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Lions, Easy Tiger, & Beers, oh my!

Jan 22, 2012 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Pretzels Scream Out to Me at Easy Tiger Lions don’t actually fit in with this post, but for purposes of…

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GOURMet + sANDwicheS = Gourmands

Nov 3, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

Half Earl Hot Sandwich with Italian marinated chicken breast, provolone, poblanos, black olives, sliced tomato, shredded lettuce, sprouts, pepperoncini relish…

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The Up-and-Coming

Oct 23, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | No Comments

They say honesty is the best policy. I would venture to say transparency’s part of that rule. I’d like to admit to you loyal…

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Eleven Plates is Revvin’ Up!

Sep 27, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Clockwise from left: Chef's Famous Chocolate Bar, Migas, Exterior, Pomegranate Green Tea Poured into a Carafe. When I woke up…

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Crazy for Graze

Sep 21, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Since I’ve been working at a shared workspace on E. 6th, I drive by new businesses all the time and make a mental to-go…

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Austin Food Trailers Unite

Jun 20, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

Source: foodtrailersaustin.com Did you know that a food trailer alliance was recently formed? The

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Give Fancy a Chance-y

May 31, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 5 Comments

Sometimes I think Austin is a city that’s fueled by the ever-so-popular concept happy hour. It’s what keeps us going through the work day…

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SA Getaway Destination: Hotel Havana

May 26, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

When life hands you San Antonio, make the most of your Riverwalk stroll. I was in San Antonio earlier this week for a conference…

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Majestic Theatre: Violet Crown Cinema

May 10, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

This is what I call a “stumble-upon post”. It’s probably my favorite kind of blog post because I feel like an undercover journalist (though…

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Austin Food Blogger Alliance (AFBA) is Born!

Mar 9, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

In case you missed the announcement on Monday, Austin Food Bloggers are banding together to form a formal (but…

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