Nature's Specialty Personal Chef Service

Austin, TX 78798

Santa V. writes: Nature's Specialty provides wonderful service!

We used Nature's Specialty to cater our wedding.
The food was great and presented professionally.
Rachel worked with us to create a great menu.
We couldn't have been more pleased!

We were so pleased with…

ACL Music Festival
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2100 Barton Springs Rd
Zilker Park
Austin, TX 78798

carolyn v. writes: The Good:
 :: it's here in Austin, TX where i live. excellent!
 :: plentiful ways to get down here.  you can bike down (tons of bike racks), take a bus/shuttle, take a cab, walk, scooter, motorcycle, etc.  
 :: diverse offerings of music, from…

Bridal Extravaganza
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

Parmer Events Center
900 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin, TX 78798

Dawn B. writes: ahhh, you will never forget your first time at the bridal extravaganza.  i purchased tickets online (which gives you a $3 discount) and a $10 buca di beppo gift card.  if you happen to notice my review of that place, then you won't be surprised to…

Subway

Parmer at Mopac HEB shopping center
Austin, TX 78798

Mike B. writes: I know, five stars for a subway!?  I am basing my points against other subways.  You know how sometimes you go to subway and you feel like you just got robbed?  Not at this locale.  They aren't shy with the veggies and they don't ask you five times…

House of the Dead

78798

alex e. writes: A game where you shoot zomies with an arcade gun. which is translated as best game ever. makes duck hunt look like a pile of crap. only the best can handle HOTD. (see:Lovejoy's)

The Thread of Whether We Should Review People

Yelp and/or Our Consciousness
Austin, TX 78798

Kyle H. writes: I found Matt S.'s question to be a very valid one that was Useful, Funny and Cool all at the same time.  He posed an excellent ethical question and one that certainly drew the interest of a good number of people with a nice variety of thoughts and…

The Alex Jones Show

78798

CK S. writes: Many years ago, Chris Carter did some research into the wide world of conspiracy theories. At the time there was a book that was one of the most bizarre tomes ever written  titled "Behold a Pale Horse", by a man who claimed to have found a top secret…

Sherry Hammonds Photography

Austin, TX 78798

Jenn W. writes: We hired Sherry about ten months before the wedding.  She took our engagement photos in late October and sent them to us in time to give the photos as presents for Christmas!  

She was always helpful when you asked questions and always open to…

Flipping Out

on Bravo TV
Austin, TX 78798

jessica s. writes: I get a kick out of ridiculous people.  That's why I get a little "involved" when there's a My Super Sweet 16 marathon on.  Bravo's new show, Flipping Out, in a way, is a more sophisticated Super Sweet 16.  

It follows Jeff Lewis, an OCD house…

Mr. Bones and Me Pet Sitting

Austin, TX 78798

Mark P. writes: Looking for a pet sitter in central Austin.  Look no further.  Kristen at Mr. Bones and Me Pet sitting is a wonderful person.  She has been sitting for us for the past 3 years and she is a person you can trust with your most beloved furry friends.…

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival
Neighborhood: Downtown

12th & Red River St
Waterloo Park
Austin, TX 78798

Jaime M. writes: !Caliente! !Muy caliente y picante!

Well, Yelp won't let me do upside-down exclamation points, but I bet you get the idea.
When you have a festival in August in Austin, it's going to be HOT. But these guys have been doing this for 17 years, and they…

Capital Area Young Marines

Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry
Austin, TX 78798

S. M. writes: Is your child looking for more discipline in their life? Are they looking to one day become part of the armed forces? Are they wanting to be a leader? If so, the Capital Area Young Marines is for them.

