Are you searching for fun things to do in Austin Texas during Memorial Day weekend? If so, you’ve come to the right place!

In this article I will list for you some things you should consider adding to your list of things to see and do in Austin Texas this weekend.

CHEDDAR’S SCRATCH KITCHEN

Various locations across Austin 

Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is offering two new 16 oz. Watermelon ‘Ritas presented as the ideal handcrafted summer cocktails. The drinks are topped with a giant slice of fresh-cut watermelon for only $5.99, and just like the homemade food at Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, the cocktails are handcrafted using fresh ingredients, too.

Tito’s Watermelon Vodkarita: The Tito’s Watermelon Vodkarita is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, sweet and sour and watermelon puree garnished with a lemon wedge and slice of watermelon.
Watermelon Texas Frozen Swirl: The Watermelon Texas Frozen Swirl is a new spin on the signature frozen Texas Margarita, featuring gold tequila and triple sec, swirled with watermelon puree and slice of watermelon.
Both cocktails are available at Cheddar’s restaurants nationwide and are available for a limited time only this summer. With more than 160 restaurants in 28 states, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is known for its iconic, made-from- scratch meals, generous portions and affordable prices – all served up in a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.

The restaurant chain has several locations in Texas, including one in Austin at 13301 N. U.S. Highway 183. To find a location near you, click here.

COVER 3

Downtown Austin: 1717 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703 // 512.982.1550

2700 W Anderson Ln #202, Austin, TX 78757 // 512.374.1121

Round Rock: 2800 N Interstate Hwy 35 #200, Round Rock, TX 78681 // 512.693.2393

This upcoming Monday, guests can not only enjoy COVER 3’s weekly lunch menu, but also a special brunch menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring popular brunch options such as Chilaquiles, Migas, Green Chile Beef Breakfast Enchiladas, Chicken Tinga Breakfast Enchiladas and more. This special offering applies to all COVER 3 locations in Central Texas, including Austin, Round Rock and San Antonio.The special menu also will feature an extra offering of COVER 3’s U-Mix-It Bloody Mary & Bubbles Bar. The Bubbles Bar is a stand-alone station featuring 4 make-your-own mimosa options with cranberry, orange, grapefruit, peach nectar and pomegranate flavors as well as fresh fruit and juices, while the Bloody Mary Bar offers a selection of mixes and condiments ranging from Applewood Smoked Bacon, House-Pickled Veggies, Jalapeños, Stuffed Olives, and so much more.

A glimpse of some of Cover 3’s Memorial Day brunch offerings. Photo courtesy of Cover 3.

LONE STAR COURT

10901 Domain Dr.

Officials at the popular,retro-ranch-themed boutique hotel are excited about their new “poptail” creations for which they’ve scheduled a launch party just days ahead of Memorial Day. The debut of new poptail creations is scheduled on Friday, May 24, with a “Poptails + Puptails” launch party. Officilals also announced the addition of local dog food truck – Bow Wow Bones Food Truck to the event, who will be providing the first 25 four-legged guests with a complimentary Bow Wow Bones ice cream to enjoy during the party.

To celebrate the return of the summer poptails, the property is hosting its May 24 “Summer of Poptails” launch party from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., complete with complimentary mini poptail tastings of the new flavors: Lone Star Sunrise, Cherry Mint Freeze, and Sour Grapes. Furry attendees won’t be left out with the Bow Wow Bones Food Truck now onsite with complimentary “puptails” for the first 25 lucky dogs to attend. Guests are invited to come early to the hotel’s monthly Friday Night Flix held on the property’s outdoor pavilion where the ’80s classic, “Sixteen Candles,” will be shown on a large projector at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

SUNDAY SUCCULENTS

Join Lone Star Court and Succulent Native for a Sunday Funday Planting Party on Sunday, June 2 from 3-4 p.m. Succulent Native instructors will teach attendees how to create their perfect succulent arrangement and how to take care of them at home. In addition to creating a custom terrarium, attendees will receive a complimentary poptail from The Water Trough. The event is open to the public and tickets are available for $40 here. Space is limited and tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis.

