Monthly Archives: May 2011

With a large patio, innovative cocktails, and delicious food, Contigo’s the new happening joint in the Mueller area

After a lazy Sunday afternoon of lounging with Thomas and Jamie Lee, our bellies began craving food.  Since no one had to work on Memorial Day, we decided to continue the festivities at the newly-opened Contigo, right next to the … Continue reading

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Austinites take on a new kind of West in The Grand Tetons and Yellowstone

It’s been a crazy week since we’ve been back from our vacation in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, yet our thoughts still cannot stop lingering back to the mountains. The trip to Wyoming (and a small sliver of Montana!) … Continue reading

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Time to shed some tears to fill the bone-dry Barton Creek Greenbelt

Last Wednesday, Chris and I decided to break in our new hiking boots on a hike around the Greenbelt. Maybe a little optimistic, Chris even wore his bathing suit in case we could find water to cool off in, as … Continue reading

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The Decemberists put on a beautiful rock show at Stubbs, and they’ll be back again in August!

Last Saturday Chris and I spent the lovely spring evening outside at Stubb’s listening to one of my favorite bands, The Decemberists. We purchased tickets a few weeks ago, and I’d been anxiously awaiting the night ever since. The sold-out … Continue reading

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