Happy Friday ATX! 🤠 Edition #56

This week I just want to remind you to focus on the signal, and to ignore all the noise.

What do I mean by that? Well the news cycle is as crazy as ever, its meant to keep you distracted, and keep you worried, and keep us all divided. It’s just noise.

Stay focused on creating, building relationships, building your network, and being a light in the world. That’s the best use of your time. That will yield you far more results than doom scrolling and letting a 6 inch screen conquer your mind.

And with that… here’s your meme from this week…

Best thing we ate this week… So usually I try to avoid repeat features, but the first time we featured this was in the 6th newsletter we sent and it was only to ~200 people. There are maaaany more of you here now that need to know about this place. Cypress Grill is one of my favorite restaurants in town, and I’ve been eating Cajun food there since I was a kid. Think fried seafood, gumbo, crawfish etouffee, and incredible southern comfort food. We started with boudin balls and side salads, Kiana had the fried catfish plate (the fried catfish is gluten free🤯) and I had the crawfish delight, which is half crawfish etouffee, half fried crawfish tails, served with a bed of rice in the middle and a slice of garlic bread. 

The drink menu here is awesome too, Mexican Martinis for $9.75 (served with the whole shaker - the only way) and a number of craft cocktails for just $10. 

If you enjoy Cajun food, you will absolutely love Cypress Grill. If you’ve never had Cajun food, what are you waiting for?! It’s some of the best cuisine in the country. (I’m a little biased… my last name does end in -eaux) 

New Business that we want to try… Austin is next on the list for the Malibu Barbie Bar that has popped up in New York, Chicago, Miami, Houston, and the Mall of America. Kicking off on April 4th, the theme is 1970s Malibu, there will be all day dining by MasterChef finalist Becky Brown, and a skating rink with $1 rentals that will support Girls Inc. 

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Listing of the week

110 Academy Drive, Unit 31 78704

Price: $2,200,000

Neighborhood: SoCo

Square Feet: 1891

Tucked under century-old live oaks, St. Cecilia Residences is one of Austin’s best-kept secrets—just seven ultra-exclusive condos in the heart of Music Lane. This two-bedroom retreat blends modern elegance with laid-back charm, featuring warm wood floors, custom finishes, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with light. The private balcony serves up stunning downtown views, while the chef’s kitchen, decked out with Miele appliances, is made for serious cooking. Private elevator entry, a dedicated office nook, and two parking spots seal the deal. Plus, residents get VIP access to Hotel Magdalena and Summer House perks.

Check it out here!

3 interesting reads from this week in Austin…

• Texans to watch during Super Bowl LIX
  

• Gov. Abbott says he has 'no problem' with Texans betting on sports
  

• Businesses on Sixth Street offer mixed reviews of changes to traffic patterns and sidewalks 

Where’s the party?

Friday 2/7

• Pardi Gras 11a-11p
  (this is all weekend through Sunday)

  @ Bangers

  Details

• Southwest Son 5pm
  (listed as Blaise Wier on the graphic…)

  @ Austin Garden & Studio

  Details

• Eternum Austin Anniversary 6p

  @ ROMA 

  Details

• Friday Night Laughs 7p

  @ Rozco’s Comedy Club

  Details

• OTF II: Love Is In The Air 9p

  @ Almost Real Things
  Details

• Jaxon Malone + Southwest Son 9:30p

  @ WTF Sporting Club

  Details
  

Saturday 2/8

• weBreathe 8:15a

  @ Cabana Club

  Details

• LATT3: Coffee Club + Music 10a
  (Find a way)

  @ Padel39

  Details

• Mushroom Cowboy Coffee Club 10a

  @ The W Austin

  Details

• Shakey Graves Day 7p

  @ Paramount and Stateside Theaters

  Details

• Under Wraps: Barbershop Edition 7pm

  @ The Shop ATX

  Details

• RESONANCE 10pm

  @ Reina

  Details

Sunday 2/9

• Cupid Who? Galentine’s Market 11a

  @ Stargazer

  Details

• NFL Big Game Sunday! 12pm

  @ TCH Soclal (Poker Club)

  Details

• Superbowl Watch Party 3pm

  @ Busy Signal

  Details

• THE BIG GAME WATCH PARTY w/ Do512 5pm

  @ Chalmers

  Details

• Omakase Vinyl 6p

  @ Equipment Room

  Details

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