Showing posts with label Austin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Austin. Show all posts

5.07.2014

Black Betty.

If you are visiting Austin a trip to Gourdough's is necessary. I have somehow managed to go to their truck and pub locations four times during my past two trips to Austin to get their delicious donut creations. What can I say, I love donuts...

The Funky Monkey was my first Gourdough's love. Who can resist brown sugar, grilled bananas, and cream cheese icing?! But after trying the Black Betty I think I have a new favorite. The Black Betty has house made blackberry filling and is topped with cream cheese icing, cake mix (yes, cake mix!), cinnamon, sugar, and locally harvested honey butter. It is pure heaven.
Fingers crossed that Gourdough's opens a New York City location soon. I know I would be first in line!

5.03.2014

The wall.

I love Austin's street art murals. I swear, I could spend an entire trip just walking the city searching for them.

5.02.2014

Life according to Instagram: Austin edition.

Over spring break I spent a few days in Austin with five girlfriends from work. Hannah, who used to teach with us in Brooklyn, moved to Austin last June and was an amazing tour guide. We had a blast exploring and eating our way through Austin together! 
1. Live a great story.
2. Much love.
3. Lunch at Walton's Fancy & Staple.
4. The flagship Whole Foods is amazing. It would love to have a store like this near my house in NYC!
5. Dinner at Sway.
6. My favorite part of dinner was this delicious white chocolate mango dessert.
7. Donuts and whiskey.
8. Cocktails and live music at East Side Showroom.
9. Lunch at Hopdoddy's.
10. Cheers!
11. Plant love.
12. Girls' weekend!
13. Hey Cupcake!
14. Kosmic Kombucha handcrafted in the heart of Austin.
15. 'til death do us part.
16. I love you so much.
17. I wish you were here.
18. So much love.
19. & 20. A night out on Rainey Street.
21. Pool day at the W.
22. Black Betty at Gourdough's.
23. & 24. Torchy's was a huge highlight. We went twice! I will be craving their tacos and queso for months to come.
25. Maia and Rachel mid-taco.
26. My Austin B's: boyfriend jeans, Birkenstocks, and Belgium Bombers from Jo's.
27. Waiting for the bats to fly.
28. Kicking off our final morning in Austin with coffee from Jo's.
29. & 30. Sunday brunch at Banger's. My biscuit with blueberry sausage and gravy was so tasty!
31. Live music and beer make us smile.
32. Who needs a mimosa when you can order a man-mosa.
33. Don't mess with Texas.
34. Living out my Nintendo dreams.
35. & 36. A special Easter petting zoo at Yellow Jacket Social Club.
37. Happy Easter!
38. My first experience with a hedgehog.
39. Back to Torchy's for more queso...
40. All smiles!

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3.04.2013

Austin, I love you.

It's official; I absolutely love Austin. Its laid back attitude, sunny weather, endless outdoor dining options, and vintage flair made me fall head over heels. I had the best visit with my little sister, and my brother and sister-in-law gave us the most amazing tour of the city.
Big Top Candy Shop
Fran's Hamburgers
Uncommon Objects
Allen's Boots
Austin Motel- So close yet so far out. Where we stayed during our visit. 
Indian food at G'Raj Mahal
Drinks at Lustre Pearl
Breakfast tacos at Papalote Tacos
Grilled cheese with cilantro and tomatoes at Bouldin Creek. 
Cupcakes at Sugar Mama's
Breakfast and a Belgian Bomber at Jo's. Delicious. 
A late dinner and live music at East Side Showroom
All smiles after a delicious dinner at Blue Dahlia
I cannot wait until my next trip to Austin! Chad and Jamie, thanks again for such a spectacular time! 

3.03.2013

Pedernales Falls State Park

While we were in Austin, my brother and sister in law took us to their favorite hiking destination in the area- Pedernales Falls State Park. The park was beautiful and full of interesting rocks ideal for hiking. We arrived early Friday morning and had the entire park to ourselves; our own little rock playground. We had a blast exploring the huge limestone gorge, which is full of little pools, small rapids, gravel beaches, and boulders.
If you are in Austin and have time to hike, I highly recommend Pedernales Falls. It was an amazing place to explore!
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