Remember when Patagonia introduced recycled down in their beyond-fab Bivy jackets and I was obsessed? I’m—if possible—even more obsessed with their new recycled cashmere collection. We took cashmere scraps, spun them with five percent virgin wool for strength, and created a luxurious new cashmere collection with a much lower ecological impact than virgin cashmere. 95%…
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New obsession: Pure Citizen
I love to shop. Online. Pinterest has only fueled this obsession. But you guys also know how much I love sales and deals … and you share that, as we’ve discovered sale sites from LivingSocial to Eversave, MooLaLa to aDealio. Now there’s a new one, for awesome products that somehow make the world a better…
Austin: Two More Brunch Options: Zed’s & TRACE
Zed’s, the new North Austin dining destination serving modern, casual Austin-American fare, recently introduced an expansive Sunday brunch buffet (which, as you know, is what I think ALL brunches should be). Zed’s brunch is served from 11am to 3pm every Sunday. The kid-friendly menu includes made-to-order omelets, a meat-carving station, waffles with assorted fruit toppings, and…
Austin: Ommegang Beer Dinner at 24 Diner
Hello delicious! Hit up 24 Diner on Wednesday, March 2 for a five-course beer-tasting and delicious food-eating extravaganza for only $55! Chef Drew has teamed up with New York brewery Ommegang for the occasion. For reservations, call 512.472.5400. Check the menu below: FIRST COURSE: Lamb Meatball with Tabouli, Cucumber Yogurt Ommegang Witte SECOND COURSE: Rice-Flaked Halibut with Sweet Onion Curry Ommegang Hennepin…
Thursday is back to being Thursday
Last week, Wednesday was the new Thursday: jam-packed with events. This week, Thursday is back and bigger and better than ever … must be the holiday season! I’m torn! Which to go to?! Magazine Issue Launch: Austin Monthly Austin Monthly is launching their December COOL issue and the winter issue of Austin Monthly Home at…