Austin Monthly October 2012 "The Beauty Issue"

The Beauty Issue

The Best of Beauty

36 Winners

Including Makeup Artist Rochelle RaE and the City’s Top Stylists, Salons, Spas and More PLUS Go Inside a Toddler Beauty Pageant

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Sparkle, Baby!

Go behind the cameras for an inside look into the world of tot beauty pageants. It’s not all spray tans and fake teeth.

Winners

Including Makeup Artist ROCHELLE RAE and the City’s Top Stylists, Salons, Spas and More PLUS Go Inside a Toddler Beauty Pageant 7 Photo Pros Share Their Beautiful Austin

Cover photo by Andrew Chan Model Rochelle Rae Hair by Ashanti Maxwell of NY Vixen Makeup by Texas Dela Rosa

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Simply the Best

My Own Private Austin

With so many options for getting pampered around town, it can be hard to find the best of the best when it comes to hair, nails and skin. We narrow down the top picks in our annual survey to looking and feeling fabulous.

Seven photographers showcase what is beautiful in their eyes about our fair city. From wildflowers to food, they take a personal look at the unexpected subjects that make Austin the enchanting place we call home.

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Travel back among 133 Kick Incan ruins at a

Peruvian spa; surf in the beautiful blue waters of Costa Rica.

Events

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Geek out at Austin Comic Con; see

The Taming of the Shrew at the official opening of Ballet Austin’s 2012-13 season; hang out past bedtime at the

Austin City Limits Late Night Shows; support local breweries at the Texas Craft Brewers Festival and more.

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Sausage House & Beer Garden; chow down on the traditional Louisiana sides at VooDoo BBQ & Grill.

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Twenty-year Austin resident Dale Watson reflects on turning the big 5-0.

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fest to attend; discover the new workout trend: barefoot running; Austin Ghost Tours guide John Maverick shares his haunted hot spots; plus, CD reviews and more.

clothes; work the surprisingly chic denim-on-denim trend for men; teen YouTube sensation Megan Parken shares her favorite things; metallics are back with a spooky twist in our horror movie–inspired photo shoot.

beauty; our handy flowchart helps you plan which

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Dudley’s favorite 44 Dale rock bands got old.

I’ve Learned 194 Things Dale Watson chats about his honky-tonk career, Austin’s growth and being true to yourself.

Scene

Check out photos from 50 the Austin Fashion

Awards red carpet and more.

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at Pelons; barbecue legend John Mueller talks about his celeb fans; dine simply at Rainey Street’s Banger’s

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Natural beauty is abundant and encouraged here, so you would think that the beauty industry would be small—however, it’s anything but.

Lyn Brady Publisher

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ustin’s take on beauty has always been endearing to me.

Maybe it was my years living in Dallas, where going to the mall without looking like a million bucks was frowned upon and where natural beauty was sought but sometimes difficult to find. So you can imagine the culture shock of moving from Dallas to Austin, where flip-flops are the norm and wearing just lipgloss and mascara to Uchi is perfectly acceptable. Natural beauty is abundant and encouraged here, so you would think that the beauty industry would be small—however, it’s anything but. Beauty is a booming business in this city, and there is amazing talent to be found in every area of town. That’s why we choose to celebrate this fascinating industry in our annual Beauty Issue every October.

For the second year in a row, we had you, our readers, vote on your favorite beauty experts, treatments, spas and salons. In “Simply the Best” (page 92), you’ll find the 36 winners, from our cover model Rochelle Rae, who retains her title of Best Makeup Artist, to Best New Salon, Best Wedding Day Package, Rising Star Stylist, Best Stylist to Spill Your Guts To, Best Manscaping and everything in between. Plus, find out about our staff ’s favorite places for haircuts, facials, massages and more.

Since the capital city is known for being laid back and down to earth, it may surprise you that there is a place where over-the-top hair, makeup and gowns are encouraged: at toddler beauty pageants. Yep, those pageants showcased on Toddlers & Tiaras are popular right here in Austin. Read for yourself what these beauty pageants are like in “Sparkle, Baby!” (page 104), where we went behind the scenes at Universal Royalty’s Texas State Pageant. That pageant system has been featured on the reality show nine times, including the pilot. And, it should be noted that Universal Royalty does not encourage spray-tanning or fake teeth for the kids—there’s that little bit of sensibility our city is known for.

Beauty isn’t just about glitz and glamour, so we asked seven professional photographers to answer the question: What is beauty in Austin? From food and landscapes to people and places, find out how they answered that question visually in “My Own Private Austin” (page 114). The images are gorgeous, and you just might start thinking about the beauty of our city in a whole new way.

Finally, turn to the last page of the magazine to read a great “Things I’ve Learned” interview with Dale Watson, who turns 50 this month. The honky-tonk star has learned lots of lessons throughout his life and says he feels healthier and happier now than he did at 30. Now that’s beautiful.

contributors

Cristina Facundo Stylist Cristina Facundo cultivated her love of fashion while living in the Big Apple where she worked backstage at New York Fashion Week for major designers like Alexander Wang and Zac Posen while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

This month, Facundo styled “The Shining” (page 72) and focused on featuring clothing and accessories from local designers and retailers. “It’s important that readers get a glimpse of the talent inside this city,” she says. Her work has been featured in advertising campaigns for Kendra Scott Jewelry, Texas Oncology and Texas Tourism.

Erin Quinn A fascination with reality shows like Toddlers & Tiaras and Here Comes Honey Boo Boo led Editor-in-Chief Erin Quinn to investigate and write a feature on the tot beauty pageant scene in Austin. For “Sparkle, Baby!” (page 104), she went behind the scenes at the Universal Royalty Texas State Pageant and saw exactly how nerve-wracking and exhausting pageants can be. “A lot of the moms told me I would love it so much that I would put my future daughter in pageants,” she says. “Let’s just say I’m not convinced.” Before moving to the capital city in 2008, the Mizzou grad lived in New York City and was an editor at Allure and Us Weekly.

Matt Lankes Photographer and seventhgeneration Texan Matt Lankes specializes in portraits of people in their environments. When he shot “Sparkle, Baby!” (page 104) he was thrown into unfamiliar territory. “Having never attended a beauty pageant before, I have to say it was a little surreal walking in there,” he says. “I was amazed at how aware all of the participants were of the camera location. They were always ready with a smile.” He currently has his work in the permanent collection at The National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., and at The Witliff Collections at Texas State University.

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From “The Great Outdoors” in our September 2012 issue

From the web Here’s what our Facebook fans had to say about our September 2012 issue.

