Make a Reservation

Enjoy tapas and crepes at the art deco restaurant The Scarbrough, then head around the corner to enjoy cocktails at the iconic speakeasy, Garage.

Tapas Dinner & Speakeasy Date

At The Scarbrough, enjoy tapas and crepes by Chef Marco with a focus on historic charm and passionate cooking.

Tapas Dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://tables.toasttab.com/restaurants/ae5e89c9-9688-4d38-8f07-df4153ca554c/findTime
• They have happy hour from 4-6PM daily

💪 Pro tips
• Order the octo and the duck wings!

Have tapas at the Scarbrough

Visit Garage in Downtown Austin for a cozy, yet vibrant cocktail experience. Try the classic Indian Paintbrush, a favorite on the menu.

Cocktail Experience

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://resy.com/cities/atx/garage?date=2023-06-06&seats=2

💪 Pro tips
• The Indian Paintbrush cocktail is a classic and my favorite on the menu!

Get cocktails at Garage

Filming this Nudge, I loved how easy it was but how fancy I felt.

You’ll get tapas for dinner and follow it with cocktails at a speakeasy.

First, head inside the Scarbrough and straight into a Wes Anderson film.

This place was built over 100 years ago and

it was cool to see all the little bits of history.

Grab a seat at the bar and talk to Chef Marco and his chefs.

I personally love hearing how passionate they are and it shows in their food.

They have the only Fremantle octopus in Austin, and the dish was delish!

After that, head right around the corner to Garage bar.

but when in doubt, just look for the blue sign. It wasn't too hard to snag a spot,

plus the vibes were the perfect mix of crowded but cozy.

All you have to do is share this plan with a friend for your next night out.

Here's your plan for enjoying realistic mini golf, drinks, food, and fun games at PopStroke. Watch the video 👇

Head to PopStroke - Austin’s newest mini golf spot! You’ll enjoy a round of mini golf, then grab some food and drinks at the on-site restaurant after.

Realistic Mini Golf Experience 🏌️‍♀️

Head to PopStroke in Austin for realistic mini golf, on-site eats, drinks, and vibrant hangouts—download their app for scorekeeping and course-side drink delivery.

Mini Golf

✅ Before you go
• No reservations required, they operate on a first come/first serve basis 
• If you plan on playing pickleball, you’ll need to pay and reserve a court separately 
• Download the app to order drinks and keep your score on


💪 Pro tips
• You’ll get the most playing time on weeknights, weekends tend to be a lot busier and holes can get busy!
• Reentry is allowed
• Each hole has misters, but you’ll be in direct sunlight, so I would go in the later afternoon hours or earlier in the day 
• If you don’t want to golf, no problem! You can access their amenities outside of golf and pickleball for free.

Drive to PopStroke

If you're on the hunt for a new date night spot

or just want to impress the golf lover in your life,

Pop stroke's different from your typical mini golf

experience because instead of an obstacle course,

it has realistic holes that give you more of the true golf experience.

and even pickleball and volleyball courts.

Courses and you can play them as many times as you want.

My favorite part of the experience was that you can order drinks straight

from the app and have them delivered to you on the course,

you can grab a bite to eat at their on-site restaurant or

cool off some ice cream while watching a game on TV.

Pop chart's definitely worth checking out if you're

looking for something fun and a little competitive,

Here's your plan for sipping matcha and crafting personalized floral candles in Hyde Park. Watch the video 👇

Customize your candle at 7th Street Candle Co and grab a matcha at Terrible Love. 

Floral Candle Making Class

Attend a floral candle making class at 7th Street Candle Co in Hyde Park, customizing your own candle with scents and flowers.

Candle Making Class

✅ Before you go
• Book an upcoming class here: https://www.7thstreetcandle.co/collections/workshops?srsltid=AfmBOopqBYmBJVnVh1WMC8Rzd0Jl8YFO2kiW4HX5q2apZTb34TXaEyyp
• They also offer other classes - crotchet, perfume making, screen printing, and more!

