BluePrintJuice is coming in on Saturday, June 8 to serve up some free samples of their 100% raw and organic, cold-pressed juices. They’ll be here from 2pm to 4pm, so stop on by and try some.

“From the makers of BluePrintCleanse comes BluePrintJuice, a cold-pressed juice that supplements a healthy diet. Unlike any juice currently available on store shelves, each 16 fl. oz. serving is 100% raw and organic, which means our juices are freesher, better tasting, and more nutrient dense – without using any additives or preservatives.

The BluePrintMethod applies both centrifugal force and tons of hydraulic pressure to get the most out of our organic fruits and vegetables. It’s not the fast or easy way to juice, but we think it’s the best.

Without altering the juice in any way, we use the innovation of High Pressure Pacalization (HPP), which uses high pressure instad of heat to reduce spoilage that results in naturally extended shelf life. Nothing added. Never heated.”

Some other highlights of our trip to Austin include:

Ramen at Ramen Tatsu-ya. Broth and cha-shu were excellent. Noodle could have been a bit more al dante or firm. Owners are on premises greeting and cooking which is always a good sign.

Houndstooth Coffee. Knowledgeable staff, rotating coffee roasters. But have to say, our baristas have better technique. In our opinion, the best coffee shop among the 5 we visited in Austin.

Stag Provisions for Men. A really hipster men’s shop that packs it into about 2000 sq ft.

Torchy’s Tacos. We visited the original location on South 1^st. Just try the fried avocado taco—you will be blown away.

Walton’s Fancy and Staple. Susan Bullock owns this. You pay then sit down and eat. Food was high quality but nothing unique that we can’t get in NYC including a dirty bathroom.

Gourdough’s. We visited their truck on South 1^st. They are known for doughnut meals. We had the bacon maple syrup chocolate doughnut that you need a knife and fork to eat. These were full strips of bacon-I give it a baker’s dozen thub’s up. Selina was less enthusiastic, I think because of health concerns.

Franklin’s Barbecue. You can’t make a trip to Austin without visiting Franklin. Even if you don’t want to stand in line for three hours, then go to just see the line. We were very lucky since we had contacted Franklin’s wife about carrying their barbecue sauce at Nolita Mart, we were able to get a sampling of the brisket. If you enjoy meat, this is heaven. Their barbecue sauce is needed if you go for the lean cut. Suffice to say, we are looking forward to being one of the first to carry Franklin barbecue sauce in NYC. They have a deal with a local super market chain and will need that to expire before moving on.

Foreign & Domestic. They don’t take reservations so arrive early. Farm to table, creative cuisine. An excellent, creative, and not expensive meal.

In.gredients. Grocery store where everything is sold in refillable containers. We were inspired. Selina will be looking to create a few more refillable programs as a result.

Uchiko. We were told one of the best and most expensive restaurants in Austin. We were not disappointed on both accounts. They had two omakase choices, so of course we had to order one of each. Very creative Japanese and the sushi was top notch with some of it imported from Japan. Our waiter was from Brooklyn. We left completely satisfied with no complaints.

John Mueller Meat Co. This is the grandson of the most famous barbecue family in Texas. John was on premises manning the pit. This was excellent melt in-your-mouth brisket and the pork ribs were the best. I also enjoyed the rub and I ate the entire crust. His barbecue sauce is also different and is best explained as a cross with a salsa sauce.

East Side King food truck. This is the food truck from a Top Chef winner. I had the pork katsu sandwich. It was juicy and basically gourmet food for only $7. I wish we had this in NYC.

Trailer Food Tuesdays at the Long Center. If you are in town Tues night, you have to go to this food truck fest with a dozen food trucks from Austin and sometimes further out. There music and play areas for kids. We had a blast and sampled a few dessert trucks.

Free ice cream. What more needs to be said? Stop on by Nolita Mart on Saturday, May 4 from 2pm to 5pm to get a little taste of Jeni’s ice cream.

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Puttanesca

The olive lovers’ sauce and a Southern Italian favorite; desirable and sexy. Perfect for meal solutions; just add the protein. Pair with fresh pasta or as a bruschetta topping with bread.

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Pro Tip: Get an espresso from the coffee bar and ask for a sample of the salty caramel ice cream. Put it in the coffee and enjoy.

“WARNING: After you try this yogurt you will find it hard to return to the large commercial brands.”