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Happy Friday ATX! š¤ Edition #27
Pool Party Bonanza!!! š“š¹
Happy Friday ATX! š¤ ItāsNational Daquiri Day! Might be a great day to grab a frozen daiquiri at Lil Easyšš¹
If youāve ever tried something newā¦ you probably sucked at it at first. There might even be a graveyard of things that you tried, sucked at, and then never tried again.
Iām here to remind you that when you start something new. Youāre allowed to suck at first! I mean honestly, youāre SUPPOSED to suck at first.
So I just want you to remember that when you are trying something new, allow the suck, embrace the suck, because thatās how you get better and eventually donāt suck anymore. Itās how hobbies and passions are formed and how some of the most prominent humans in history have risen to greatness. They tried something, sucked at it, but persisted until they didnāt suck anymore, and eventually became great.
I encourage you all to be trying new things, all the time. That is how you become an interesting person who leads an interesting life. Donāt live the same year over and over again. Find new hobbies and new passions. Create a life that lights you up!
And with thatā¦. lets jump right into it!
Hey man I didnāt make this one butā¦ sorta nailed it?
Weekend Forecast: The theme of the weekend is pool parties. I think we have 3 (ā¦maybe 4?) of them listed this weekend. Itās going to be a sunny weekend followed by a rainy week, so bust out your swimmies, grab your favorite sips, and soak up that vitamin D by the poolside. š¹šš
Best thing we ate this weekā¦ We went to one of the best sushi restaurants in the nation this week called Musashino, and itās right here in Austin, Texas. The chefs that went on to start Uchi, Fukumoto, Ramen Tatsuya and all of their associated concepts, and many others cut their teeth in this restaurant before going on to build their own culinary legacies. Itās tucked away on the second floor of a shopping center on the corner of 29th and Lamar, and you almost wouldnāt even know it was there if you didnāt knowā¦ but what awaits you inside is truly a special Austin dining experience.
The space is beautiful inside, and we were seated at a little 2-top in the corner. We got there about an hour before they closed but were told the kitchen would be making their last call soon (it didnāt happen for another 15 minutes or so) so we started ordering without wasting too much time. We ordered 2 miso soups, a Toro Taku Roll, a Negitoro roll, a Salmon Skin Hosomaki roll, a U Maki roll, a South Side Roll, some Big Eye Tuna Nigiri, Tekone Zushi, and a Philadelphia roll. When I type it out here it seems like a decent amount of food but when we ordered it, for some reason I was worried it wouldnt be enough. HAHA.
When the food started rolling out it was clear this place was a cut above your average sushi joint. The quality of the fish was top-notch, the attention to detail was apparent, and the overall craftsmanship of the rolls was so far above your average sushi joint, it was wild.
I think our favorite item was the southside roll, followed by the negitoro and the toro taku rolls. This was easily the best thing we ate this week, and honestly probably this month. Musashino is a must-try establishment in Austin given itās influence on the local food scene.
Musashino
Most fun we had this weekā¦ As much as I love soaking up the sun during the magnificent summers in Austin, sometimes I just want to hide away and watch a movieā¦ and what better place to do that than Alamo Drafthouse!
Kiana and I were looking for something that would be relaxing on Wednesday evening and it hit me that there was a new Despicable Me movie out and also that I was craving some bottomless buttered popcorn. Without giving anything awayā¦ the movie was as funny and cute as youād expect your typical minions flic to be and it met all expectations.
Alamo is a refined experience these days as well. If for some reason you are unaware of it, itās a movie theater with a full restaurant menu and a waiter dedicated to serving you. You get to see a movie and smash some delicious food. It may be a nationwide chain now, but it started right here in Austin, Texas and for that we love it.
Alamo Drafthouse - Wings and Bottomless Buttered Popcorn
New Business that we want to tryā¦ We featured Zoe Tongās a looong time ago as a new business we wanted to try before most of you ever subscribed to us and honestlyā¦ still havenāt gotten around to it. But now itās DOUBLE on my list because I just learned that they opened yet another concept in the parking lot using an inherited smoker from the last tenants that occupied the space. The concept is focused on bringing Chinese flavors together with the smoky essence of Texas BBQ.
Itās called Si Baby Q, and while I donāt know much about this place as there isnāt a ton of information online about it, I do know that I have to try it. Soon.
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Listing of the week
2010 South 2nd Street Austin, TX 78704
Price: $968,500
Neighborhood: 04
Square Feet: 1790
Well, as soon as we found this listing we knew we had to feature it. I love cool little Austin compounds like this in the 04 neighborhood. This place is perfect for walking or biking to Austin's best spots: dining, drinking, entertainment, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and Barton Springs Pool. Just a block from vibrant S 1st Street and close to South Congress, it boasts two separate living quarters, each with its own kitchen, bedroom, living room, and bathroom, connected by an exterior staircase. Ideal for rental income, guest quarters, or a home office. Originally built in the 1930s and remodeled in 2000, it features high ceilings, exposed beams, wood floors, soapstone counters, and stunning downtown views. Priced to sell quickly!
Check out all of the details here!
Reddit post of the week from r/Austinā¦
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3 interesting reads from this week in Austinā¦
Whereās the party?
Friday 7/19
F*ck Work Fridays (All-day Pool Party) 12p
@ Cabana Club
DetailsMUSIC UNDER THE STARs 6p
@ The Bullock Museum
Sir Woman 7:30p
@ The Parish
Tokes & Jokes 8p
@ The Green RoomLucky Arrow's Outdoor Movies 8p
@ Lucky Arrow RetreatCANāT EVEN COMEDY SHOW 8p
@ Aviator Nation
Saturday 7/20
Sunday 7/21
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