Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
Vespaio
1610 S Congress AveGood Italian food in the neighborhood.
Uchi
801 S Lamar BlvdHands down the best sushi in Austin.
http://uchiaustin.com/
La Condesa
400 W 2nd StGreat atmosphere and food.
https://lacondesa.com/austin
The best cupcakes in Austin!
http://www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com/Default.aspx
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Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905 S 1st StThe best cupcakes in Austin!
http://www.sugarmamasbakeshop.com/Default.aspx
My favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and a lovely outdoor area.
http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
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Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StMy favorite place in the neighborhood for breakfast. Excellent food, great atmosphere, and a lovely outdoor area.
http://elizabethstreetcafe.com/
Ramen Tatsu-Ya
1234 S Lamar BlvdAmazing ramen in a fun atmosphere!
A short walk from the casita. Cosmic Coffee has food trailers on site and is a great place for coffee or a beer.
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Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
121 Pickle RdA short walk from the casita. Cosmic Coffee has food trailers on site and is a great place for coffee or a beer.
Great Outdoor Space and good margaritas and Tex-Mex too.
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Fresa's South First Dine-In
1703 S 1st StGreat Outdoor Space and good margaritas and Tex-Mex too.
Old South Austin at it's finest. Mattie's is the latest version of the iconic Green Pastures Restaurant. Set in a beautiful Victorian home surrounded by live oaks and peacocks this is a great place to come for drinks or dinner. Sometimes they have live music outside under the trees.
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Mattie's
901 W Live Oak StOld South Austin at it's finest. Mattie's is the latest version of the iconic Green Pastures Restaurant. Set in a beautiful Victorian home surrounded by live oaks and peacocks this is a great place to come for drinks or dinner. Sometimes they have live music outside under the trees.
Essentials
Whole Foods flagship store and corporate headquarters. Great organic selection.
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Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods flagship store and corporate headquarters. Great organic selection.
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdBasic grocery store within walking distance from house.
Upscale Grocery Store, not walkable from house. Good for specialty items.
http://www.centralmarket.com/Home?store=austin_westgate
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Central Market
4477 S Lamar BlvdUpscale Grocery Store, not walkable from house. Good for specialty items.
http://www.centralmarket.com/Home?store=austin_westgate
Great Saturday morning farmers market with prepared food, live music and kids activities. 9-1:00 Saturdays. Year Round. http://www.sfcfarmersmarket.org/
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SFC Farmers' Market Downtown
422 Guadalupe StGreat Saturday morning farmers market with prepared food, live music and kids activities. 9-1:00 Saturdays. Year Round. http://www.sfcfarmersmarket.org/
Everything Else
Lady Bird Lake
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike TrailVery nice hike and bike trail on both sides of the lake.
Austin's finest swimming hole.
http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrAustin's finest swimming hole.
http://austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
Arts & Culture
Great small movie theater. Arrive early for appetizers and drinks in the bar.
http://www.violetcrowncinema.com/
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Violet Crown Social Club
1111 E 6th StGreat small movie theater. Arrive early for appetizers and drinks in the bar.
http://www.violetcrowncinema.com/
My favorite place to see a movie and have dinner all at the same time!
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar
1120 S Lamar BlvdMy favorite place to see a movie and have dinner all at the same time!
Parks & Nature
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trailhead
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail