by snasta | Feb 16, 2004 | Food and Drink
Unfortunately Veggie Heaven Closed in 2020 due to the COVID Pandemic On your way home from work one evening, peel away from the relentless traffic to pick up a #26 (Spicy Soybean Tofu) from Veggie Heaven on Guadalupe just north of MLK. I’m convinced a steaming bowl of...
by snasta | Feb 14, 2004 | Things To Do
Snow in Austin, Texas? It’s rare, last time it happened was in 87. Well we got some last night. At our house we had almost 2″ on the ground and 3″ on the car. It’s supposed to disappear by noon, heck most of it is on the way out now. I’ve...
by snasta | Feb 11, 2004 | Things To Do
For those of you masochists for whom running up and down the hills of Jester wasn’t enough there’s the Motorola Marathon on February 15. The Motorola Marathon is a USATF-certified and sanctioned, point-to-point course that begins in northwest Austin,...
by snasta | Feb 11, 2004 | Food and Drink
Want a huge, steaming bowl of fragrant Pho on a cold wet day? If you’re in North Austin, Tan Tan Restaraunt on Ohlen Road (in the same general area as Target) can satisfy that need cheaply and well. They make a decent bowl of vermicelli and their spring rolls...
by snasta | Feb 10, 2004 | Other
Heading to Houston? Check out TheDeliciousLife.com a website created by a good friend with reviews and more of Houston’s best restaraunts. TheDeliciousLife.com – Dining Guide, Restaurant Reviews, Catering in Houston,...
by snasta | Feb 7, 2004 | Other
The internet and digital cameras have caused local camera stores to be slowly pushed out of business to be replaced by the mega New York stores and big box retailers. One of Austin’s camera stores is holding it’s own, Precision Camera. This local store...
by snasta | Feb 2, 2004 | Food and Drink
T&S Seafood is an unassuming place in northeast Austin. It is famous for it’s dim sum (same friend from Shanghai who recommended Din Ho recommended I try the dim sum here). Unfortunately haven’t got to try that yet. I’ve managed to make it there...
by snasta | Jan 31, 2004 | Other
Looking for a very “Texan” gift. The General Land Office will make you a beautiful copy of historical Texas maps at a very reasonable price. In fact, I’ve seen the same maps at poster stores for as much as 10 times time price. If you live in Austin...
by snasta | Jan 29, 2004 | Other
A neat web site with lots of ideas on how to enjoy those frequent, beautiful days in Austin. Austin Outside Recreation & Activity Guide Map
by snasta | Jan 21, 2004 | Other
One of my favorite TV Programs about Texas is Texas Country Reporter. It offers gentle stories about Texas’ people and places. It also features one of the more unique event calendars about the Hill Country. Texas Country...
