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Make Leaf Your Go-To Spot for a Salad Lunch

February 27, 2014 by

If you work in downtown Austin, grab a healthy lunch from Leaf, a custom salad cafe. The salad bar is stocked with a wide variety of sustainable ingredients and dressings are made from scratch. You can choose from one of the "Big 12" signature salads, or create your own. Although service can be spotty, the staff builds your salad to order, and the results are always delicious. If the list of salad add-ins overwhelms you, try the Strawberry Fields signature salad with baby spinach, strawberries, goat cheese, bacon, red onion, sunflower seeds, and candied pecans tossed with a Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette.

Prices are very reasonable at $10 for a portion that customers regularly describe as enormous. Become a "Loyal Leafer" and get a free salad after you buy five. Dine in the casual cafe or get your meal to-go.

Leaf
419 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-5323
http://www.leafsalad.com
http://www.yelp.com/biz/leaf-austin-2

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Prevent or Treat High Cholesterol with These Tips

February 20, 2014 by

Did you know that high cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke, some of the leading causes of death in the country? Though cholesterol is a necessary substance that helps your body in many ways, too much of it can build up on the walls of your arteries and form blockages.

This informative guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help you learn how to prevent and treat high cholesterol. Here are some of its suggestions:

Know the Two Types of Cholesterol
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or HDL, is a helpful cholesterol that is necessary for bodily functions. Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or LDL, is bad cholesterol that causes blockages.

Get Screened Regularly
High cholesterol does not have symptoms, so it is imperative to get screened regularly. You doctor can administer the screening via a simple blood test, and you should have a screening every 5 years.

Make Lifestyle Changes
By exercising more regularly, avoiding saturated and trans fats, maintaining a healthy weight and not smoking, you can protect yourself from high cholesterol and reduce it if you already have it.

For more information about high cholesterol, including a list of clinical and community programs that provide screenings and support, visit the CDC's website.

Cholesterol Awareness [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]

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Happy Presidents’ Day

February 17, 2014 by

Remembering the courage and vision of past and present leaders, we honor and share the spirit of Presidents' Day together as a nation.

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2014 by

Wishing everyone a day filled with fun and happy memories!

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Alamo Drafthouse Theatre: Dinner and a Movie in Austin, Texas

February 13, 2014 by

What could be better than watching a movie while drinking a beer and chowing down on some tasty eats? If this is your idea of fun, head to Alamo Drafthouse Theatre for entertaining films, a great selection of draft and bottled beer and a menu of tasty food that’s way above what your average movie theatre concessions provides.

Settle in with a sizzling hot Grilled Eggplant & Jalapeno Pizza, a Royale with Cheese Burger, Tofu Wrap, or a Caesar Salad with spiced pumpkin seeds. Show up for their Master Pancake Theater and watch a movie while one of Austin’s comedians supplies edgy commentary. First-run and golden oldies are shown at this spot. See the Alamo Drafthouse website for schedules and showing times.

Alamo Drafthouse Theatre
320 E 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 476-1320
http://drafthouse.com/austin
http://www.yelp.com/biz/alamo-drafthouse-cinema-austin-6

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Mulberry: Wine and More in Austin

February 6, 2014 by

This eclectic wine bar and bistro has quickly won fans among Austinites, who love its cozy ambiance and delectable menu of New American fare. Polished oak panels and a golden marble bar highlight the restaurant’s décor, creating a lovely ambiance for enjoying Mulberry's food.

Visit Mulberry, and begin with a glass or bottle from their expansive wine selection along with an appetizer like Seared Foie Gras with roasted figs, Salmon Sashimi with garlic oil & fried capers, or Escargot with lemon thyme butter. Several sandwiches adorn with menu, as do entrees like Corn Ravioli with blackened shishito & grape tomatoes, Halibut with saffron jam, Beef Tenderloin with coconut demi-glace, and Lamb Torchon with yellow curry yogurt sauce.

