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From farm fresh tomatoes to haute couture sequined
gowns, spicy Indonesian dishes to upscale seafood, two
step country dancing to out of control punk rock, Austin
tempts all your senses and then some.

Also in Austin you can enjoy diverse shopping
opportunities. A stroll along many downtown streets will
reveal local boutiques, or just zip to one of several area
malls for national brands. For true bargain hunters, there is
a store factory outlet in nearby San Marcos.
For more information visit www.austin.citysearch.com or
www.austin360.com

Major Shopping Centers

The Arboretum
1000 Research Blvd.
www.shopsimon.com /
338.4437

Barton Creek Square
2901 Capital of Texas Hwy.
www.shopsimon.com / 327.7040

The Domain
11410 Century Oaks
www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?id=1207 / 873.8099

La Frontera Shopping Center
200 Sundance Pkwy., Round Rock 78681
www.la.frontera.com/retail/shops.html

Galleria Oaks Shopping Center
13376 Research Blvd.
www.jgmanagement.com / 335.1161

Gateway Shopping Center
Hwy. 183 and Capital of Texas Hwy.

Highland Mall
6001 Airport Blvd.
www.highlandmall.com / 454.9656

Highland Pavilion Shopping Center
907 W. 5th St. Ste. 202 / 472.7774

Lakeline Mall
11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park 78613
www.shopsimon.com / 257.8500

Prime Outlets at San Marcos
3939 IH-35 S. Ste. 900, San Marcos 78666
www.primeretail.com / 396.2201

Round Rock Premium Outlets
www.premiumoutlets.com / 863.6688

Tanger Factory Outlet Center
4015 IH.35 S. Ste. 319, San Marcos 78666
396.7446

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Boutiques
Austin boasts the convenience of shopping malls with
national department stores as well as small boutiques.
Walk down South Congress (SoCo) to explore boutiques offering clothes, antiques, jewelry, art, and tattoos.
Warehouse and downtown districts(4th & 6th St.) offer
upscale clothing boutiques and modern and antique
furniture.

Austin Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Dance Halls
Stay fit the fun way—dance the night away in your choice
of club: upscale, sports-themed, country and western, rock
and roll, goth, glam, salsa ... have fun discovering your
own favorites! There’s always the option to enjoy a local
or internationally famed group live in concert. For the beer
enthusiast, there are several microbreweries, such as
Lovejoy’s Taproom & Brewery (604 Neches St.), North by
Northwest Restaurant & Brewery (10010 N. Capital Of
Texas Hwy) and The Draught House Pub & Brewery
(4112 Medical Parkway).

A Few of Our Favorites Concert Halls & Event Ctrs.
From competitive college hoops to rock‘n roll head bopping,
Austin’s concert halls and event centers are cooking up
excitement 365 days a year.

Over 120 live music venues
Search www.austinchronicle.com or www.austin.citysearch.com
for shows, times, and general information.

Stubb’s
801 Red River, 78701
www.stubbsaustin.com / 480.8341

Momo’s
618 W. 6th St., 78701
www.momosclub.com / 479.8848

The Saxon Pub
1320 South Lamar, 78704
www.thesaxonpub.com / 448.2552

Backyard
13101 Highway 71 West., 78738
www.thebackyard.net / 263.4146

Cedar Street (Wednesdays are the best)
208 W 4th St., 78701
www.cedarstreetaustin.com / 495.9669

Antone’s
213 W 5th St., 78701
www.antones.net / 320.8424

Johnny Fin’s
16405 Marina Point Rd., 78734
www.johnnyfins.com / 266.2811

Detour
1113 RR 620 N., 78734
266.2279

Austin Music Hall
208 Nueces, 78701
www.austinmusichall.com / 263.4146

Red Eyed Fly
715 Red River, 78701
www.redeyedfly.com / 474.1084

Elephant Room (Jazz)
315 Congress Ave., 78701
www.elephantroom.com / 473.2279

Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Avenue, 78701
www.austintheatre.org/site/PageServer?pagename=
paramounttheatre

472.5470

Broken Spoke (traditional Country Music)
3201 South Lamar, 78704
www.brokenspokeaustintx.com / 442.6189

Lucky Lounge
209 A West 5th St., 78701
www.theluckylounge.com / 479.7700

Hill’s Cafe
4700 S Congress Ave, 78745
www.hillscafe.com / 851.9300

A Few of Our Favorite Restaurants
Ciola’s Italian Restaurant
1310 Hwy. 620 South, 78734
www.ciolas.com / 263.9936

