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Category: Austin

Mighty Fine

by Linda Nguyen on March 24, 2009March 5, 2012 in Austin, Girl Eats World, New Thing(s) of the Week

Yet another burger place proclaiming no antibiotics, no hormones, and fresh ingredients with their produce out for display. The last time I tried one of these “healthy ingredients” burger place… [Continue Reading]

Maudi’s

by Linda Nguyen on March 22, 2009March 22, 2009 in Austin, Girl Eats World, New Thing(s) of the Week

The day after Brandi’s birthday celebration, the three of us nursed our hangovers at a new Mexican restaurant, Maudi’s. I’ve heard many things about Maudi’s and how it’s an Austin… [Continue Reading]

Cafe de Bella

by Linda Nguyen on January 31, 2009September 12, 2009 in Austin, Creative Endeavors, Girl Eats World, New Thing(s) of the Week

I finally tried that newish Vietnamese cafe near Lamar and 183. Cafe de Bella. I’ve been craving banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) since November 2007 (When I got lockjaw). I thought… [Continue Reading]

First Football Heartbreak and 5K

by Linda Nguyen on November 3, 2008March 5, 2012 in Austin, New Thing(s) of the Week

So I experienced two firsts this weekend. I experienced my first football heartbreak. I won’t go any further as to not upset any fellow Longhorns. Needless to say, it hurt…. [Continue Reading]

Mothers

by Linda Nguyen on October 10, 2008October 12, 2008 in Austin, Girl Eats World, New Thing(s) of the Week

This is about a week late. Nisreen and I had lunch last week and she introduced me to an Austiny treasure I’ve been meaning to try for a couple of… [Continue Reading]

52-10, Yay Horns

by Linda Nguyen on September 20, 2008October 19, 2008 in Austin

Little’s first college football game.

Mikado

by Linda Nguyen on August 29, 2008November 16, 2009 in Austin, Girl Eats World, New Thing(s) of the Week

I’m so sushied out. Today was making sushi night (see previous entry) and yesterday I went on a date at Mikado’s. My long overdue first time there. We had three… [Continue Reading]

Feast of Love

by Linda Nguyen on July 25, 2008July 26, 2008 in Austin, Movies, New Thing(s) of the Week

Mary Ellen not only recommended this movie to me but also renewed my netflix account for a year to facilitate the process. So the girls and I watched it Wednesday… [Continue Reading]

Happy 2008!

by Linda Nguyen on January 2, 2008March 18, 2015 in Austin, Diary, New Thing(s) of the Week

Time has flown by. I celebrated the New Year with a hodgepodge of people in downtown Austin. My roommate and his friends, ran into Kim and stole her, and Jon… [Continue Reading]

2007

by Linda Nguyen on December 14, 2007November 18, 2008 in Austin, Books, Memories, Movies, New Thing(s) of the Week, pursuit of happiness

I have a very big extensive “new things” entry in the works but the photos are taking a while. Stay tuned for that. Meanwhile, here’s some of my favorites of… [Continue Reading]

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Linda Nguyen is a Texas Native who recently moved to North Carolina. She’s a blogger and photographer and loves eating noodles. This is her personal blog. She also writes a food blog.

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