In our July 2012 issue, we introduced you to six Austinites who were going to compete in the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

Here’s how they did in their respective events: Track star Sanya RichardsRoss won gold in the women’s 400 meter and the 4x400 relay. Runner Leo Manzano won a silver medal for the men’s 1500 race. Trey Hardee won the silver in the men’s decathalon. Swimmer Kathleen Hersey landed in fourth place in the women’s 200 butterfly. And Brendan Hansen took home a gold medal for the 4x100 medley and a bronze for the men’s 100 breaststroke.

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or centuries, artists, philosophers and other deep thinkers have attempted to define beauty. Does it come down to the symmetry of facial features or the mythical golden ratio of 1.618? At the University of Texas, researchers are trying to figure that out—and then some.

Economics professor Daniel Hamermesh has studied the perks that come with being pretty for about 20 years. In his book, Beauty Pays: Why Attractive People Are More Successful, his overarching discoveries include the surprising (in the United States, ugly men earn 13 percent less than their better-looking counterparts) and the not-so surprising (attractive women are more likely to find a spouse who makes more money).

Meanwhile, at the Langlois Social Development Lab at the college’s psychology department, researchers are discovering that mathematical commonality, not symmetry and youthfulness, determines beauty. “We can morph together many In the U.S., individual faces with special- ugly men earn ized computer software to 13 percent create a mathematical averless than their age of faces,” says graduate better-looking student Jess Jankowitsch.

“These ‘average’ faces turn counterparts. out to be very attractive.”

As for the cliché of beauty being in the eye of the beholder, Hamermesh finds that it is both true and false. “If I walk down the street and see somebody who I think is really good looking, you’re going to at least say that the person is somewhat good looking,” he says. “It’s been shown many times that while it’s not perfect, agreement on people’s looks is quite substantial.”

In other words, one man’s eye candy is probably another man’s eye candy. —kIMyA kAvEHkAR

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WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

The Lone Star State’s storied political past is full of larger-than-life figures, none more so than the queen of charisma herself: Ann Richards. Her journey from being a West Lake Hills housewife to governor of Texas is documented in the new biography Let the People In: The Life and Times of Ann Richards. Written by friend and journalist Jan Reid, the book not only bears witness to Richards’ rise up the ranks, but also demystifies the events and wheelers and dealers that shaped the legislative landscape. Packed with insider details, the book is as much a history lesson as it is a portrait of one of the state’s more memorable leaders.

1. DANC E H ALL DAYS In the early ’70s, Richards dressed up like Dolly Parton and went to the Broken Spoke with her then-husband, attorney David Richards.

FACT FILE FIV E TH ING S YOU’LL L EAR N FR OM THE BOOK

2. ROAD T O SUC C ESS While a Travis County commissioner, she was instrumental in the construction of the Percy Pennybacker Bridge along Highway 360.

3. SI ST ERLY G UV When elected governor of Texas in 1990, she became only the second woman to hold the state’s highest office.

4. BUSH W H AC K ED In 1991, three years before losing to him, Richards signed the bill that allowed Texas Rangers GM George W. Bush to build a new ballpark.

5. H AI RY TALES Richards’ circle of friends gave her signature upswept hairdo the nickname “Hi yo Silver.”

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Get ready to rock: Austin City Limits kicks off its 38th season on Oct. 6 with a full hour of Radiohead.

Andy Roddick retires from tennis but has a new gig: opening a sports and learning center in East Austin.

The tribe has spoken: Ex-MLB player Jeff Kent becomes latest Austinite cast on Survivor.

Formula 1’s concert at Auditorium Shores loses out to the Junior League’s annual fundraiser.

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everyone talks about the texas hill country, but few people actually know where this popular road trip destination begins and ends. some may be surprised to learn that it actually stretches beyond enchanted rock near llano. according to the texas parks and wildlife Department, the hill country spreads 29,411 square miles along the edwards plateau. it ranges from bell county in the east, val verde in the southwest and mcculloch in the north, hitting 25 counties in all. geologically speaking, its terrain is a result of the inactive fault line known as the balcones escarpment and, in the west, the llano uplift. once you hit this area, you know it, says troy kimmel, keyetv’s chief meteorologist and senior lecturer at ut’s Department of geography and the environment. “there’s a distinct difference as you make that drive from the coastal plains back up the escarpment and then to the hill country. that uplift area is very pronounced,” he says. it certainly makes for a fun drive.

Greystar’s on-again, off-again South Lamar Plaza redevelopment plan is on-again... for now.

Burn ban continues through October.

Commence rain dancing.

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Are you on a tight budget?

thanks for the reminder.

cash flow is good.

If you’re into books, films, music, aliens or ghosts, there’s a festival or conference for you this month. Can’t get to all of them? Take our quiz to find the one most suitable for you.

budget? what’s that?

How do you feel about long lines?

How would your friends describe you?

SPLURGE gives me time to think.

Into celebrity sightings?

hate ’em.

TV show you’d tune into?

Do you want to network?

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Torchwood

What excites you more?

How do you like to spend “alone time”?

browsing bookstores

With whom do you want to make a connection?

Reading material preference?

the latest book by lbJ biographer robert caro

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL oct. 27-28 FREE

indie film screenplays

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AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL

oct. 18-25 $10 per film; badges start at $100

you bet!

stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer

getting Superman Dean cain’s autograph

Ghost Hunters the dead

oct. 6-7 Tickets start at $35

$3,600 acl platinum badge. new this year, it comes with golf-cart transport, access to the artists area and full vip treatment. $900 comic con 25th reunion of Star Trek: The Next Generation. cast members scheduled to attend include patrick stewart, brent spiner and levar burton. $650 austin film festival producer badge. be first in line at the screenings; get access to all panels, the closingnight party and more.

possibly running into christian bale

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COMIC CON

oct. 26-28 Tickets start at $50

ACL MUSIC FESTIVAL oct. 12-14 $90 for a day pass

Turn to page 153 for more festival info.

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CURB APPEAL NEXT T I ME YO U N E E D A PAR K I N g S P OT, lO O K AT YO U R S MART P hO N E

we don’t need to tell you how woeful parking can be in austin. but a new app is here to save the day—as well as save you time and money.

ParkMe provides real-time parking information gathered through feeds from garages and meters in and around downtown and the university of texas. using colorcoded heat maps, drivers can see how crowded a garage or street is and where open spots are located.

in May, austin became the first city to test the free service because it’s considered “a Goldilocks zone,” says company co-founder alexander israel. “it’s the perfect confluence of a small-town vibe with bigtown parking problems.” ParkMe is available online (parkme.com) and for iPhone and iPad users. with our growing population, this is one app that can help put the brakes on stressful parking.

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ndrew Schwartz is used to getting weird looks and remarks like, “Hey, you forgot your shoes!” But he knows exactly what he’s doing.

