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  • August Reads

    By Kelsey | August 28, 2017

    Friends: praying you’re all staying safe and dry this week with the flooding in south Texas from hurricane Harvey. What a horrible thing to happen to so many people! Nate and I have power and running…

  • How I Research Restaurants Before I Travel

    By Kelsey | August 25, 2017

    Hey there, happy Friday! I’m on my way up to Dallas today to spend the weekend with my sister. I grew up in Dallas and lived there until I was 18, but I don’t feel…

  • The Knotty Deck Is Seriously Raising The Bar For Hotel Restaurants

    By Kelsey | August 23, 2017

    On Monday I had the privilege of sampling a full dinner at The Knotty Deck and Bar, the American restaurant at the Renaissance Hotel at the Arboretum in Austin with my friends Monique, Mark, and Shveta.…

  • Here’s A Typical Weekend For Me in Austin

    By Kelsey | August 21, 2017

    It’s Monday!  Hope your week is already off to a good start, friends. Today I’m sharing a peek into a pretty typical weekend around here. Austin is such a fun place to be on the…

  • A Foodie Movie For You

    By Kelsey | August 18, 2017

    Friday Friday Friday! Hey friends! What are y’all up to this weekend? I’m boppin’ around Austin, per usual. I’ve got a few fun things on my calendar, starting with drinks with mah girl Caitlin tonight. She’s a…

  • 11 Must-Try Happy Hours in Austin

    By Kelsey | August 16, 2017

    I’ve been going to lots of happy hours lately…I chalk it up to “blog research,” but the truth is that I just really, truly love that time of day. I love starting my day early…

  • Can Barre Really Improve My Cardio?

    By Kelsey | August 14, 2017

    How was your weekend? I don’t know about you, but I’m kinda sorta getting excited for the fall! Ha…it’s still approximately 4 months away in Texas, but I’m ready nonetheless. I was driving past the lake…

  • New Menu At Marker 10, The Hyatt Regency’s Lakeside Restaurant

    By Kelsey | August 11, 2017

    Marker 10 is the newly renovated restaurant at the Hyatt Regency that features cocktails, sushi, and bar bites. The outdoor deck overlooks Ladybird Lake with a view of the Austin skyline, and the interior of the…

  • 7 Restaurants in Austin I’m Dying To Try

    By Kelsey | August 9, 2017

    It’s a black hole…y’know? Every time I cross one restaurant off my “to try” list, three more show up! I’ve accepted the fact that the list will never disappear, but that’s half the fun of…