The Capital Area Young Marines is led by former…

The Humaner Trainer, Inc

Austin, TX 78798

Peggy K. writes: Margaret Johnson (a.k.a The Humaner Trainer) is highly trained and wonderful to work with.  All three of my dogs have been through her classes.  She uses only positive reinforcement.  There's no coercive and/or punishment based teaching in her…

H-E-B Grocery Store
Neighborhood: Circle C Ranch

5800 W Slaughter Ln
Austin, TX 78798

jenelle d. writes: This store is just beautiful. I never thought i would review a grocery store but i mean there is never a long line, you can weigh your own produce, and they have AMAZING sushi. This is a great grocery store. Even the beauty aisles are fun to go down.…

Seton NW Hospital
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

11113 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78798

jennifer p. writes: I went there a few times for my bad pains from scoliosis and they took care of me almost right away and I was impressed. They gave me the painkiller medicines and it did not help me, so they gave me the painkiller via the injections at the next…

Westbank Florist
Neighborhood: Westlake Hills

3535 Bee Caves Rd
Austin, TX 78798

Jaye J. writes: My crazy old boss introduced me to Westbank Florist. She used to send me arrangements from them when I was sick or having a birthday and such. The arrangements never cease to amaze me. I actually have a collection of photos of the arrangements I've…

Tino's Greek Cafe
Neighborhood: Northwest Austin

13450 Research Blvd N
Ste 237
Austin, TX 78759

Susie G. writes: So once again Im working at yet another Starbucks and this foodie man comes and begins to talk about the amazing lunch he ate RIGHT NEXT DOOR from the starbucks, which happens to be RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my APT! ( Can you see the excitement in my all…

Emma Long Park Trail

City Park Rd
Austin, TX 78798

Lisa A. writes: Emma Long Park has a great mountain biking trail! It's a 6 mile loop that winds through the park's cedar trees, hills, and cliffs. There are a few drop offs, ledges, and steep climbs but it's not as rocky (loose/gravel rocky) as the Greenbelt so it's…

Fiesta

5510 S I 35
Austin, TX 78798

Jessica S. writes: I'm a self-proclaimed foodie. I love finding new things to try. Fiesta is quite the place to do that. Those little things you can't find elsewhere, those things you never knew you needed. It's great. And cheap!

Case in point: I picked up a package of…

Rocket Science Realty

Austin, TX 78745

Catherine C. writes: Cynthia puts her peers in the real estate profession to shame.  Knowledgable, efficient, patient, tasteful and ethical, she is there to help without being pushy, and you're sure to end up with a home you are happy in.  2 years after she helped me…

Mabel Davis District Park
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

3427 Parker Ln
Austin, TX 78798

Kristen F. writes: Mabel Davis District Park is located near i35 and Woodward.  The coolest thing about it, I think, is that it used to be a landfill!  What an example of turning lemons into lemonade, huh?

I work for the city (basically my life is just like "Proud…

Pho Oanh Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Neighborhood: Oltorf/East Riverside

21221 East Oltorf St
#12B
Austin, TX 78798

Jessica A. writes: About a year ago I embarked on a mission to find the best Pho in Austin. And while I haven't yet been to every Pho joint in the city--and so can't claim Pho Oanh reigns supreme--it has definitely won a place in my pho lovin' heart. And while the pho…

Northwest Municipal Pool
Neighborhood: Allandale

7000 Ardath
Austin, TX 78798

Anna B. writes: I enjoy this pool, even though it's not free ($3 adult and $1 for children under 3).  It's generously sized and there is a huge kiddie pool with a shaded set of bleachers next to it.  The large, grassy shaded area with tables is perfect for picnics…

Lowbrow Emporium
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2708 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78798

Kristen C. writes: Need a gift for the person who has everything? Or how about just a gag gift to make the friends laugh? Then Lowbrow is your place.

Stocked full of kitschy/vintage/retro toys, books, games and clothing - you'll find something you never knew you existed…

Robert Flowers Piano Technician

Austin, TX 78798

Chris G. writes: Robert did a great job tuning my piano. I had bought it very cheap, and the strings were ridiculously out of tune. He had guessed it hadn't been tuned in 15 years, but I would have guessed never. He quickly got that thing playing in the right range,…

Blue Note Bakery

4201 S Congress Ave
Ste 101
Austin, TX 78745

Eileen S. writes: If you are looking for a cake for your wedding, birthday, or Friday night, give Angela a call.  

