Around Austin-Cosmic Pickle 121 Pickle Road, Suite 111 is a popular gathering spot featuring indoor and outdoor spaces along with coffee, cocktails and food. What they say at https://www.cosmichospitalitygroup.com is "Cosmic Pickle blends our love of nature, thoughful design, and really good drinks into a space that works just as well for a midday reset as it does for a night out." Above we found an orange tabby cat relaxing in the morning. Saturday July 11th 2026, 10:11.

Around Austin-The iconic Hula Hut sign. The HULA HUT 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard, 512-476-4852, https://www.hulahut.com

Around Austin-Quince Lakehouse "Waterside spot with views of Lake Austin featuring a menu of global small plates and a bar." Quince Lakehouse, 3825 Lake Austin Boulevard #201, 512-334-9426. https://www.quincesma.com

Around West Lake Hills Texas-July 4th Celebration & Parade-amy's ice creams free "COME AND SCOOP IT" was greatly appreciated. Below Texas Honey Ham served up free breakfast tacos in a big way. Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons. Texas Honey Ham fed all comers! Chick-fil-A poured free drinks and had a spin contest for coupons.

Around Québec Province Canada-La Malbaie is where the Riviére-Malbaie empties into the St. Lawrence River. Malbaie Latin translation is bad bay so dubbed by by Samuel de Champlain in 1608 as dramatic low tides challenge anchorage. Champlain was a French explorer dubbed the "The Father of New France" for the founding of Québec July 3rd 1608. (Source wikipedia.org). Above the view of the St. Lawrence River from the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu. See more below. Above the

Around Québec City-View west from the Sam bistro évolutif, "Le SAM." Below is the Dufferin Terrace above the St. Lawrence River. See more images below. Vegetable soup. Filet Mignon. A table at Le SAM. Lobby view.

Around West Lake Hills, Texas. Taqueria De Diez is now bringing Tijuana-Style Street Tacos to West Lake Hills at 3736 RM 2244 (Located just behind the Wells Fargo Bank). See https://taqueriadediez.com for details or call 839-888-2267.

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