Boys Trip
Round up the crew and get ready for an unforgettable boys trip deep in the heart of Texas.
Jazz Brunch at Geraldine's
Geraldine’s, our restaurant and live music room beside Rainey Street in downtown Austin, serves brunch Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Sunday jazz brunch brings live jazz and soul every week, plus jazz on select Saturdays. Sets typically run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Artists change each weekend. Recent bills on the Geraldine’s calendar include saxophonist and clarinetist Sammy Epstein and trumpeter Milan Moorman. Check it for dates and set times.
Reserve a table at Geraldine’s on OpenTable (book early on music weekends) or call (512) 476-4755.
On the Brunch Menu
Brunch at Geraldine’s is modern Mexican with Southern influence. Five plates to start.
- Chilaquiles: shredded chicken, queso fresco, crema and cilantro, with an egg and refried black beans.
- Mole Enchilada Eggs: shredded chicken and mole negro on a corn tortilla quesadilla, topped with fried eggs, queso fresco and avocado.
- Steak and Eggs: grilled Wagyu skirt steak, two eggs and breakfast potatoes, finished with chimichurri.
- Geraldine’s Lox Benedict: English muffin, double cream Brie, spinach, Scottish smoked salmon, capers and dill hollandaise.
- Fork & Knife Cinnamon Rolls: vanilla bean and cream cheese frosting, for the table to fight over.
Dishes shift with the season, so the full menu has the current list.
Stroll & Explore
After brunch, walk the Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk for water views and a lake breeze, then head up Congress Avenue to the Mexic-Arte Museum for bold Mexican, Latinx and Chicano art.
Wind Down at Brass Poppy
Head back to Hotel Van Zandt for a drink at Brass Poppy, our neighborhood cocktail lounge with amber light and an unhurried playlist. Come as you are.
Try Como La Flor for something bright, Whiskey River for something slow, or Lovely Day, alcohol-free. Weekend doors open at 3:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday nights bring Bloom + Beats with resident DJ Ben Green, 9:00 to 11:00 p.m..
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Active Adventurer
Fuel your adventurous spirit with a full day of outdoor exploration, local flavors, and stunning Austin views—capped off with live music and Southern cuisine at Geraldine’s.
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Culinary Ventures
Immerse yourself in Austin’s vibrant culture with a day of bold murals, Latinx art, local music history, and inventive cuisine—all capped off with a nightcap at Hotel Van Zandt’s own Brass Poppy.
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Live at Van Zandt
Dinner at Geraldine's, then live music on stage from 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, at Hotel Van Zandt.
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Cultural Exploration
Immerse yourself in Austin’s vibrant culture with a day of bold murals, Latinx art, local music history, and inventive cuisine—all capped off with a nightcap at Hotel Van Zandt’s own Brass Poppy.
