An Introduction to the Austin Food Truck Scene

It took me awhile to jump on the food truck bandwagon. In my head, food trucks were these dirty places that only had one or two choices. Why waste my money on something like that? After a trip or two to Austin, Texas I began to really understand why everyone is falling for the food truck craze.

If you think about it, food trucks have always been a thing. From the first regulation of food carts in America in 1691, to the Oscar Mayer Wiener car in 1936, food trucks have been an essential part of city eating for centuries. However, the modern fascination with gourmet food trucks began with the growth of social media. Now, people can easily track there favorite trucks and let all their friends know about it. 

Austin is considered one of the best Food Truck scenes. With over 2,000 trucks roaming the city on a daily basis, Austin is a food truck lover's heaven. My favorite? Paperboy. If you happen to find yourself in Austin, head down to 11th street for the perfect breakfast sandwich.

This is what breakfast dreams are made of. #PaperboyAustin

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A Little Bit of Hope | Austin, Texas

I had completely different intentions for this post. Yes, I wanted to share with you the amazing Hope Outdoor Gallery in Austin, Texas. But after a long day of work I have realized there isn't much to say. The message of the gallery is hope, and that is exactly what we all need right now.

The word Hope means different things to people. For this run down block in downtown Austin, hope meant getting a second chance at a life. A failed land development, Hope Outdoor Gallery was created in order to give the people of Austin a place to truly express themselves. The gallery is full of messages of love, and yes even some messages of hate. But together, this worn down concrete is a piece of beautiful art. 

I don't know about you, but I often find myself feeling exhausted and trapped in this thing called life. Life is always going to throw you curveballs, but the way you handle these obstacles will determine your level of happiness. Hope and love are the two things that make me look forward to the future. It just took a little trip to Austin, Texas to make me realize it once again. 

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Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile | Austin, Texas

Brunch.

Need I say more?

If brunching was an Olympic sport, I'd be a gold medalist. Well, maybe not gold but definitely silver. Brunch happens to be my favorite past time, and why shouldn't it be? Food + friends? Yes to all of the above. 

Since I have spent a fair bit of time in Austin over the last couple of weeks I felt it was only right to find the perfect Austin Brunch spot. Thanks to Elle and her amazing new local knowledge, we found ourselves at Jacoby's Restaurant & Mercantile on a beautiful (but slightly cloudy) morning. 

First things first. Parking is complimentary. Which is amazing in a city like Austin. We were able to pull up easily and one of the attendants quickly came and took care of things from there. We were seated outside (most of the seating is outside) where we were greeted with an amazing view of the Colorado River. 

The menu is small, but every dish is handcrafted to perfection. I opted for the special, Lump Crab Benedict. Elle went for two sides, fried chicken and grits. My taste buds were in Southern comfort food heaven. Although neither of us went for a dish with beef, I was impressed to learn that all of their beef is bred, born, raised, and processed by the Jacoby family themselves.

After our plates were cleared and stomachs full, we strolled around the property. The back garden was lined with antique chairs over looking the river. Perfect for any happy hour meet up in my opinion. Edison lights decorated the entire restaurant, and tiny flower pots were settled on top of every flat surface. We even met the pet bunnies, Cinnamon and Sugar. 

Austin is no stranger to trendy and delicious places to eat. However, I found Jacboy's to be my favorite during my past few trips. The presentation did not overshadow the food, nor vice versa. They complimented each other in a way that is hard to find in todays society of trendy eateries.

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A Little Trip to Austin Texas

I've been in Austin, Texas quite a bit recently. Between work and visiting friends I spent the majority of this past week in the capitol of Texas. Austin and I have never been strangers. I have family in Austin and have spent countless weekends/holidays visiting. However, it has been YEARS since I really visited the city like a tourist. Enter What the Elle.

You remember Elle right? Fellow Texan who moved to Bristol and instantly became my bffl? Yeah, that girl. In case you missed it, we went on some pretty amazing adventures in England, which you can read about here and here and here. Well she's back in Texas and so our Texas adventures begin! As Elle lives in Austin now, the city was perfect for our first stateside escapade. 

We started the weekend with food, of course, followed by shopping, walking, and more eating. Austin is a city that oozes character. Around every corner is something exciting and weird. As the saying goes, the Austinites succeed at keeping Austin weird. 

How many shots does it take to get a not so awkward picture of me? Four apparently. 

There is so much to do in Austin especially when the sun is out! After walking up and down South Congress, we decided to explore Austin's beautiful green spaces. 

What is your favorite state capitol?

xoxo