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Austin Nextablishments- Austin Food Blogger City Guide

Mar 2, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 4 Comments

When Austin’s Springtime monthish-long festival rolls around, the true colors of locals and visitors alike come out. It’s almost like people…

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Head East of the Rio to Rio’s

Jan 26, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Have you ever walked into a birthday party of someone you didn’t know and been welcomed as if you’re supposed to be there? This…

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A Morning Taste of TRACE

Jan 24, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 6 Comments

Everyone likes to be on vacation. And if we can’t be on vacation, why can’t we play pretend? Enter brunch at TRACE at the…

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Chip off the Newish Block

Jan 11, 2011 | by TheRebecca | Read | 2 Comments

There is one reason for this post and one reason only. (Ok, maybe two). I’ve finally found my favorite tortilla chip in Austin! And,…

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2nds, Please!

Dec 27, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 7 Comments

Last night, the newest dine and drink addition to Congress Avenue opened its doors and let’s just say, I’ll be walking through them quite…

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The Dubya

Dec 15, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Here in Texas where Southern drawls and accents are part of our culture and ya’ll is a part of day-to-day conversation, we sometimes hear…

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Manny’s Got it Goin’ On

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

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Miracle on 34th Street

Nov 1, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 1 Comment

Hey reader, wanna pizza me? (Since I’m so rough and tough, your answer should be, no.) Then, don’t get between me and my

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Do Re M(ov)IE…

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

Yes, that is Kermit the Frog. He looks so real, doesn’t he? Larger-than-life, in fact. And, are those glow stick rainbows…

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Icenhauer’s & Hours & Hours…

Oct 5, 2010 | by TheRebecca | Read | 5 Comments

Dear Icenhauer’s: I think I’ll just move in with you…if that’s okay. I mean, how could I not make myself right at home in…

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