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

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

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

Chicon: Beautiful brunch spot on Austin’s E 6th St

America, Austin TX, Texas

X18th October 2016

Austin’s 6th Street gets a bad rep… but I promise if you continue east, past all the stag do-filled, sticky-floored, cheap tequila-fueled bars, you’ll reach some far classier joints. One of which deserves a special mention: Chicon. Recently opened, and