Top 5 Restaurants in Austin You Didn’t Know Were LGBT-Friendly

Austin, Texas: a beautiful city filled with art, a young and vibrant scene, and amazing food.
 
If you’ve got a significant other, or if you’ve got a fresh romance with whom you want to share a special day with, you’re going to need a few ideas on where to go for a bite.

 
Austin is typically known as a very gay-friendly city, but here’s a list of 5 restaurants you didn’t know have an open door policy for the LGBT community!
 
1. Trudy’s
 
 
Trudy’s is know for it’s fun environment, creative dishes, and is one of Austin’s BEST Tex-Mex restaurants around. They have everything from stuffed avocados, popular Mexican martinis, and even french toast! Check them out on Gayborhood!
 
2. Verona Ristorante Italiano
 
 
Verona Ristorante Italiano serves up only the most delicious Italian food in the coziest of neighborhood bistros. With delectable fresh dishes, more than friendly staff, and fine attention to detail, this is an experience you won’t want to miss! Check them out
3. Halycon
 
 
During the day, Halcyon is a cute and comfy coffee house whipping up only the freshest roasts. By night, it’s a bar and lounge when you can get smaller bites than a typical restaurant, but the drinks will have you smitten over the famous S’mores plate! Check them out!
 
4. Cheer Up Charlie’s 
 
 
One of Austin’s most popular vegan bars! It’s described as a beautiful colorful cabin, with an outdoor music venue that could make any date special! There’s fun and friendly staff, kombucha on tap, small bites, and they even do movie screenings! Check them out here!
 
5. The Jackalope
 
 
Delicious burgers, great drink, and award winning food – that’s what you’ll find at The Jackalope! The crazy hip atmosphere and fun patio make day-time drinking a blast, not to mention the great pics you’ll get with their giant padded bear!  Check them out here

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Local Jewelry Store Has a Lot to be Thankful for

Local Jewelry Store Has a Lot to be Thankful for

Local Jewelry Store Has a Lot to be Thankful for

Nelson Estate Jewelers is nestled right in the heart of Dobson Ranch in Mesa, Arizona. They specialize in unique custom designs, true vintage and antique pieces, and they have a wonderful jeweler on site for expert jewelry repair services. They also buy from the public, meaning you can bring your old unworn jewelry pieces or inherited coin sets and sell them for quick cash or use them in trade toward new treasures!

The Journey

Owners David Nelson and his wife Aubrey sold all their assets (including 2 rental properties and a personal stash of gold and silver bullion) to give Nelson Estate Jewelers a running start back in 2017. David Nelson has been in the jewelry industry since he was just 15 years old and has worked for many of the big-name jewelers such as Ganem, Zales, Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, and E.D. Marshall Jewelers. David and Aubrey identified the need for an expert jeweler in their local community and recognized that the old way of doing things is antiquated. They set out to create a comfortable and friendly atmosphere with realistic and transparent pricing that respects every client looking to either treat themselves to fine jewelry or express their love to someone special with a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.

Many people in the community stood behind David & Aubrey, some even got their hands dirty and assisted with the actual buildout of the shop to support what Nelson Estate Jewelers was striving to become. Local artists Daron Rogers and Angel Rogers Photography proudly display their art pieces in the showroom. Nelson Estate Jewelers loves to display local art pieces as a small way to give back to the community. They also only charge $5 for watch batteries and donate the proceeds to United Food Bank!

Jewelry Experts

Currently, Nelson Estate Jewelers sells an average of 15 engagement rings per month, whether it be a stunning find in the case, a true period piece from the 1920’s, or a creative custom design built from scratch. David & Aubrey are so thankful to be a part of the special moments in their clients’ lives; engagements, weddings, anniversaries, and even birthdays and graduations. Since jewelry is all about self-expression and no two people are exactly alike, Nelson Estate Jewelers offers incredibly unique pieces as well as the ability to custom design any jewelry piece specific to the person wearing it.

Love for the Community

Nelson Estate Jewelers values its clients above all else; each client is seen, heard, and treated with respect. Rather than hard sales pitches, David & Aubrey focus on listening to needs. They work within specific budgets without sacrificing quality because they believe you shouldn’t have to break the bank to show someone how you feel. Building trust and friendships in their local community is far more important to them than playing insulting price games that you often find at big chain retail stores. The bottom line is that none of what Nelson Estate Jewelers has become would have been possible without the friends, family, and clients who stood behind them then and who continue to support them today.

For more information on Nelson Estate Jewelers visit www.nelsonestatejewelers.com

11 Lesbians In History You Don’t Know But Should

11 Lesbians In History You Don’t Know But Should

11 Lesbians In History You Don’t Know But Should

A few years ago, Huffington Post put together an amazing list of 11 Lesbians In History You Don’t Know But Should. In honor of International Women Day, we highlight those amazing women and give them thanks for their courage and contributions to our community.

When we think of our lesbian pioneers, women like Ellen DeGeneres and Billie Jean King presumably come to mind. But we at The Huffington Post wanted to teach you a little somethin’ somethin’ about your history in honor of October’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) history month. Below, feast your eyes on a group of undaunted ladies who helped paved the way for women and their women-loving ways, and check out the video above for HuffPost Live’s full conversation on lesbian history from the ancient times to now.

Read the full story here!