If we went out to eat together, you might look at my order and think, "What is she eating?" The answer? I'm eating like a cavewoman. 

Named for the paleolithic era of time, the basic premise of the Paleo diet is that if cavemen didn't eat it, then I shouldn't eat it (though protein powder is a notable exception). The rules are simple, the application challenging:

It can be hard enough to stand up for yourself in the face of adversity, let alone an entire society facing both cultural and legal discrimination. Atticus Circle is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing people with the opportunity to do just that, and its Awards Luncheon on Feb. 29 will recognize the bravery of members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and their straight allies in fighting intolerance.

Artisanal mezcal has finally arrived in Austin, at Bar Ilegal. Located behind Clive Bar on Rainey Street, the bar lies in a striking, historic stone building and evokes the feel of a true, old-style Mexican cantina. The tiny, candle-lit space accommodates about 20 people and provides a dark and sexy ambience – the perfect atmosphere for sipping this strong and smoky offshoot of tequila.

(Left to right) Doutzen Kroes, Sara Ziff, Coco Rocha, and Jenna Sauers at The Model Alliance launch 

Fashion’s myth of glamour requires that we don’t often think about the maltreatment of models. However, model-activists Sara Ziff and Jenna Sauers, in conjunction with supermodels like Coco Rocha and Doutzen Kroes, aim to change the way we think about the industry. To that effect, Ziff and Sauers launched The Model Alliance last week, a revolutionary, non-profit organization to remind us that models are human beings, not clothes hangers.

Image courtesy of Junglefrog Cooking

Whether its cupcakes and macarons or bacon everything and food in small glasses, food trends truly excite the culinary imagination with a host of possibilities. But it’s the dark horse that has me salivating: pho. You’ve probably had it. You’ve probably wondered how to pronounce it (“fuh,” with an elevation in intonation at the end). At its heart, it is mouthwatering, aromatic ambrosia in a bowl.

It's no secret that everything is bigger in Texas – and that includes award shows. The Austin Film Society's 12th Anual Texas Hall of Fame Awards promises to be an extravagant affair film buffs won't want to miss.

Since 2001, the Texas Film Hall of Fame has honored Texas legends that have made a significant contribution to film, entertainment and music: Renée Zellweger, Dennis Quiad and Matthew McConaughey are all among the award's notable former recipients. This year, honorees include actor Barry Corbin, musician Meat Loaf, and filmmaker Douglas McGrath.

Austin is blessed with an abundance of opportunities to spend your hard-earned cash. From the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to Le Garage Sale, events centered wholly on shopping have become a huge hit throughout the city. And the crown jewels of the Austin shopping scene come in the forms of vintage wares and handmade goods.

This weekend, Austinites will have two opportunities to thrift through vintage treasures galore and one-of-a-kind commodities at the Austin Flea and the American Icon 29th St. Yard Sale. Fortunately held on different days, you can pencil both into your calendar to get your shopping fix.

 
Image Courtesy of The Little Teochew

This Valentine's Day, a romantic dinner doesn't have to mean doilies and cherubs and heart-shaped boxes. Below are three Austin eateries offering a memorable prix-fixe menus, sans ubiquitous pink palette. 

A wide, stark space with polished wood floors, framed photographs and canvases lining the walls. This may be the image that immediately comes to mind when thinking of an art gallery. Red Space, however, is anything but.

Named after founder Caitlin McCollom’s favorite color, the gallery is actually housed inside an apartment. A trend on the rise, the apartment gallery represents a DIY solution to Austin’s need for new art spaces. McCollom first opened Red Space in Jan. 2011, hosting the premiere exhibit that April. In choosing shows for the space, she seeks out very experimental, conceptual art in forms such as performance installation and non-object works.