We recently spent time in Austin. Thankfully, it was during the 1st (of 4-in-3-weeks) blizzard in Boston. I felt so pleased as I was walking around in 75 degree weather (in a t-shirt), every once in a while checking back to see how cold and snowy it was back in Boston. :-) This winter has been rough on the east coast and a week of sunshine, bright/happy signs and fresh (and pretty) food was just what I needed! I was in Austin (for like 36 hours) over 10 years ago. I remember loving it then and hoping to make it back someday. This time we were there for a bit over a week. I did a ton of walking around the different neighborhoods, along the water, and a bit downtown. It is a special, special city!
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| People were lined up to take a picture in front of this mural! |
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| There were awesome sign everywhere, even on an old auto mechanic shop. |
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| Raf had to hold the camera over a fence for us to see what was back here and it was worth it! |
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| Uhhh... |
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| Another popular spot where people took selfies! |
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| And another... |
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| I stayed at this hotel last time I was in Austin. Very cool themed rooms and a kidney bean shaped pool. |
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Food. Raf's aunt laughed at me because all of my posts on Facebook and Instagram were of food. She asked if that is all we did was eat? Pretty much! I really, REALLY love tacos and Mexican food in general, so I was in heaven. Also, the food trucks (and they are everywhere, every day) are awesome!
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| Our first morning there. We walked a lot and were HUNGRY. This breakfast was delicious! |
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| Torchy's Tacos! The best! There was a breaded and fried portobello in there! |
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| We went to a vegan restaurant for dinner called Counter Culture with an old friend (I haven't seen her since middle school!) The food was really good. This was a seitan Philly cheese steak with Pac Man kale salad. |
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| Also at Counter Culture. This photo doesn't do it's deliciousness justice. This was a walnut, beet, and mushroom burger. Might have been the best veggie burger I've ever had... |
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| Last but most definitely not least: Casa de Luz. This place was my favorite (I may have eaten there 3 times that week). Simple, organic, vegan, balanced, light, perfect, healthy food with a ton of flavor -- and macrobiotic! It is a not-for-profit and the place is magical. You should go there! It is affordable and so delicious! They have a set menu (that rotates daily) and it is mostly self serve, and bottomless tea is included (along with a soup and salad) with your entree, and it is so tranquil there (at night in particular, a path lit with twinkle lights and lined with lush plants guides you to it). Eating there reminded me of how much I love simple, whole, vibrant food. <3 |
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