Eric Bramlett's Blog: Downtown Austin

In today’s busy world, it is important to know how to put a feast on the table without a hassle.  The most important part of the holiday season is the family, don’t stress if you don’t have time to prepare Thanksgiving dinner yourself, here is a guide to a peaceful and happy Thanksgiving meal to go that everyone will love.  Whether you want to prepare a portion of the meal yourself or you want the whole meal prepared for you here is a list of places to shop near the Clarksville, Hyde Park and Downtown Austin neighborhoods.  We will start with

1) Wheatsville Food Co-op at 3101 Guadalupe has the bird (un-cooked) for purchase with many pre-made sides such as Vegan corn bread stuffing and many other vegetarian friendly options.  You cannot pre-order your…

The Austin Farmers' Market (AFM), a growers-only market, is a vital part of the Austin Community and the Austin experience.  The market includes local (within 150 miles) farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries.  It is the premiere place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. The AFM is located in the heart of downtown at Republic Square Park (4th and Guadalupe), and in the north central area in Hyde Park (nearby Allandale & Rosedale) at the Triangle Park (46th between Lamar and Guadalupe) in the Triangle complex.  You can shop downtown on Saturdays between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Triangle on Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.   

The market is an integral part of the community and the Austin experience.  When you shop…