Curra’s Mexican
(Traditional Interior Mexican Cuisine)
614 East Oltorf, 78704
www.currasgrill.com / 444.0012

Cypress Grill (Cajun food)
4404 West William Cannon, Suite L, 78749
www.cypressgrill.net / 358.7474

Doña Emilia’s (Latin cuisine )
101 San Jacinto Blvd., 78701
www.donaemilias.com / 478.2520

El Arroyo (Tex Mex)
1624 W. 5th, 78701
474.1222

El Gallo (Mexican Food)
2910 South Congress, 78704
www.elgallorestaurant.com / 444.6696

Elsi’s Restaurant
(Mexican and Salvadorian cuisine)
6601 Burnet Rd Ste 300, 78756
www.elsisrestaurant.com / 454.0747

Fonda San Miguel (Interior Mexican)
2330 W. North loop, 78756
www.fondasanmiguel.com / 459.4121

III Forks (USDA Prime Beef to Ocean-Fresh fish
and Buttery Lobster)

111 Lavaca Street, 78701
http://iiiforks.com
474.1776

Freddie’s Place (Fun Spun eats)
1703 South First., 78703
www.freddiesplaceaustin.com / 445.9197

Gumbo's (Cajun Cuisine)
710 Colorado Street, Suite 100, 78701
www.gumbosaustin.com / 480.8053

Hill Country Pasta House (Traditional Italian)
3519 RR 620 North, 78734
www.hillcountrypasta.com / 266.9445

Home Slice Pizza ( NY-Style Pizza)
1415 South Congress.
www.homeslicepizza.com / 444.pies

Houston’s (American)
2408 W. Anderson Ln., 78757
451.7333

Hudson’s on the Bend (SW Cuisine)
3509 Ranch Road 620 N., 78734
www.hudsonsonthebend.com / 266.1369

Hula Hut
(Mix of Polynesian and Mexican Cuisine)
3825 Lake Austin Blvd, 78703
www.hulahut.com / 476.4852

Jardin Corona (Mexican Food)
600 S Bell Blvd, Cedar Park, 78613
996.9349

Jeffrey’s Restaurant
(Contemporary Texas Cuisine)
1204 W Lynn St., 78703
www.jeffreysofaustin.com / 477.5584

Kenichi (Contemporary Asian Cuisine)
419 Colorado St., 78701
www.kenichiaustin.com / 320.8883

Lambert’s (Fancy BBQ)
401 W 2nd St. 78701
www.lambertsaustin.com / 494.1500

Madame Mam’s (Thai cuisine)
2514 Guadalupe St.
www.madammam.com
478.8306

Mandola’s (Italian Home-Cooking)
4700 West Guadalupe, Suite 12, 78751
www.mandolasmarket.com/restaurant.htm / 419.9700

Mirabelle Restaurant
(Eclectic American Bistro)
8127 Mesa Dr., 78759
www.mirabellerestaurant.com
346.7900

Moonshine (American Cooking)
303 Red River St., 78701
www.moonshinegrill.com / 236.9599

North by Northwest (New American cuisine)
10010 Capital of TX Hwy N, Austin, TX 78759
www.nxnwbrew.com/oktoberfest.php / 467.6969

Rocco’s Grill (Italian Cuisine)
9000 RR 620 S.
Suite A-106, 78734
www.roccosgrill.com / 263.8204

Rounders Pizzeria
1203 W 6th St. 78703
www.rounderspizzeria.com
477.0404

South Congress Café (Southwestern cuisine)
1600 South Congress Ave, 78704
www.southcongresscafe.com
447.3905

Sullivan’s (Steak House)
300 Colorado Street, Suite 200, 78701
www.sullivansteakhouse.com
495.6504

Suzi’s China Grill (Sushi)
7858 Shoal Creek Blvd.,
www.suzischinagrill.com / 302.4600

Taqueria Vallarta Jalisco (Mexican Food)
6628 S Congress Ave
http:austincitysearchcomrview/10225839/2426043
462.2515

P. Terry’s (Burgers)
404 South Lamar, 78704
www.pterrys.com / 473.2217

The Travis Restaurant, Lakeway Resort & Spa
Continental cuisine with Southwestern flair.
Lakeway Resort and Spa
101 Lakeway Drive, 78734
http://lakeway.dolce.com/property/prop_fnb_overview.php
261.6600

