Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile: Austin eatery with gift shop, perfect for al fresco brunch

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Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile: Austin eatery with gift shop, perfect for al fresco brunch

X3rd February 2017

Not gonna lie, Jacoby’s menu can be a bit off-the-wall (Red Velvet French Toast is literally a deep-fried slice of red velvet cake, which seemed a little OTT to me!) but the overall Jacoby’s experience was bloody marvellous, and just

The Shop: Cosy neighbourhood coffee spot in Providence, RI

America, Providence RI

X30th December 2016

It could be the awesome toile wallpaper, or maybe it’s the nitro cold brew served in jam jars – or perhaps it’s the seasonal hot cocoa, served with a humongous homemade marshmallow… Regardless of the actual reason, The Shop was the

Cafe Reveille: An unmissable, rose-tinted San Francisco brunch spot

America, California, San Francisco CA

X30th December 2016

When I think of weekends spent in San Francisco, my mind immediately harks back to perfect brunchtimes at Cafe Reveille in Mission Bay. Perhaps I’m viewing the whole experience through rose-tinted glasses (or maybe Cafe Reveille is just so wonderfully

The Dean Hotel: Super trendy boutique hotel in Providence, Rhode Island

America, Providence RI

X2nd December 2016

Providence is just a 30 minute train ride from Boston, making it fab for a weekend away. Located in historic Downtown, The Dean is a boutique hotel that’s been timelessly restored and designed by its Brooklyn-based owner. The minimalist rooms

Mañana: Stylish coffee, juice & bakeshop in Austin’s trendy SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X25th November 2016

Located within the courtyard of the South Congress Hotel, Mañana is a caffeinated haven. Blue tiling and blonde wood make this South Congress hotspot an immediate favourite – and the deal is sweetened further still by the range of cold-pressed

South Congress Hotel: Austin hotel with a rooftop pool, restaurants & high-design aesthetic

America, Austin TX, Texas

X24th November 2016

Walk into the South Congress Hotel lobby, and you’ll not want to leave – the vibe is immediately laid-back and oh-so hip. Luckily, you really can stay a while, as this hotel has it all – including three restaurants (my

Irene’s: My #1 breakfast spot in Austin | Recommended by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

Irene’s: Fab breakfast spot in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X20th November 2016

I am a tad obsessed with Irene’s… To the point that I breakfasted there two days in a row, which is most unlike me. It’s the gourmet PB&J toast that keeps me coming back for more – homemade jam, incredible

Hotel Saint Cecilia: Secluded hotel & gardens, a stone’s throw from Austin’s SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

Hotel Saint Cecilia is a luxurious boutique hotel with just 14 rooms (ranging from studios to suites to poolside bungalows), set back from the bustle of South Congress. The impeccable interiors, lush gardens, 24-hour pool and terrace bar are open

June’s All Day: Like the set of Saved By The Bell on Austin’s SoCo | Recommended by HYHOI.com: Have You Heard Of It? | A curation of design-led hotspots around the world, tried and tasted

June’s All Day: A 'Saved By The Bell'-esque diner on Austin’s SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

With a checkered floor, wiggles of pink neon and – to top it all off – an electric blue jukebox, June’s All Day has a distinct Saved By The Bell vibe, and I’m totally down with that. The menu of

Seventh Flag Coffee: Cosy bungalow for caffeination & Texas merchandise

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

Seventh Flag resides in an adorable little bungalow, right opposite the fabulous Elizabeth Street Café (I recommend caffeination at Seventh Flag to battle the post-brunch slump!), serving top notch coffee and a small selection of sweet treats alongside a carefully-curated

Flat Track Coffee: Bikes & coffee under one super hip roof in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X16th October 2016

At Flat Track, a coffee roastery, cafe and co-working space sit harmoniously alongside a bicycle and motorbike workshop. The coffee is en pointe – and guaranteed to be super fresh, since the roaster is located less than 15 feet from

Hotel San José: Hip hotel with bar & pool in Austin’s hip SoCo

America, Austin TX, Texas

X15th October 2016

Located in the heart of hip SoCo (that’s South Congress to you and I), some might argue that the Hotel San José is the heart of SoCo… San José offers a range of room standards (from basic with a shared

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