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CURRYING FAVOR

You’re already bored with hearing about Dry January. Spice up the conversation with a stop at Umai Mi’s new pop-up location inside the Food Hall at Pearl’s Bottling Department. Here, Chef Jason Dady explores a playful take on modern Asian fare with bold flavors, bright textures and craveable plates. From Japanese inspired deviled eggs to coconut Thai curries and …

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CHAKRA O’CLOCK

The most balance you found during the holiday was carrying equal amounts of packages in both hands. Get yourself back to center with local studio Present Practice. Now open, the hybrid yoga, pilates and café space is founded by yoga teacher and Austin native Morgan O’Hare and her husband, offering 14 classes a day including the signature vinyasa …

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FRINGE BENEFITS

Your feed is drenched with purple, green and gold sugar this week. Move from edibles to wearables and add a little flair to your Mardi Gras accessories with a new collection of velvet appliqué artwork earrings from Ellen Macomber. Lightweight, dramatic and sure to collect compliments, choose from eyes, butterflies, lips and hummingbirds. Fringe varies in length and each earring …

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A FEAST FOR THE SENSES

Five golden rings, three French hens, two turtle doves. Tis the season for counting, so turn your attention towards the curated 12-item bistro menu at Ateliê. Just opened this week, the globally influenced bistro and multidisciplinary creative space is the culmination of years of underground dinners and art-driven events through Chef Wyl Lima’s pop-up social club, The Experience. …

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EAT THE DAMN CAKE

Indulge in life’s pleasures at Antoinette’s Coffee House, now open in the French Quarter. Your general rule of holiday gifting is one for them, one for you. Embrace self-indulgence in the most glamorous way — over macarons and espresso at Antoinette’s Coffee House. The petite French Quarter spot is outfitted with hot pink café chairs, chandelier lighting …

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FASHION PLATES

If the chew fits. Trend-setting restaurants worth stepping out to.  Clockwise from top left Casa Kenji Allen Parkway AreaFire-driven dishes meet Japanese technique at the buzzy new fusion restaurant, in the former home of Andiron, where every dish is artfully-plated. Expect menu temptations including tempura, Japanese sweet potato, hot rock wagyu, grilled octopus and other fire-kissed …

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