Austin Restaurant Week is February 28-March 3 and March 7-10! Click here to pick out your favorite menu and try a new spot! - Antonelli's Cheese Shop opened in Hyde Park this February! Click here to read more about it! - Wahoo's Fish Taco will open in former Texas French Bread location on South Congress approx. June 1st. - Buy Buy Baby, a baby store owned by Bed, Bath, & Beyond opened at 5400 Brodie Lane and Tiff's Treats sells their delicious cookies on Bee Caves Road! - Simplicity Wine & Eats, the newest addition to Burnet Road, opened last week by the chef and owner of Restaurant Jezebel - Arthouse at the Jones Center will triple space to more than 20,000 sq. feet. The grand reopening is scheduled for October 2010. - The Austin360 2009 Dining Guide was released on November 6th!

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Different Strokes for Artsy Folks

Feb 17, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

Last week, I reconnected with my artistic self– and friends I hadn’t seen in way too long for living in the same city! Instead of…

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February Must-Do’s

Feb 3, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Photo by: Rebecca Groundhog Phil saw his shadow on Tuesday, which means we have several more weeks of winter ahead of us.  But the good news…

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Retro Recreation

Jan 14, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

  I’ve always been one to notice patterns. One such reoccuring theme I have recently become aware of is the retro trend, especially in Austin.  According to…

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Eastside Story: E.A.S.T.

Nov 13, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

The East Austin Studio Tour begins this weekend and will run until next weekend. Last night, I attended another fabulous event organized by Art Alliance Austin and…

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First Thursday Fotos: November 2009

Nov 6, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Back in August, I vowed to share fotos from First Thursday when I attend, since I now inhabit the funky fresh South Congress area. Last night,…

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Spooky Scenarios 2009

Oct 22, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

On Halloween, trick-or-treating never gets old. In fact, why don’t we, as adults (or young adults) plan a trick-or-treat trip? It would be fun, but…

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A Check List: ACL

Oct 8, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

As you may know by now, although I love music, the Austin City Limits festival is not my favorite way to enjoy live music. Crowds and outdoor festivals aren’t for everyone.

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Donate, Celebrate, & Classy Tailgate

Oct 8, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Two quick updates for today: 1) Tonight, check out the October CharityBash at Shiner Saloon (at 5th and Congress Avenue) from 7-10 PM. A minimum $10 donation…

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Write to Win: La Dolce Vita Preview Event Admission

Sep 22, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Photo source: http://www.amoa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ladolcevita Ever wish you could be in two places at once, or that there were five of you? I have, especially lately, since there…

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Bend over Backwards Thursday (9.17.09)

Sep 15, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

If you’ve ever been to a big family wedding, a kids birthday party, or a bar/bat mitzvah, you are familiar with games like Musical Chairs,…

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