House Wine, A New Favorite!

House Wine is new on the Austin scene, having opened four months ago. It's a new favorite with its ubercute house converted into a wine bar ... if you can even call it that! It's so chill, great wine selections, the Austin skyline in the background and P.Terry beckoning in the background. Sitting outside on a great evening, makes you realize what makes life is Austin so good.

The staff is great, its very quaint and they have real cheese lover feast plates. All it's all so reasonable with $5-$12 a glass ... but why not go for the bottle?! Great to meet up with friends and be able to hear conversations, without shouting. And after a few shared bottles, make you're way to P.Terrys for an organic burger before you head home. Perfect end to a perfect evening.

House Wine
408 Josephine St 78704
(Corner of Lamar and Barton Springs)
512-322-5210

www.myspace.com/housewineaustin

Single? Coupled? No Plans Yet?! No fear.

Austin has endless possibilities this weekend for Valentine's Day that we couldn't post them all here. But guess who did?! That's right, our friends over at Austin Chronicle. So be sure to check out all the cool stuff this weekend, singleton or coupled up - its all for you. Or hit us up and tell us your fun plans.

Austin Chronicle
http://tinyurl.com/cywqhk

My Spicy Valentine

Do You Think You Know BBQ? VFW Post 8787 is looking for a “few good judges” to judge some of the finest BBQ, Chili and Beans in the country. Over 100 teams from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida & Arkansas are competing. No experience is necessary, if you like to eat, you’re qualified (must be 18 years or older) and be at the Post Home at least thirty (30) minutes before the category or categories you would like to judge or just come out to eat!

VFW Post 8787
500 VFW Rd

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

My Furry Valentine

If your valentine is furry and has four legs like mine then head over to Jo’s on South Congress this Valentines day for the SweetBarks Honky Tonk Pet-A-Palooza! Activities for you and your loved one include: Live Music, Pet Psychic, Photo Booth, Food & Items from local vendors for sale, Refreshments and much more!

Jo’s Coffee Shop

1300 South Congress
Noon – 5 p.m.

Freddy's Place on S. First

Spring is the best time of year in Austin, and yes, this is Spring. When people start to emerge from their winter cocoon, and converge on all outdoor patios to hit some sun. Freddy's Place is the perfect spot for such days. With a shady grove, you can still enjoy the Texas sun without a meltdown. And on top of that Freddy's has great ongoing specials and activities. Its fun for the whole family - including the pups!! Freddy's is a dog's best friend with a dog trick contest each Sunday (deets below). During Football Season they bust out the big screen for all the big games all weekend long. Who couldn't love this spot?!

With fun times like this, its like an amusement park in the midst of the 78704.
Check the fun below and make sure to tell Freddy hello!!

Washer Tournaments
Every Wednesday at 7p.m.

Free Smoked Brisket for HH
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6p.m. until its gone!

For the kiddies, they play movies on Tuesday the bigscreen.
Be sure to check their websites for dates and times.

Live Music on the Backyard Stage.
Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 6p.m.

Freddy's Dog Trick Contest
Every Sunday at 3:30p.m.
Bring the pup! The best trick gets a prize, free meal for two for the owner and every canine in the audience gets a Freddy's best friend dog biscuit. So start practicing!!

Two Throws Tuesday.
Try your hand at the washers and if in your first two throws you make it in... you're meal is free (sans the booze!). Limit one chance per day.

And don't forget the drinks in hand:
Specials include:

Weekdays from 4p.m. to 7p.m.
$2.75 domestics
$3.25 imports
$4.00 Frozen Ritas

All Day Every-Day Specials (Holla!)
Freddie's Crutch: $2.99 Jack and Coke (Our favorite as well!)
$2.50 16oz Tall Boys
Freddie's Hangover Cure: $2.00 Bloody Beer or Redneck Mimosa's.

Hair of the Dog Special on Sundays 11a.m. to 4p.m.
$2 Bloody Beer
$2.99 Bloody Marys
$2 Redneck Mimosas
So now I dare ask: how can you not LOVE this place?!

Freddy's Place
1703 S 1st St 78704
512-445-9197

www.freddiesplaceaustin.com

All The Single Ladies!! Water to Wine Valentines Event

Hey Single Ladies, still looking for Valentines Day plans?! Water2Wine has a special event for the ladies : W2W will be offering two glasses of wine with special chocolates from the Choclotier and chair massages from Hands of Peace. (Word is they are still adding special incentives to the list) All for $20 per person! Sounds like the perfect night for a girlsfriends night out in the great winery setting of Water2Wine.

If you have never been, its quite an experience, they even give you the opportunity to make your own wine! The event is from 5pm-7pm and you must RSVP and prepay for the event.

Water2Wine
Brodie Oaks Shopping Center
4036 South Lamar, Suite 100
512.428.WINE(9463)
http://southaustin.water2wine.us

Quick Post: Strut

Big Week at Strut this week and you have three sales to choose from. First, a secret sale - everything is 50% off!! It runs Monday thru Wednesday at all Strut locations, you must ask for the discount when you check out to receive it.

Second, the First Thursday sale at ALL Strut locations. Everything is 40%! 'Nuff said, right?!

And last but not least, sister store Hush Hush - everything is $10 for the whole week!!!
So get on it, ladies! Take advantage of this weeks Strut deals!! And don't forget to sign up for their email list, where secret deals are a plenty!

Strut
www.shopstrut.com