Emily O'Shaughnessy

Midway Food Park: Trailer Food Heaven

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 22, 2014

Any other families have those days where no one can agree where to eat? One person wants seafood, another loves BBQ, someone else craves Tex-Mex and the last doesn’t care as long as there’s a place for the kids to run around and burn some energy. Sound familiar? If only there were a place that could please everyone….

Amazingly, such a place actually exists (and nope, I’m not talking about the mall food court)! Midway Food Park is trailer food heaven, just a short drive from the Lake Travis area. The park opened last fall on Highway 360, about a mile south of Bee Cave Road. It currently consists of eight food trailers in a large fenced in area, with ample outdoor seating, a playground for the kids and clean, air-conditioned bathrooms (this may not sound like such a big deal in January, but wait ‘til July rolls around…).

6 Reasons Why You Can Eat More Ice Cream

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 17, 2014

“Can we go to Cups & Cones?” I hear this phrase at least three times a week, and often times I give in. Truth is, I enjoy going almost as much as my kids. They love the ice cream, but even to them it’s not just about the sweet treats. It’s a social place, a community gathering spot that welcomes everyone.

There’s a lot to love about Cups & Cones, and you don’t have to eat ice cream every time you visit—but you can. Here are 6 reasons why you can eat more ice cream (or other yummy treats) and know that you’ll be supporting one of our favorite local businesses in the Lake Travis area.

The Hills are Alive with Cedar Pollen: Allergy Season in Austin

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 15, 2014

Sitting in church yesterday I looked around and noticed a third of the congregation rubbing their eyes and sniffling. Sure, the singing was powerful and obviously spoke to many, but frankly I was surprised that it had everyone that emotional. Did I miss something?

Then it dawned on me. It wasn’t the service that had everyone tearing up. It’s cedar fever season in Austin. Ah, yep. That explains it.

Allergies.

Either you’re in the club or you’re not. Some suffer like crazy this time of year while others go about their daily business with no problems. It hardly seems fair. The cedar fever club is one you really don’t want a membership in, though on the bright side once you’re inducted you have plenty of company.

Thinkery: The New Austin Children’s Museum

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 9, 2014

If you haven’t made a trip to the Thinkery yet it’s a definite on the to-do list with kids.

The new Austin children’s museum, which opened December 7^th in the Mueller Town Center District, replaces the previous downtown museum. It’s bigger, better and full of interesting, educational and fun activities for kids of all ages.

I love the new location. We had no problems parking on a nearby street, but free parking is also available at the nearby Mueller Town Center parking garage.

The modern, state-of-the-art building sits next to an open field with ample outdoor space, including a small pond and really cool outdoor playground.

Bee Cave Coffee: Serving Spicewood Roasted Cuvee Coffee and More

Written by Emily O'Shaughnessy | January 6, 2014

Bee Cave Coffee Company, now open in the Hill Country Galleria, is the perfect spot to stop when you need that caffeine pick me up. The local, freshly roasted fair trade beans make every drink on the menu delicious. However, while the drinks are great, I was thrilled to discover Bee Cave Coffee Co. serves much more than just coffee. They also offer a full breakfast and lunch menu.

For breakfast you’ll find a variety of tacos made with cage-free eggs, burritos, croissant sandwiches and more. For lunch there are salads and sandwiches including a cage free fried egg grilled cheese sandwich with jalapeno bacon. Wowzers! The food is not the typical day-old danish that you’ll find at some coffee shops. Even the pastries are delicious and fresh (I should know—I happily finished my daughter’s giant blueberry muffin for her).

Emily O'Shaughnessy

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