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

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

Café No Sé: Stunning all-day café within Austin’s South Congress Hotel, perfect for brunch

America, Austin TX, Texas

X10th October 2016

The beautiful Café No Sé is located within the equally beautiful South Congress Hotel. It’s an all-day place (although weekend brunch is my fave) with a West Coast-inspired menu. Huge pastries (including a must-try Chocolate & Banana Stuffed Croissant) are

Odd Duck: Exceptional farm-to-table sharing plates in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X13th May 2015

Odd Duck is my dad’s favourite restaurant in all of Austin and believe me when I say that my father is a man of impeccable taste – so you know this place is going to be good already! It all

Barley Swine: Adventurous 12 course chef's menu in Austin

America, Austin TX, Texas

X22nd April 2015

I often find that certain restaurants are well suited to a specific type of person. Well, indecisive and adventurous types – Barley Swine is for you! On a mission to “find the best ingredients and not mess them up!”, the

Houndstooth Coffee: Proper coffee in Austin, Texas

America, Austin TX, Texas

X13th April 2015

Good news: Austin gives good coffee! Houndstooth Coffee is located at the base of the Frost building in central Austin – that’s the building built to look like a giant iceberg, which can be seen from most parts of the

Have You Heard Of It? anniversary round-up

HYHOI is 1 Year Old! My biggest influences share their favourites to celebrate

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X28th February 2015

Have You Heard Of It? is one year old! Can you believe it?! Just 12 short months have generated 180 posts, multiple cities, hundreds of dishes, umpteen drinks, probably far too much caffeine, a handful of workouts to counteract all