by snasta | Aug 1, 2004 | Food and Drink
Alborz is tucked away in a shopping center on Anderson Lane and Shoal Creek. We were in the mood for middle eastern food and had originally decided to go to Ararat–unfotunately it was closed for a private party on Saturday night (guess I’ll learn to call...
by snasta | Jul 24, 2004 | City Guide
Our friends John and Allison kept having dinners where they served the most wonderful vegetables and fruits from Boggy Creek Farm. Although it is a bit of a drive for us (from far west Austin) we decided to check it out last weekend. The urban farm is tucked away on...
by snasta | Jul 1, 2004 | Things To Do
Lake Travis that is. Carlos’N Charlie’s is doing fireworks on Saturday July 3rd. Frankly I find it much more enjoyable to get out on the sailboat…drop anchor and watch fireworks over the waters of Lake Travis instead of fighting the traffic to get...
by snasta | Jun 13, 2004 | Other
The Statesman has a story today about Russell Croman, an Oak Hill photographer, who is taking spectacular astrophotographs from his backyard. The website http://www.rc-astro.com/ is worth a gander. Check out the equipment section to see the observatory. The prices for...
by snasta | May 29, 2004 | Food and Drink
Maria’s Taco Xpress is one of the most popular and affordable taco stands in the city. It offers counter service, a few inside tables, and a perennially full parking lot that’s a bit hairy to enter and leave. The patio is filled with interesting artwork...