Gayle Brennan Spencer – sending random thoughts to and from South Austin
Street art doesn’t need a lot of superfluous verbiage. I’m not interfering with any of the artists’ messages upon delivering this final group of snapshots of walls that caught our attention while we were in Oaxaca in February. Just letting the art speak to you.
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Above, Pide por esa Boquita croquetas
Croquetas start out many a meal in Spain, so it only seems appropriate to feature one more plate. The above is definitely a recommended one – a split order of croquetas with half squid ink and half cecina and membrillo at Pide por esa Boquita. The small restaurant felt bright and contemporary and attracted us back for a repeat visit. The seasonal salads were creative; lobster and vegetables were prepared in a not-too-heavy tempura batter; and the tuna tataki merited ordering again.
It was nice to spice things up for a change of pace at Indian Aderezo. The samosas were filled plumply, and the curried vegetables and garbanzos suited us well.
Filled with locals, Restaurante Niza offered us our requisite Italian fix.
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Above, “El Guardian del Barrio,” Uli Martinez
Street art in Oaxaca entices you to wander down many side streets you might otherwise miss. It’s a colorful kaleidoscope mirroring the cultural heritage, contemporary concerns, heart and soul of its residents. Here’s another installment.
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Postcards from Barton Springs 