The Oasis has begun construction on two new restaurants set to open next Spring. Click here for more info! - A boutique hotel is in the works to open at 5th and Congress in 2012. Click here for the full story. - Paggi House has plans to renovate and enhance their menu, closing portions of the restaurant one at a time, so Austinites can still enjoy their cuisine and ambiance during the upgrade. Click here for more. - StrEAT, a restaurant serving global cuisines in the form of street food opened June 2nd at 32nd and Red River - Arthouse at the Jones Center will triple space to more than 20,000 sq. feet. The grand reopening is scheduled for October 2010.

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Hotels for Hope

May 24, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

I am so excited that I recently discovered Hotels for Hope, an important arm of local business

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Baby Showers, Flowers, & Treats to Devour

Apr 25, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

To be a versatile entertainer, one must be prepared for any occasion that may arise for hosting guests.  The most obvious of such occasions…

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Big Slice of Heaven: Coco Paloma Desserts

Apr 18, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Cake by: Coco Paloma Desserts Call it a sweet tooth.  Call it dessert obsession.  Sweets and I get along very…

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Tribute to a True Entertainer

Feb 4, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 19 Comments

Today is a very special day. It is the 76th birthday of my maternal grandmother. Ladies and Gentlemen, the kindhearted, giving, loving artist…

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How to Host a Petit Soiree

Jan 10, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 8 Comments

Some weekends call for making your own fun, especially after so many organized holiday events that occur between November and December.  What are the…

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Holiday Entertaining!

Dec 14, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Did this Mexican Peppermint Hot Chocolate catch your eye? Sadly, you can’t use your virtual taste buds to take a sip from your computer…

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Breadily Available

Nov 10, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

There’s nothing like a savory loaf of freshly baked bread. And, of course, there are bakeries in our usual grocery store destinations, including HEB, and…

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Classic American Entertaining

Oct 19, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Lately, it seems that things are so busy, it’s hard to even find a moment to stop and catch our breath. Maybe it’s the impending…

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Best of: 5 Blog Favorites

Aug 17, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

TheRebeccammendations’ 5 month birthday! Yep, it was born 5 months ago on the night of St. Patty’s. It took approximately 1 hour from the time the idea emerged to the time it was set up with a name (thanks, John!).

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Patriotic Playlist

Jun 30, 2009 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

We all know THE epitome of American songs. We hear it at the beginning of athletic games. We’ve heard it sung by the talented, the…

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