With 184 Google reviews, 521 Yelp reviews, and nearly 5-star reviews over all, Franklin Barbecue on 900 East Austin 11th Street is doing something right. There is a reason why they sell out every day, sometimes before lunch, and the line starts at around 9 am. Bon Appetit magazine named their operation, “The Best Barbecue” [...]
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At East Austin, one unanimous lunch spot for offices is the Hot Mama’s Café. Last time we spoke, Kelly, the owner and proprietor of Hot Mama’s, shared to us that she felt that the cafe “chose her”. That was last year, but she assured me that her beloved establishment is “still choosing her”. Her community [...]
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Monkey Nest Organic Coffee & Bakery Craving for a great cup of coffee near Brentwood? The Monkey Nest Organic Coffee & Bakery can satisfy your cravings! When I entered the Monkey Nest, first thing I noticed was the jam-packed people in the place on what I thought was a quiet, Monday afternoon. There were different [...]
Are you interested in modern vintage decor? If you happen to be wandering around South 1st Street, Bouldin neighborhood, satiate your interest in art by dropping by Roadhouse Relics: vintage-style neon signs from scratch. Located in the heart of the Bouldin neighborhood, Roadhouse Relics started 15 years ago by the artist Todd Sanders. He specializes [...]
This is for anyone and everyone in Travis Heights who loves art! If you ever happen to be strolling along South Congress around Travis Heights, and looking at the different stores, you must stop at Yard Dog. It’s a great find! Yard Dog Art Gallery features contemporary folk art, outsider art, fine art, funky art [...]
‘Tis the season for giving and giving thanks! As the holidays are fast approaching, sometimes we forget to stop and smell the gourds! As everyone’s lives are filled this time of year with the hustle and bustle of the holidays, here at The GoodLife we believe there is always time to recognize the things we [...]
It’s starting to cool down and while the blazing summer heat may seem like a distant memory, the drought conditions have not changed and are projected to stick around through the spring of 2012! Such conditions can wreck havoc on home foundations. In part one of our two part series, the GoodLife Team’s Carlos Reina [...]
From our research on the Mortgage Electronic Registration system, we learned about the mechanics of mortgages and how they impact buyers and homeowners. Suppose you want to learn who owns a particular piece of real estate, and who else might have a claim on that property. County clerks have long maintained a set of records, [...]
Each month, the GoodLife Team recognizes people who exemplify “Living the Good Life.” Shawn Rooker and the GoodLife Team are proud to announce Brad and Michele Groff as October’s GoodLifers! “Brad and Michele are very positive and caring people who have been a joy to work with. Every step of our relationship with them has [...]
