Dining
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A San Antonio Must; Mi Tierra Restaurant
I went down to San Antonio from Austin to see some works of art at a gallery in Terrell Hills/Alamo Heights and afterwards headed to one of my favorite spots downtown, Mi Tierra.…
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Heresy! Torchy’s is Not the Best Taco Shack, IMHO.
Midtown, east of 35 on 51st is Paco’s Tacos. Simply amazing tacos. The flavors are unreal, trust me on this one; they use a very different tortilla that changes everything. Nom nom nom…
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2015 Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction
The Austin Opera Serenata Wine Dinner and Auction, held on February 21 at Austin’s Four Seasons Hotel, was a fabulous event. The four course meal was enjoyable, the wine flowed generously, and there was…
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Quattro Got Me!
I knew Valentine’s Day was going to be a chaotic mess since it was on a Saturday, so I opted for a nice Italian lunch in Downtown Austin in lieu of dinner. I…
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One of my Happiest Evils, The 1886 Cafe and Bakery
Every once in a while I think it is important to give yourself a little “pick me up” or treat just to make things pleasant and interesting. My favorite place to do that…
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A Nice Lunch in Downtown Austin? Dine at Due Forni
I’ve always liked what Due Forni did with the space in the Littlefield Building at 601. E Congress. They offer a number of quick lunch menu items including a delicious lunch burger with…
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Hight Times at The Hightower
I had completely forgotten that I recommended the Hightower as a destination for dinner. I took the recommendation of a coworker and voila, a group of friends and I found ourselves there after a few…
