Following the opening of burger joints Twisted Root and Fat Sal’s earlier this year, the availability of healthy options in West Campus has been more questionable than ever. Barley Bean, a one-stop shop opening on October 15 on 23rd Street and Rio Grande, is an urban store-meets-cafe that is designed to cater to students living in West Campus. A community table and warm atmosphere make the area a potential study space and hang-outzone as well as somewhere to grab groceries or dinner.
By Sarah Pressley
West Campus is a treasure trove of historic homes. The space Longhorns use to party, play, study and sleep holds a historic past. Many of those who worked to shape Austin and the University...
