01.24.2024

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❤️ Love is in the care

Make your Valentine’s Day extraordinary with these specials, experiences, and deals

It’s beginning to look a lot like a delicious Valentine’s Day with Cookie Rich. | Photo courtesy Cookie Rich

Did you know Texans say “I love you” after an average of six months?

Speaking of love, Valentine’s Day is barreling around the corner. If you don’t already have plans lined up with your valentine, galentine, or palentine, allow us to suggest a few options that still have reservations available.

Cookie Rich, 2401 Winsted Lane | Times vary | Cost of purchase | Satisfy your sweetheart’s sweet tooth with some bite-sized treats in this bakery’s rotating seasonal flavors. Psst — Cookie Rich ships locally and nationwide.

An icy plate of Oyster's, caviar, and sauces from Garbo's — Treat yourself to a decadent meal, complete with oysters and caviar, from Garbo’s.
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Photo courtesy Garbo’s

Garbo’s, 626 N. Lamar Blvd. | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. + 7 p.m. | $75 | Get in on a special menu of caviar, shrimp cocktail, mini lobster, smoked mahi dip, chocolate torte, and bubbles.

Sushi | Bar ATX, 2600 E. Cesar Chavez St. | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 9:15 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. | $255 | Wow your date with a 17-course omakase-style experience, including a champagne toast, caviar, truffle, a Valentine’s Day special sushi bite, and optional sake pairings.

A slice of chocolate cheesecake on a crystal plate, topped with chocolate shavings and dark cherries. — Nothing says “romance” like a hefty slice of chocolate cherry cheesecake from Truluck’s.
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Photo courtesy Truluck’s

Truluck’s, Multiple locations | Saturday, Feb. 10–Thursday, Feb. 15 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy some surf and turf in the form of filet mignon and cold-water lobster tail or prime ribeye + king crab, and finish it off with a slice of chocolate cherry cheesecake.

No matter what you do, enjoy your Valentine’s Day with the ones you love.

Spa packages + experiences

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Absence of Proof Mocktail Making Class | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Vuka - Bouldin Creek, 411 W. Monroe St., Austin | $35 | Learn about mixology and prep three non-alcoholic cocktails.
Full Moon Flow + Sound Bath | Wednesday, Jan. 24 | 6:45-7:45 p.m. | LZR Events, 612 W. 4th St., Austin | $35 | Head Downtown for an evening of intentional movement and a “cosmic nap.”

Thursday, Jan. 25

Badfish | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 8:30 p.m. | Empire Control Room & Garage, 606 E. 7th St., Austin | $20 | You’ll also see Kash’d Out and The Quasi Kings at this show.

Friday, Jan. 26

Free Day of Dance | Friday, Jan. 26-Wednesday, Jan. 31 | Times vary | Danza Center, 12233 Ranch Rd. 620 NE 101, Austin | Free | Celebrate Danza’s eight-year anniversary with a dance party.
“Clueless” Movie Party | Friday, Jan. 26 + Sunday, Jan. 28 | 9:30-11 p.m. | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, multiple locations, Austin | $20 | You think we’d miss this watch party? As if.

Plan Ahead

Oliver Tree: “Alone In A Crowd” | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 8 p.m. | ACL Live, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., Austin | $39-$217 | Don’t miss FIDLAR and Jasiah, also performing at this show from the one-of-a-kind artist.

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Show

Add to cal: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812"

four people dressed in costumes smile and laugh as they play a violin and accordion

Great Comet tells the story of beautiful Natasha who falls for the devilishly handsome rebel Anatole while her betrothed Andrey is off at war. | Photo by Melissa Taylor

You’re invited to an intimate ZACH360 experience happening from Wednesday, Jan. 31 to Sunday, March 3. Two-time Tony® Award Winner “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812" is an innovative electro-pop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s “War and Peace.”

The thrilling score melds rock, pop, soul, and folk — unlike anything you’ve heard before — with actor-musicians surrounding the audience onstage. Secure your spot for this award-winning spectacle that Time Out New York hails as “one of the best musicals of the decade.”

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News Notes

Civic

Art Acevedo withdrew his acceptance to become assistant city manager yesterday in an announcement via social media. The former APD chief said his appointment had “become a distraction from the critical work ahead for our city.”

Opening

Lazarus Brewing Co. has a new venture: a library. The Lazarus Library, located at 4803 Airport Blvd., has already amassed a collection of 500+ books and will open alongside a new Hazy IPA on Friday, Jan. 26. Click here to contribute to the wish list.

Outdoors

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a giant troll at Pease Park. An 18 ft-tall, 15 ft-wide statue of a friendly troll created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo will begin construction at the park in February. The art piece will be made of recycled materials and stand north of Kingsbury Commons. (KXAN)

Announced

Yet another new pickleball spot is coming to Austin. The Pickle Pub, a sports bar with two courts, will open in far south Austin at 10630 Menchaca Rd. sometime early this year. Sister cafe Drifters Social Coffee & Cocktails, a coworking space and cocktail bar, will also open on the premises. (Eater Austin)

Community

Red River Cultural District is looking to secure funding from the City of Austin to support 50+ venues, free community events, and expanding staffing. Learn more.

Biz

Italian restaurant Red Ash could reopen as early as March, after being closed since September due to a fire. The restaurant has been closed pending insurance investigations and equipment repairs. (Austin American-Statesman)

Ranked

Austin is the No. 13 best city in the US — and the best in Texas — to get coffee, according to a study by Clever. In Austin, there are ~15 coffee shops per 100,000 residents, cafes have an average rating of 4.23 stars, and a cup of joe costs approximately $5.52.

Real Estate

🐮 Pasture perfect

Hot Home: this ranch house is pasture perfect

A gif of a house at sunset, the living room, and kitchen on rotate.

Just imagine a night around the fire at this Hill Country home. | Photos via Compass

With Rodeo Austin coming up, we’ve got the ranch on the mind... and we’re not talking dressing.

Enter 7300 McGregor Lane, the perfect place to start your farm life in Dripping Springs. Located on a 31-acre, cul-de-sac lot, this home seamlessly blends luxury living while staying connected to nature.

The rustic, log cabin-esque exterior leads into an open interior with gleaming wood finishes and tons of natural light. The covered porch will let you experience all the sunrises and sunsets your heart desires, or enjoy a meal, cooked in view of a tree-laden landscape.

The primary bedroom also includes access to the porch, so you can feel the sun on your face immediately after waking up.

There’s no HOA on this property and due to the wildlife exemption, you’ll see lower-than-average property taxes on this gem. This listing is held by Mica Gutierrez of Compass.

The Buy

The Buy 1.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

The best baking supplies to cook up something cozy and comforting this winter. Think: a sourdough starter helper, lemon lavender scones baking mix, and Herbes de Provence focaccia mix.

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The Wrap

City Editor Figi poses with an adorable goat.

Today’s edition by:
Figi

From the editor

Editor London and I took Playground ATX‘s ZiNG! Workshop, a wine structure and pairing class, on Monday evening. I don’t want to be dramatic, but the way I drink wine has been forever changed.

Keep an eye on its social media for the next one — you will not regret it.

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