So You Think You Can Dance
Was your mother not a “Dance Mom?” Didn’t grow up on the pageant circuit? Never were forced into Cotillion? So, you aren’t what one would call twinkle toes? No worries, you are in the majority, and we can help!
Your first dance as husband and wife can be overwhelming… hundreds of your nearest and dearest silently observing and judging you as you sway to “At Last.” We kid, it’s not that bad!!! It is a magical moment, but why not make it unforgettable by brushing up on your dancing skills?
If you are already a natural dancer, one way to score perfect 10s, is to join a dance group. There are many groups around Austin that specialize in all types of dancing from tango to two-stepping. Join one and burn some serious calories to help get into perfect wedding shape!
Are your dancing shoes covered in dust and only go with bell-bottoms? Or if you just want some one-on-one instruction, dance lessons are the way to go for you. Arthur Murray and Go Dance, both offer group classes and private classes for all levels. They can even choreograph a first dance for you and you can rehearse over and over, so when the emcee announces the new Mr. and Mrs., you are prepared and will wow everyone!
CLINK tip: if you are having fun out on the dance floor, your guests will take notice. So even your moves aren’t like Jagger’s, smile your way through it!
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Fabi and Rosi = FABULOUS
If you haven’t been to Fabi + Rosi yet, I feel sorry for your mouth. This is one of the best restaurants in Austin, hands down! It is fine dining that is not only affordable, but inviting and comfortable as well.
Let’s start with the ambiance. Fabi + Rosi took up residence a couple of years ago in the building previously vacated by Zoot. It is an adorable “home” with great black and white décor throughout. White leather tufted banquettes line the walls and vintage framed mirrors in myriad shapes, styles and sizes hang above. There are black and white striped drapes that can be closed and used as a divider to make certain tables private dining areas
Even the bathrooms are adorable! No detail has gone untouched. The glassware, flatware and china are all classic yet perfectly in place. There is a great outdoor courtyard, that has modern furnishings and is perfect to sit in while waiting for a table. Or to dine al fresco on a gorgeous Austin day!
The menu! Holy greatness. The menu changes seasonally and is updated based on customer feedback – you gotta love that. All ingredients are fresh and many come straight from the garden. The nightly specials are inventive and always a hit! My current favorite is the escargot! A must try, even if you have never had escargot. We took a friend there that refused to try the beautiful snails but she sopped up the garlic butter with their great bread and was VERY pleased! The arugula salad with overnight tomatoes is beautiful, colorful and a great starter. If you are a beet fan, you can’t go wrong with the golden beets accompanied with pistachio goat cheese- YUM!!!
For main courses, the ich liebe tiere, which translates into “I love animals,” is amazing!!!! A mushroom strudel, whipped cauliflower and a carrot cardamom puree is the prefect dish. If I were a vegetarian, I would consume this DAILY! The lamb ragout with the savory ravioli is perfect on a cold night and the pan seared scallop with devils on horseback are some of the best scallops in Austin.
Dessert, two words: crack pie. Fabi + Rosi’s crack pie far outshines the crack pie of Momofuku fame. It is butter and sugar greatness in a crust!!! The other offerings are fabulous, but the crack pie is…addictive 
Fabi + Rosi is open for dinner every night of the week. Reservations are available before 6:30 and then seating is available on a first come/first serve basis. Welcome to your new favorite place!
CLINKing to Fabi + Rosi!
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The 1920s . . . an era known for prosperity and optimism. Jazz was all the rage, ladies chopped their locks and donned fringe, and speakeasies were popping up all over the country. At the Rodriguez’ annual New Years Eve fete, we chose the 20s as a theme, and carried it out through the menu, décor and costumes!
Each year, Mary and Troy Rodriguez open their home in Georgetown to their nearest and dearest for a celebration that has become the talk of the town! CLINK has been so fortunate to have been a part of this well-known soiree since its inception in 2005, and each year the party gets better and better!
We chose a color palette of crisp whites and rich platinum and silver. We wanted to keep the look reminiscent of the Cotton Club – so instead of floral centerpieces, we brought in art deco lamps to reflect the era. And then played up the “lamp” idea by having floral lampshades created for the display centerpieces.
The menu included Oyster Rockefeller Dip, which became a decadent treat during the 20s, due in part to the Rockefeller name. Shrimp Cocktail, which gained notoriety during prohibition since cocktail glasses needed to find a new purpose, was on the menu. Pineapple upside down cake was a featured dessert since pineapple was readily available in the 20s and it coincided perfectly with the maraschino cherry, which had a bit of an alcohol taste, which was illegal at the time!
For entertainment, we brought in jazz vocalist, Erin Ivey of Grand Hotel who set the prohibition mood perfectly. Craps, roulette and poker tables were all brought in so guests could play the night away! And what New Years Eve would be complete without a fireworks display? Guests watched sparks fly as they rang in 2012! Happy New Year, everyone!!!
Photography Courtesy of Christina Richison
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