As the founder of Austin Barefoot Running Club, Schwartz is part of a small yet growing number of runners forgoing shoes when they hit the trail. Schwartz’s own interest began three years ago while living in Boulder, Colo., when he was looking for ways to improve his posture and movement. After moving to Austin, he created a Meetup group in 2010 that now has a membership of more than 250 people.

It’s the most the club has had since its inception, and its numbers are expected to grow as barefoot running gains popularity.

While purists prefer the full-monty approach, there are those who choose to wear minimalist shoes, such as Vibram FiveFingers, which basically add just a rubber sole between the foot and ground, providing a barefoot experience while still offering protection. Both ways promote

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6 East Anderson (eastbound service road) & Cameron Road 7 West Parmer lane & North MoPac (northbound service road) 8 East Rundberg lane & North I-35 (northbound service road) 9 West Slaughter lane & South First Street 10 Springdale Road & East hwy. 290

* Statistics are courtesy of the Austin Police Department and based on reports through July 2012.

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MAYOR LEE LEFFINGWELL

“I’ll ride bikes with lance armstrong any day.”

UPON NEWS THAT THE FAMOUS CYCLIST WOULD NO LONGER FIGHT DOPING CHARGES AND HAS BEEN STRIPPED OF HIS SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE TITLES.

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Through January 6 Harry Ransom Center 21st and Guadalupe Streets Free admission, donations welcome www.hrc.utexas.edu 512-471-8944

Shoes like Vibram FiveFingers provide protection on rocky trails and other rough surfaces.

photo courtesy vibram fivefingers.

Drawn from Norman Bel Geddes’s extensive archive housed at the Harry Ransom Center, the exhibition explores this innovative designer’s futuristic and streamlined concepts and his impact on modern American society.

the idea of natural running, a style that uses muscles in the lower leg and foot that many believe help prevent shin splints, knee injuries and other ailments.

Fit & Fearless CrossFit owner Valerie Hunt, who teaches classes on barefoot running, finds that thick padding in traditional running shoes creates incorrect form by cutting off feeling from the foot, thus forcing runners to use bad mechanics or improper form. “We teach runners how to run using the ball of their foot rather than heel striking and to use the entire foot as a shock absorber,” Hunt says. “That way, you run with your knees bent, and you land on the ball of your foot so the foot is relaxed.”

For runners interested in switching over to the shoeless side, Schwartz advises starting with short runs and working up to longer distances. “Listen to your body,” he says. “That is the most important thing.”

And make sure you start on a soft surface, such as the grass at Zilker Park or a high school track with a spongy upper layer.

Trails like the one around Lady Bird Lake might require runners to wear minimalist shoes.

If you feel like giving the sport a try, The Naked Foot 5K, a shoes-optional race, takes place in Austin on Oct. 6. Or join the Austin Barefoot Running Club, which meets regularly throughout the year. —E. ROBINSON

WE SHAPE OUR BUILDINGS; THEREAFTER, OUR BUILDINGS SHAPE US.

sounds of the city

WHO WE ARE IS SIGNIFICANTLY DETERMINED BY THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN

best of live

For more shows, turn to page 155.

Dwell On This Seein g a need, local musicians come to the rescue of one of t h eir own

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hen 83-year-old blues singer Lavelle White found herself without a home this July, friends like Marcia Ball, Carolyn Wonderland and Sarah Brown took action, creating the new nonprofit Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers.

While the goal is to help White with her housing and medical needs, the founders hope others will benefit eventually. “There are a lot of aging musicians in this town who have given their life to music and don’t have Social Security, 401(k)s, savings,” says Deb Fleming, Ball’s business manager and a HOME board member. “It’s really to provide a safety net for them.”

So far, the group has raised enough money to cover a year’s rent on White’s apartment and other expenses.

On Oct. 1, the nonprofit will hold a benefit concert at Antone’s, with artists performing songs by the legendary singer. The show will be recorded and released on a CD, with proceeds going toward HOME. “There’s a side of Austin that really cares,” White says. “It’s a blessing.” —SARAH THURMOND

T he S i d es how T r ag edy

The Calm Blue Sea

Pa r ag uay

Arrivals & Departures

Post-Future

Persona

On Arrivals & Departures, there’s no denying the musicianship of this band, especially from its monster rhythm section. Even when the dense, instrumental record drags at times, there are enough textural shifts and moments of stark beauty (“Diaspora”) to keep it interesting.

Electronic odds and ends with straightforward altpop define the three-piece Paraguay. On Post-Future, the band alternates between chill-out jams and peppy pop. When kept simple, the album is at its most solid. Too bad it saves the appropriately titled “The Best” for last.

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Silver Dash

If you were to mash together At the Drive-In with Explosions in the Sky and toss in some Band of Horses for garnish, the result would be Boyfrndz’s latest CD. For fans of lush, dreamy soundscapes mixed with hefty blasts of proggy brawn, All Day Pass is a sonic feast.

“Whiskey-soaked” gets thrown around willy-nilly by music reviewers, but in The Sideshow Tragedy’s case, few other clichés better describe the heavy, juke-joint shakin’ rock ‘n’ blues on the band’s new CD. Subtle it ain’t, and it’ll get your blood pumping.

M y J er u sal em Preachers

Like great film noir, Preachers has an overall sinister tone, unexpected bright bits and a twist ending. It’s disorienting, yet engrossing, and it should be listened to from start to finish to fully appreciate the way the band captures fragmented moods perfectly.

Right in time for fall’s cooler temps, Waldo & the Naturals put out Silver Dash, six expertly crafted, breezy pop tracks layered with shades of The Beach Boys, The Zombies and Joe Jackson. At times a bit derivative, the tunes are mostly still fresh enough.

All Day Pass

—paul carrubba

Sound Waves

K e e p i n g Yo u i n t h e L o o p o n Au st i n ’ s M u s i c S c e n e

In August, the City Council unanimously approved extending the ACL Music Festival to two weekends in 2013. According to the Austin American-Statesman, organizer C3 Presents agreed to donate more money to improve city parks. Next year’s dates are set for Oct. 4-6 and Oct. 11-13.

WHICH WE LIVE. - LARRY SPECK

Bonnie Raitt ACL Live at the Moody Theater Oct. 3 David Byrne & St. Vincent Bass Concert Hall Oct. 5 Garbage La Zona Rosa Oct. 10 The Temper Trap Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Oct. 28

Next month, KUT-FM launches its new music-only radio station, KUTX 98.9 FM. Shows like “Eklektikos” and “Texas Music Matters” will air as usual among new content. Meanwhile, popular news programs “All Things Considered,” “Fresh Air” and others will remain on 90.5 FM.

The Red River District has a new music venue, Holy Mountain.