💪 Pro tips
• There’s gravel parking behind the studio or street parking in the area.

7th Street Candle Co

Terrible Love is a cozy Hyde Park café—perfect for enjoying an iced matcha before your candle-making class or relaxing in their shaded back seating area.

Coffee & Matcha

✅ Before you go
• On a hot day, grab an iced matcha!

💪 Pro tips
• There’s ample seating in the back of the stand if you want to chill.

Terrible Love

This is your sign to finally pick up that creative hobby you've been wanting to try.

Before heading to your candle making class,

Seventh Street Candle is located in Hyde Park,

We began the class by smelling all the different types of scents that the studio.

I had so many scents ranging from bergamot to black tea,

and my favorite part was definitely customizing

our candles with all these gorgeous flowers.

If you're looking for a nice friend tang,

Here's your plan for crafting and block printing a cozy fall-themed tea towel.

Watch the video 👇  
https://monicasporch.com/products/block-printing-workshop-fall-themed-diy-tea-towel

🍁Learn to Craft A Fall Themed Tea Towel🍁

Create a fall-themed block-printed tea towel at an easy workshop in ART HUB ATX, Austin. Learn from a local artist and enjoy a relaxing crafting experience.

Block Printing Workshop

✅ Before You Go
• Grab your workshop ticket 👇🏽 🔗 
• https://monicasporch.com/products/block-printing-workshop-fall-themed-diy-tea-towel


💪 Pro tips
• Grab a fall themed drink at the Tropri Cafe Food truck right outside the studio
• Free parking on site
• Checkout the huge art gallery on your way out! The

Sign Up for the Workshop

Come with me to an easy block printing workshop at my studio in Art Hub ATX.

This workshop is led by Chelsea Shaw of Chase Wales,

a local block printing artist and Austin native.

you will learn the art of block printing and create a fall inspired tea towel.

I pushed down perfectly enough to stamp my own towel.

This is a perfect way to kick off fall and do an easy,

Here's your plan for grabbing coffee in Lockhart, then relaxing in mineral springs and spa pools. Watch the video 👇

Grab some breakfast and coffee in Lockhart then enjoy your day at Ottine Mineral Springs!

Relaxing Mineral Springs Outing

Start your wellness day trip with delicious breakfast and artisan coffee at Chaparral Coffee in Lockhart before heading out to the mineral springs.

Coffee at Chaparral

Drive to Chaparral Coffee in Lockhart 

Soak and unwind in five mineral spring-fed pools, hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge at Ottine Mineral Springs, with fresh food and a serene ambiance in Gonzales.

Soak in Springs

✅ Before you go
• Only pack mineral/non oil based sunscreen, as it is a requirement to not disturb the water content
• Bring a refillable water bottle! They have stations to fill up, and you’ll want to stay hydrated.
• No outside food or drink allowed (except water)

💪 Pro tips
• Book your day pass in advance!! Spots fill up fast. I would recommend getting the 9 AM time slot for arrival, by 11 it was pretty crowded. No entrance allowed without a pass.
• Children under 13 are not allowed 
• The food is really good!
• You’ll need to wash off prior to entering, so I wouldn’t apply any sunscreen beforehand.
• Bring a hat for shade!

Head to the springs!

Here's your nudge plan to escape just outside the city to

visit a cute coffee shop and soak in mineral hot springs.

grab some coffee and breakfast or chaparral coffee,

Ate Mineral Springs is a hidden oasis with 5 spring-fed pools,

I recommend getting there as early as possible to grab a

good spot and enjoy the amenities before it gets too crowded.

we grabbed some juices at the cafe and headed to my favorite part,

but the cold plunge was a crisp 50 degrees and felt.

The hot tub and sauna are great to warm back up in and relax in afterwards.

each ranging in different temperatures to enjoy,

and even hammocks to relax and read a book or take a nap in.

we grabbed some ceviche and the prosciutto arugula pizza that was

cooked in a wood-fired oven right in front of us.

Share with a friend and book a day pass soon.