Mulberry also serves brunch on the weekends, offering flavorful fare like Toasted Brioche, a House Frittata, Lemon Ricotta Crepes, and Poached Eggs with béchamel sauce.

Mulberry
360 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0297
www.mulberryaustin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/mulberry-austin

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The Clay Pit: An Austin Indian Restaurant

January 30, 2014 by

A warm, inviting ambiance with cinnamon-hued walls greets you when you enter The Clay Pit. The menu features a flavorful selection of Indian fare served attentively in an upscale setting. Order a beer or glass of wine from their extensive selection and a delightful appetizer like Veggie Samosas, Clay Pit Pakoras, Curried Crab Cakes or Coriander Calamari.

The Clay Pit's signature curry dishes include Jeera Saag – pureed spinach with spices, Vindaloo with bell pepper, onion & potatoes, and Mirch Masala with jalapenos, garlic, ginger & onions. Other dishes include Kabuli Chicken with korma sauce, Goat Saag with pureed spinach, Rack of Lamb in yogurt masala, and Lamb Roganjosh with creamy onion sauce. Stop by at lunchtime to feast on the flavorful array of dishes on the buffet table.

This Austin Indian restaurant is open every day.

The Clay Pit
1601 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-5131
http://claypit.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-clay-pit-austin

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Three Sites That Will Help You Learn a New Tech Skill

January 22, 2014 by

With the never-ending advancements in the technology industry today, it may seem daunting to attempt to learn anything about the field. The key is to break things down into specific skills, and these informative sites will help you do just that. Use them to learn how to write HTML code, use SQL to manipulate data, and a variety of other tech skills all from the comfort of your home at The Boulevard at Town Lake:

RegexOne
RegexOne teaches users how to write regular expressions, which can be used to help automate a number of different computer tasks. RegexOne attempts to teach regular expressions in a quick, effective way so that users can implement them into their daily computing tasks.

HTML Introduction
W3 Schools is a popular website that teaches computer science skills, and their HTML Introduction is one of their very best tutorials. Here you’ll learn the basic elements, and attributes of writing HTML code, as well as the proper ways to format tables, lists, headings, colors and text on web documents.

SQL Tutorial
SQL is a standard language for accessing databases, and though it is not as commonly understood as HTML, it is a helpful skill to know. W3 Schools’ SQL tutorial will show users how to manipulate data in MySQL, SQL Server, Access, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, and other database systems.

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Spur Your Child’s Creativity and Imagination at Toy Joy

January 16, 2014 by

Get in touch with your inner child — or at least shop for one you know — at Toy Joy. Located in downtown Austin, this child-friendly wonderland stocks a huge selection of toys, from educational and inspiring to goofy and weird. It's a fun place to browse for environmentally friendly toys, figurines, trinkets, science kits, and dress-up pieces, all of which will spur your child's imagination and creativity.

Customers love the large selection of Hello Kitty items, as well as the Rody line of whimsically designed, inflatable horses —the largest size can hold up to 400 lbs! Although downtown parking can be a challenge, Toy Joy will validate your parking. Toy Joy is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Toy Joy
403 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0090
http://www.toyjoy.com
www.yelp.com/biz/toy-joy-austin

 

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Parts & Labour: Unique Gifts on South Congress

January 8, 2014 by

Looking for a great spot to pick up a unique gift hand crafted by a talented artisan? Head to Parts & Labor on South Congress, where you’ll find just that in a fun, friendly setting. Their unique selection includes items that would be perfect for a birthday, wedding, housewarming, or baby shower gift.

On the other hand, it’s also a spot to treat your own sweet self to something special, like a Lego bracelet, soy candle, Scrabble tile pendant, or hand silkscreened t-shirt illustrated with something cute and quirky. Clothing, jewelry, baby items, wall art, cards, stationary, candles, hats, scarves, socks, toys and more, are all arrayed vibrantly for your perusal. The staff is super friendly and helpful, too!

Parts and Labour
1117 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 326-1648
http://partsandlabour.blogspot.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/parts-and-labour-austin

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