There are some things in Austin that could never happen in San Francisco. Throwing ice cream and tacos into the air is one of those things. Let me explain. Amy’s Ice Creams is a Texas chain headquartered in Austin and a must-go for anyone rolling through the city (or state). The store aims to maintain…
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Eating in Austin: Part 1
Like many, I met some of my closest friends in college. Also like many, those friends didn’t necessarily stay local after school, moving to pursue hopes in dreams all over the world. It is an exciting yet uncertain time as we realize more and more that this isn’t college anymore and we can’t walk down…
Weekend E.A.T. – Santa Barbara Living
Oh Santa Barbara, the land of beaches, tacos, and Katy Perry’s bar. How I love and loathe you for making me simultaneously hungover and refreshed by sunrise runs along the shore. And while I loved visiting you and pretending I knew that Natty Caf was the best healthy lunch spot near the office, I’m still…
Bocadillos y Adios: Ecuador Essential Eats Part 5
In the life of a twenty-something, it’s easy, and oftentimes preferred, to spend our hard barely-earned money on immediate needs – a good meal (my friends know I do this way too much), a good drink (hay, whiskey), and a good night on the town. While I love all this, I actively try to spend…
Empanada Frenzy: Ecuador Essential Eats Part 4
I know – y’all are probably sick of me gushing about Ecuador by now, but guess what? Empanadas! Along with the overload of volcanoes we saw (seriously, there are so many volcanoes with so many names; I renamed them all Karl), empanadas are errywhere. A staple in South America, they come stuffed various fillings depending…