Taking over Beauty Bar’s former home, the 300-capacity space has a “working-class, American heritage feel,” says co-owner James Taylor. Investors include owners of Apothecary Wine Bar, Beauty Ballroom and Red 7.

photos by: lavelle white, bob zink; acl music festival, steve wrubel.

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Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll You won’t find the fountain of youth at a show by your favorite band of yore

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ecently, I found myself at a concert by a band that I loved in high school. Two of the guys I grew up with came to town, and we made a night of it. We laughed, drank and high-fived each other whenever we recognized a song. But somewhere in the middle of the night, I let out a “meh.” I didn’t say anything at the time, but now, months later, I have to say, that night just made me feel old.

I was 14 when my sister and her husband took me to my first concert: a show from milquetoast ballad singer Anne Murray. They were both crazy about religion at the time, and to them this was rock ‘n’ roll. The next day, I mentioned the concert to my schoolmates—and through the taunting I quickly learned how wrong my sister was. Churches had a firm grip on what went down in Tyler, Texas, in the ’70s. You couldn’t buy booze, and you weren’t supposed to listen to rock ‘n’ roll. All of the radio stations were either country, easy listening or easy rock. In Tyler, a Paul McCartney ballad was about as heavy as it got. But then I got to high school.

It was that first year at Robert E. Lee High that I heard some of the older, cooler kids talking about The Zoo and Q102. These were the Dallas album rock radio stations. Dallas was only 100 miles away, but it might as well have been 1,000, because you

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couldn’t hear that music in south Tyler. But after a few parties east of town, where you could catch the stations on a good night, word had filtered down about a happening in rock ‘n’ roll. Something called the Texxas Jam was coming to the Cotton Bowl, and teens all over town were hatching plans to try and attend.

I drove a little motorcycle that would never make it to Dallas. And since my daddy was into Merle Haggard, there was no chance he was taking me to Dallas to see an all-day “hippie” show. I had to wait until later that summer to hear all the tales of rebelliousness from those who went. Aerosmith, Ted Nugent, Van Halen, Heart and Journey were all at the same show! I immediately ran out and bought 8-track tapes of those bands and would drive around in my mother’s Chevy Malibu with the music blaring, imagining myself anywhere other than the buckle of the Bible belt.

All those rebel rockers were my heroes. They gave outlandish interviews that opened my eyes to the puritan restraints that I grew up with. It was hearing those bands that made me question religion, politics and everything I thought I knew about girls.

There were no rules and no assigned seats. You stood in line to get tickets, and if you really loved the band you camped out.

These days, a pair of tickets to one of those concerts is at

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least $100 a pop. When they go on sale, you get excited for as long as it takes for you to run to the computer in your underwear to buy them online. Rarely is there an opening band, because no one wants to pay them and the headliner doesn’t want to be upstaged.

If you’re wondering whether your favorite song will be sung, look no further than Google, where you can read the set list from the show the night before.

Often times, the singer of your classic rock favorite is someone younger than anyone else in the band. Either the original guy left or died—or he can’t hit the high notes anymore. That night out with my friends, the lead guitarist came out wearing cutoffs and a knee brace. And the lead singer kept doing a double fist pump in the air that made him look like he was waving a cane at the crowd. I thought at one point he was singing, “Hey you!

Get off of my lawn!”

Steven Tyler still wears the same outlandish clothing on American Idol, but now it makes him look like an old woman who stopped by on her way to church. Instead of great guitar riffs from Ted Nugent, we have him telling us how to vote and screaming that someone is stealing his guns. And the guys in Van Halen can’t seem to get along with each other long enough to make it halfway through their tour.

During the encore of the show, I was thinking a pillow sounded better than the after-show drinks.

I think I’m just still bitter that I never got to go to that original Texxas Jam, so parents, take your teenagers to ACL Fest. Let them catch Gotye whilst he can still hit the high notes. Let them see Jack White before he needs a walker.

Take in Florence while she still has a Machine. If anyone needs me, I’ll be home taking a nap.

Dale Dudley can be heard weekdays, 6 to 10 a.m., on KLBJ (93.7 FM).

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ohn Maverick isn’t out to scare people. Instead, he wants to inform and entertain. When he’s not working as a magician, he’s captivating audiences with spooky tales of the city’s haunted past as a tour guide with Austin Ghost Tours.

(He also just recently opened an aerial yoga studio with his wife.)

Having come from a long line of storytellers and history buffs, it’s no wonder this third-generation Austinite knows a thing or two about giving people goosebumps.

John Maverick

Suspends Disbelief

Have you had any interesting run-ins with spirits? One of the first times I was giving a tour, I was at Buffalo Billiards. In my peripheral vision, I see this shadow along the side of the wall. I glance over, and there’s nothing there.

I asked people on the tour, “Did you see something unusual?”

They said they’d seen a shadow walk and stand right there.

By K i mya K ave h kar P h oto by JoJo Mar i on

Has anyone ever been so scared they’ve had to leave a tour? It’s happened. I don’t understand it because to me, ghosts are people, too, just in a different form. They’re truly the physically impaired. There are times when people refuse to walk into a room. I can’t fault them for it if they feel something.

What’s your favorite location on your tours? The Driskill.

There was a young woman who stayed there when her fiancé called off their wedding. She went shopping, spent $30,000 on his credit card, went to her room, put a “Do Not Disturb” sign on her door, took a pistol into the bathtub and ended her life. Guests see her walking down the hallway wearing all white and carrying shopping bags.

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love what you’re telling. I’ve always loved ghost stories, so that’s where the passion comes from.

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The new addition to the Bombay Sapphire line is infused with lemongrass from Thailand and black peppercorn from Vietnam. Chef Dodge prepared savory salmon, meatballs, suckling pig, roasted snapper and cheese platters for the packed crowd as they mingled and sipped on three gin cocktails: Sapphire Collins, Eastern & Gingers and Negronis.

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4 1 Chanel aviator sunglasses ($410) at Saks Fifth Avenue 2 Hache Apps olive green wool hat ($206) at Kick Pleat 3 Growing Jewelry silver diamond pattern necklace ($150) at Kick Pleat 4 Nanette Lepore black coat ($598) at Julian Gold 5 Alexis Bittar gold cuff with stones ($395) at Neiman Marcus

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thymes lotus santal bar soap ($13) at Central Market

soak It In kiCk baCk and relax with soothing bath salts, soaps and sCrubs

donna karan Cashmere mist pearl essenCe bath beads ($45) at Nordstrom

P h oto by hay d e n s P e ar s l’oCCitane en provenCe shower gel in verbena ($20) at L’Occitane

neal’s yard remedies body sCrub in geranium & orange ($25.60) at nealsyardremedies.com

lush bath bomb in blaCkberry ($6.25) at LUSH Cosmetics

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by nieves bath salt ($18) at bynieves.com

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How to rock denim on denim

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The double denim look has weaved its way in and out of style for decades.