SUMMER FLIX

Lone Star Court’s Friday Night Flix movie series is back and better than ever with a lineup of classics for the whole family to enjoy. Locals and hotel guests are invited to indulge in The Water Trough’s extended happy hour specials starting at 4 p.m. and munch on a $5 burger and fries special. Each film begins at 8 p.m. and includes:

May 24 – Sixteen Candles
June 21 – Homeward Bound
July 19 – Grease
August 23 – Annie

STAYCATION VIBES

Lone Star Court is the perfect oasis for those looking to relax, unwind and enjoy a staycation. To celebrate summertime, the property will offer the “Summer of Poptails” package, which includes:

Retro-inspired guest room accommodations for two
Two signature Poptails from The Water Trough
$10 Credit toward the Mini Bar food & beverage items per night, per room
Complimentary late check out of 2 p.m., Texas-style continental breakfast, self-parking, and Wi-Fi
Book here

SCHOLZ GARTEN

1607 San Jacinto Blvd.

Scholz Garten’s Memorial Day Weekend celebration is scheduled on Sunday, May 26, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. To that end, Scholz Garten and Covert Curiosity have teamed up to host a weekend bash featuring performances by Croy and the Boys, Mayeux & Broussard, Union Specific, and Altamesa. In addition to a lively lineup, Scholz will include cocktail, beer, and food specials throughout the day.

Known as the longest running Biergarten in America and oldest restaurant, bar, and music venue in Texas, Scholz has been established as an Austin favorite for UT fans, music lovers, and families to enjoy traditional German food and beers from local breweries and more. Scholz Garten offers an all-day, full-service lunch and dinner menu comprised of modern-day twists on traditional German dishes in addition to salads, sandwiches, and specialties. Imported German beers, local draft beers, and specialty cocktails are offered at Scholz.

Scholz Garten is located at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 and is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Sunday 12 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.scholzgarten.com or follow Scholz on Facebook and Instagram.

Large patio with 500-person-capacity s ideal for gatherings big or small. Photo by Tony Cantú/Patch staff.

VISTA BREWING

13551 Ranch to Market Rd 150, Driftwood, TX

Vista Brew, which offers craft brews plus American fare in a rustic setting, with a focus on hyper-local ingredients, is offering a special menu on Memorial Day and the day before:

Sunday, May 26:

·Vista is hosting a lamb roast with roasted veggies, saffron rice, and herb garlic chutney. Additionally, Vista is hosting The Austin Flea from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The Flea features all local handmade items and vintage wares from some of Austin’s most amazing and talented vendors. Expect live music starting at 5 p.m. from western swing band Wilkinson’s Quartet.

Memorial Day, Monday, May 27:

·Vista will be open on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.! There will be a special menu, offering plates ($20) of beef sausage hoagies with grilled onion and Kolsch mustard, cheeseburgers, salad, baked beans, cornbread, and coleslaw. Vista Brewing will also be selling the charcuterie and snack boxes from the garden. Live music will begin at 3 p.m. from Americana and Folk artist Padre Paul Handelman, who is a Veteran.

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There’s no denying that Austin Texas has been growing fast over the last 10 years. We can see this on a daily basis with the increase in construction across the city but how fast is Austin projected to growing in the coming years?

Thanks to recent data from the Perryman Group, we know that Austin is projected to grow by 3.89% per year through 2023.

What does this mean for the city? 3.89% average growth per year means an overall increase of $30.7 billion in annual revenue.

“Almost 120,000 net new jobs are likely to be added (2.12% per annum growth), bringing wage and salary employment to nearly 1.2 million aggregate positions during the next five years.  In particular, gains are projected to be high in the services sector, which is expected to add over 78,600 jobs by 2023, a 2.94% growth rate.” – Perryman Group

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re thinking about buying a home in the Austin Texas area, now is the right time to make your move especially if you want to purchase real estate before home prices climb even higher.

The Federal Reserve has also said that they do not plan on increasing interest rates at all this year so this is another great reason for you to buy a home in 2019 especially if you want to beat any upcoming rate increases that are predicted for 2020

2019 will also be a great year for you to sell your home as well especially if you want to capitalize on demand for properties by home buyers who are relocating to Austin area from other cities in Texas and the United States.

