Guidebook for Austin
Drinks & Nightlife
Whip in
1950 S I-35 Frontage RdChill local spot with large beer selection, wine and organic Indian food.
Hotel San Jose Lounge
1316 S Congress AveGreat spot for a cocktail.
Stay Gold
1910 E Cesar Chavez StPretty indoor/outdoor bar space on the East side
Food Scene
Perla's
1400 S Congress AveNice Oyster selection and tasty seafood, cocktails.
Curra's Grill
614 E Oltorf StLocal, low-key Tex-Mex!
Launderette
2115 Holly StFantastic food and atmosphere
LENOIR
1807 S 1st StBeauiful prix-fixe menu
Sway
1417 S 1st StModern Thai well done, fresh.
Elizabeth Street Cafe
1501 S 1st StFancy Vietnemese
Tacodeli
1500 Spyglass DrGreat tacos
Torchy's Tacos
1311 South 1st StreetBig tacos
Home Slice Pizza
1415 S Congress AveNY-style pizza
Hoboken Pie
718 Red River StFantastic NJ-style pizza. Delivers to house
Salvation Pizza
624 W 34th StNew Haven-style pizza. Delivers to house.
Lulu B's
3632 South Congress AvenueBahn Mi sandwiches
Contigo
2027 Anchor LnGreat spot on a nice evening
Shopping
By George
1400 S Congress AveHigh end clothing and accessories
Essentials
H-E-B
5808 Burnet RdLocal supermarket chain
Whole Foods Market
525 N Lamar BlvdWhole Foods Austin HQ - the mothership