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Rockin’ and Rollin’ with the Hops
Every other week, South Austin Brewing Co. plays host to Groovy Sundays. It’s an opportunity to grab a tasting glass and sample the revolving music and food trailer offerings of Austin, Texas. This week, the base-slammin’ rockabilly sounds of the Modern Don Juans were on stage, and gourmet ice cream was delivered from Ice Cream Social’s bus (tip – always get ...
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TNT ATX: Fuel For Your Inner Coffee Nerd
Had a great time escaping the drizzle to get shots of the action at the TNT ATX Latte Art Competition. Thursday night Caffé Medici hosted baristas and coffee lovers from all over the city at their lovely downtown location where folks gathered to compete for a cash prize (thanks to a $10 buy-in) and the honor of holding the monthly title ...
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Afternoon Respite: Ácenar San Antonio
Through sweltering heat, shaded by patio, Ácenar Mexican Restaurant served one of the best margaritas I’ve ever tasted: agave nectar, Patrón tequila, chile salt rim: fresh. Followed by a beautiful ceviche with bright citrus flavors, served with a zing of oregano and topped with chile-laced popcorn. Relaxing on a quiet part of San Antonio’s Riverwalk, it felt like being ...
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Labors Past: Exploring Mission Concepción
It’s easier to consider Labor Day in terms of the past. I think it’s sometimes more common than to relate it to the present in terms of significance. It was given a very different context for me this Labor Day by considering the co-labors of two very different peoples 250 years ago. One of a chain of ...