A U S T I N S P O T L I G H T FEBRUARY 2022
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06 12 16 20 RYAN KOBER
TOP 5 BREAKFAST TACOS IN AUSTIN
The great debate is revisited. Who do you think should come out on top?
KELLY PHILLIPS
DISCOVERING CELIS BREWERY BEER GARDEN
Check out this beer garden that has been servicing Austin for 30 years.
JESSICA TRANCHINA, DPT
WELLNESS IN A PANDEMIC
Mental, emotional and physical fitness is more vital now than every.
TROY SCHLICKER
8 TRENDING HOME DESIGN UPDATES FOR 2022
These design elements can add style. function and personality to your home while also benefiting you if you plan to sell in 2022.
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28 32 35 38 ANGELIQUE DALE
RIVIERA MAYA
If you can't wait for Austin's warm weather a trip to Mexico could be in the cards.
CONNIE ATX
THE CONTAINER BAR CLOSING
Taking a look at one of the casualties of the ever changing Rainey Street.
KRISTA LARGE
MATCHING YOUR LIFE WITH YOUR BODY GOALS
Just because you want to be in shape doesn't mean you can't have a life.
AUSTIN WANDERLIST
5820 BURGER & TAP HOUSE
This gourmet burger bar and tap house prove a variety of options in NW Austin.
C R E D I T S Photo Credits Unsplash Pexels Getty Images Krista Large Ryan Kober Connie ATX Dr. Jessica Tranchina Angelique Dale Austin Wanderlist Kelly Phillips
A U S T I N S P O T L I G H T INSIGHTS AND STOREIS
It may only be the second month of 2022 but we feel like it's in full swing. (Other than typing dates wrong) The best way to start strong is with a good breakfast taco. Our list is likely to cause disagreement as all food discussion in Austin does. Hopefully we can agree to disagree as well as check out any number of the great restaurants in this issue.
Troy Schlicker
I want to start out by saying that as a gringo from Long Island I have no right to deem which breakfast taco reigns supreme out here in Austin. Breakfast tacos are a coveted staple and I don't want to get hurt if I say the wrong thing. Also, I only moved here a year ago and who knows if I've truly even found the best spots yet. So please, dear reader, take my top 5 with a grain of salt. I'm just reporting what my tongue
favored thus far in my taste bud journey. Rosita's Al Pastor
Rosita's is one of the first taco places I heard about when I first moved here because obviously from the name, they have the strongest Al Pastor in the game and everybody knows it. But what no one felt like telling me is that their breakfast game is just as strong. I came down with a case of the hangovers one morning that only a pile of breakfast tacos could cure and being that this was the most familiar taco establishment I knew, I took the trip. I ordered two Chorizo, Egg and Cheese Tacos with an Al Pastor Taco as well because I have an addiction. I also always grab extra Verde Salsa because my spice limits know no bounds. The spicy, meaty chorizo, fluffy eggs and melty cheese drenched in that salsa and wrapped in Rosita's house made flour tortilla is like a warm hug hand delivered to my stom ach. I eat the Al Pastor like a
their Ham, Egg and Cheese as well as a Bean and Cheese Taco.
which one it is, please don't hurt me.
They both were decently priced, came out fast, hot and fresh and were perfectly filling. And I know this isn't a breakfast taco but I'd be remiss if I didn't tell you that their drink called El Equinox, Iced Horchata with a shot of Espresso, is my newest addiction. It's everything I want to compliment abd wash down my breakfast tacos. The Sur, Riverside and Burnet locations are the only ones that serve it but if you have a caffeine addiction like me, they are worth the trip.
If you have other taco spots you didn't see on this list, message me at @thefarebear on lnstagram, I'll check them out personally and see if I have to revise my list. Seriously, please don't hurt me.
In conclusion, breakfast tacos come in all shapes and sizes. We all have a personal favorite that fills us up, that or cures our hangovers or even reminds us of Grandma's house. But no matter Article by Ryan Kober Ryan Kober is an Actor, Food Blogger and Chef. He is taking a bite out of the Austin culinary world until his doctor gets concerned with his health. lnstagram - @thefarebear
Soothing Paint Colors
live, you may use this trend to entice home buyers. Wellness features in the house, which were formerly considered luxury, are now a must-have for many �omeowners. According to HIRI, indoor areas that serve as a getaway for wellness and self-care have grown highly popular. Reading nooks, spa-inspired bathrooms, and workout or �editation areas may all help you live a better life at home. Even if you don't have the space to dedicate a whole room to relaxation, modest changes to natural light, air purifiers, and indoor plants may help you feel better today while also allowing prospective buyers to see the potential when they make the home their own.
In 2022, paint colors that create a soothing ambience will also be a major selling factor. Soft earth tones and natural colors, such as blue, green, brown, and beige, will be popular this year. According to new study, the best approach to convey the feel of nature indoors in a gentle and relaxing way is to avoid trending paint colors in favor of a more traditional palette. Buyers have been willing to pay over $4000 more for a home with a light blue bathroom or almost $1500 extra for a house with a dark blue bedroom, according to the same study. BEHR's 2022 paint color of the year, Breezeway, is another crowd-pleasing hue to refresh the walls with.
5820 Burger & Tap House Clay McPhail is no stranger to Austin, where he, along with Doug English, owned and ran El Arroyo between 1975 and 2012. After selling The Ditch, he moved to the Mile High City where he teamed up with Don Redlinger to
open up 5280 Burger Bar in downtown Denver. After debuting two more outlets in the Land of the Broncos, McPhail has returned to Austin with 5280 Burger Bar & Taphouse in, poetically enough, the former
