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Offline While Moving
The posts have been few and far between lately as I am deep into a moving project. We all know what a PITA moving is and this one is up there with the best of them. I’ll be back at it soon, so stay tuned. Thanks and Happy Holidays.
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The Most Unusual Holiday Date Ever
Need something weird, creative and interesting to surprise your other half for the holidays? I’ve found just the thing!
Try an underground concert.
http://www.cavewithoutaname.com/content/winter-solstice-celebration-circle
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After Dinner Coffee That Impresses
Blown away. That’s my only comment about Gemelli in East Austin (East 6th and Waller-ish).
The hazelnut gelato was scrumptious and the Amaro amazing. I felt like I was in a completely different city. This coffee shop is wonderful! You simply must visit.
Amaro Pour a bit of Amaro in your coffee or sip it solo, either way it is fantastic.
I think a gift card would make an excellent stocking stuffer.
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Men’s Gift Guide, Follow Up
I really like some of these thoughtful gifts fro men.
http://www.bustle.com/articles/118241-60-great-gifts-for-guys-that-theyll-actually-want
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Holiday Boy Toys
Gift buying for men can be a challenge, but if you just use a little creative thinking, it is actually pretty damned easy.
Here are 10 things I’d suggest as being a little left of center:
- Collapsable umbrellas (you always need one in a briefcase – or the car – or the desk)
- Car wash vouchers (most all men like a clean car, but hate to do it)
- Readers (it is nice to have a few sets of 1.50X laying around to magnify stuff – Amazon has 6 packs for cheap)
- Fancy shaving stuff (a luxurious shave just makes a man feel really special)
- Magazine subscriptions (men read while in the men’s room)
- Liquor (find a bottle with a story – or make one of your own)
- Undergarments (nice underwear or t-shirts – not FOTL, but Andrew Christian)
- Meat (a steak delivery via mail order)
- A Yeti cooler (they’re just bad-ass)
- Technology, particularly related to music (bluetooth speakers, usb turntable, headphones, car chargers)
Happy shopping!
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Hotel Van Zandt and Clementine’s, Cocktail Hour
I joined two friends for cocktails on Rainey St. and we decided to pop over to the Hotel Van Zandt to see the new place and check out the bar. Both friends are in the fine dining industry and were curious to see what the Van Zandt had to offer. Of course, good help is hard to find in Austin and there was no surprise in seeing staff migrating from one entity to another. There were a number of familiar faces from The W Hotel who were now at Van Zandt. We settled into wine, some signature cocktails and a spread of charcuterie; well-balanced, great breads, and sultry cheeses. Nicely done.
The music and social programming director, Lauren Bucherie, stopped by the table and introduced herself. She filled the table in on future happenings and entertainment. I always appreciate staff taking the time to talk to a table and get to know the clientele. Kudos.
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Gift Shopping in the Most Unlikely Place
I’ve complained about furniture shopping in Austin before as I don’t feel the city has enough variety at the higher-end of the spectrum. The tried and true place of choice is Louis Shanks on Anderson Lane. There’s a lot to absorb in the store, but they do have a nice selection of finer items. I was really surprised to see a gift section on the second floor. The buyers have done a great job of finding eclectic pieces at an agreeable price point. With the holidays upon us, it would behoove you to stop by and take a gander.
Louis Shanks’ Gift Items