Learn More About the Austin Texas Real Estate Market

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Are you thinking about buying a home? If so, like other home buyers in the ATX area you may be wondering what are the most popular floor plans or design trends in homes this year.

In this article, I will cover some of the most popular trends that I’m seeing in the Austin Texas Real Estate market just so you will know what’s out there when you do ultimately buy a home.

The Great Room Has Made A Comeback

If you travel to Europe, you will see that most older homes there have great rooms. These are typically large rooms that function as the lounge, family room, study, and sometimes the dining area as well.

In the United States great rooms have been slow to catch on because, for the last generation, homes here have been built with living rooms and family rooms.

Over the last 5-10 years, tastes have changed and more people are not spending time in their living rooms, they are spending time in the family room because it’s typically the room that’s closest to the kitchen.

Home builders have capitalized on this trend and started building homes with great rooms that flow into the kitchen while eliminating living rooms.

Vaulted Ceilings Are Becoming More Popular

Besides great rooms, vaulted ceilings have also gained in appeal over the last several years and it’s easy to see why because with these ceilings you can make a room look bigger and more spacious than it really is.

Some of the other design trends that we’re seeing in demand in the ATX real estate market include homes with floor to ceiling windows, mud rooms, symmetrical lines and of course old mixed with new like barn doors, shiplap and reclaimed wood used inside homes.

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Even though we’re enjoying temperatures in the 80’s right now, once summer officially hits in Austin, we can expect temperatures in the triple digits.

With hot weather ahead, you may be asking yourself what types of plants you can possibly plant around your home or garden that will be heat tolerant and won’t die during the hot summer months?

The good news is that there are a variety of plants for you to consider that won’t die with the hot summer heat and will keep your landscaping looking great.

Best Plants for The Austin Texas Summer Months

Texas Sage (evergreen) provides massive amounts of purple flowers several times during the growing season. They should be planted in early spring or early fall in full sun, and they have a 4 to 5-foot height with a 4 to 5-foot spread.

Texas Sage is best for Central Texas to the Valley. It’s an all-around great shrub.

Pride of Barbados has showy orange and red blooms, helping it catch visitors’ eyes. It grows well in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. The shrub can reach 8 to 12 feet in height and requires full sun.

For spring to fall color, try Thyrallis (evergreen), which produces stunning yellow blooms. This shrub is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and has a 4-foot spread. The shrub may require periodical pruning to keep it looking pristine.

Texas Sage (evergreen) provides massive amounts of purple flowers several times during the growing season. They should be planted in early spring or early fall in full sun, and they have a 4 to 5-foot height with a 4 to 5-foot spread.

Texas Sage is best for Central Texas to the Valley. It’s an all-around great shrub.

Pride of Barbados has showy orange and red blooms, helping it catch visitors’ eyes. It grows well in alkaline to acidic, well-drained soils. The shrub can reach 8 to 12 feet in height and requires full sun.

For spring to fall color, try Thyrallis (evergreen), which produces stunning yellow blooms. This shrub is easy to grow and tolerates most soils. It grows 4 to 6 feet tall and has a 4-foot spread. The shrub may require periodical pruning to keep it looking pristine.

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Mother’s Day 2019 is almost here! If you haven’t planned something to do on this special day for your spouse or the Mom in your life why not take them out to a Mother’s Day Brunch?

Here are a few great restaurants in the ATX area that will be serving a special Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday.

Best Places to Have Mother’s Day Brunch in Austin

Brix and Ale. 1101 Woodlawn Ave. Georgetown. 737-444-2700, sheratongeorgetowntexas.com. The brunch buffet includes crab mac and cheese, a meat carving station with smoked beef tenderloin and cedar plank salmon and mini desserts and fresh pastries. Cost for the buffet that runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. is $55 for adults and $25 for children.

Café Josie. 1200 W. Sixth St. 512-322- 9226, cafejosie.com. The fixed menu at brunch is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Includes unlimited plates of espresso mascarpone banana bread, buttermilk pancakes with pecan praline syrup, grilled pork belly with lo mein noodles and more. Cost is $30.

