What says the start to summer better than kicking back and relaxing for the Memorial Day Weekend? What says it's officially time to start summer more than enjoying some barbecue in Austin? If you've missed your fill of barbecue lately or if you're just ready for some down home, country barbecue that you can't find anywhere else but Austin, you're in luck!... [Read more...]

Looking to cool down with a cold one in Austin? There's more than just a few local breweries near Monterone Canyon Creek apartments to try out. You never have to go too far from to find a great spot to enjoy a brew. Whether you prefer local brewing or the national brewing companies, there's something for everyone in and around Austin for your tastes. Here's a... [Read more...]

Vegetarian food isn't always the worst! Sometimes it's wonderful and delicious and worth every penny! If you're looking for some great vegetarian fare in Austin, you don't have to look too far from your Monterone Canyon apartments to find it! If you didn't know, there's plenty of great vegetarian hot spots to check out in town. And here's a quick roundup... [Read more...]

For everyone who can't wait for the next food festival in Austin, you don't have to wait too long! The Austin Food & Wine Festival comes to town April 27-29, 2012. Come out to enjoy some of the state's most celebrated chefs and restaurateurs including Tim Love, Iron Chef Champion and Owner/Chef of The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and The Love Shack... [Read more...]

If you've been looking for more ways to live green around Austin, here's one great way! Shop local at Austin Farmers Markets to support local businesses and get the freshest produce Austin has to offer. Here are some local farmers markets to frequent around Austin. Green Gate Farms: 8310 Canoga Ave. (near Decker Lane/MLK, 8 miles east of downtown Austin)Austin,... [Read more...]

Just because another Longhorns season and NFL season is in the books, doesn't mean that there's no great sports action to catch in Austin. That's just not true. There's plenty of great sports action going on right now, including the NBA season, NHL, Golf, and NCAA March Madness coming soon! So, when you're ready to watch a few games in Austin, check out all of... [Read more...]

If you've lived here for any time now, chances are you probably know just how great of a city Austin is. Whether you're looking for one of the country's best music scenes, a place with a ton of great events to attend, shopping galore, AND fine dining, Austin is it! But let's focus on the fine dining right for this post. If you're a foodie, looking for a new place... [Read more...]

It's that time of the year again where big hearty meals will be severed at family gatherings and office parties throughout the holiday season.  Experts say that the average person gains 3 to 5 pounds during the holiday season, which is mostly due to overeating and not choosing healthy foods to consume.  You, however, can skip the weight gain by choosing... [Read more...]

Austin has some of the most unique dining experiences in the country. It is no surprise that we spend a pretty decent amount of time discussing food on this blog as a result. We are always on the look out for resident recommendations when it comes to dining in our area of Austin and love the idea of spotlighting local cuisine. So, here is a sampling... [Read more...]

The holidays will be here before we know it. So, why not get an early start and look for those perfect treats that make the holidays so memorable? Here is a listing of the top rated bakeries near Monterone Canyon Creek, courtesy of Yelp. Feel free to give your own recommendations in the comments. Source: Yelp Name: Rise & Shine Bakery Location: 10601... [Read more...]

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