Trendy again for fall, the combination can dip into dangerous “Canadian tuxedo” territory if worn improperly. The key to pulling off the trend? Sport two different shades. Or, for a foolproof alternative, consider wearing a chambray button-down paired with dark jeans. While chambray is not made of actual denim, it helps you achieve the style without risking a fashion faux pas.

—Madeline Hollern jeans Levi’s 513 Rinsed Slim fit jean ($65) at Service Menswear | socks Two Feet Ahead black heather crew socks ($12.50) at Stag | bracelet miansai brown anchor double bracelet ($85) at Stag

Nixon silver Sentry Watch ($150) at St. Bernard Sports

Barque blue doublefaced chambray shirt ($145) at Stag

model J.D. Ybanez of Wilhelmina Brown

lejon tulliani brown laser cut belt ($102) at Co-Star

shot on location Jo’s Coffee 242 W. Second St.

Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot ($325) at Co-Star

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1 KENDRA SCOTT NECKLACE. I love the opportunity to promote local designers. The length of the necklace lets me layer it with other pieces to create a unique look.

2 BCBG SUEDE JACKET. It has a great structured shape and cut-out detailing.

3 DKNY GREEN APPLE PERFUME. This is the only perfume I wear.

It’s impossible to not like the sweet but sour scent.

4 7 FOR ALL MANKIND PLEATHER JEANS. These jeans look and feel like leather, but are soft and stretchy. They are a fun, edgy piece for fall and winter.

5 OPI NAIL POLISH IN BIG APPLE RED. Red nail polish goes with any outfit.

6 STEVE MADDEN BOOTS. The brown color matches everything, but the pop of color is also fun. These boots are super comfy, but give me a little height with the slight heel.

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t 17 years old, Megan Parken has taken the beauty world by storm. Her YouTube channel MeganHeartsMakeup features product reviews, hair and makeup tutorials and “hauls” of things recently purchased. “I noticed there were a few videos on YouTube of people doing makeup, but it was all professional makeup artists and older adults,” she says. “I thought it would be interesting if I made videos for teenagers and younger people.” With more than 500,000 subscribers and 94 million video views, Parken has become a bona fide Internet sensation. Here are her style and beauty staples. —k. kavehkar

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Look VA VA VOOM in cherry red lipstick

Sister, Sister Growing up, Mary and Lizzi bradley made their own scrunchies and purses. Their love for sewing flourished over the years, inspiring them to open an Etsy store, Little Minnow. The brand features infinity scarves, tank tops, tea towels and iPhone covers with colorful prints and patterns. The sisters, who hail from Minnesota, named their company after a fond childhood memory. “Little Minnow came from the little fish that used to swim up to us at our grandma’s lake house,” Mary says. “It’s our favorite place in the world.” Little Minnow is available at Sanctuary, Blue Elephant, Luxe Apothetique, A Town and Burlap Bag and online at littleminnowdesigns.com. —Jennifer berke

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sidewalk Talk We asked our staff: “How do you infuse your own style into work attire?”

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I’ll throw a jacket over a cute dress to make it more professional.

I like to keep it simple yet professional with a hint of flair, like a colorful top or funky shoes.

I’m big into layering necklaces. That way, if I’m going out after work, I still look sassy and fun.

I like wearing a hint of vintage with pencil skirts and a pop of color. I’m all about being comfortable.

I have to be conscious about dressing up for work, but I like to be comfortable, so I wear flowy, airy clothing.

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terrybly nail laque in garnet neCtar ($30) at spacenk.com

babe hair boot Camp creator and makeover specialist shandI nICheLLe talks boosting beauty inside and out.

1) What is a makeover

specialist, and when did you become one? To me, a makeover

deborah lippmann nail polish in let’s go Crazy ($18) at Nordstrom

estÉe lauder pure Color long lasting nail laCquer in explosif ($20) at Macy’s

specialist helps make your outside as beautiful as your inside. It’s finding your best features and qualities and bringing those to the forefront. It came naturally; I was making over kids in high school.

butter london nail polish in shag ($14) at ulta.com

2) What is the process?

I am a hair stylist first. Women come in to get their hair done, and it usually turns into a beauty session. Once they’re in my chair, then I have free reign to suggest things I think would make them look better, and then they ask me questions and start to trust me.

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3) What happens at babe

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With the arrival of the Goorin bros. to Austin, “Cap City” gets a whole new meaning. The fourth-generation family hat boutique, established in 1895, prides itself on setting up shop in trendy cities such as San Francisco, Portland, Nashville and New Orleans. The stylish haberdashery features handcrafted fedoras, flatcaps, floppies and more for men, women and children. In addition to the selection of luxurious yet practical headgear, the one-on-one customer service and inviting bar stocked with Evan Williams bourbon and Jameson transport you back to the days of mid-20th century glam at the drop of a hat. 1323 s. Congress ave., 326-4287, goorin.com —anJli mehta

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hair boot Camp? It’s a place for real girls to come in and learn little tricks as simple as just curling your hair. I teach how to clip in extensions, easy ways to wear your hair for a date, a meeting, going to the pool—things that I’ve been through myself.

4) What’s the best part of

your job? All the girl talk! The camaraderie between the women.

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Pretty in Pink

the Month

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Who says beauty is only skin deep? These local spas and boutiques are doing their part to fight breast cancer this month by donating proceeds from products and services to various charities. —k. kavehkar

BEAUTY OF LIFE (Oct. 11) This seventh annual Hospice Austin fundraiser features a raffle, shopping, brunch and a silent auction. Keynote speaker Kathryn Stockett, author of best-selling novel The Help, will share her inspiration behind the book. Hilton Austin Downtown, 500 E. Fourth St., 342-4753, hospiceaustin.org

PAMPER YOURSELF at hiatus spa + retreat with the “Think Pink” package. The body treatment special includes a pink grapefruit exfoliation, steam canopy, stone facial massage, Vichy shower and an acupressure massage for $217, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

GIVE YOUR LIPS SOME LOVE with the Pink Pout set from rae Cosmetics. The beauty trio includes a lip liner, lipgloss and lipstick in gorgeous shades of pink for $46.

Fifteen percent of profits go to the Breast Cancer Resource Center.

PURCHASE a lovely pair of septagon double drop earrings made with watermelon tourmaline quartz and 18K gold-plated brass (shown above) for $100 from Urban Posh jewelry. Twenty percent of proceeds benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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Celebrity stylist ron King answers your style questions.

Q:

How do I pull off a darker lipstick shade?

