219 West is a fave for their extended happy hour, which offers great deals on drinks and food. Also a plus is their expansive selection of libations and their spacious seating, which includes a front patio, an indoor lounge & dining room and rooftop patio with a primo view of Austin. Prepare to blow away the day’s cares with something yummy like a Blackberry Martini or Mojito and a tasty tapa like Beef Carpaccio, Shallot French Fries, Tilapia Nachos or Creole Crab Dip. If you want to go the entrée route, they’ve got taste pleasers like Teriyaki Ribeye with wasabi mashed potatoes, Chicken Fried Ahi Tuna with sugar snap peas and Lump Crab Stuffed Mushroom with grilled asparagus. Open every day.

219 West
612 W 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-2194
http://www.yelp.com/biz/219-west-austin

Your eyes are the window to your soul, and what better way to draw attention to one of your face’s most important features than with make-up? You don’t need a Hollywood professional to do a star quality make-up job at home, though. Here are some simple tips to get you started.

Eyelashes can provide a bold border to your eyes, drawing attention to the colors of your pupils and making them look bigger. One of the best things to do with your eyelashes is to curl them before applying mascara. This increases their volume, which the mascara will accentuate.

The jury is still out on whether to apply mascara to your lower eyelid. It depends on the shape of your face and the folds of your eye. Experiment with your makeup to see if it works for you or not.

Light eyeshadow is one of the biggest secrets in the makeup artist’s repertoire. Putting a small amount at the inside ridge of your eye where the upper and lower lids meet creates a highlighting effect that makes the whites of your eyes appear brighter and clearer.

In addition, keeping your eyebrows neatly trimmed can do a lot for the look of your face. Arched eyebrows attract attention to your eyes, and if they’re neat and carefully manicured, they’ll help your eyes pop more than ever.

One of Austin’s most prestigious restaurants, the Driskill Grill – located within the Driskill Hotel – is an award-winning New American restaurant that serves up innovative and exciting food to a clientele of appreciative diners. The establishment has pulled in multiple Awards of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, as well as solid Zagat ratings year after year. Under the guidance of Executive Chef Jonathan Gelman, the kitchen produces exceptional menus that dazzle diners. If you don’t feel like deciding, put yourself in the chef’s capable hands with his nightly three-course “farm to table” prix fixe menu, which never disappoints. Eaters who feel like dining a la carte have an excellent selection of dishes, with some favorites including the prime aged filet mignon with smoked cheddar grits, roasted wild mushrooms and glazed onions, as well as the Hawaiian ahi poke.

Driskill Grill
604 Brazos Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 391-7162
http://www.yelp.com/biz/driskill-grill-austin