Category Archives: austin

sunday dinner in texas

Posted on March 19, 2012 by is there any more pie?

One of the “real people”,  son number one.

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right through these doors…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I love Austin. We’ve been spending a lot of time this week at Opa’s, a coffee/wine/beer/Greek food bar on South Lamar. They’ve been hosting a Pennsylvania radio station’s 3-day broadcast of Americana music and we’ve seen some great musicians. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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only in austin?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by is there any more pie?
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no camera, darn it

Posted on March 15, 2012 by is there any more pie?

I didn’t get to take a picture of the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen on a plate. The most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen on a plate that I eagerly ordered in a restaurant. Boudin sausage.  It was a … Continue reading →

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a good saturday night in texas

Posted on March 12, 2012 by is there any more pie?

It’s not all tequila, guitars, honky tonk, fiddles, beer and bbq. Some times you have to kick back and relax on the couch with your favorite guy.

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boys in the bar

Posted on March 10, 2012 by is there any more pie?

You can’t beat the happy hour at the Continental Club, especially on a night when Hot Club of Cowtown is playing.  Some of you remember when Elana James, with her dog and her fiddle, came to The Towers in Narragansett. … Continue reading →

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day 2: preview

Posted on March 8, 2012 by is there any more pie?

Boy, do  I have a lot to tell you!  SXSW hasn’t even started yet and we’ve already has the best night yet, starting at the Continental Club and ending at The Rattle Inn downtown.  It involves guitars, song writers and … Continue reading →

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day one: boots on the ground

Posted on March 8, 2012 by is there any more pie?

boots on the ground plumber in the bathroom library books in the van taco* in my belly *fried avocado with spicy ranch sour cream sauce

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Sarah and the Tall Boys–coming to RI!!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by is there any more pie?

They’re coming to Rhode Island this weekend!!!!!  (schedule below) We heard about this band from RI friends who said Sarah and the Tall Boys were the best band at Rhythm and Roots* this past Labor Day weekend. So last October, when … Continue reading →

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lessons from austin, texas

Posted on December 13, 2011 by is there any more pie?

25 things I’ve learned in austin, texas 1.  People are friendly and love their music and their food and their unusual coffee shops. 2.  You can eat great food from the trailers, which are everywhere and quite wonderful.  If you … Continue reading →

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