Happy Friday ATX! šŸ¤  Edition #12

3/29-3/31

Happy Friday ATX! šŸ¤  Itā€™s National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! Go support a local business!

I read a quote this morning on one of my favorite Instagram pagesā€¦

ā€œSpeed is undervalued. That doesnā€™t mean you should feel rushed. But you should eliminate things that are blocking the mental space for what you truly want to do. Stop letting the days drift by waiting for the moment to be right.ā€

And I just wanted to remind you all to make time to make progress on the things that you truly want to do this weekend. Donā€™t overthink. Donā€™t second-guess yourself. Donā€™t tell yourself youā€™ll try whenever the circumstances are right.

You wouldnā€™t have the idea if it wasnā€™t yours to execute.

Keep it simple. Do the basics and do them consistently. Often thatā€™s all that needs to be done to move the needle.

I donā€™t know what your dream or vision is, but I am rooting for you to make it a reality just as youā€™re supporting mine by being subbed to this newsletter! šŸ¤œšŸ»šŸ¤›šŸ»

Now let's jump into what's up in Austin this week! But first a memeā€¦

Weekend Forecast: Highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s, and apparently not a lot of sun on the forecast for this weekend. (hehā€¦ weā€™ll see about that)

This weekend is Easter weekend, so of course there are some Easter festivities mixed in with our favorite DJs and comedy shows. šŸ°

Spring is springing. So whatever you do, make it a point to get out there and smell the wildflowers. šŸŖ»šŸŒŗ

Best thing we ate this weekā€¦  Austin is a total brunch town. I mean there are some serious heavy hitters in Austinā€™s brunch game from Phoebeā€™s Diner to the heavily praised Suerte, but amongst my favorites is a quaint little spot on the corner of a building thatā€™s on the corner (woahhhā€¦ itā€™s like a cornerceptionā€¦) of Brazos and Cesar Chavez.

Forthright Cafe has solidified itself as one of our go-to brunch spots. From the brunch burger to the french toast, a perfectly spicy bloody, the specialty coffees, and more. They have yet to disappoint.

When we went this past week Kiana ordered the gluten-free french toast with maple syrup, fresh berries & dusted with powdered sugar, (you would never even know it was gluten-free it was soooo delicious!) a forthright delight latte, two poached eggs, and a side of bacon. 

I ordered the pork belly benedict - house-made pork belly served on a toasted English muffin, fresh chives, poached Vital Farms egg, and southern-style hollandaise served with a side of home fries - with a spicy bloody Mary. 

I did enjoy the pork belly benedict quite a lot but I think I prefer the brunch burger - a smash burger on a brioche bun with bacon bourbon jam, American cheese, and a fried Vital Farms egg served with tater tots - that I ordered last time. 

Either way, I doubt youā€™ll be leaving this place disappointed. 

The food is outstanding, the service is some of the better brunch service Iā€™ve had in Austin, and the beverage list is substantial. (both alcoholic and NA)

Check it out next time youā€™re in the mood for a hearty brunch!

Forthright

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Most fun we had this weekā€¦ If you are new here, or even if youā€™re a seasoned Austinite who needs a reminder to get out into nature now that weā€™re seeing some consistently nicer weather, this one is for you. 

One of the best things about Austin is the amount of nature intertwined throughout the city. We are so lucky to have the Barton Creek Greenbelt system. (even if itā€™s been a little dry latelyā€¦)

There is so much beauty down there. You can hike for miles on different offshoots and see things you havenā€™t ever seen before, time and time again, if you are adventurous. 

One of our favorite ways to do the Greenbelt is to go to Tacodeli on Spyglass (featured in edition #9 a couple of weeks back) and slam some tacos, then walk across the street and straight onto Violet Crown Trail to hike along the creek bed until we feel like turning back. 

Reminder: please be respectful when you go down there, pack in pack out.

If you donā€™t know what that means, it means everything you bring in with you also comes out with you. With the privilege of having spaces like this comes the responsibility of taking care of them. 

Barton Creek Green Belt Violet Crown Trail

New Business that we want to tryā€¦ I love a swanky New York-style tavern, and thereā€™s a new spot from the team behind Nickel City Bar that opened up back in December, which is exactly that. 

We havenā€™t gotten the chance to check out Murrays Tavern quite yet but mark my words, it will happen soon. From the photos I have seen and the chatter I have heard from friends, I have high expectations. 

I mean check out this menu! 

Want your business featured here? Letā€™s talk! [email protected] 

Listing of the week

211 W Johanna Street Austin, Texas, 78704

Price: $1,200,000

Neighborhood: Bouldin Creek

Square Feet: 1,889

Check out this super cool condo that used to be St. Ignatius Church! It's just blocks away from the buzz of South Congress. This place is all about chill vibes and open spaces, with huge cathedral windows lighting up the main hangout area.

Downstairs, there's a sweet master suite where you can enjoy a walk-in shower or kick back in a standalone tub for some me-time. They kept the old stone exterior looking sharp, and there's this awesome courtyard with a couple of giant live oak trees right next to it. It's like your own little sanctuary. šŸ˜‰

Check out all of the details here. 

Reddit post of the week from r/Austinā€¦ 

This person spent waaaay too much time doing this and got very little engagement so I shall praise them here in the newsletter. So pointless yet so well done.

3 interesting reads from this week in Austinā€¦

Whereā€™s the party?

Friday 3/29

  • Wine Not Standup Comedy Show 7pm

    @ Wanderlust Wine Co

    Details

  • Comedy in Underground Speakeasy 7pm

    @ Black Rabbit Comedy

    Details

  • Round Rock Express Opening Day 7:15pm

    @ Dell Diamond

    Details

  • Wicked (This is the last weekend itā€™s here!) 8pm

    @ Bass Concert Hall

    Details

  • Paul Deemer Quintet Ft. Jessica Healey 9pm

    @ Elephant Room

    Details

  • Tim Green 11pm
    @ Alibi Social Bar

    Details

Saturday 3/30

  • 5K Beer Run 11am
    @ Moontower Cider
    Details

  • Vino Vinyasa 11am

    @ The Four Seasons
    Details

  • The Concord - Sip & Paint 3pm
    @ The Concord
    Details

  • Maddy Smith (Comedian - opener 4 Bert Kreischer + Theo Von) 7/9pm

    @ The Creek and The Cave

    Details

  • Hotel Pillows 9pm
    @ Marlow Bar

    Details

  • OCEANVS ORIENTALIS Portrait of the Obscure 9pm

    @ Etica

    Details

  • DJ King Louie 10pm

    @ Mayfair
    Details

Sunday 3/31

  • Adult Easter Egg Hunt 11am

    @ Sign Bar

    Details

  • Third Annual Easter Eggstravaganza 12pm
    @ Fareground

    Details

  • Easter Egg Hunt & Pool Pass 1pm
    @ Rancho Moonrise
    Details

  • Soulful Sunday Flow 2pm

    @ My Vinyasa Practice (Highland)

    Details

  • I Run For Ice Cream Easter Bunny Trot by WillPower 5:30 PM

    @ Gati Ice Cream

    Details

If youā€™re still here, you rock! šŸ–¤ 

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Rememberā€¦ donā€™t overthink. Just execute. If youā€™re a writer, write. If youā€™re a runner, run. If youā€™re a singer, sing. Whatever it is. Just go for it.  

We hope you all have a fantastically fun weekend!

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