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Las Manitas Lives! Sort Of

Any Austin old-timer can recall Avenue Cafe/ Las Manitas on Congress and 2nd street.  It was a food and cultural icon.  You’d literally walk through the kitchen to get to…

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6:28 PM
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Evolution is Everything

I’m retiring “The Austin Concierge” after three years of blogging, Facebook posting, Instagramming, Tweeting, etc…. It was an endeavor to test the business viability of a concierge service that just…

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11:37 PM
Automotive, Entertainment, Lifestyle

Fast and Furious Ferraris

Need a place to drive your Ferrari really fast?  …or, at least, watch the owners drive theirs around really fast? Well, I am sure excitement will about @ The Circuit…

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3:26 PM
Clothing, Lifestyle

Summer Sun and Sunglasses

Am I the only one who losses my sunglasses all the time? – or scratches them – or bends them out of shape Well, they are a summer must. A…

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2:47 PM
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Qui is Curious. So is the Food.

On a recent Friday night, we decided to head out for an early dinner after attending an art exhibit/opening. Already on the east side, we decided to venture over to Qui.…

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5:47 AM
  • Is ‘old school’ making a comeback, or are we just tired of shock and awe?

    The 2026 Ralph Lauren Spring collection is out and it appears tome that they’re harkening to classic with a twist, but not excess. I can’t help but to ponder if it is a…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Morons at the Pump — Don’t Let It Be You!

    by Judy Card The story depicted here is based on a true situation that evolved on a typical summer Sunday at Georgetown Airport. A few facts have been altered to protect the guilty;…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Eight Days of Confusion

    by Diana Freeman December 06, 2005, This entry was provided by a friend, Diana Freeman. It is an narrative poem written by her son as a school assignment. The poem depicts the emotional…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: The Boy With The Pink Jeep

    by Scott Ballew “I’ve seen firsthand the terrible consequences of drug abuse. My heart is with all who suffer from addiction and the terrible consequences for their families.”-Columba Bush “But I will say…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Bound for India

    A short Jacinta story dedicated to ‘Mikey’ It was thrilling to hear the applause as I introduced the band to more than 5000 Robbie Williams fans. We were the opening act for his…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Putting The Fun In Funeral

    by Angela De Los Santos Two days ago this Christmas was looking damn good. Mom’s suicide attempt a failure, she was happily and safely encamped at our favorite inpatient rehab hospital. Jail time…

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  • Stories from the Crowd: Haikus

    by Rian Kochel I want for nothingexcept for an escape fromeverything I need Long days melt on icecigarettes burn in protestwhiskey wins the war This life is a gifta gift that has been…

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