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Born in Austin, Matthew left soon thereafter and finally made it back after years of paying his penance wandering the earth. Before coming to Austin360, Matthew co-edited Austinist.com, worked as an advertising copywriter and led tours of the Roman Forum, among other things.

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By Matthew Odam | Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 06:42 PM

Over the past few years, South Lamar Boulevard has witnessed a boom in dining options. P. Terry’s, The Highball, Odd Duck Farm to Trailer, Gourdough’s, the Texas Cuban, Lulu B’s, Black Sheep Lodge, Chris’ Little Chicago and Red’s Porch have all brought new flavors to the street’s exploding scene. This summer, the dining landscape will be updated with some old, familiar faces. That’s when beloved Amy’s Ice Creams and sister restaurant Phil’s Ice House are both set to open shop at the southeast corner of Lamar and Barton Skyway. Maybe you’ve seen the businesses’ trucks sitting at the site of the former Time Auto Sales used car lot recently.

Once opened, the two eateries will anchor Austinville 78704, a retail center that will cross Barton Skyway and include Thundercloud Subs, the newly opened children’s boutique Gaga and Papalote, a taqueria from the owners of (the wildly underrated) Azul Tequila restaurant. Several other locally owned businesses may also join the fray, though no names have been mentioned.

For more details on Austinville 78704, check out this story from Thursday’s Austin American-Statesman.

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By Matthew Odam | Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 04:41 PM

GQ recently named its top 25 vintage stores in America, and South Austin’s own New Brohemia claimed a spot (and rightfully so, in my opinion). Opened in November 2007, the male-centric store owned by Talena Rasmussen and Lizelle Villapando offers guys everything they could want from a vintage store: cowboy boots and pearl snaps to wear to that Ryan Adams show at Emo’s; guayabera shirts for warm summer evenings sipping margaritas; scads of T-shirts, from the athletic to the ironic; suit jackets that range from professorial to zany ’60s golfer; Levis, from the 501 to the 569; hipster short shorts; and more. The back of the store houses Cheap Cheap, which offers clothes for $20 or less.

New Brohemia
2209 S. First St., Suite D [map]
804.0988

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By Matthew Odam | Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 01:14 PM

In honor of Tax Day (April 15), local and national businesses are offering customers deals on everything from beer to ice cream. Below are the ones I’ve been able to cobble together. If you know of any more (especially local businesses), send me an email or leave them in the comments section.

Izzoz Tacos: Get any one of Izzoz tortas (pulled pork, braised beef, tilapia, fried shrimp or fried portabella and avocado) for $4.15, a savings of $1 or even $2.

Hooters: Buy 10 chicken wings and get 10 free. To wash down those wings, all day you can get Big Daddy domestic beers (22 ounces) for only $2.99 and Big Daddy premium beers for $3.99.

Mangia Pizza (two locations): Reader Bryan is correct; the Mangia locations at Lake Austin Boulevard and The Domain are both offering 9 percent off (no tax, ostensibly), with your order when you mention the “Tax Free” special.

The Melting Pot: High five to reader Hollie, who was correct in her assertion that The Melting Pot (both locations) is offering half-priced wine tonight.

Z’Tejas: It seems reader Jenni is correct. According to this Tweetphoto, you get a Sixth Street Margarita for $4.15 on the 15th, if you say “Tax Revolt.” The special price is only good for your first margarita.

P.F. Chang’s: Get a 15-percent discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases. Does not apply to happy-hour specials.

Starbucks: Get a free brewed coffee with your reusable mug, up to 20 ounces.

Mr. Jim’s Pizza: Get a coupon for a free pizza when you friend Mr. Jim’s on Facebook. For those not familiar, Mr. Jim’s is located at 10401 Anderson Mill Rd #108A.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Invites guests to join them at the bar for $10.40 dinner and drink specials. While supplies last, visitors will also receive a $10.40 gift certificate for their next visit.

McDonald’s (select locations): Purchase an Egg McMuffin or Big Mac at and get a second sandwich for 1 cent. The Egg McMuffin promotion is offered from opening through 10:30 a.m.; the Big Mac deal is available from 10:30 a.m. to midnight.

The Library Bar: Until 11 p.m., get $1 domestic bottles and well drinks, $2 import bottles, $2.50 Jagermeister all night and $2.50 “U Call.” They will also be giving away free leis, Uncle Sam top hats, noisemakers, and more. Please be warned that you may hate freedom by the end of the night. [details]

Cinnabon: Two free cupcake bites from 6 to 8 p.m.

MaggieMoo’s: From 3 to 7 p.m., get a free sample of their new MaggieMia Ice Cream Pizza. Yeah, I know.

Jamba Juice: This isn’t exactly a Tax Day special, but to celebrate their 20th birthday, Jamba Juice is giving customers a free drink with a drink purchase. That special runs until April 25.

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