SoFi GuideArts and EntertainmentAussie's Grill & Beach BarOne of the few sports bars where you can get off your duff and actually spike a few between sips of your fave lager. Aussie's is Austin's beach/beer volleyball headquarters. 306 Barton Springs Rd., 480-0952 map www.aussiesbar.com Cafe Caffeine Free WiFi, poetry readings every Wednesday, Unemployed Democrats merch, and Los Armadillos coffee are just a few reasons why Austin loves this energetic coffee shop. 909 W. Mary, 447-9473 map www.cafecaffeine.com Diaz Gallery, Plantscape Gardens This mother and son owned and operated gallery is a nursery as well. Its cozy atmosphere houses an impressive selection of plants, candles, and gorgeous art. 3507 S. First, 444-0013 map www.diazgallery.com Flashback Vintage Whoa! Déjà vu! For more than 16 years, Flashback has been outfitting Austin's clotheshorses and fashion slaves with the best in vintage apparel and dancing duds. Particularly good shoe section and long but discreet list of celebrity customers. 1805 S. First, 445-6906 map www.flashbackaustin.com G&S Lounge Blink and you'll miss this windowless bar that has a handsome selection of beer, a great jukebox, and some kickin' air hockey action behind its walls. 2420 S. First, 707-8702 map Hyatt Regency Austin One of the original/early SXSW locales, the Hyatt on Barton Springs is known for its lush open-air pool, sizzling fajitas at Lavista, and a view of Lake Austin and Downtown. Whether your stopping in for a drink at the lounge or a weeklong stay, you'll be sure to feel at home … if your home is a large hotel-like mansion with a waitstaff, stiff drinks, and fabulous restaurants. 208 Barton Springs Rd., 477-1234 map www.austin.hyatt.com Jovita's Jovita's isn't just a Tex-Mex restaurant with live music on the side. Far from it; this modern day cantina has had Latin music legends against the murals of Cesar Chavez. Pop in, grab a cerveza, and groove to la musica de la raza. 1619 S. First, 447-7825 map www.jovitas.com Little Mexico Restaurant Traditional south of the border hospitality and authentic Mexican cuisine. Not to mention some of the hottest salsa this side of the Rio Grande. Live mariachi every Thursday and Friday and happy hour specials fit for a fiesta. 2304 S. First, 462-2188 map Long Center for the Performing Arts This much anticipated art and architectural wonder will be a true community effort, embracing all walks of Austin and is slated to open in spring '08. 701 W. Riverside, 457-5100 map www.thelongcenter.org Palmer Events Center For every conference/concert/celebration need in Austin, this ample, recently renovated venue serves her city and sits at the heart of some of the best views of our beloved town. 900 Barton Springs Rd. map www.palmereventscenter.com Polvos Family owned and operated, Polvo's is one of the best choices in Austin for authentic Mexican food. Tasty tamales, amazing enchiladas, and don't forget your margarita. Polvo's also has a lovely porch area for enjoying a cerveza on those hot Texas days. 2004 S. First, 441-5446 map Resistencia Bookstore "Viva la raza! Viva la causa! Viva la revolucion!" were rallying cries during Cesar Chavez's farm workers strike of the 1960s and carried on by this South First purveyor of Chicano literature and music. With live performances from local musicians and artists, Resistencia continues the flow of ideas proffered by Chavez and his like. 1801-A S. First, 416-8885 map www.resistenciabooks.com Roadhouse Relics Rare, vintage neon signs and brilliant, original art from Todd Sanders. 1720 S. First, 442-6366 map www.roadhouserelics.com The Stash Über-proprietess and SoFi cheerleader Yvonne Beltran offers local handmade art for truly unique gifts. Part gift-shop, part gallery, part performance space, the Stash is an ever-transforming headquarters for all things beautiful … and transformative … and South Austin. 2209 S. First Ste. J, 448-7707 map www.austinstash.com Summermoon Coffee Bar Proclaimed the only wood-fired coffee here in AusTex, Summermoon boasts a beeeee-utiful setting in addition to some serious brew. 3115 S. First, 804-1665 map www.woodfiredcoffee.com Threadgill's World HQ Eddie Wilson's Austin cornerstone of home cooking and located mere yards from the original spot of Wilson's legendary Armadillo World HQ, the launchpad of Austin's ol' cosmic cowboy scene. 301 W. Riverside, 472-9304 map www.threadgills.com |
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