The Woodland (Casual Dining)
1716 South Congress, 78704
www.woodlandaustin.com / 441.6800

Uchi (Sushi)
801 South Lamar. 78704
www.uchiaustin.com / 916.4808

Vespaio Restaurant (Italian fine dining)
1610 S Congress, 78704
www.austinvespaio.com / 441.6100

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A Few of Our Favorites Happy Hour

Angel’s Icehouse
21815 State highway 71W
Spicewood, 78669
www.angelsicehouse.com / 264.3777

Baby Acapulco’s
1628 Barton Springs Rd. 78701
www.babyacapulco.com / 474.8774

The Bar at Four Seasons
98 San Jacinto Boulevard., 78701
www.fourseasons.com/austin / 478.4500

Brown Bar
201 West 8th, 78701
www.thebrownbar.com / 480.8330

Casino El Camino
517 E 6th St., 78701
www.casinoelcamino.net / 469.9330

Carlos’ N Charlie’s
5973 Hiline Road, 78734
www.cncaustin.com / 266.1683

Cedar Door
201 Brazos St., 78701
www.cedardooraustin.com / 473.3712

Chuy’s 183
11680 N Research Blvd at Duval, 78759
www.chuys.com / 342.0011

Continental Club
1315 South Congress Avenue, 78701
www.continentalclub.com/Austin.html / 441.2444

Cork & Co.
308 Congress Ave., 78701 / 474.2675

Crú
238 W. 2nd Street, 78701
www.cruawinebar.com / 472.9463

Driskill Bar
604 Brazos, 78701
www.driskillgrill.com / 391.7162

Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille
301 E 5th St., 78701
www.eddiev.com / 425.4610

Emo’s
603 Red River St., 78701
www.emosaustin.com / 477.EMOS

Firehouse Lounge
605 Brazos, Ste. 100, 78701
www.thefirehouselounge.com / 478.FIRE

The Ginger Man
304 W 4th St., 78701
www.gingermanpub.com / 473.8801

Jeffrey’s Restaurant
1204 W Lynn St., 78703 / 477.5584

Little Woodrow’s
520 W 6th St., 78701
www.littlewoodrows.com / 477.2337

Mean Eyed Cat
1621 West 5th, 78703
www.themeaneyedcat.com / 472.6326

Mother Egan’s
715 West 6th Street, 78701
www.motheregansirishpub.com / 478.7747

Oasis
6550 Comanche Trail, 78732
www.oasis-austin.com / 266.2442

Opal Divine’s
Penn Field - 3601 S. Congress Ave. Ste. K
www.opaldivines.com/pennfield/index.html
707.0237

The Parish Room
214 East 6th Street, 78701
www.theparishroom.com / 479.0474

The Roaring Fork
701 Congress Ave, 78701
583.0000

Saba Blue Water Café
208 w 4th St., 78701
www.sabacafe.com / 478.7222



Six
117 W. 4th Street, 78701
www.sixlounge.com / 472.6662

Third Base Sports Bar
1717 West 6th, 78702
www.thirdbaseaustin.com / 426.2273

Vino 100
Lakeway Commons
900 Ranch Road 620 South, Suite C107
www.vino100-lakeway.com
402.9696

Vivo (Best margaritas ever!)
2015 Manor Rd.,
www.vivo-austin.com / 482.0300

Z’Tejas
1110 W. 6th Street, 78703
www.ztejas.com/z-tejas-6-street.html
478.5355

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Specialty Markets

Central Market
4001 N. Lamar / 206.1000
& 4477 S. Lamar / 899.4300
www.centralmarket.com

Tuscany Market and Vineyard
12221 Riata Trace Pkwy.
www.tuscanymarketandvineyard.com
249.1500

World Market
9333 Research Boulevard Building A-5
Wide selection of beer and wine, from the Texas Hill Country to Australia. / 502.9974

Whip In
Boasts an extensive beer selection.
1950 S. I.35, 78704
www.whipin.com / 442.5337

Whole Foods Market
601 North Lamar Blvd., Suite 100 / 476.1206
9607 Research Blvd. #300 / 345.5003
www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Farmers Markets

Taylor
Monday & Wednesday, 3:30 - 6:30 pm
May - Aug. & Oct. - Nov.
Fifth and Main St.
Contact: Leroy Paul, 512-856-2021

