Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Big Top Candy Store!

When in Austin, you have to visit the Greatest Candy Shop on Earth...Big Top!

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Proprietor Brandon Hodge was very cool and took some time to tell me about his art. Steampunk music instruments...awesomely crafted wonders, based on the design of steam powered machines and gear driven mechanisms!

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The store itself is inviting and captivating. I just want to hang out for an hour or two and listen to the cool music and take in the intoxicating smell of candy and ice cream. The walls lined with circus and freak-show posters, banners and old photos, gives the place a parlor feel with old wooden auditorium style benches to chill out while enjoying tasty treats you want to come back everyday!

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Did I mention all the delicious candy and ice cream?

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And now...the instruments!

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Parting shots, see ya soon Big Top, see you soon.

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Big Top Candy Shop
1706 S. Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
512.462.2220





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