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New 'grub' on Guadalupe
Vegan Longhorns rejoice! There is finally a deli and bakery specializing in treats for you within walking distance from campus. Dhaba Joy, located behind Austin favorite Toy Joy on Guadalupe, is an adorable retro-style cafe with sparkling and spindly light fixtures, comfy round chairs and the best desserts on the planet. Their vegan cupcakes, from strawberry shortcake to German chocolate and everything in between, are absolutely delicious. Their rich flavor and appealing presentation make them candy for the eyes and mouth. The new vegan cinnamon rolls are some of the tastiest, and will please vegans and non-vegans alike. Their creamy and tender texture is fun to sink your teeth into. The restaurant recently added a deli, offering choices such as the "unchicken" salad sandwich and a vegan Reuben. The only option I didn't like was the Oatscreme - with a flavor akin to mashed-up horse feed, it might not be the best on the menu for those unaccustomed to vegan foods. Whether you're a vegan or just looking for a kitschy atmosphere, good service and fantastic food, Dhaba Joy will fit the bill. - Caitlin Wittlif Boomerang's Where is a goodlooking place to go grub between classes that's not Thai food or pizza? This was the question I asked myself when I stumbled upon Boomerangs, located on 31st Street and Guadalupe. I'd heard of the place but hadn't tried it yet. Hmmm, gourmet and veggie meat pies ... It was around 1 p.m. when I walked up to the front door and pulled the boomerang-shaped handle to enter. (OK, that's cute, they're playing on the theme.) The familiar smell of baking greeted me, and I caught myself drooling just seconds before a guy emerged from the kitchen's swinging door to get my order. I knew ahead of time that Boomerang's specialized in Australian cuisine - meat and veggie pies, hand-baked, made-from-scratch little darlings that you can eat with your hands- are favorites on the continent. Knowing that my hunger sometimes gets to me, I kept myself from saying something ignorant like "G'day mate," to the employee, who had an authentic accent himself. I glanced up at the menu hurriedly (steak mushroom pie, southwest chicken pie, mmmm, the pepperoni pie looks great ...) and decided on the curry veggie pie, which contains peas, broccoli, carrots and mushrooms in a homemade, yellow curry sauce. "I have a few of those still in the oven baking, do you mind waiting?" he asked. What? I get a fresh pie? No, of course I don't mind waiting! (My choice must not have been in the glass case behind the counter with the other little pies.) Along with a drink and a side salad, it came to $8. Not bad. "I'll bring out your pie to you when it's ready," he said. It wasn't long until the steaming thing, served in a little paper bag, was kindly brought to me. The veggies inside the delicious, flaky crust were coated with the rich, spicy curry and had the perfect crunch. As I finished my quick meal and had to return to the excitement of Ancient Rome back on campus, I felt satisfied with this delightful discovery, and thus I highly recommend it. - Michal Durham The Texan strives to present all information fairly, accurately and completely.
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