The Bonneville: New American Fare and Signature Cocktails in Austin

September 24, 2015 2:35 pm

A menu of New American fare highlights the freshest seasonal ingredients available at The Bonneville in the 2nd Street District of Austin. The casual restaurant is open, airy, and inviting with a vibrant, fully stocked bar.

After a signature cocktail, begin your meal with a steaming bowl of housemade soup, Prince Edward Mussels in a spiced coconut-curry broth, Korean barbecue-style lamb spareribs accompanied by pear butter and pickled vegetables, or a grilled pizza. Entrees feature a number of meat, poultry, and seafood dishes such as seared scallops with a grapefruit nage and a 12-ounce Angus strip steak with potato croquettes. Desserts do not disappoint, with the chef's salted caramel tart, sticky toffee pudding, and the chocolate espresso pots de creme all earning high marks from regular diners.

The Bonneville serves dinner daily, hosts Sunday brunch, and has a lively happy hour seven days a week.

The Bonneville
202 W. Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 428-4643
www.thebonnevilleaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-bonneville-austin

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Think You Know All About the ‘70s? Take These Fun ‘70s Trivia Quizzes!

September 17, 2015 2:35 pm

It was a groovy time, baby, so test your knowledge about the 1970s to see how much you remember about this decade of peace and love. These online quizzes are filled with questions about the music, fashion trends and movies that became popular in the ‘70s, and some are some go so far back that you may not remember them at all.

Can You Answer These 14 1970s Trivia Questions?
Fourteen questions may not seem like many, but when they’re as tricky as these they may leave you stumped for quite a while. From the biggest news stories of the decade to chart-topping singles from some of the world’s most famous bands, this quiz covers just about every aspect of the 1970s.

‘70s TV Trivia
Do you fancy yourself a bit of a television history buff? If so, this quiz about ‘70s television trivia is just the one for you. Test your knowledge about everything from The Brady Bunch to The Jeffersons all in one simple quiz.

TV In the ‘70s
It may be another quiz about 1970s television, but this one is much more in-depth than most. Answer questions about shows like Laverne & Shirley and the Mary Tyler Moore Show and rack up points toward becoming a true 1970s trivia guru.

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Rock-About Climbing Adventures: Learn The Ropes of Rock Climbing

September 10, 2015 2:34 pm

If you want to spend the day outdoors and challenge yourself to an adventurous physical activity, a lesson from Rock-About Climbing Adventures makes the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. This tour company travels to local climbing sites to offer year-round rock climbing instruction to participants of all skill levels.

Whether you don’t know the first thing about climbing or you’ve been climbing once or twice, the program offers a variety of different classes to accommodate just about anyone. Rock-About’s skilled instructors really know the ropes (pun intended), and the unique, team-based setup promote teamwork and self-confidence just as much as rock climbing skills.

Visit Rock-About Climbing Adventures’ website for a full list of courses and climbing rates.

Rock-About Climbing Adventures
3505 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 415-0804
www.Rock-About.com
www.yelp.com/biz/rock-about-climbing-adventures-austin

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