SunLife Organics is known for using high-quality ingredients. | Photo by @ash.cash.eats
One 2017 study valued the açaí berry market at $712 million + predicted that it will grow at a steady rate of 12.71% by 2025. Did you know this growth is partly due to an influx of vibrant purple açaí bowl pictures on Instagram?
Açaí bowls start with a thick, sorbet-like base that is typically made from açaí fruit pulp, nut milk, dates, and other fruits + topped with an infinite number of combinations like granola, nut butter, banana slices, and coconut flakes. This is different from a smoothie bowl, which may sport similar toppings but consists of different fruits and yields a more liquid-like consistency.
Are you ready to dig in? Here are seven spots in Austin for you to get your açaí + smoothie bowl fix.
Eat organic açai sourced directly from the Amazon in bowls that are vegan, dairy, and gluten-free, and come in colorful flavors like The Magic Dragon, The Sunny, The Sesher, and The OG.
This juice bar prides itself on using the highest quality organic ingredients and offers six açai bowls — like the Brazilian, Buddha, and Samurai bowls — that come packed with healthy ingredients like raw cacao, hemp milk, paleo granola, and cashew butter.
This superfood cafe uses fresh, organic, and raw ingredients + boasts a regular açai bowl and a deluxe version that comes with chia, hemp seeds, goji berries, and sliced almonds.
Indulge yourself in these classic bowls like banana berry, mango, and the superfood bowl with fresh ingredients such as unsweetened açai, housemade cashew milk, and hempseed granola.
Don’t put up that spoon just yet — find three more açaí-mazing spots, at the button below.
MythiCon 2022 | Now-Sun., Oct. 30 | 3-11 p.m. | Star Hill Ranch, 15000 Hamilton Pool Rd., Bee Cave | $299+ | This weekend of mythicality with Rhett & Link and the Mythical Crew includes live shows, meet-and-greets, music, games, rides, and more. ⚔️
Roots & Wings Festival | Now-Sat., Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | This two-week festival honoring butterflies + bees includes pollinator garden planting events and guided walks. 🦋
Texas Pumpkin Fest | Now-Sun., Oct. 30 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | VFW Post 10427, 8760 FM 2243, Leander | Free+ | Pick out your pumpkins, compete in rides and games, and take a haunting trip to the Tent of Terror at this month-long festival.
Saturday, October 29
Viva la Vida 2022 | Sat., Oct. 29 | 12-6 p.m. | Mexic-Arte Museum, 419 Congress Ave. | Free | Expect hands-on activities, traditional foods, local vendors + performances at Austin’s largest and longest-running Día de los Muertos event.
Sunday, October 30
Polkapocalypse! 2022 | Sun., Oct. 30 | 12-6 p.m. | Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 E. 44th St. | Free | Learn how to dance to polka music at this free event featuring several live bands. 🪗
Monday, October 31
4th Annual South Congress Candy + Cocktail Crawl | Mon., Oct. 31 | 4-8 p.m. | Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S. Congress Ave. | Free | Trick-or-treat down South Congress Avenue — each stop has candy, a cocktail, and collectible cup. 🍭
Fall Fun Festival Monster Mash Bash | Mon., Oct. 31 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Old Settlers Park, 3300 Palm Valley Rd., Round Rock | Free | This annual festival includes hayrides, snacks, prizes, and carnival games — don’t forget to bring a canned good for the Round Rock Food Pantry. 🎃
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Keep an eye on the skies this morning, Austin. A low pressure system is moving toward the Capital City, and is expected to bring with it a line of strong to severe storms. (KXAN)
Biz
Austin-based Greek-Mexican food trailer Ziki has raised $6.7 million to support national expansion. One of the fusion restaurant’s highest-profile investors is Gigafund, an investment fund that has previously contributed more than $1 billion to SpaceX. 💰 (Austin American-Statesman)
Civic
This week, Travis County commissioners officially recognized this Sat., Oct. 30 as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The national effort allows city residents to drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs, “no questions asked.” Here’s where to go in Austin. (Austin Monitor)
Development
Construction on North Austin’s Stadium Tower is currently on hold as developer Kilroy Realty evaluates current economic conditions. The site is expected to bring 493,000 sqft of office space next to Q2 Stadium. 🏗 (Austin Business Journal)
Sports
The Austin Gilgronis, ATX’s Major League Rugby team, will not participate in the 2023 season. League leadership did not give a reason for the change, but said there are plans to relaunch Rookie Rugby + work toward expanding the sport in community colleges. 🏉 (KXAN)
Open
The former Spider House Cafe building is no longer empty — Tweedy’s bar + cafe officially opened in the space this week. Owners have said they aim to keep up the character of Spider House, which closed in 2020 after 25 years of service. (Community Impact Austin)
Closing
OK, they’re not exactly closing — but Genuine Joe Coffee House will need to relocate soon, due to a new residential building taking over their current location at 2001 W. Anderson Ln. The 17-year-old coffeeshop is currently looking for new spaces to move into. ☕️ (KXAN)
State
Big Bend National Park is one of National Geographic magazine’s best destinations to visit in 2023. The park — which is roughly a six and a half hour drive from Austin — is one of just 25 spots worldwide to make the list. (National Geographic)
Outdoors
For the first time in almost a decade, Austin’s parks and recreation department will name one lucky plant a 2022 Tree of the Year. The program, which recognizes outstanding trees in the city, ran from 2007-2013. Check out the awards ceremony in person on Sat., Nov. 5. 🌳
DYK
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Drink
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This’ll be us cheering on our Longhorn soccer players this weekend. | Gif via giphy
In case you missed it, in Wednesday’s newsletter we gave you a comprehensive guide to sports events taking place in Austin this fall. We gave you the breakdown on Texas football, Austin FC, and UT men’s basketball — but now it’s time to show our local women’s teams some love.
Firstly, UT’s women’s soccer team is headed into the Big 12 Championship tournament this weekend, after defeating Oklahoma State2-1 this past weekend. The schedule for the tournament hasn’t yet been announced, but you can still get tickets to watch the matches in person at the Round Rock Multipurpose Complex.
UT women’s basketball season is also underway. The Longhorns are starting the preseason ranked No. 3 in the country — the team’s highest ranking since 2017.
Click the button below to see a list of home games + plan your fall calendar.
Editor’s pick: The votes are in, and candy corn is here to stay.
Earlier this week, we asked you what your favorite Halloween candy was. Although the winners were split between Reese’s Cups + Snickers, readers agreed candy corn was delicious.
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