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Plum, deep berry and dark red lips are popping up all over runways and red carpets. Here’s how to rock the glam look without looking goth. Start by exfoliating your lips. The worst thing that can happen when wearing dark lipstick is having chapped lips. Apply lip balm and brush dead skin away with a soft toothbrush, using a circular motion. Add a lip primer, which helps fill in fine lines and makes lipstick last longer. Outline the mouth with a lip pencil, then color in the entire mouth with the pencil. This will create a base coat that will last for hours.

The darker your lips, the darker you can go with lip color. So if your skin is pale, stick to berry colors or a pretty brick red. Medium skin tones can go a little deeper with shades of wine or maroon, and dark skin tones can generally wear all dark colors.

Apply the lipstick with a lip brush, starting from the outer corners and coloring inwards. For nighttime, add shine by applying a clear gloss over dark lips.

For more style advice, beauty tips and product reviews, check out King’s blog, thestyleking.net.

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STOCK UP on pink Kendra Scott jewelry, OPI and Essie nail polishes and Kerastase items at Mirror Mirror, as well as the salon’s brand of pink lipglosses, lipsticks and blush.

A portion of all proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Resource Center.

SPA WEEK (Oct. 15-21) Hundreds of spas and wellness centers across the country will be offering their signature services for just $50 during Spa Week. The full list of local participants and services is available online. Various locations, spaweek.com DRESS BY CANDLELIGHT

(Oct. 25) Check out the latest trends from Saks Fifth Avenue at this fundraiser for Candlelight Ranch, a nonprofit that provides therapeutic nature experiences to children with physical or learning disabilities. The posh event includes entertainment by DJ Chicken George, a live auction, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Saks Fifth Avenue, 9722 Great Hills Trail, 323-5300, candlelightranch.org AUSTIN YOGA FESTIVAL

(Oct. 27-28) Come out and celebrate the traditions of yoga with a full weekend of yoga classes, workshops and discussions by wellness providers at this annual festival. Browse goods from a variety of vendors and enjoy live music along with healthy food and beverages. The two-day event raises funds and collects food donations for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas and Community Yoga Austin. Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, 404-4500, austinyogafestival.com

THE SHINING

Cast a spell with metallic hues and lustrous accents

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best Color — Blondes

Ricky Hodge Salon See page 102

SALON PHOTO by john pesina. BOTTLE PHOTO FROM THINKSTOCK.

Meet 36 of Austin’s Beauty Pioneers The beauty business goes beyond dyes, scissors and scrubs. The best beauticians know that earning the client’s trust through hard work, communication and affability is the goal. We asked Austinites to name the stars of the beauty scene. After counting votes from more than 7,000 readers, here are the talented, trustworthy beauty gurus who reigned supreme.

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Best Eyelash Extensions

Best Waxing

Dolce Blu

Tiffany Olson Moorman, Hey Gorgeous Waxing & Skin Studio

11011 Domain Drive, Ste. 108, 258-0009 dolcebluaustin.com

Stylist for Ethnic Hair

Dorcas Gonzales, Ultra Violet Salon

4112 Marathon Blvd., 578-8712 heygorgeousaustin.com

Best Barbershop

Finley’s Barber Shop 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., 520-8326; 900 RR 620 S., Ste. 108A, 394-8684 finleysformen.com

916 W. 12th St., Ste. D, 459-0500 This ain’t your grandpa’s barbershop. And yet owners Darren

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Peterson and Scott Finley bring all sorts of cosseting rituals from

If you have ethnic hair that is dry or hard to manage, consult Dorcas Gonzales. As a biracial woman, she can relate to your stress; Gonzales had a hard time in the past finding stylists who could work with her hair without making it oily. She knows the importance of using the right tools and products to make hair manageable. “Austin’s not the best climate for hair because it’s so dry here, but my favorite products like Moroccanoil, Kerastase and Magic Potion work wonders,” she says.

the past to their reinvention of this most revered of male institutions. “We’re not pretentious; we’re very family-friendly,” says Peterson, proudly noting that they cater to fathers and sons.

“We’ve even had four generations all at once.” With hardwood floors, the wafting aroma of lavender and eucalyptus, massage chairs and a hot lather machine, Finley’s one-price haircuts include everything from hot towels to a massaging shampoo.

Come early to lounge in big leather chairs, gulp complimentary beer and watch sports on the big screen.

Hey Gorgeous understands that getting waxed

BARBERsHOP PHOTO BY CORY RIVADEMAR. KEEP AUSTIN GORGEOUS PHOTO COURTESY KEEP AUSTIN GORGEOUS.

Victoria might have a secret for looking sexy, but Dolce Blu has a better one: eyelash extensions. The semi-permanent lashes are applied to individual eyelashes, one extension at a time, for a natural look to lengthen and add fullness to your existing set. Dolce Blu’s highly trained lash stylists are dedicated to educating and advising their clients so that they don’t hurt the integrity of the natural lash. Eyelash extensions can cut your makeup routine in half, so put down the mascara. And when you get out of your next speeding ticket by batting your lashes, you’ll know whom to thank.

is an awkward, anxiety-inducing affair. That’s why New York City transplant Tiffany Olson Moorman takes care of your hair removal needs with some serious TLC. Helping her clients relax during the wax is the goal. “My pride comes from being extremely efficient and helping clients feel comfortable in what can sometimes be considered an uncomfortable situation,” she says. “They always tell me that coming to see me is like visiting with an old friend.”

Best Wedding Day Services

Keep Austin Gorgeous 4412 Spicewood Springs Road, 377-1792 keepaustingorgeous.com

Best Anti-Aging Treatment

Best Massage Therapist

Carriage House Skin Care

Michelle Perez Hittner, The Austin Bodyworker

1404 West Ave., Ste. 2000, 744-7454 The big day calls for big beauty ser-

carriagehouseskincare.com

Staff Pick Kimya Kavehkar

Editorial Assistant

1632 S. First St., 826-0012 ultravioletsalon.com

vices. Every year, nearly 1,000 brides and their entourages check into the tony environs of this full-service bridal boutique to prepare for their this salon and spa can wax you, style your hair, apply lash extensions and expertly paint your face. “We do it all and cater to everyone,” says owner Brizy Tait, who offers Sunday brunch specials complete with mimosas, snacks and bargains.

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weddings. With an organic slant,

If you’re looking to turn back the hands of time without going under the knife, head to Carriage House Skin Care for the non-surgical facelift facial with collagen and peptide infusion. It gives you dramatic and long-lasting results using microcurrent and LED light. The boutique skincare salon uses the most potent peptides available, with benefits including relaxed muscles, oxygenated cells and hydrated, moisturized skin. For extra oomph, add on a neck-firming treatment with advanced fat-dissolving and skin-tightening properties.

