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Phil's
Icehouse Opens on Burnet
The owners of Amy's Ice Cream have opened
their first non ice cream restaurant on Burnet. Named in honor
of one of the founding partners of Amy's, it's called Phil's Icehouse.
The menu features mini-burgers (sliders) and intriguing french
fries that feature both white and sweet pototoes. Of course if
all else fails, you can still get a scoop of Amy's ice cream there.
(512) 524-1212.
04/27/06
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Good
News for Fans of John Mueller’s BBQ: He Reopens in Bastrop
After closing his popular BBQ store on Manor
Rd, John Mueller has reopened in Bastrop under the name Old Town
BBQ. It’s on Pine St. just off of Main.
This will be good news to a loyal group of
Austin fans who will probably think nothing of making the trek
to Bastrop for JM’s fare: not to mention what it portends for
those who live in the Bastrop area.
04/18/06
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Paggi
House Hosts ATX Fest on April 28th & 29th
The Paggi House, an historical Austin restaurant
and landmark, will host the inaugural ATX Fest on April 28th and 29th.
Eighteen bands will grace the two stages for this first-year event.
San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green will headline
the two-day music festival, which will also feature RAQ of Vermont,
Olospo of Dallas, and eleven Austin bands under the oak trees.
ATX Fest is a celebration of Austin, featuring
music, art and food. This inaugural event is produced by Event Production
Services. ATX Fest will also host an outdoor exhibition featuring
the works of local artists and vendors against the backdrop of the
Austin skyline and Town Lake.
ATX Fest will kick off with a preview party
at Paggi House on Thursday, April 27th featuring acoustic music
from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Admission to Thursday’s party is free,
and it will be the last opportunity for the public to purchase two-day
tickets. All ages are welcome to enjoy the music and art set amid
the trees and terraces of the Paggi House.
Advance two-day tickets for ATX Fest are $25
each. Tickets can be purchased online at www.atxfest.com/tickets.php
and in Austin at Waterloo Records, Paggi House, Austin Java Barton
Springs, and Austin Java Parkway.
For more information, visit www.atxfest.com.
ATX Ticket Price: $13 on Friday, $18 on Saturday.
04/28/2006
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Heading
Out to Lakeway for the Kinko’s Classic Golf Tournament This Weekend?
Dining Suggestions
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Ciola’s
- Nifty southern Italian restaurant on 620 in Village of Lakeway.
Great wine selection as well.
Hudson’s
on the Bend - Jeff Blank’s perpetual classic with everything
from wild game to more domestic fare.
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Sandy’s
Hamburger Hut - I love the cheeseburgers here. And the breakfasts
are great a well.
Iguana
Grill - Overlooking the lake, a terrific spot for Mexican.
Pao’s Mandarin
- Both Amreicanized and mainland style Chinese food at Lohman’s
Crossing and 620. Great!
Hill Country
Pasta House - Next to Hundson’s: really neat Pizza and Pasta
restaurant.
Thai
Spice - Great little Thai spot down from Ciola’s. Love the Pad
Kee Mao and the sushi.
The Oasis
- Further up 620, but also worth the trip for good TEX MEX and spectacular
vistas.
Mizo Sushi - New sushi restaurant at Lohman’s
Crossing and 620. Love the rolls and the sashimi.
04/26/2006
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Beers
from New Belgium Brewing and Great Food at Cool River on May 12
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My son-in-law is a fine beer fanatic and
he gives New Belgium brewing of Ft. Collins, Colorado a thumbs
up. So when I told him about the upcoming dinner at Cool River
on May 12, at 7:30pm featuring four distinctive New Belgium
brews and a four-course meal by the indomitable Jamie Gutierrez,
he was buzzed.
For only $38.95 per person, this beer
and food fest is a steal.
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04/19/2006
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Best
of 7 Austin, Apr. 20-21, Benefiting the Lance Armstrong Foundation
Seven Austin restaurants join seven-time Tour
de France champion Lance Armstrong in support of cancer survivors
in the second annual Best of 7 Austin, a two-day food and fundraising
event, on April 20 and 21, 2006. Each restaurant will donate a portion
of the proceeds from their days of participation to the Lance Armstrong
Foundation, to further support the organization’s mission to inspire
and empower people with cancer to live strong through education,
advocacy, public health and research programs.
Participating restaurants and locations include: Austin Java (Barton
Springs and Parkway locations), County Line BBQ (Lake location),
El Arroyo (5th Street and Far West locations), Paciugo, Tuscany
Marketing & Vineyard, Waterloo Ice House (360 location), and
Zen (Guadalupe and Anderson locations).
For more information visit the Best
of 7 Austin website.
04/14/2006
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Tax
Blahs Got your Down: McCormick and Schmick’s to offer $10.40 Discount
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If the thought of paying
Uncle Sam on April 15 is depressing you, McCormick and Schmick’s
wants to help. Guests who visit their palatial bar at 4th and
Congress will get a “Tax Relief Dining Certificate” good for
$10.40 off their next dining experience.
There will also be roaming massage therapists offering complimentary
10-minute massages. Now, do these guys know a thing or two about
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And don’t forget, you
have until Monday, April 17th this year, to get your tax return
in (because the 15th falls on a Saturday).
04/12/2006
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