Ronnie’s Real Food: A Different Restaurant Experience in Austin

Ronnie’s Real Food may not be for everyone but if you're an adventurous eater and looking for something other than typical table service, give this Austin, Texas restaurant a try. The business model is a bit different. It's more like eating in someone’s dining room. Rather than offering a menu that will take you twenty minutes to read, Ronnie offers a weekly four course meal of well executed dishes. Ronnie is the host, waiter, and chef. The dining room is seated at the same time and everyone dines as the same pace. Open Wednesday through Sunday for 7 p.m. dinner, reservations are essential. Menus are posted online, so you can plan your visit when a dish jumps out at you. Ronnie’s is BYOB with no corkage fee. The meal is a bargain at $25 per person – including tax and tip. Put it all together and this might be one of the most interesting dining experiences you can have in Austin!

Ronnie's Real Food
205 S. Commons Ford Road
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 402-9900
www.ronniesrealfood.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ronnies-real-food-bistro-austin

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How to Organize Your Bedroom in 4 Simple Steps

The bedroom is supposed to be for sleeping, but for many of us, it’s also where we eat, where we work, and where we lounge around with the whole family. You bedroom takes a lot of wear and tear, but these four simple steps will help you to organize it with ease.

  1. Make your closet work for you. If your closet is overflowing with clothes and shoes, reassess what you need it to do. Add extra shelving if you have an abundance of sweaters, or invest in higher quality hangers if things are always falling on the floor. Having an organized closet takes a major weight off your shoulders.
  2. Keep furniture free of clutter. If your nightstands are covered in decorative knick knacks or personal items, minimize them. Keep only a few functional items on these surfaces, such as a bedside lamp or a jewelry box for storing rings and bracelets.
  3. Update your bed. Invest in a matching sheet and comforter set, or use a simple quilt for warmer weather. Having a full set that functions properly eliminates the need for lots of blankets and pillows that don’t match.
  4. Maximize storage potential. If you still need extra storage space, look in unexpected areas. Purchase a headboard with built-in shelves, or add rolling storage bins underneath your bed.

    Organizing 101 [Style at Home]
    Bedroom Organization Tips [House Beautiful]

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Two Saints Baking Company Is an Oasis of Espresso and Fresh Baked Goods

You dream of places like Two Saints Baking Company. In the morning, the coffee is rich, hot, and comes quick. Need a special pick-me-up? There’s a full espresso bar with blended drinks, as well as breakfast sandwiches. At lunch there are big salads, freshly prepared soups, and sandwiches with house-roasted meats. And all day there are cookies, cakes, pies, and other sweets to make you smile and ruin your diet.

Everything is made on-site, and locals are almost unanimous in their praise, calling service and execution first-rate. It’s a bit pricey — cookies can be as much as $1.75 each — but this speaks to Two Saints’ being a small family business, and regulars say it’s more than worth it.

Check the bakery's site for hours, menus, events, and catering information.

Two Saints Baking Company
13011 Shops Parkway #600
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-1166
http://www.twosaintsbakingcompany.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/two-saints-baking-co-and-cafe-bee-cave

Explore the Flavors of Authentic Thai Cuisine at Madam Mam’s

Born in Bangkok, Madam Mam learned Royal- and family-style Thai cuisine in her grandmother’s kitchen. She grew up to run restaurants and be a food critic in her native country before coming to Austin in 2001.

Here, she combines family-style cuisine in a slick but comfortable atmosphere, boasting the closest thing to Thai home cooking this side of the Pacific. Ex-pats tend to agree, calling Madam Mam’s a taste of home, with no concessions or compromises for American palates. Natives love it too; they praise the huge menu across the board, saying that the classic noodle dishes and curries give them a new perspective on Thai cooking.

Prices are decent considering the quality and portion size, and there are frequent specials. Take-out is available.

Madam Mam’s
2700 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 371-9930
http://www.madammam.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/madam-mams-austin-2

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Taste Tradition at Bee Cave’s Schmidt Family Barbecue

Schmidt Family Barbecue is built on 75 years of tasty family tradition. The menu consists of straightforward Texas-style barbecue favorites like beef brisket, boneless prime rib, pulled pork, beef ribs, and spare ribs. In addition to the staples, they offer alternative selections like smoked turkey breast and fresh-made jalapeño cheese sausage. Round out your meal with a side of baked beans, potato salad, crisp coleslaw, or mac-n-cheese. If you’re in the mood for a little heat, try their spicy version of mac-n-cheese with ham and jalapeños.

Just a short trip from Paseo at Bee Cave Schmidt Family Barbecue is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. They also offer catering options for events both big and small. You can even take a style cue from Schmidt Family Barbecue and purchase a hat or a T-shirt.

Schmidt Family Barbecue
12532 FM 2244
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-4060
http://schmidtfamilybarbecue.com/index.html
http://www.yelp.com/biz/schmidt-family-bbq-bee-cave

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Tips for Hosting a Successful Dinner Party

Hosting a dinner party? While this may seem like a daunting task, the perfect dinner party is achievable with a little planning and preparation. Make your next dinner party a smashing success with these four tips.

1. First thing's first: Invite people you believe will get along amicably. While the food might be brilliant, the conversation should be equally enjoyable.

2. Background music is a great way to fill in the gaps at a party when mouths are busy chewing. Make a killer playlist ahead of time, and watch how it inspires the evening.

3. Ask a friend you trust for help. Put them in charge of picking up extra bags of ice or stocking up on supplies you don’t have time to run out and purchase yourself.

4. Planning ahead is essential to a perfect dinner. Familiarizing yourself with recipes, preparing dishes beforehand and having a flow to the meal will keep everyone, and you, happy.

6 Rules for a Successful Dinner Party [My Home Ideas]
101 Party Dos & Donts [House Beautiful]
How to Host a Dinner Party so Everyone Enjoys It [Lettuce Eat Kale]
Do’s and Don’ts of Hosting a Dinner Party [Rue Magazine]

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