Riverstone Texas http://riverstonetexasblog.com Just another Respage Blogs site Wed, 22 May 2013 15:51:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Vespaio: Incredible Italian Cuisine http://riverstonetexasblog.com/2013/05/22/vespaio-incredible-italian-cuisine/ http://riverstonetexasblog.com/2013/05/22/vespaio-incredible-italian-cuisine/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:51:51 +0000 riverstone http://riverstonetexasblog.com/?p=334 Vespaio is an Italian restaurant with exceptional food in a laid-back environment. The simple decor of brick and dark wood is a warm invitation, and the open kitchen is a fun and welcoming sight to incoming visitors. The menu contains authentic Italian food of the highest quality. Delicious antipasti like calimari and beef carpaccio lead into delicious salads and wood-fired pizzas. There are also mouth-watering specialties like prosciutto-wrapped jumbo prawns and veal scaloppine, as well as a wide array of pasta options. There's even gluten-free pasta here! The wine list receives regular updates and is among the best in the city for Italian wines, and the bartenders make a great cocktail, as well. Vespaio is a great choice for high quality food in a relaxed atmosphere.

Vespaio
1610 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 441-6100
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vespaio-austin

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Blue Bamboo
12918 Shop Pkwy
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-8889
http://www.yelp.com/biz/blue-bamboo-bee-cave

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Wishing all moms a wonderful day filled with much love and happiness!

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Pinterest
With categories designed for crafts and DIY, Pinterest is a great place to start looking for inspiration for a new project or store projects you want to try. Just save your favorite pins, and you will have all your project inspiration available when you need them.

Michaels
All the resources of the crafting store is in one place with Michaels' app. There is a shopping list creator, daily inspiration, and tips for projects. 

Craftgawker
Stuck on what to make next? Turn to Craftgawker, a visual inspiration board devoted to crafts. With crafts of all types from paper projects to knitting you are sure to find something. Save your favorite projects to come back to later. 

Craft Finder
Find crafts based on age and skill level. You can organize crafts by completed, work in progress, or projects you want to make. Each craft comes with step by step instructions to walk you through each project.

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620 Cafe and Bakery
910 Round Rock Avenue
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 244-1009
www.620cafeandbakery.com
www.yelp.com/biz/620-cafe-and-bakery-round-rock

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Fig Tree Restaurant
515 Villita St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 224-1976
http://www.yelp.com/biz/fig-tree-restaurant-san-antonio

 

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Baguette et Chocolate
12101 Bee Cave Rd Bldg 6
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-8388
http://www.yelp.com/biz/baguette-et-chocolat-bee-cave

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152 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 222-1849

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