Get in touch with your artistic side at Art Attack in the Hill Country Galleria, just moments from Sendera Barton Creek. This Austin, Texas studio offers paint your own pottery, mosaics, and glass fusing projects. Although kids love to get creative, Art Attack is great for adults too. Make a funky glass trivet for your home or create a one of a kind mug for a friend. Everyday artists love the materials selection, from pottery to colors. Knowledgeable staff members are always available to help or inspire. Reservations aren’t necessary, but you can call ahead to inquire about weekend parties to plan your visit for a quieter time. Although it can seem a little bit pricey, you can check the website for Art Attack's coupons.

Art Attack
13500 Galleria Circle
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 535-0005
www.artattackaustin.com/index.php
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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/
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Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2014!