Brunettes win! In a low-scoring game, a last-second touchdown led the Brunettes to a 6-2 stunner over the Blondes, who were rendered scoreless by the Brunettes’ stifling defense. A safety in the first quarter stemming from a botched sack-interception call led to the Blondes’ only points on the board. With just 12 seconds left, the…
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Austin: Johanna Esper Beauty Grand Opening
Johanna Esper Beauty, part of the Daisical Industries Grand Opening Party this Saturday, May 29. Noon – 10p. Everyone knows how much I love Johanna–well, join her in celebrating the grand opening of her new space, and receive a special discount coupon to use at your next appointment! Daisical Industries is a cooperative comprised of…
Turmeric Turmeric everywhere!
Dr. Mercola produced a huge segment on the yellow powder today: turmeric. He discusses its myriad of health benefits, and then addresses what we all REALLY want to know: how does it make me more beautiful? Curcuminoids support important blood and liver functions, healthy joints, and your overall well-being,* which in turn helps promote radiant,…
Free Sugar Mama’s Cupcakes!
Y’all all know that Sugar Mama’s are my fave cupcakes in town. Tuesday night, you can snag some free ones alongside tea, coffee, and some world famous t-shirt designer named Johnny Cupcakes. Johnny Cupcakes (http://www.johnnycupcakes.com/) sells t-shirts out of a van. He’s touring the country, making stops at the best art galleries, coolest retail spaces,…
Sushi sushi sushi
Mmmm sushi. I love it. Just wanted to revisit two of my absolute faves in Austin (an no, I still haven’t been to Mushashino or either of the two new down south sushi joints. I know, I have a lot of sushiing to do.) Snow Pea I’ve written about it as my secret sushi spot…
All sorts of new Sugar Mama’s Treats
1) Valentine’s Day Cupcakes decorated for the day of love. 2/14/10 hours: 11 am-9 pm. Special flava: Chocolate Covered Strawberry (chocolate cake, strawberry frosting, dipped in chocolate ganache) 2) Sugar Mama’s U I can major in cupcake consumption? Sweet! The bakery is now offering classes on decorating and/or baking once a month. First class is…
4th Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf + Free Coffee Drinks!
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is taking over Austin! They rocked the new Red River location (added just a month ago) and are adding a FOURTH, at The Domain, scheduled to open on February 26th. This is getting ridiculous(ly awesome). Also, this Thursday evening between 4pm and 7pm, sample a complimentary Café Mocha, Sunrise Ice…
Berry Austin – New Fave FroYo Place
The secret is out–yogurt that is frozen is delicious and sells like, erm, hotcakes in Austin. New spots are cropping up all over the place, but none are as uniquely Austin as Berry Austin. The interior is fun, kitschy, and exactly what a place you come for treats should look like–sort of like Willy Wonka’s…
TRIO’s 3 for $39 December Dinner is Tres Divine
It’s finally cold in Austin (for now anyway) and it couldn’t be a more perfect time to warm up with TRIO’s 3 for $39 December Dinner. They’ve been offering these amazing prix fixe meals for a long time now, and I’ve been talking about how amazing they are for some time now. But trust me,…
Ahh, spicy: Dulce Vida Tequila
There’s a new tequila in town, and it ain’t like those other vaqueros. Dulce Vida tequila is pure, plain and simple: it’s 100-proof, nothing but the distilled juice of organic agave plants from Mexico. No sugars, no water, no vodka to cut it; it’s just tequila. (Pictured: Dulce Vida Reposado, aged for a year in…