Killeen
Tuesday & Friday, 3 pm - 6 pm
Corner of Park St. and Ave. G
Contact: Gary Rowland,
512-756-8380 / hcf@moment.net

Elgin
Tuesday, 1 - 6 pm / Year round
410 N. Main
Contact: Bill Patrick, 512-303-6793

San Marcos
Tuesday, 3 - 6 pm / Year round
104 South C. M. Allen Pkwy.
www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com

Sun City
Tuesday, 10 am - noon / April - Nov.
Village Activity Center on Texas Drive
www.gtfma.com

Austin at The Triangle
Wednesday, 4 - 8 pm, March 12 - October
3 - 7 pm, Nov. - first week of March
46th and Triangle Ave, at Triangle Park
Contact: Suzanne Santos, 512-236-0074, ext. 1

Manor
Wednesday, 4 - 7 pm / Year round
Jenny Lane Park, 104 E. Rector
Contact: Denise LoSchiavo, 512-278-1611

Wimberley
Wednesday, 3 - 6 pm / Year round
Lion’s Field Parking Lot #1, FM 2325
www.wimberley.org/6883601_12663.htm

Georgetown
Thursday, 3:30 - 6:30 pm / April - Nov.
300 East Morrow Street
www.gtfma.com

Smithville
Thursday, 2 pm to sell out / Year round
Loop 230 and Mill St.
Contact: Bill Patrick, 512-303-6793

Bastrop 1832
Friday, 2:30 - 6 pm & Saturday, 9 am -1 p.m.
Year round
Chestnut Street and the Railroad Tracks
www.bastrop1832farmersmarket.org

New Braunfels
Friday, 3 - 6 pm / May 23 - Dec.
205 S. Castell Ave.
www.sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com


Austin Republic Square Park
Saturday, 8 am to noon (Spring/Summer)
9 am -1 pm (Oct. 31st - March 6th, 2010 )
4th and Guadalupe at Republic Square Park
www.austinfarmersmarket.org

Barton Creek
Saturday, 9 am - 1 pm / Year round
NE corner of the Barton Creek Square mall
parking lot Loop 360S and S. Loop 1 (MoPac)
www.sunsetvalleyfarmersmarket.org

Cedar Park Farms to Market
Saturday, 9 am - 1pm (Rain or Shine)
1890 Ranch Shopping Center in Cedar Park
http://cedarparkfarmersmarket.org
Contact: Carla Jenkins, 512-363-5700

SFC Farmers’ Market at Sunset Valley
Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm (year ‘ round)
3200 Jones Street - Toney Burger Center Parking Lot
www.austinfarmersmarket.org
Contact: Suzanne Santos, 512-236-0074 ext. 101

Kyle
1st Saturday of the Month, 9 am - 2 pm
April thru Nov.
Historic City Square Park
www.cityofkyle.com/kylemarketdays.php

Dripping Springs
1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month,
9 am - 1 pm
June 20th - Oct.
The Triangle at the corner of HWY 290 and RR12
Contact: Ashley Seay 512-858-4725

South Austin
Saturday, 8 am - 1 pm / Year round
2910 South Congress
www.austinfarm.org/safm

Burnet
Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm / May - Oct.
211 East Jackson St.
Contact: Gary Rowland, 512-756-8380
hcf@moment.net

Round Rock
Saturday, 8 am - noon / April - July
200 E. Baghdad Rd. (City Hall Pkg. Garage)
www.gtfma.com

Farm Stands

Angel Valley Organic Farm
Wednesday, 10 am - 2 pm / Feb. - Dec.
11713 Jollyville Rd.
www.angelvalleyfarms.com

Arnosky Family Farm
(Texas Specialty Cut Flowers) 9 am - 5 pm
Corner of RR 165 and RR 2325
8 miles from Blanco
www.texascolor.com

Boggy Creek Farm (East Austin)
Wednesday & Saturday, 9 am - 2 pm
3414 Lyons Road
www.boggycreekfarm.com

Green Gate Farm
Noon - Dark / Mar. - Nov.
Farm Stand and U-Pick
MLK, 8604 FM 969 - Decker Lane
Contact: Erin Flynn 512-929-2436

Pure Luck Organic and AA Dairy
9 am - 5 pm
101 Twin Oaks Trail (Dripping Springs)
www.purelucktexas.com

Pomrenke Farm (Kingsbury)
10981 FM 20
Contact: Fred or Jackie Pomrenke
830-639-4686

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