Cannon & Belle. 500 E. Fourth St. 512-493-4900, cannonandbelle.com. The restaurant at the Hilton Austin serves a brunch that includes leg of lamb and omelet stations, grilled chicken and baked halibut. Cost is $65 for adults and $19.95 for children ages 6 to 12.

Carillon. 1900 University Ave. 512-404- 3655, thecarillonrestaurant.com. The buffet runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and includes more than 40 items, such as slow-roasted lamb shoulder, a cold seafood station and beef tenderloin. Cost is $68 for adults, $30 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children 5 and younger.

Carpenters Hall. 400 Josephine St. 512-675-5020, carpenterhotel.com. The restaurant at the recently opened Carpenter Hotel serves a brunch that includes milk bread French toast, blue crab omelet with green bean toasted almond salad, and housemade pastries. No fixed price.

Ciclo at the Four Seasons. 98 San Jacinto Blvd. 512-685-8300, cicloatx.com. The brunch spread includes furikake deviled eggs, short rib Benedict, Parmesan-crusted rack of lamb and more. Cost is $90 for adults and $45 for children 12 and younger. The brunch is hosted in the restaurant from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the ballroom.

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Are you planning on selling your Austin Texas home? If so, staging is one of the best things that you can do before listing your home because a staged home provides the buyer with an idea for how the space that your home offers can be used.

In this article, I will provide you with several staging tips that will help you to sell your home FAST.

Tip #1 – De-Clutter Your Home

Before you start staging your home, you should “purge” your home of all the excess things that you’re not using right now.

This step is important because, with fewer items in your home, the house will naturally look like it has more space and this will be attractive to home buyers.

When decluttering your home, it’s best to create piles for things that you want to keep, donate, and throw away because this will help you to eliminate the problem of taking things that you don’t want from one house to the other.

Tip #2 – Depersonalize Your Home

You may have enjoyed decorating your home over the years but, the reality when it comes to listing your property is that you should “de-personalize” the property before listing it. Why? Personalization in a home can distract a buyer and keep them focused on your personal “stamp” that you left in the home instead of dreaming about what they could do to the home after moving in.

During the process of de-personalizing your home, you should be focusing on doing things like painting walls neutral colors and removing anything that will make a buyer think of you. This includes removing:

• Family photos
• Artwork
• Souvenirs
• Knickknacks

Once your home is de-personalized, you can move forward with confidence that buyers will be able to see themselves living there and won’t be distracted by your personal taste or decorating choices.

Tip #3 – Return Rooms in Your Home to Their Intended Use

Last of all, but most important, if you have a room in your home that you converted into a home gym or office, you should return that room to its original intended use.

Following through with this step is important because having rooms in your home as they originally were intended to be used will help buyers to dream about how they would use those spaces instead of having to see past how a converted room could be used.

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May the 4th is coming up and if you’re a self-proclaimed “geek” like me you know that it’s also a time of year that Star Wars fans come together to celebrate all things Star Wars and the coolness of science fictions best-known movie franchise.

If you don’t have any plans for May the 4th yet, here are a few locations in the ATX area that will be having their own May the 4th events.

Image credit – Flickr

May The 4th Day Events

GRISWOLD AND CELIS BREWERY BARKS FOR BEERS PARTY

Location – CELIS BREWERY

Time – 2:00PM

STAR WARS DAY CELEBRATION

Location – OSKAR BLUES BREWERY

Time – 6:00PM – 10:30PM

STAR WARS DAY: THE LAST JEDI

Location – Republic Square

Time – 6:30 PM

Image credit – Pixabay

May The 4th Is Also Free Comic Book Day

If you’re also a comic book fan like me you also don’t want to miss your chance to get some sweet comic books on May the 4th as well at these following locations.

Austin Books & Comics

5000 N. Lamar Blvd. Suite 107

Rogues Gallery Comics and Games

1601 S IH-35 #360

Dragons Lair Comics and Fantasy

2438 W. Anderson Ln. Ste. B-1

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