Guidebook for Austin
Essentials
4-minute walk from my place. Perfect place to pick up beer/wine, to grab some great coffee, and pick up gourmet prepared food.
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Quickie Pickie
2027 E Cesar Chavez St4-minute walk from my place. Perfect place to pick up beer/wine, to grab some great coffee, and pick up gourmet prepared food.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite bars in Austin--Whisler's serves up some amazing cocktails in a great atmosphere and with a great happy hour!
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Whisler's
1816 E 6th StOne of my favorite bars in Austin--Whisler's serves up some amazing cocktails in a great atmosphere and with a great happy hour!
They serve keg aged cocktails, but most importantly Thai Kun food trailer (Bon Appetit "50 Best") is in back.
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Wonderland
They serve keg aged cocktails, but most importantly Thai Kun food trailer (Bon Appetit "50 Best") is in back.
Easy Tiger
1501 E 7th StBest beer + amazing food - this is a can't miss while in Austin.
Kinda hipster, but they're serving up some of the best tap beer (Brew #1) and gourmet coffee (brew #2) in Austin.
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Wright Bros. Brew and Brew
500 San Marcos StKinda hipster, but they're serving up some of the best tap beer (Brew #1) and gourmet coffee (brew #2) in Austin.
Amazing Mexican food, top-notch drinks (including some great Mezcal cocktails), and an excellent happy hour.
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Licha's Cantina
1306 E 6th StAmazing Mexican food, top-notch drinks (including some great Mezcal cocktails), and an excellent happy hour.
If you're in the mood for wine, this is your place (and a quick/easy walk from my place).
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Uncorked Tasting Room and Wine Bar
900 E 7th StIf you're in the mood for wine, this is your place (and a quick/easy walk from my place).
Food Scene
One of my fave neighborhood restaurants, Blue Dahlia serves fresh, local French-inspired fare that is light and delicious! Great brunch!
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Blue Dahlia Bistro
1115 E 11th StOne of my fave neighborhood restaurants, Blue Dahlia serves fresh, local French-inspired fare that is light and delicious! Great brunch!
Tamale House East
1707 E 6th StExcellent Mex food in East Austin -- but not open for dinner!
My favorite coffee spot in East Austin. Super friendly staff plus lots of space to sit and relax (or work).
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Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetMy favorite coffee spot in East Austin. Super friendly staff plus lots of space to sit and relax (or work).
Currently my favorite restaurant in Austin (also on Bon Appetit's "50 Best"). Make sure to make reservations. Consider brunch!
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdCurrently my favorite restaurant in Austin (also on Bon Appetit's "50 Best"). Make sure to make reservations. Consider brunch!
A tie for the best pizza in Austin. By the slice (a quick walk from my place) or easy/free delivery (and they take cards).
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveA tie for the best pizza in Austin. By the slice (a quick walk from my place) or easy/free delivery (and they take cards).
Another tie for best pizza in Austin. Close to Stubb's (if you're going to a concert), or they have delivery. Open late!
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Hoboken Pie
718 Red River StAnother tie for best pizza in Austin. Close to Stubb's (if you're going to a concert), or they have delivery. Open late!
Located inside of Lavaca St Bar, they're serving up some of the BEST seafood in Austin. Insanely casual.
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Turf N' Surf Po Boy
407 Lavaca StLocated inside of Lavaca St Bar, they're serving up some of the BEST seafood in Austin. Insanely casual.
Tie for best tacos in all of Austin. Be sure to check the hours--and the wait can be long.
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Veracruz All Natural Food Truck
2505 Webberville RoadTie for best tacos in all of Austin. Be sure to check the hours--and the wait can be long.
A quick walk down the street, they're service up BBQ almost as good as Franklin's with a much shorter wait. Be sure to check hours.
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Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood AveA quick walk down the street, they're service up BBQ almost as good as Franklin's with a much shorter wait. Be sure to check hours.
Upscale bar in the hearth of downtown focused on well-done cocktails and small plates.
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Péché
208 W 4th StUpscale bar in the hearth of downtown focused on well-done cocktails and small plates.
Everything Else
Best place in Austin to buy gifts, and also in one of Austin's best neighborhoods--South Congress.
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Parts & Labour
1704 S Congress AveBest place in Austin to buy gifts, and also in one of Austin's best neighborhoods--South Congress.