Austin Yankee
Social marketer by day.
Wine and Food adventurer by night.
A native New Yorker and recent Austinite rediscovers the Big Apple.
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Anthony Bourdain waited in line and grubbed just like everyone else at Franklin BBQ.
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OMG, my celebrity crush, Anthony Bourdain is taping a segment at Franklin BBQ, right freaking now.
I heart #SXSW
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Hillside Pharmacy is open as of 7:00am.
Stop in for a coffee and say hello to the crew, they have been busting their butt the past couple of weeks to open in time for SXSW.
I stopped in last week to grab a copy of the menu and take a few flicks.
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Friday 3/9, Saturday 3/10, Sunday 3/11, Monday 3/12
Nightly 6:00pm - 9:00pm
East Side Drive In: 1001 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78702
SlokeOne, Frenemylife, Micca Toone and Mez One will be creating an Aerosol masterpieces at the Trover urban art gallery.
- Free drinks
- Spray cans galore, come express yourself
- Food trucks for your dining pleasure
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Austin Yankee will be leading
Hourly tours of East Side Hidden Gems during SXSWi
Friday 3/9, Saturday 3/10, Sunday 3/11, Monday 3/12
12:15, 1:15, 2:15, 3:15, 4:15, 5:15Leaves from 500 East 4th Street
Join a 45-minute walking tour of East Austin’s secret gardens, food trailers and street art. Free booze and cheap eats!
Meet outside the Liberty Tavern at the big orange Trover balloon, south side of the Hilton, across from the Convention Center.Post A Discovery And Win A Local Gem
Each day of SXSWi, Trover is awarding dinner for four at East Side Show Room. Just use Trover to share a photo of something cool you’ve found in Austin. Use hashtag #TroverATX. The best discovery wins and will be announced at the Grafitti Gallery (7pm) and through the Trover app. -
A brand spanking new, Kristopher Kotcher and Adrian Langon Brooks mural behind Bikini’s in East Austin is another welcome addition to the neighborhood.
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Do to the weather forcast: The Discover East Austin Mobile Photowalk is now Sunday!
Here are some tips to get you ready for the big event. Get pumped, ‘cause this is going to be FUN.
Get the brand new version of the Trover app. You’ll need it to post your discoveries and be recognized for your work. Find it on the Apple and Android app stores.
Know what makes a great Trover discovery. Here are the 3 key components:
- The Discovery: Put on your explorer hat. What do you see that’s notable or interesting?
- The Photo: Post a clear image that catches the eye. Use editing apps if you’d like
- The Description: Why should others check out your find? Tell us why it’s cool.
- Want more tips? Check out our blog.
Include the hashtag #troverATX to share your discoveries with the group. Remember: a great discovery takes time to craft, so choose your uploads wisely!
Note the judges’ categories below to win great mobile photo accessories, like an Olloclip, a CanvasPop gift card and this crazy vintage camera iPhone case:
- Street Art: From stickers & paste to aerosol masterpieces, East Austin’s got art
- Foodie Find: Tacos, trailers & family-owned eateries. What looks delicious?
- Secret Garden: Catch East Austin’s fanciful xeriscaping, shrines & garden decor
- Keep it Weird: Show us how weird this town can be!
Don’t forget the Grand Prize — the best discovery of the day wins a SXSW Platinum Badge!
Get to know our rock star panel of Austin judges:
- Rama Tiru, owner, Tiru Gallery & Studio
- Allen Ramlow, co-organizer, Austin Photographers Adventures Group
- Jess Davis, blogger, Austin Mural Project
- Me ! Theda Sandiford, blogger, Austin Yankee
Follow the East Austin Explorers Twitter list to say hello to fellow explorers before the walk.
Any questions? Just ping me. See you Sunday
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Gentrification or not, feeling safe in a community is directly proportionate to how neighborly YOU are.
If you speak with your neighbors and walk the neighborhood, people will get to know you and look out for your behalf. You get what you give.
The murder Esme Barrera in a central Austin, which is supposedly a “good area” should be a sign that random acts of violence can happen to anyone, anywhere.
I just wish people would get over themselves, crossover I-35 and come see how vibrant the 78702 really is. I’ve lived here almost 8 months and feel like my neighbors have become a part of my extended family. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.
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As I was driving on Cesaer Chavez, broken mirror shards caught my eye and I turned on Chicon to investigate. Have I mentioned lately, how much I love living in East Austin? Vibrant street art can be found at every turn.
Stephanie Distefano’s Mahatma Gandhi and The Virgin are the latest addition to the evolving urban art gallery that is the Eastsiide. The walls and abandoned pay phones of East First Grocery have been transformed into familiar visages made of custom tile and glass.
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The first thing that caught my eye about Hill County Perogi was the very Boston Red Sox looking signage. Thankfully for this Austin Yankee, the recent rains have faded the sign a bit, if not my enthusiasm for a taste for their home cooking. My Grandmother was Polish-American, so for me, growing up with Perogi and Kalbasa is as American as Baseball and Apple Pie.
Hill Country Perogi updates traditional savory dumpling ingredients such as potato, cheese, cabbage and beets with a Tex-Mex flair throwing in, Bacon, Chorizo and Gorgonzola among other things. The specials change weekly and sell out fast, so check their Twitter feed to find out what is new before its all gone.
The owners always have a smile for returning customers, reminding me of Grandmas warm kitchen, which keeps me coming back for more.
Hill Country Perogi: East 11th Street at Lydia St, Austin, Texas 78702
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Video reblogged from muddled scribbles
The Fuehrer is pissed he is going to miss out on getting Franklin BBQ
A year later, I’m still cracking up at this commercial for Franklin BBQ. Ingenious. I wish every Austin eatery came up with ads like this, poking fun at other local food spots.
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Doesn’t this building look like Post It Notes?
