May 29, 2023

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69º | Rainy | 87% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:28 a.m. | Sunset 5:42 p.m.

🍳 Bunches of brunches

An aerial view of three dishes at Honey Moon Spirit Lounge, on a blue table.

It’s hard to beat a brunch combo of Brussels sprouts and bacon, eggs benedict, and Seoul hot slapjacks. | Photo by @tasteoftashh

In our opinion, brunch is always a good idea. Whether it’s an order of pancakes from Better Half Coffee & Cocktails or a quick stop at Counter Culture for a mimosa, the combination of breakfast and lunch is something we hold very close to our hearts.

Fortunately for us, Austin is home to plenty of brunch options. Here are a few we’ve been loving recently.

Note: All times listed are brunch-only.

A close-up of a croissant, cut in half. — You won’t want to miss the pastries at épicerie.
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Photo by Sarah McIntosh, @epicerie_austin chef/owner

Épicerie | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday | 2307 Hancock Dr.
The menu changes often at this French-American bistro, which is inside a house and uses simple furnishings that will make you feel right at home.

Geraldine’s | 9 a.m.-2 p.m Saturday + Sunday | 605 Davis St.
Named after the guinea fowl that once roamed Rainey Street, this restaurant serves new American favorites like buttermilk biscuits, chilaquiles, and upscale cocktails.

Honey Moon Spirit Lounge | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday | 624 W. 34th St.
Try an Asian-American take on brunch classics, like stuffed Shokupan French toast, the Seoul hot Slapjack, and shakshuka.

Josephine House | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Daily | 1601 Waterston Ave.
At Josephine House, it’s brunch time on all days that end in “y.” This is the place to grab pastries, fruity pancakes, and a full wine selection.

Trace | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Saturday - Sunday | 200 Lavaca St.
Indulge in luxurious takes on staple dishes, like fried quail and tasso grits, bourbon French toast, brunch enchiladas, ans smoked salmon eggs benedict.

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Events

Monday, May 29

2023 Ascension Seton CapTex Tri | Monday, May 29 | 5 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vic Mathias Shores, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $99-$389 | Compete in swimming, biking, and running — or just cheer on the athletes — at this downtown triathalon.
Memorial Day Ceremony | Monday, May 29 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Lake Travis Performing Arts Center, 3324 RR 620 S., Austin | Free | Pay tribute to military personnel at this annual ceremony.

Tuesday, May 30

Leila Sales: “The Museum of Lost and Found” | Tuesday, May 30 | 6 p.m. | BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin | Free | Kids can hear author Leila Sales discuss her middle-grade book, which tells the story of friendship and a forgotten museum.
An Evening With Admiral William McRaven | Tuesday, May 30 | 6:30 p.m. | LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River St., Austin | Free | The former UT Chancellor and “Make Your Bed” author will talk about his experience with leadership.

Wednesday, May 31

Josh Gates | Wednesday, May 31 | 7 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., Austin | $35-$75 | The star of Discovery’s “Expedition Unknown” brings his sense of adventure and mysterious tales to Downtown Austin.

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News Notes

Today Is

Memorial Day, honoring U.S. military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Find a full list of closures on the city’s website.

State

Lawmakers voted to impeach Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Saturday night. Paxton has been temporarily removed from office until he can attend trial in the Senate — Gov. Greg Abbott will name a replacement for the interim. (Austin American-Statesman)

Announced

The State of Texas’ biennium budget was released last week, setting aside $321.3 billion in funding for the next two years. The 1,000-page document includes ~$17.6 billion for property tax relief and ~$5 billion for teacher retirement pay.

Sports

Austin FC lost to the Houston Dynamo 1-2 on Saturday. The verde and black will next face Minnesota FC at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, May 31. (KXAN)

Development

Construction on a 2,000-acre industrial park in San Marcos is set to begin this year. The master-planned project — which spans the size of 434 football fields — will be one of the largest of its kind in the country. (Austin American-Statesman)

Outdoors

The Walnut Creek Trail extension project will receive an additional $5 million in federal funds. The northern and southern portions of the project — which stretches from Govalle Neighborhood Park to Balcones District Park — are finished, with eight miles left to complete. (Community Impact Austin)

Now Open

Community Garden, a new cafe and listening room from the team behind Coconut Club, opened earlier this month at 1401 Cedar Avenue. The restaurant specializes in açai bowls, but also offers wine and beer after 4 p.m. (Eater Austin)

Civic

The City of Austin may soon ban unsafe fence designs after the Planning Commission recommended new rules last week. The change would require future fences to be flat on top, and avoid gaps between two and nine inches between pickets. (Austin Monitor)

Kids

Looking for a week of enrichment for your kids this summer? Sur La Table has cooking camps little chefs will love, teaching everything from rolling sushi to kneading homemade pizza dough. Camps run May through August — browse and sign up.*

Outdoors

🌸 Grow big, grow home

The happy purple flowers are often used to make herbal tea. | Photo by Lee Page/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

You love local food, music, business, and art — so while you’re planning your garden this spring, why not choose local plants, too?

Native plants are naturally adapted to the local climate, provide sustenance to native wildlife, and save water by thriving on normal rainfall. Plus, they’re more visually diverse than, say, lawn grass.

Consider planting some Central Texas flora this spring. We’ll get you started.

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Water needs: Dry
Light needs: Sun, part-shade
Bloom time: April-September

Growing tips: Suited to northeast Texas, purple coneflower thrives in lean soil with ~six hours of direct sunlight daily.

Attracts: Hummingbirds, butterflies

Texas Bluebonnet

Lupinus texensis

Water needs: Dry
Light needs: Sun
Bloom time: March-May

Growing tips: While bluebonnets only bloom their signature flower heads in spring and summer, it also forms rosettes in the winter.

Attracts: Bees, butterflies (Hairstreak + Elfin)

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The Wrap

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From the editor

I’m reading a book about the history of Indonesia ahead of my trip to Bali this August, and I’m having so much fun, I’m already ready for the next history read.

Do you have any recommendations for Austin history books?

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