Sabrina at Paloma gave me an awesome facial. She really took her time with me, and she plays chill indie music that is very relaxing.

As an avid cyclist, runner and triathlete, Michelle Perez Hittner knows the pain of muscle strain.

That’s why she tailors each massage to your individual needs, whether you need adjustments from an intense workout or have dull pain from a desk job. Hittner even addresses the massage needs of musicians backstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival and Lollapalooza. This two-time best massage therapist winner says she can maximize your performance potential, help rehabilitate an injury and provide the relaxing perfection of stress relief. Ahh.

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Best Day of Beauty Package

Viva Day Spa 215 S. Lamar Blvd., 472-2256; 1811 W. 35th St., 300-2256 vivadayspa.com When award-winning masseuse Shannon Mouser opened the original Viva Day Spa in 2005 with Maya and Laurie Aroch, she did it from the perspective of knowing what her clients wanted: a warm, supportive, coddling atmosphere meant for rejuvenation. An additional location later, the spa keeps Austin revitalized with fully loaded, daylong packages like the Viva Diva. “This is seven hours of economical pampering,” says Mouser. In addition to a mani/pedi, hydrating body wrap, custom facial and massage, the Viva Diva includes

Stylist for Curly Hair

Best Spray Tan

Veronica Gonzales, Urban Betty

Better Bronze Mobile Airbrush Tanning

1206 W. 38th St., 371-7663

537-7416

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Curly hair gets a bad wrap for being hard to handle.

But Veronica Gonzales knows how to manage it. The traditional haircutting techniques stylists learn using diagrams and geometry mean little when a girl with curls sits down at Gonzales’ station. “Every curl is different,” she says. “I don’t see geometry as much as I see a shape.” In the six years Gonzales has worked at Urban Betty salon, she’s coiled her way around each of her curly haired clients’ unique heads of hair. “Curls are organic,” she says. “It’s all about working with them and just seeing where they fall.”

Some spray tan shops specialize in that Oompa Loompa look. But Camille Armstrong, owner of Better Bronze Mobile Airbrush Tanning, sprays it on just right. And the mobile aspect of her company is an added ray of UV-free sunshine. Better Bronze can come to you anywhere in Austin for a tanning party, fashion show, wedding or more to give you a golden glow. “It’s perfect for even the mother with kids who is trapped in the house,” Armstrong says.

Best Highlights

Martha Lynn Kale, Mirror Mirror Salon

Best Color Correction Expert

lunch, wine and chocolates.

Emily Hobbs, Green Alley Salon 6905 Dallas Drive, 331-9555 greenalleysalon.com

Remember that Diff ’rent Strokes episode where acid rain turned Kimberly’s hair green right before her hot date? She needed Emily Hobbs. This color correction expert says rectifying a bad dye job is all about education. “I take as many courses in color as I can,” she says. And it pays off. The struggling economy has lots of women attempting drugstore, do-it-yourself dye jobs. When women come crying into the Green Alley Salon, Hobbs assures them they are in qualified hands.

“It’s a journey we take together,” she says.

Best Hair Extensions

Jessica Chapman, Wild Orchid Salon 800 W. Third St., 474-2828 wildorchidsalonaustin.com Jessica Chapman would do extensions all

PHOTO COURTESY wild orchid salon.

PHOTO COURTESY VIVA DAY SPA.

day long—even on her days off—if she had

Staff Pick Jenn Hair

4410 Burnet Road, 420-8868 mirrormirroraustin.com

Associate Art Director

If you’re going to do hair in Texas, you need to know how to lighten up—literally. “Highlights add dimension and keep hair from looking drab or too matte,” Mirror Mirror owner Martha Lynn Kale says. “It’s a great enhancement.” Whether you want that Blake Lively high-sheen spark or more of a Jennifer Aniston deep, subtle richness, Kale has finessed the art of adding highlights to any hue.

The goal, Kale says, is apparent in the name of her salon: “We want women to love what they see in the mirror.”

Birds Barbershop

is a must for minimal-fuss girls like me. I get a great shampoo, cut and style without the cost of other salons. And you can’t beat free beer while you’re waiting!

Best Men’s Haircut

Danielle Benson, Wild Orchid Salon 800 W. Third St., 474-2828 wildorchidsalonaustin.com Forget about the stomach—the way to a man’s heart is through perfecting a particular

a choice. Impassioned by attention to detail,

cut. And not every stylist can master the art.

she loves the rote, repetitive action required

It takes a certain kind of skill and know-how

to match and attach extensions to a client’s head of hair. “I find it so soothing and relaxing,” she says, noting that she always suggests that clients bring books, music or movies to pass the time. Dealing only with Great Length Hair Extensions, Chapman

to groom the multi-follicled gentlemen of our city. Wild Orchid Salon owner Danielle Benson has got the stomach for it. And when half the clientele are of the male persuasion, a stylist had better know how to mold a man’s coif. “Men seem to have difficult,

says she looks forward to the end result.

challenging hair,” Benson says. “But we’re

“To see someone change their look in a

a friendly staff.” A friendly, all-female staff,

matter of hours thrills me,” she says.

she might add. You’re welcome, guys.

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Best New Salon

Best Stylist to Spill Your Guts To

Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair

Rachal Robichau, Ritual Salon

830 W. Third St., 474-5000

701 W. Seventh St., 391-0010

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Book an appointment with Rachal Robichau, and you won’t be merely a client—you’ll be her friend.

Known for her uncanny ability to put people at ease, this secret-keeping stylist opines as much as she listens. And because her customers can’t get enough of her chatty affability in the salon alone, they join the self-professed foodie for brunch on Sundays, text her for advice and meet up with her for the occasional mimosa. “Lots of my clients have even become friends together through me,” she says.

“We’re New York comes to Austin,” says owner-stylist Janet St. Paul about her posh downtown salon. St. Paul spent 16 years as a hair artist at such famed locales as Frederic Fekkai and Butterfly Studio (Kerastase’s mothership salon) in Manhattan. Returning to the South, the New Orleans–bred stylist brings urbanity and sophistication to her French contemporary salon, a place she describes as “Steel Magnolias all grown up.”

Accessible but chic, it’s the ideal place for a cut, color and glass of bubbly.

Best Place for Wigs

Coco Coquette 2109 E. Cesar Chavez St., 344-9173 coco-coquette.com

Brow Shaping

Stacy James, Luxe Apothetique 11501 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 129, 346-8202 luxeapothetique.blogspot.com

Theatrical, glittery and glamorous, Coco Coquette bewitches in a burlesque vamp of costumery and coiffure. The brainchild of Allyson Garro, who studied both drama and fashion design, Coco Coquette specializes in wigs, makeup and sparkly things meant to awaken your sleeping showstopper.

