relieving stress. If you’d like to incorporate Pilates into your everyday lifestyle, something as simple as your smartphone can make a big difference. Here are two helpful apps that will totally renovate your workout routine.

Pilates Anytime
While you may wish that you could do Pilates anywhere, anytime, your busy schedule doesn’t always allow it. The Pilates Anytime app works with your lifestyle to help you squeeze in a great Pilates workout right in the comfort of your own home. The app provides you with high quality instructional videos and instructor playlists for any skill level, and it even enables you to stream HD videos right on your television.

Pilates
If you’re more experienced with Pilates and you simply need someone to walk you through the positions at home, this app is for you. Its strict workouts provide a variety of complexes of exercises, and while the app doesn’t explain the basic movements that beginners might require, it does enable you to get a great Pilates workout even if you can’t make it to the studio. The Pilates app also offers helpful statistics about the benefits of each exercise on your body to give you a bit of extra motivation.

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Happy Father’s Day!

June 15, 2014 by

Today we want to take time to wish all the Dads out there a very happy day! We hope all the Fathers near and far have a great day relaxing with loved ones!

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Wheatsville Food Co-op: Fresh Food in Austin, Texas

June 12, 2014 by

You don’t have to be a member to shop at the Wheatsville Food Co-op, but if you do pay your $70 sign up fee, you can become a partial owner of the store. Visit this Austin spot to shop for all of your favorite items in a friendly, pleasant setting. You can buy in bulk to save money and reduce packaging: items available in the bulk department include wheat flour, dried fruits, brown & white rice, granola, coffee, oats, corn meal, nuts, beans and pastas.

Meat, poultry and seafood are also represented in the store, all sustainably raised according to environmentally friendly practices. Frozen foods? They’ve got those, too, with all of your favorite brands stocked in the store. About 80% of the fruits and vegetables here are organic and the deli has some yummy prepared foods to eat there or take home to Nalle Woods.

Located near the University of Texas in Austin, the Wheatsville Food Co-op is open every day.

Wheatsville Food Co-op
3101 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 478-2667
http://wheatsville.coop/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wheatsville-food-coop-austin

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Terra Toys: An Independent Toy Store for Kids and Adults Alike

June 5, 2014 by

While there are a number of big box toy stores in every city, there’s something charming and nostalgic about visiting an independently owned toy store. Terra Toys is just that type of store, with a sweet storefront tucked into a plaza near popular restaurants and other shops.

It’s very easy to spend an entire afternoon browsing the endless selection of unique toys here, so be sure to visit when you have some time to spare. The inventory is stacked from floor to ceiling, with a number of cozy nooks and play areas scattered throughout. The book section has a few small tables where kids can read, and there’s a large train table to check out the model trains.

Terra Toys carries all types of toys, from dolls and action figures to games and science toys, and it can seem overwhelming to attempt to locate a particular item. Regulars recommend sending the knowledgeable employees on a mission to track down the toy you need, and don't forget to grab some novelty candies before you go.

Terra Toys
2438 W. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 445-4489
www.terratoys.com
www.yelp.com/biz/terra-toys-austin

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Happy Memorial Day!

May 26, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday as we remember all those heroes who have served our nation.

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Cut Into Decadent Deep-Dish Quiche at Cafe Pacha

May 22, 2014 by

Austin's Cafe Pacha is a popular go-to spot for a hot cup of fair trade organic coffee and a tasty bite to eat. It’s a tiny, brightly decorated spot and a great place to enjoy breakfast. Pacha's pancakes are some of its most well-regarded breakfast fare, filled with fruit and served with real butter and maple syrup. Breakfast tacos, French toast, omelets, and burritos are also on the menu.

Cafe Pacha's food is made with organic produce, grains, dairy and eggs, and regular diners suggest that you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. You can even take home one of their delectable house-made deep dish quiches or pies. The quiche options include spinach and mozzarella, and quiche Lorraine, while pie choices include apple, berry and pecan.

Located in Austin, Texas, Cafe Pacha is open daily.

Cafe Pacha
4618 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 800-7309
www.pachatx.com/Cafe_Pacha/Welcome.html
www.yelp.com/biz/pacha-austin

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Learn to Make Lasagna 3 Different Ways

May 14, 2014 by

Lasagna isn’t the easiest dish to prepare, but like most dinners, having a great recipe can make all the difference. These flavorful, cheesy lasagna recipes will appeal to all tastes and ages, and if you follow the steps, they’ll surely become favorites in your recipe book.

Best Lasagna Ever [Pioneer Woman]
This recipe is great for the home chef who doesn’t want to hunt down sophisticated ingredients at fancy grocers. Most of the ingredients are likely already right in your own refrigerator. Using simple ground beef, your morning breakfast sausage, cottage cheese and sliced mozzarella, you can create a decadent lasagna in under an hour.

Simply Recipes Lasagna [Simply Recipes]
This traditional lasagna recipe offers a bit of sweetness for a surprising boost of flavor. It uses the usual Italian seasonings and tomato sauces to appeal to lasagna lovers, but it also incorporates extra cheeses that just about anyone will appreciate.

The World’s Best Lasagna [Allrecipes]
If you want to make lasagna for a large group, this is the recipe to do it with. This meat and cheese-filled pasta dish takes a bit more time and effort than your usual lasagna, but it’s well worth the wait on special occasions such as dinner parties or holidays.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

May 11, 2014 by

Wishing all the moms out there a wonderful day!

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Have You Tried the Wood-Fired Coffee at Brian’s Brew?

May 8, 2014 by

Drip, pour-over, fair-trade … you probably think you've heard of and tried every coffee trend, but think again! Brian's Brew is a small coffee shop that features beverages made from mesquite wood-fired, hand-roasted coffee beans. This technique brings out a rich, smoky flavor that will make you swear off chain coffee for good.

Stop in for your daily caffeine fix and Brian himself will fix you a Summermoon or Wintermoon latte, both of which are signature beverages made with a secret recipe that results in a unique, mocha-like drink. The location inside the Bank of America building makes this a hidden gem of downtown Austin.

Brian's Brew
515 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 738-7713
http://www.briansbrew.com
www.yelp.com/biz/brians-brew-austin

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