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Look What the Tide Brought In

I’ve driven down South First hundreds of times and one of my favorite stops on the way home used to be the El Chile restaurant on the corner of SoFi and…

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Entertainment, Lifestyle

Cars, Jazz, Ballet: Only In Austin

Need some entertainment on a random spring Thursday evening?  Try this on for size. https://balletaustinguild.org/fundraising/springfundraiser/ $75 per person

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Dining, Entertainment, Night Clubs

Freddy’s Place, Trust Displaced?

Freddy’s is a South Austin icon that is known for its easy going atmosphere, SoFi vibe, quick food, live music and outside bar. A family place, certainly. Dogs welcome, I…

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Great Finds Via Online Auction Houses

When things are not en vogue, that’s when you buy them and hold on to them for a while. Inevitably, they’ll come back around. A great place to find stuff…

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Amazing Art for Free!

What an unreal opportunity to educate yourself about art for FREE! 422 art books available online via The Met.  

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    Inside Out! TRIBEZA Interior Tour

    Got 20 bucks and a car?  Check out the TRIBEZA Interiors Tour this weekend.  I’m planning on taking in all the sights. 1/26 Follow Up.  I really like the style of Sara Scaglione…

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  • Alfa Romeo Returns to the USA. Sweet!

        http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2015-alfa-romeo-4c-coupe-first-drive-review

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    Don’t Dress Stylishly, Dress Handsomely!

    I’m no fashionista, but I like looking good and being well put together. I chuckled at this blog because it is a bit over the top for my tastes, but there are some…

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    Osteria Pronto at JW Marriott

    So much is going to open and launch in 2015 in Austin. Looking forward to the new Italian eatery, Osteria Pronto, opening up in the JW Marriott.  I’ve tasted food prepared by Chef…

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    When Dining Out Requires Accommodations, Always Ask for a Manager

    Kudos to Cantina Laredo in downtown Austin. I was with a party of 14 with original intentions to dine at Bar Chi Sushi, but delayed arrivals, miscommunications and a very crowded restaurant thwarted…

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  • Straight to the Point, Please

    Totally me!  Not for the dating part, but the article describes me to a tee.

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    Second is First

    I met renowned music producer and DJ, Francis Prève, for a long overdue dinner and chat at Second. He introduced me to a libation called an “Aviator,” something about essence of violet, and it…

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