Mandola’s Italian Market and Restaurant

Mandola's Italian Restaurant

So, breakfast and chocolate are at the top my favorite foods list. Something that is not too far behind is good Italian food.

The chains are good (Olive Garden and Macaroni Grill), but a few months ago, I was introduced to Mandolas, a little Italian Market which also has a restaurant in it.

Located in the Triangle, down Guadalupe, Mandola’s is easy accessible by car or bus (1L/1M).

The menu boasts authenticate Italian cusine, and the best thing is, it doesn’t leave you feeling like you ate a lot of food. The portions are a little pricey, but can also last two meals, if necessary.

What’s even better than the restaurant, is the bakery (you knew it was coming) which has chocolate cake, cannoli, and gelato. The restaurant is amazing.

Two thumbs up!

Halcyon and other good date places

So this past week I was chatting with some of my friends, and we got on the topic of good, low-key places to go on dates.

One of my girl friends mentioned how she hated Spiderhouse, (located just off of 30th), a typical Austin hangout. It combines three things Austinites seem to gravitate to, coffee, music and the outdoors. The reason my friend hated it was because she felt it was dirty. (She’s not from Austin).

Spiderhouse is a chill atmosphere, with a wide variety on its menu. It’s a nice place to go to get away from campus and just relax.

As we talked more and more, I brought up Halcyon. For me, Halcyon is just one of those places I have only looked at in awe from a distance. I have never actually been inside, but I hear it is amazing. If you go for a visit, here is a look at the possibilities.