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Fat Dragon Cantonese Cuisine in Austin

January 8, 2020 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

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I had the pleasure of visiting Fat Dragon in north Austin over the past weekend, and the decision is final: Fat Dragon is the best Chinese food in Austin. Best known for their array of delicious dumplings, the Fat Dragon menu is several pages long and packed with delicious entrees. Fat Dragon is more of a hole-in-the-wall type place, tucked in an unassuming shopping center off 183 and Spicewood Springs in NW Austin. It's well worth the drive despite being about 20 minutes north of … [Read more...]

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Day Trip from Austin: Spicewood in the Texas Hill Country

February 5, 2018 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

Whether you're just visiting the area or are an Austin local, a day trip from Austin to the Hill Country is a great escape from the city. Travel just 20 minutes west of downtown and you will find yourself among rolling green hills and an increasingly rural setting lined with lakes, rivers, and BBQ restaurants. While Austin is growing at a rapid pace, it is still fairly easy to travel off the beaten path and discover lesser-known towns, restaurants, and other hidden gems located just a few … [Read more...]

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One Day in Austin: A Local’s Guide

November 13, 2017 by alongforadventure 5 Comments

Austin, Texas is the USA's newest "it town". Filled with unique Keep Austin Weird culture, hipster cafes, and delicious Tex-Mex food, Austin has so much to offer tourists and locals alike! Just passing through? Here's my local's guide to spending one day in Austin. ONE DAY IN AUSTIN: BRUNCH To start your day, head to brunch at Hillside Farmacy, located just east of I-35 and downtown, to try their can't-miss biscuits and gravy. It's topped with green onion and the optional fried egg and there … [Read more...]

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Hillside Farmacy: Brunch in East Austin

November 6, 2017 by alongforadventure Leave a Comment

Austin visitors and residents alike will love the hipster brunch locale known as Hillside Farmacy. Just east of downtown, the restaurant is just a few minutes from the city center and is easily accessible via Uber. The neighborhood is filled with lovely brick buildings housing boutiques and yoga studios, and I even passed by someone painting a colorful mural. Next time you find yourself looking for a new Austin brunch spot to check out, definitely head to Hillside Farmacy. Hillside Farmacy is … [Read more...]

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I’m Danielle, a girl from Texas who wants nothing more than to explore every corner of the world. Follow along as I document my journey to travel as much as possible and help you do the same.

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