I’m in Austin for two days for recruiting events – the benefits of having a break between projects. I forgot how much I love this place! I’m sitting in Dominican Joe’s coffee shop, where I’ll be meeting one of my best friends. I ran on Town Lake yesterday, visited my favorite professor (I’m guest speaking in his class today!), ate at the Flagship Whole Foods and G’Raj Mahal (awesome), and squeezed in a trip to my favorite TCBY in Texas. One lucky gal, y’all.
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Like I mentioned here, McKenzie just got a new bike, so naturally, we had to go for a cycling adventure this past weekend. We were joined by Bryan and Patrick and had a spin around the Buffalo Bayou Trails (mapped out by Pat). Every day that I spend in Houston, I love it more and more. It’s beautiful – I mean, look at the Dandelion Fountain (formally known as the Gus Wortham Memorial Fountain).
A spray-painted buffalo
Jaume Plensa’s Tolerance statues
Bryan’s birthday was yesterday, and we headed to El Gran Malo for a dinner celebration. This Heights spot is famous for their flavor-infused tequilas – something that I unfortunately cannot stomach, although I had a sip of McKenzie’s margarita. The interior is so unique – it’s hard to capture it with pictures – you need to go and check it out yourself.
Fruity tequila shots for the birthday boy!
Cultural Mexican iconography on the walls
My birthday present for this snappy young gentleman: a bowtie!
They had me at “wine cafe.”
If you haven’t been to Boheme in the Midtown/Montrose area (on the corner of Taft and Fairview), well… you should go, it’s that simple. I’ve been a few times now, but always after 8pm. A group of friends decided to meet there yesterday for Happy Hour (what Accenture does best), and the atmosphere was much quieter until around 6pm, when it started to get more crowded. The bartenders are always really friendly and happy to help with drink selections (go for the St. Germain and club soda!), the food is magnificent, and the atmosphere/decor is truly unique. I love how much outdoor seating there is (see pictures below) – this place will be a staple hangout spot in the coming (cooler) months.
Beaucoup de vin. C’est chouette.
Mojito and Merlot.
Pat’s drink made me reminiscent about Buenos Aires – Quilmes is everywhere.
A new stationary crush: Val Marie Paper, featured today on Green Wedding Shoes. Nothing makes me more excited than finding a new site to browse through – and Val Marie Paper has some incredible sets. You should definitely check it out.