We went for our initial wedding cake tasting and were overwhelmed (in a really good way) by the amount of food/flavors we were allowed to taste.  Every…

Nocomply Skateboard Shop
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2210 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78798

Catherine D. writes: I'm not a skater, so why am I giving this place 5 stars? I went here with my son to get some new wheels after finding out Union Skateboard had closed. The staff (maybe the owners) were so helpful and took time to explain a lot of things to my son &…

Violet Rouge
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)

2110 S Lamar Blvd
Ste D
Austin, TX 78798

Donna R. writes: ETA - Violet Rouge is now closed. :(

Super awesome place to find unique brands of cosmetics. Sam, the owner is very sweet, not pushy, and loves to work with you to find your best look. I bought these pigment shadows/dusts by Face Atelier that I…

Armadillo Auto Glass
Neighborhood: University of Texas

10714 Laurel Ln
Austin, TX 78798

Sonny B. writes: Recently my driver's side window came off its track and I needed to find someone local to repair it.  After a quick Google search I found Armadillo Auto Glass on yelp.com.  The next morning I called and spoke with Greg, the owner, who gave me…

Travis Colby, Real Estate

Broker Empire Realty
Austin, TX 78798

Shani S. writes: OH MY GOSH!
Travis is awesome!!!!
I have put him through the ringer to find the perfect house in the perfect spot with everything I want and need for me and the "chirrens" to be happy and settled.
He has jumped through hoops with a smile to ensure that…

Lion Heart Health

Austin, TX 78798

Amy H. writes: Lion Heart Health is a fitness company that does personal training, boot camps, and the like.  It is run by Deric Williams and his wife Vanessa.  I was first introduced to them a couple weeks ago at Gold's Gym.  They are doing a boot camp at the…

Axis Accupuncture of Austin
Neighborhood: Far West/Northwest Hills

5758 Balcones Blvd
# 105
Austin, TX 78798

Otis H. writes: I can't say enough good things about this place. Sarai is very thorough and spends a lot of time with you at the first session to ensure she's clear on your needs. She's very professional and caring. And most important, she's effective. She…

Matthew Lemke Photography

Austin, TX 78798

Michelle C. writes: I've had the good fortune of working with Matt a couple of times when he provided event photography.  He does excellent work!  I like to take photos and am always snapping pictures left and right while I'm out and about.  But when I received Matt's…

1-800-got junk

78798

David A. writes: I've now used this service three times and it's been great.  You call them up, tell them what you want hauled away, and then they do it.  On time.  And inexpensively.

Just now was a case in point - we have a 20+ year old freestanding freezer that…

Montage

207 East 53rd St
Austin, TX 78799

Clarisa R. writes: Cute, cute, cute! This baby-blue and white boutique reminds me of the hip boutiques in New York's Lower East Side. It's a little bit rock and roll and very feminine. There are flowy tops featured in Lucky magazine, silver/metallic blouses and…

Short 'n Sweet

10901 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

Michelle C. writes: Worth a trip just to check out the crazy jars of dried...everything.  Dried mangoes, plums, apricots, beef, squid...you name it, it's here in dried form.  They also have an assortment of smoothies, bubble tea, some other kind of crazy-looking drinks…

austinist.com

Austin, TX 78799

Clarisa R. writes: This new Web site is Austin's answer to the Gothamist.
It has a cool "Ist" list that has free and not-so-free music, movie and arts events going on during the week, as well as local reviews and Freewilliamsburg-esque stories.
You'll like it if you need…

Loop 360

SH 360
Austin, TX 78799

Patrick W. writes: In Austin, Loop 360 (that's the real name; more official names include SH 360 and Capitol of Texas Highway) is the shiznit.  It is the prettiest highway in the city, and the easiest to navigate (though during rush hour, the stoplights sometimes get…

6th Street

Austin, TX 78799

Robert G. writes: 6th Street, downtown Austin, TX people..awwwwwwwwwww yeh!! Thurs, Fri, Sat nights the street is closed down and is lined with bars, dance clubs and of course Tattoo shops, lol! Pick your poison, get wasted, black out and wake up with a tattoo that…

Atom Consulting

Austin, TX 78799

John D. writes: Atom Consulting is a locally owned and operated web design and web application company.  While that doesn't make it unique in this town, I speak very highly to the degree with which the company works to satisfy clients and customers, often going…