(map) There are two great things about music at Angel’s: One, the shows are early, starting around 6 or 7. Two, they’re free! Three nights a week, you can enjoy bands like The Troubadillos, The Fabulous Chevelles, and Freddy Powers & Friends, dig into a good chicken-fried steak and still get home in time for [...]
(map) Wait, what? A farm with no dirt? That produces some of the most gorgeous produce around? Our minds are still blown by HannaLeigh Farm, a central Texas pioneer in aquaponics. There are several ways to practice this growing (ha!) trend, and they’re all on display at this Spicewood farm. Basically, the plants are grown in [...]
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28 Mar 2013(map) We didn’t expect to find so many great green-chile options out West! The burger at J5 weighs in at a whopping half-pound. The beef is hand-shaped for extra juiciness, cooked to order and topped with chopped green chiles, chipotle mayo, and a monster slab of cheddar. This is one of those times to break [...]
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18 Feb 2013(map) The owner of The D.U.D.E. is one creative dude. The Down Under Deli and Eatery (read more about the place here) features a massive, custom-made bar, bike nights showcasing live music, steak and lobster, and now, the Aussie Burger. Owner Paul hails from Australia, and rather than tossing another shrimp on the barbie, he [...]
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13 Oct 2012(map) The name may suggest something of a stripper joint. But this cute cafe actually offers a surprising variety of eats and drinks, as well as locally produced coffees, olive oils and vinegars, and even fresh gelato. Located in a Spicewood strip center near Opie’s BBQ, the cafe recently expanded next door and will be offering
This weekend and the next week or so are some of the best times in Texas vineyards: The grapes are ripe and they’re looking for harvest volunteers! You have to rise with the sun (or even before), but you get lunch, a free bottle of wine, and priceless memories of having helped bring in the [...]
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