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Published: 3/27/2014

I knew from the name that Mother's Cafe was going to make me feel right at home with a satisfying meal, but I was also pleasantly surprised when I discovered that this local establishment's all-vegetarian menu . Mother's specializes in vegetarian comfort food and even offers vegan and gluten-free options. For non-vegetarians, don't let the terminology scare you; omnivores will feel right at home with classic specialties like enchiladas and lasagna. The warm interior features spacious tables and booths, and it's a great spot for a meal or just a cup of organic... read more

Tags: Hyde Park University of Texas Vegetarian Brunch Eat & Drink True Austin

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post Neighborhood in Review: North Central Austin

Published: 3/25/2014

Just north of the University of Texas campus and a 10-minute drive from downtown, North Central Austin is affectionately being dubbed the South Congress of the north side. Part of the buzz is stemming from the number of bars, restaurants and shops staking claim in the down-to-earth nook, namely along North Loop and Burnet Road. Record and book shops, thrift stores, cafes and a skate shop rest comfortably among real, unpolished neighborhoods, non-dolled-up porches and patios and newer modern flats. Keep an eye on these North Central businesses and others popping up as the area... read more

Tags: Central Neighborhoods Shopping North Loop Eat & Drink LGBTQ

Posted in: Neighborhoods

View Full Post Spring Nature Lovers in Austin

Published: 3/24/2014

While much of the country is still thawing out from winter's chill, sunny and mild spring weather has come to Austin, making this the perfect time of year to explore our great outdoors . Austin is home to diverse terrain and more than 251 parks, trails and green spaces, boasting activities for all types of nature lovers - from the leisurely to the adventurous. A great place to hit the trails is the Barton Creek Greenbelt , offering more than 800 acres of natural landscape and seven miles of trails that encompass towering rock walls, beautiful forest views and a refreshing... read more

Tags: Spring Pet Friendly Parks Lady Bird Lake Outdoors

Posted in: Outdoors

View Full Post Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill

Published: 3/19/2014

Sometimes happy hour can stretch into dinner time, especially when you're in good company. And there is no better spot in town to drink your dinner than at Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill . A simple Dirty Martini at Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill. On a recent weekday night, my girlfriends and I met for happy hour at Moonshine's carriage house bar. We started with Silver Moon Margaritas to kick off our gossip session. For our second round, we classed it up with the Ruby Slipper Martini a concoction of Vodka, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice, grenadine & champagne. Taking advantage... read more

Tags: Downtown Nightlife

Posted in: Eat & Drink

View Full Post CATALIN at the Contemporary Austin

Published: 3/18/2014

Charles Long's CATALIN is the latest exhibit at The Contemporary Austin. The artist, who has been internationally exhibited and has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship among other honors, has transformed The Contemporary Austin at the Jones Center into what is known as a Gesamtkunstwerk, which is a hybrid of sculpture, film, music, fragrance, theater, performance and spectacle. While Long does expand the borders of reality and suspends the rules of what art and reflection should and could be, he does so with sense. CATALIN , 2014. Installation view, The Contemporary Austin... read more

Posted in: Arts & Culture

View Full Post Dolce Neve

Published: 3/12/2014

Maybe its the Austinite in me that likes to keep things weird, but every winter I have intense ice cream cravings (despite below-freezing temperatures). Because of this, my cold sweet tooth was thrilled when Dolce Neve opened its front doors on South First St. this January. I'm everyone else will soon catch on. Dolce Neve serves gelato as it should be served: in heaping portions of perfect and creamy flavors. For those who dont know, gelato is the Italian version of ice cream. Despite its intense flavor and creamy consistency, gelato actually has less fat and fewer calories than ice cream,... read more

View Full Post Austin Musicians Performing at SXSW

Published: 3/10/2014

Whether youre an Austin local or here visiting, you definitely wont want to miss this years South by Southwest Festival . With thousands of musical performances to choose from and more than 100 stages to check out it can be hard to decipher who you want to see during such a large festival! SXSW Performance, Image courtesy of Denise Chambers This year during SXSW music, let's pay homage to our local Austin musicians! There are more than 100 Austin artists playing officially this week at some of our favorite local venues. Make sure when you're planning out your concert schedule to include some... read more

Tags: Live Music SXSW

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post Spring Break Ideas - Part Three

Published: 3/7/2014

No matter what your age or how you like to spend your free time, there are a variety of unique activities and venues to check out in Austin during your spring break. To wrap up our series on spring break suggestions in the city, why not visit some of the attractions you won't find anywhere else? It's no secret that Austin is the Live Music Capital of the World , so it makes sense that the city would be brimming with musicians, singers and songwriters. And the best place to hear those tunes and pick up a few albums is Waterloo Records . This iconic Austin business has been... read more

Tags: Iconic Austin Live Music Spring Tours

Posted in: Live Music

View Full Post How to (truly) experience Austin during SXSW

Published: 3/5/2014

With tens of thousands of out-of-towners headed to Austin over the next two weeks for SXSW , many first-time visitors ask the question, what makes Austin the place to be? While huge festivals and quirky events help make the city special, its truly the unique venues, local atmosphere and Texas flair that keep things weird in Austin. Youll see hundreds of articles and tips to prep you for your festival experience, but check out the Visitors Bureaus insider guide on some ways to experience Austin while in town for SXSW: Texas State Capitol, South Facade. Courtesy of the Texas State Preservation... read more

Tags: Downtown SXSW Spring Museums South Austin South Congress East Austin Craft Beer Eat & Drink

Posted in: Events

View Full Post SXSW Austin Films

Published: 3/2/2014

Like Sundance, this year's SXSW Film lineup is stacked with Austin made films. It has nothing to do with playing favorites, it is the fact that Austin is a hub for independent cinema; at this point it might be off the mark to call it a community, it's a movement! While you're mapping your schedule for the festival, be sure to check out some of Austin's greatest hits below: The Grand Budapest Hotel by Wes Anderson Feature films and documentaries made in Austin or with an Austin connection: Above All Else , A Night in Old Mexico , Arlo and Julie , Boyhood , ... read more

Tags: Film SXSW

Posted in: Film

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