Category Archives: Austin

Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria

Posted on April 12, 2008 by losbrushes

Friday night we met a friend for dinner at Brooklyn Heights Pizzeria, a neighborhood restaurant that we frequent. Our friend grew up in New York and was eager to try it out. This restaurant was originally a great little coffee shop … Continue reading →

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Vivo

Posted on September 28, 2007 by losbrushes

Yesterday I went with a friend to Vivo for lunch. It’s a great place for me to dine with former co-workers from my old job, as it’s about halfway between there and my current company. Plus, they have an outstanding … Continue reading →

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Iron Cactus Downtown

Posted on March 12, 2007 by losbrushes

Despite the rain, we went to Iron Cactus Sunday night. My husband had been craving a margarita for quite some time and I really didn’t want to keep walking in the rain, so Iron Cactus seemed like a good stop. … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras

Posted on March 7, 2007 by losbrushes

My birthday celebration continued into yesterday. I received a phone call from the front desk to come pick up a package. Inside that package was several dozen warm cookies, a pint of ice cream, and a couple of cartons of … Continue reading →

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Mesa Ranch on Friday Night

Posted on November 11, 2006 by losbrushes

I met some of my girlfriends for appetizers and drinks Friday night at Mesa Ranch, a seemingly quiet but upscale neighborhood restaurant. We arrived about 6 pm and were seated immediately outside so we could enjoy the nice evening before … Continue reading →

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Dinner & a Show: Ranch 616 & Karl Denson on Saturday Night

Posted on October 1, 2006 by losbrushes

Saturday night we had tickets with some friends to see Karl Denson at La Zona Rosa. We had all seen Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at Austin City Limits Music Festival a couple of years back and all became fans of … Continue reading →

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Slurpin' for Sight Hounds

Posted on September 29, 2006 by losbrushes

  The Soup Peddler, an awesome local business that makes wonderful soups and other goodies, is donating 5% of all sales to Greyhound Pets of America Central Texas if you order through through this link. How does it work? It’s … Continue reading →

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Malaga on Tuesday Night

Posted on September 28, 2006 by losbrushes

Tuesday night a very old friend of mine — one that dates back to kindergarten and 1979 — came to Austin for the evening to go to a show. We had the pleasure of meeting her and her husband for … Continue reading →

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Stubb's on Saturday Night

Posted on September 24, 2006 by losbrushes

Saturday night we took my parents to Stubb’s for dinner. We had to pick my dad up downtown after the UT game, and as we passed Stubb’s my mother commented that they buy the barbeque sauce. The weather being too … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dad

Posted on September 22, 2006 by losbrushes

Today is my dad’s birthday. My parents will be in town this weekend to celebrate. In honor of my dad’s special day, I’m sharing all things that he likes to do when he’s in Austin: Longhorn Football – My dad … Continue reading →

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