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Escape in Style

For the last few weeks escape is a word that sounds great to my world-weary ears. Fantasies have become my path of least resistance when it becomes difficult to disappear without notice. So, this weekend pressing errands and daily activities have taken a backseat, as I dream up new possibilities for travel, food and art.

Me in New York this summer lunching at Lucky Strike on Grand Street, and when visiting the Guggenheim, I was immediately drawn to this painting by Pablo Picasso- Trois Baigneuses {Three Bathers} in the town of Juan-les-Pins, which is a health resort and spa in Antibes. {August 1920 Pastel, oil, and graphite on paper}.

When in Austin a visit to Clark’s Oyster Bar is a must: cold-water oysters, ceviche, and wood-grilled shrimp served with the best Bloody Mary in the city made an unusually hot day bearable.
1200 W. 6thStreet, Austin, TX 78703

The Bacaro Jazz bar in Venice offers buy one get one free cocktails in early evening so, after a day of sightseeing it is relaxing listening to jazz while sipping cool drinks.
S.Marco, 5546, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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The Austin Guide

The music scene and great food is reason enough to visit Austin, but as you wander throughout the town you notice the boost of creativity within the city limits. From musicians on every other street corner; galleries tucked into unassuming spots and the architectural history, well the uniqueness becomes most endearing after the first day. Listed are a few of my favorites spots!!

Rodney McMillian, The White House Painting, 2018. Vinyl and thread. 13 feet x 42 feet 4 inches. Commissioned by The Contemporary Austin, with funds provided by the Suzanne Deal Booth Art Prize and was chosen by an independent advisory committee of renowned curators and art historians.

Sixth String by Randy Rudman
Me standing next to the 10’ Gibson Les Paul which is permanently on display at the corner of 6th and Congress, and the connection between performing and visual arts is astounding as you notice on the guitar the intersection of Sixth & Brazos.

TACOS DE VERDURAS AL CHINTEXTLE SAUTÉED SEASONAL VEGETABLES IN A SMOKY CHILE PASILLA OAXAQUEÑO PASTE

El Naranjo

This Oaxacan cuisine is absolutely the best within the city limits. To start the meal was this fabulous Margarita with sea salt!!! The flavors of the meal were so fresh and bold, like the Guacamole con Chicharron that was served with corn tortillas and a salsa-verde that I want to attempt to remake at home. Then tacos de verduras al chintextle were the seasonal vegetables in a smoky chile pasilla oaxaqueno paste.Irene’s
The retro vibe that emanates from Irene’s was half the fun of visiting this quaint restaurant and former auto body repair shop. It took me back to the days of the 29 Diner off of Route 50 & 123, when food was as delicious as mom’s!!! Our group started the meal with the French Dip & chips, which was really tasty, like when we were kids. The burgers were from handmade patties and dessert was a gorgeous strawberry cake.

Travel stylishly,
K