Guidebook for Austin
Food Scene
The Frenchiest French place in town. J'adore Justine's twinkling patio for a nightcap because it is fabulous AND close to home. Try the St. Jardine or the Enfant Terrible; both are très délicieux!
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Justine's
4710 E 5th StThe Frenchiest French place in town. J'adore Justine's twinkling patio for a nightcap because it is fabulous AND close to home. Try the St. Jardine or the Enfant Terrible; both are très délicieux!
You know what makes me happy? Sipping on an El Pepino and snacking on crispy green beans on the big ol' welcoming patio at Contigo. And, they have the best burger in town, hands down.
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Contigo
2027 Anchor LnYou know what makes me happy? Sipping on an El Pepino and snacking on crispy green beans on the big ol' welcoming patio at Contigo. And, they have the best burger in town, hands down.
My dear friends down at the Franklin joint have the best damn BBQ in the world! And, I'm not just saying that because they are my friends. It is well agreed upon by BBQ experts everywhere!
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Franklin Barbecue
900 E 11th StMy dear friends down at the Franklin joint have the best damn BBQ in the world! And, I'm not just saying that because they are my friends. It is well agreed upon by BBQ experts everywhere!
Take your flip flops off and sink your feet into the sand while you sip on a Mexican Martini or, my fave, the Salty Perrito. Takoba won't let you forget that you are on vacation!
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Takoba
1411 E 7th StTake your flip flops off and sink your feet into the sand while you sip on a Mexican Martini or, my fave, the Salty Perrito. Takoba won't let you forget that you are on vacation!
Fabulous new little sweet spot! I love a plate of oysters with an Austin Spritz. Really friendly folks!
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Hillside Farmacy
1209 E 11th StFabulous new little sweet spot! I love a plate of oysters with an Austin Spritz. Really friendly folks!
An old fave for Tex-Mex comfort food. Awesome brunch. Try the frozen cantaloupe margarita!
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El Chile Cafe y Cantina
1900 Manor RdAn old fave for Tex-Mex comfort food. Awesome brunch. Try the frozen cantaloupe margarita!
Lovely little coffee shop for chatting with friends or writing that novel.
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Vintage Heart Coffee
1405 East 7th StreetLovely little coffee shop for chatting with friends or writing that novel.
I love these pies. And, they deliver!
Menu: http://eastsidepies.com/
512.524.0933
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East Side Pies
1401 Rosewood AveI love these pies. And, they deliver!
Menu: http://eastsidepies.com/
512.524.0933
Drinks & Nightlife
Super rad sandwiches with homemade chips and pickles, excellent beer selection, nice folks behind the bar and a lovely new outdoor patio. Best neighborhood pub in the neighborhood.
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Gourmands
2316 Webberville RdSuper rad sandwiches with homemade chips and pickles, excellent beer selection, nice folks behind the bar and a lovely new outdoor patio. Best neighborhood pub in the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
The mothership for E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tour). This is where Austin's grassroots art scene was born. And, they are moving on up to a big new space real soon.
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Big Medium
4201 South Congress AvenueThe mothership for E.A.S.T. (East Austin Studio Tour). This is where Austin's grassroots art scene was born. And, they are moving on up to a big new space real soon.
Check out Pump for local art and fun openings.
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Pump Project Gallery
Check out Pump for local art and fun openings.
Sightseeing
Want to hike but you don't want to drive a long way to get there? McKinney Falls is beautiful. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
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Iparke yaseMcKinney Falls
5808 McKinney Falls PkwyWant to hike but you don't want to drive a long way to get there? McKinney Falls is beautiful. Just a hop, skip and a jump away.
You can hop on the Ladybird Lake hike and bike trail a quick 5 minute drive from here on Pleasant Valley and Canterbury or Pleasant Valley near Lake Shore.
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Lady Bird Lake Trail
Lady Bird Lake TrailYou can hop on the Ladybird Lake hike and bike trail a quick 5 minute drive from here on Pleasant Valley and Canterbury or Pleasant Valley near Lake Shore.
Everything Else
I-Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
3600 Presidential BlvdSuper close!
Essentials
Fresh, organic, beautiful produce at the Springdale farm stand every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Nice folks!
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Springdale Farm
755 Springdale RoadFresh, organic, beautiful produce at the Springdale farm stand every Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-1pm. Nice folks!
Close by, just in case. Arlan's Market, a new no frills grocery store, is right next door to Walgreens. A quick walk or bike ride to pick up grocery essentials.
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Walgreens
4501 Guadalupe StClose by, just in case. Arlan's Market, a new no frills grocery store, is right next door to Walgreens. A quick walk or bike ride to pick up grocery essentials.
One of many amazing organic urban farms in the hood! Check out their farm stand on Saturday mornings.
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Boggy Creek Farm
3414 Lyons RdOne of many amazing organic urban farms in the hood! Check out their farm stand on Saturday mornings.
Shopping
I love this sweet little shop of handmade gifts and crafty tidbits.
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take heart
1211 E 11th StI love this sweet little shop of handmade gifts and crafty tidbits.