Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
While they do a killer pre-fixe dinner, I love going for lunch, and the menu is pretty affordable. They do some fun takes on classics, using local game like venison and boar in unexpected way (think kimchi venison hot dogs). The menu changes seasonally.
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Dai Due
2406 Manor RdWhile they do a killer pre-fixe dinner, I love going for lunch, and the menu is pretty affordable. They do some fun takes on classics, using local game like venison and boar in unexpected way (think kimchi venison hot dogs). The menu changes seasonally.
Really great tacos. The cabrito is amazing. Don't forget to get a juice.
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La Fruta Feliz
3124 Manor RdReally great tacos. The cabrito is amazing. Don't forget to get a juice.
Really charming food trailer making fresh pasta on the patio of Butterfly Bar. Grab a drink inside and chill while you wait for your food (it will take a minute, it's fresh!).
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Patrizi's
2307 Manor RdReally charming food trailer making fresh pasta on the patio of Butterfly Bar. Grab a drink inside and chill while you wait for your food (it will take a minute, it's fresh!).
Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
1111 Chicon StDo you like silky smooth cappucinos? Go here.
So. Damn. Good. An upscale place, great for special occasions, with a focus on Southern cuisine. Ask for the biscuits.
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Olamaie
1610 San Antonio StSo. Damn. Good. An upscale place, great for special occasions, with a focus on Southern cuisine. Ask for the biscuits.
Dinner can be spendy, but happy hour and lunch are more affordable and equally delicious. They update their menu seasonally.
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Odd Duck
1201 S Lamar BlvdDinner can be spendy, but happy hour and lunch are more affordable and equally delicious. They update their menu seasonally.
Simple Thai menu that packs a lot of punch. They're not kidding with their spiciness either.
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DEE DEE - Northern Thai Street Food
4204 Menchaca RdSimple Thai menu that packs a lot of punch. They're not kidding with their spiciness either.
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back inside, but can probably make you any drink you want. They have rotating frozen specialty cocktails, the Bee's Knees is a favorite. They also have decent (huge) pizzas for late night eating.
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King Bee Lounge
1906 E 12th StLaid-back inside, but can probably make you any drink you want. They have rotating frozen specialty cocktails, the Bee's Knees is a favorite. They also have decent (huge) pizzas for late night eating.
Parks & Nature
It's a paved trail that goes all the way up to Manor, most used by cyclists, but easy enough for a casual walk as well. There's a small greenbelt trail towards the entrance also.
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Walnut Creek Hike and Bike Trail
Walnut Creek Hike and Bike TrailIt's a paved trail that goes all the way up to Manor, most used by cyclists, but easy enough for a casual walk as well. There's a small greenbelt trail towards the entrance also.
A must if you like the outdoors even a little, especially when it's hot out. The water is natural and spring fed, staying around 68 degrees F year-round.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrA must if you like the outdoors even a little, especially when it's hot out. The water is natural and spring fed, staying around 68 degrees F year-round.
The Greenbelt in Austin has a few swimming spots and many entrances and ways to hike. Twin Falls is one of my favorite swim spots. You can reach it by parking at Lost Creek or on the access road at Mopac & 360. Either way you'll have to hike a bit, but that's part of the fun.
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Twin Falls
3918 S MoPac ExpyThe Greenbelt in Austin has a few swimming spots and many entrances and ways to hike. Twin Falls is one of my favorite swim spots. You can reach it by parking at Lost Creek or on the access road at Mopac & 360. Either way you'll have to hike a bit, but that's part of the fun.
Shopping
A fashion boutique that pulls in the coolest designers and clothes. Perfect for anybody into indie fashion!
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Olive
1200 E 11th StA fashion boutique that pulls in the coolest designers and clothes. Perfect for anybody into indie fashion!
Take Heart is a cute little shop with gifts, cards, incense, mugs, and jewelry. Kind of everything. Lots of Japanese and international designs.
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take heart
1211 E 11th StTake Heart is a cute little shop with gifts, cards, incense, mugs, and jewelry. Kind of everything. Lots of Japanese and international designs.
Essentials
HEB is a much loved local chain, for it's selection and good prices. The one at Mueller is a little further from the house, but has the best selection of international, organic, and fresh produce. Worth the little extra time.
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H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdHEB is a much loved local chain, for it's selection and good prices. The one at Mueller is a little further from the house, but has the best selection of international, organic, and fresh produce. Worth the little extra time.
Arts & Culture
The Blanton is a cool museum, with a growing permanent collection. Check out the Ellsworth Kelly chapel next door too. Free on Thursdays.
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Blantonin taidemuseo
200 East Martin Luther King Junior BoulevardThe Blanton is a cool museum, with a growing permanent collection. Check out the Ellsworth Kelly chapel next door too. Free on Thursdays.