Around Austin-Places We Love-Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of vacation for many local schools including those in the Eanes Independent School District. RM2244.COM sojourned for some BBQ in nearby Driftwood for some Salt Lick BBQ. The Salt Lick BBQ, 18300 RM 1826 https://saltlickbbq.com 512-858-4959

Around Austin-Austin Greek Festival "Livin' the Greek Life" May 22nd-24th 2026. See https://www.austingreekfestival.com for all the details. RM2244.COM attended early before the real fun began. See snapshots below of food and vendor stations on the site of the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church 4314 South St. Stephens School Road. Lakonia Imports. See https://www.lakonia-imports.com Trapezi Foods, see https://trapezifoods.com Asimosfoods, "Taste the Ancient Greek Diet.

Around Asheville North Carolina-View of the River Arts District Brewing Company https://www.theradbrewco.com located off of the French Broad River that was flooded September 27, 2024 by Hurricane Helene. See more of the River Arts District below. Images Saturday May 2nd 2026. RAD Brewery Locals inspiring at the RAD Brewery RAD RAD Carter Street Asheville

Around Asheville North Carolina-Culinary Evening view from the Flat Iron Hotel https://www.ashevilleflatiron.com home as well to Luminosa "an Italian eatery bringing a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine, with a true commitment to sustainability and craftsmanship" https://www.luminosaavl.com See images below, Apple Brandy Beef Carpaccio, Cannelloni and Tiramisu not to be missed. Apple Brandy Beef Carpaccio...smoked trout tonnato, peashoots, radish Cannelloni...beef shank, ch

Around Austin-Places We Love-Fonda San Miguel "Cooking with Passion Since 1975" See https://www.fondasanmiguel.com for details. See more images below from Wednesday April 22nd 2026. Above Sun King carved from the front door. Front of Fonda San Miguel Scene with view of the bar at 6:30 PM Dinning room scene at 5:30 PM Ante Room perfect for drinks and early conversations Ante Room decor Breezeway Art

Around Austin-Places We Love-Ezov. Snapshots inside Ezov above, entrance backdrop, and below, other views and RM2244's dinner receipt. See https://www.ezovtx.com for details about Ezov located at 2708 East Cesar Chavez Street. Reflecting Austin's Eastside, entry latterns with decorated with "Street Art" Ceiling beams and light. Bar. View into part of the central room. RM2244's dinner for two. Google AI summarizes "Casual restaurant serving Middle Eastern small plates, in

On Texas RM2244-Places We Love-Raspberry Mousse Cake from "Baguette et Chocolat" 12101 RM2244. 512-263-8388. For details see https://www.baguetteetchocolat.com

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Eateries-Coming soon "TERIYAKI MADNESS" located in the West Woods Shopping Center, 3201 RM2244 #171.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Image above suggests that Postino is adding a location in the Village Shopping Center at 701 South Capital of Texas Highway building J. Image Saturday March 21st 2026. Postino has locations on South Lamar and Bryker Woods in Austin and beyond including other locations in Texas, California, Colorado, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee. See https://www.postino.com for more about Postino.

Around Austin-On Texas RM2244-We first reported on Nutrabolt back in January 2023 that it broke ground on December 20th 2022 at 332 Grace Lane at Texas RM2244. By December 2023, the building had taken shape and since we've been awaiting signage. Above the "nutrabolt" sign is visible on Grace Lane. Sunday March 22nd 2026. See https://www.nutrabolt.com for more about this Austin company. Interested in buying the fully leased building see https://www.332gracelane.com

Around Austin-Morning constitutional with pupper on the Butterfly Bridge. Wednesday March 11th 2026. West Second Street SXSW EDU participant heading to a session. Relating. Catching Up. Multitasking With nourishment in hand SXSW EDU attendee. Morning prep at "Van Horn's" on West Second Street.

Around Austin-Culinary-TAQUERIA DE DIEZ will be opening a location in West Lake Hills. According to the Austin American Statesmen [2/19/25] D/10's WLH location will be 3736 RM2244, Suite 2. See images below from their 2110 South Lamar Blvd. Suite C location. See https://www.taqueriadediez.com

Around Austin-A heart mural at Lucky Robot Restaurant all year long especially Valentine's Day Saturday February 14th 2026. Image Wednesday February 11th 2026, see https://www.luckyrobotatx.com for details about Lucky Robot Restaurant at 1303 South Congress Avenue. "truth" by @mikejohnstonartist

Around Rollingwood Texas-Murals at Trader Joe's Rollingwood. Above view from Mount Bonnell, below Zilker Park and Barton Springs. January 21st 2025.

Around West Lake Hills Texas-Sweetgreen now serving. Images from Sunday January 4th 2025. View inside the Sweetgreen at the Village, 701 S Capital of Texas Hwy. See https://www.sweetgreen.com Call 737-245-6618. See more images below. Custom Chicken Cauli Plate Custom Chicken Pesto Parm

Around Austin-The Mendocino Farms locale new to the Rosedale neighborhood was visited by Arch Manning and Michael Taaffe for lunch, Thursday December 18th 2025. The second location in the Austin Metro for Mendocino Farms, this new eaterie is at 1106 West 38th Street across from Seton. See more images, including Bahn Mi, our lunch receipt and Arch below. https://www.mednocinofarms.com 512-381-6337 Banh mi Arch Manning Receipt

Around Austin-The crowd gathered early to join the Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting. Above in festive garb this couple posed for a snapshot. See more images below of the people, the venue and the vendors. Sunday evening November 30th 2025.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Home Slice Pizza celebrates its 20th Anniversary, "Carnival O' Pizza 2025," Saturday November 15th, Noon-6PM. See below for more snapshots of the South Congress location. See homeslicepizza.com for more detail on the event etc.

Around Austin-Places We Love-Maudie's TEX-MEX at Lake Austin Blvd and West 7th in Tarrytown has been renovating and yesterday opened the new space. If this is a three-step process opening the new space is step two. See maudies.com for ordering etc. or call 512-473-3740. See two more snapshots below. The temporary TACO TENT has been moved from in front of the old space to in front of the new space. Just to the left of the tent is the takeout window. A full view of the loc

Around Austin-El Arroyo "I'd Trick or Treat If They Handed Out Margaritas" Friday October 31st 2025.