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.

Out on the Town

Wine Beneath My Wings

Aug 17, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

Two weeks ago, I had a very important date. I was meeting two very special ladies– an enthusiastic lifestyle PR professional, Jette…

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Elegance, Grace, and a Whole Lotta Beer

Aug 5, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

Zandunga means elegance and grace in the Oaxacan region of Mexico.  The Zandungas are women in this region that are known for their elegance…

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Foreign, yet So Familiar

Jul 29, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Invitingly tucked away in a North-Central neighborhood, an unpretentious urban bistro is serving up delicious bites and bevs to eager guests. The turquoise exterior…

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Late Night Sweet Bites

Jul 26, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Late night dessert in Austin is hard to find, despite reverse happy hours that are becoming ever-so-popular (i.e. Max’s Wine Dive,

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Urban. Legendary.

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

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The Uchiko Experience

Jul 5, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

On Friday night, I had the privilege of kicking off this 4th of July weekend with a top-notch “Japanese farmhouse dining and sushi” experience…

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A Perfect Petit Dejeuner

Jun 14, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 8 Comments

I’m not gonna lie. The photo above of the Peach Vanilla crepe I ate yesterday at Baguette et Chocolat, a month…

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Word on the StrEAT

Jun 3, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

Ask any of my friends. I have been talking about it for an entire year.  ”What?” You ask.  The tofu I ate at

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The Giving Tree: El Arbol

Mar 25, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 3 Comments

Last week, I had plans to meet spunky friend and Austin Post editoress, Karie, and her out-of-town visitor at the…

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SXSW: Food Bloggers’ Guide to Austin

Mar 10, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Yesterday, a new trusty resource for Austin foodlovers and Austin-bound love-to-eaters was born: the Food Bloggers’ Guide to

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