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

Fetish Closing Sale

Sad news on the boutique front. With further evidence the economy is hitting hard, Fetish on 12th and N. Lamar is officially closing its doors. Everything is now 75% off in order to clear out stock. You can pick up great deals on boutique fashion clothing, shoes and jewelry. Be sure to spread the word, we want to our friends over at Fetish go out with style.

Fetish
1112 N Lamar Blvd
512-457-1007
www.fetishaustin.com

Monday-Saturday
10am-7pm
Sunday
1pm-5pm

Cream Vintage

One of our new favorite places is Cream Vintage, where a girl can find all things rare for a reasonable price. We enjoy vintage shops that keep gals like us in mind. Selection includes lots of pearl snap shirts, fun flirty skirts, and a wide array of dresses, jackets, jeans and suits!!. Don't forget to hit up the accessories and hats, as well!! It could almost too good to be true.

The best part? They do in-house alterations for a small fee...we're hearing $5 small. Now that is our kind of small. And especially since we are short girls, we need all the help we can get to look as tailored as possible!! So take it up, bring it in, shorten the straps - the works!! Check them out, drop us a line!

Cream Vintage
www.creamvintage.com
Mon-Thu 11am-8pm;
Fri-Sat 11am-9pm;
Sun 12pm-8pm

Campus
2532 Guadalupe St
512-474-8787

78704
2210 South First St.

LOST at Alamo Drafthouse!

Raise your hand if your uber-obsessed with LOST? Ever have a Wednesday night that you would rather giggle with the audience when Hurley throws a hot pocket at Ben. Or gasp when creepy attorneys come to Kate's door asking for a blood test? And how about that Sun, do we trust her?! Sometimes, you just gotta to talk it out.

LOST has quickly become one of our favorite shows that we love to share in the "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" moments. Well, you no longer have to go at it alone. Alamo Drafthouse now presents each episode of LOST on Wednesday nights at 9:30. We can watch it with your nearest and dearest, while being served. And who doesn't love that?! Big screen, big bucket, big pizza. It all flows.

The best part?! It's f-r-e-e. You got it. No bones. The Drafthouse highly advises that you get to the theater 45 minutes before showtime in order to get a good seat. AND if you really want to go the extra mile to ensure some Jate action, hop online to reserve your seat with a $5 food and beverage voucher... and lets be honest, you were going to get that coke anyway!

For the deets: http://tinyurl.com/292pou

Current Shows:
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
9:30 p.m.

Located at the Alamo Drafthouse Alamo Village on Anderson.
2700 W Anderson Ln
512- 476-1320

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Brick Oven Ten for Ten Tuesdays!!

As if there wasn't reason enough to love the Brick Oven, they've just given a few tastier reasons why! As vino lovers, the Brick Oven has made our day offering Ten for Ten Tuesdays - 10 great wine for $10 a bottle!! You got it, now you can share a fun wine night out with pizza and a bottle of vino without breaking the bank.

If you can't make it on a Tuesday night (or you're like us, and want to go most nights of the week!) - Mondays, dubbed Monday Night Madness, buy a large pizza and get a medium pizza of same or lesser value ... FOR FREE! And if you pick up an Austin Chronicle and look for their ad - you will see a coupon for $5 off a large pizza or entree - any night of the week.

Happy Tuesday!!

Arboretum
Jollyville Rd
512-345-6181

Downtown
12th & Red River
512-477-7006

South
Brodie & Slaughter
512-292-3939

www.brickovenrestaurant.com

Fun Flirty Fitness

Celebrate this Valentines Day with a free Zumba class at Austin Uptown Studio North! Zumba is a cardio fitness program that features Latin dance movements using International music. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to Cumbia, Salsa and Merengue your way to fitness. All you need for free entry is a healthy non-perishable food or monetary donation to support the Food Bank!

Or try out a Happy Hour Yoga! Decompress after a stressful day at work by stopping by Ruta Maya Coffee House on Monday’s and Wednesdays for free yoga classes 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (with suggested purchase of drink).

So pick up your dancing shoes and yoga mat and get moving!

Austin Uptown Dance

8868 Research Blvd
www.austinuptowndance.com

Ruta Maya
8601 South Congress
http://rutamaya.net/

Strut Remoldeling Sale!

We have posted about Strut before, but wanted to give you a quick head's up! Saturday, January 24th - Strut on S. Congress is having a Remodeling Sale. Everything in the store is $10!! So get on it! All the good stuff won't last long!

And just in case, you weren't hip to the know, Strut's Lamar location has a sister store Hush Hush. If you can hold out for your favorite Strut styles, Hush Hush will soon have them. It is the "bargain bin" for Strut! Word is they have great sales, say "Everything in the store is $5" ... earrings will run you about $2 and shoes about $10. What are you waiting for, hit the stores, ladies!

Strut Remodeling Sale

3100 S Congress
Austin, TX 78704

Hush Hush (Next to the S. Lamar Strut)

2200 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704

(512) 383-9010