Popular for its vivacious wig parties, the boutique attracts those who love to play dress-up. “I’ve always thought the best part of going out was the getting-ready part,” Garro says.

They say eyes are the window to the soul, but what of eyebrows? Most people don’t realize that maintenance of your eyebrows can change your entire appearance. Stacy James takes the time to examine your brows and customize the perfect shape. “It’s a little thing that makes a big difference,” she says.

“It’s amazing how happy people are when the shape is done right. It can make you look younger or like you’ve lost weight.” Say no more!

Best Spa for a Weekend Retreat

Madeline Hollern

Senior Editor

Abby Bridges, Cheeky Salon

1700 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 322, 464-1257

1502 W. Sixth St., 482-8338

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Manscaping sounds a bit like something that requires a manual and a map. But Tracy Fleming, owner of the holistic salon Beautiful Me, could do it with her eyes closed. (Don’t worry, guys—she doesn’t.) “Men come in to get waxed and find out it doesn’t hurt as much as they thought,” she says. “After that, they get hooked.”

A single mom and Austin native, Fleming owned a similar salon in Maui before returning to Austin. What she loves most about her job is the human interaction and the friendships that come when someone trusts their body to her care.

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I really dig the vibe at Hiatus Spa + retreat.

I had a scalp treatment there that melted away my stress. I love how they infuse aromatherapy into every service.

Sometimes you can do everything right—eat fresh foods, get lots of sleep and moisturize—but your skin still needs a boost. That’s where Cheeky Salon owner Abby Bridges comes in. Bridges previously worked in a dermatologist’s office but didn’t appreciate the cold and clinical atmosphere.

At Cheeky, she advises clients on products, skin maintenance and homecare in a friendly environment. And her glowing facials improve skin conditions from premature aging and sun damage to loss of vitality and radiance. One session with Bridges, and your face will go from dull to dreamy.

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Staff Pick

PHOTO COURTESY JANET ST. PAUL STUDIO FOR HAIR.

Tracy Fleming, Beautiful Me

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Lake Austin Spa Resort

Best Facialist

Best Manscaping

Thanks to new French chef Stephane Beaucamp and his European-inspired, gardenfresh dishes, a weekend at Lake Austin Spa Resort feels like an exotic getaway.

Ensconced on the hammock-lined banks of Lake Austin, this award-winning destination resort ensures transformation of the mind, body and spirit only 30 minutes away from central Austin. With posh accommodations, a splendorous spa that offers more than 100 unique treatments, cooking classes, myriad activities (from paddleboarding to journaling) and three swimming pools, this is allinclusive like you’ve never seen it before.

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Best Pedicure

best makeup artist

Embellish Nails & Boutique

Rochelle Rae 1206 W. 38th St., Ste. 3102, 320-8732, raecosmetics.com

4615 N. Lamar Blvd., 452-7465; 3663 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 3, 328-9898 embellishnails.com

Cover girl Rochelle Rae attended the prestigious Makeup Designory in Hollywood, Calif., and un-

Pause for a pampering pedicure at Embellish

veiled Rae Cosmetics, her versatile makeup line,

and discover a world of luscious, boudoir-style

in 2005. Beyond her booming beauty business,

indulgence. You’ll think you’ve entered a plush

Rae is one of the most sought-after makeup

palace where affable technicians like Chi Boyter

artists in Austin. Her best advice? “Blend, blend,

and Charlita Samuels not only paint your toes

blend. If you are wondering if you have blended

pretty, they ensure your salon soiree includes

enough, blend some more,” she says, “Also, do

every regal amenity but the tiara. We’re talking

your eye makeup first, that way you can make

heated shoulder wraps, chick flicks, unlimited

a mess and not worry about it. I get eyeshadow

M&Ms, wine and state-of-the-art hygiene. Pink,

and mascara everywhere and then just clean it up when I’m done with a little moisturizer.”

plush and awash with drippy chandeliers, the ambiance makes every visit feel like a treat.

Rising Star Stylist

Samuel Carey, John Girard Salon 800 W. Third St., Ste. 1308, 469-9997 johngirardsalon.com

Best Laser Hair Removal

Tiffany Vogelpohl, Bella Salon

Westlake Dermatology westlakedermatology.com

bellasalonaustin.com If you think you’ve “red” this somewhere before, you have.

Tiffany Vogelpohl fires up another coup-de-color with her second win for best color for redheads in as many years.

This crafty queen of crimson can be found at the posh Bella Salon on West Sixth, where all the who’s who of Austin go for pampering and that certain styling panache. Not everyone can pull off a head full of red hair, but those who can might care to go vermillion under the expert hands of Vogelpohl.

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Beards and bikini overgrowth, be gone! Westlake Dermatology is a savior for those seeking smooth, hairless skin. Veteran aesthetician Erma Morris has been lasering with the company for a decade. Touting the extensive annual training and accreditation required for Westlake Dermatology employees, not to mention the medical foundation of the company, Morris says, “What we do best is patient care and evaluation.”

But does it hurt? “No more than the snapping of a tiny rubber band,” she reassures.

EMBELLISH PHOTO BY NELSON JETTER. VOGELPOHL PHOTO COURTESY VOGELPOHL.

1221 W. Sixth St., 474-5999

Best Blowout

Various locations, 328-3376

MARgOT BOWER PHOTO BY JOHN ROGERS. ROCHELLE RAE PHOTO COURTESY ROCHELLE RAE.

Best Color — Redheads

Samuel Carey has only lived in Austin for two years, but his magic fingers are already turning heads. Carey, who hails from Montana, is known for his kind, hard-working demeanor. “I like to make sure all of my clients are taken care of,” the young stylist says. “And I try to make myself available for new clients whenever I can.” Not one to take all the credit, the modest rising star cites his brother as his biggest inspiration.

“My brother owns his own salon in Atlanta, and he inspired me to go to beauty school,” he says.

Blo Blow Dry Bar Staff Pick lorre swanson

Account Executive

1611 W. Fifth St., 355-1256; 11011 Domain Drive, Ste. 112, 386-1429 blomedry.com

Debbie Sawczyn at Salon Aura veni gives the best brow wax in town! The process is quick and painless, and Debbie has an amazing attention to detail.

Even a smoking dress, perfect makeup and killer shoes can’t offset flat hair. That’s where Blo Blow Dry Bar comes in handy. Choose from seven chic hairstyles on the hair menu, like the curly, rocker chic Sex, Hugs and Rock & Roll or the demure Hunt Club ponytail.

After a 45-minute wash and style, you’ll have shiny, voluminous tresses that are red-carpet ready.

The complimentary glass of wine or Champagne doesn’t hurt, either.

Best Kids Cut

Margot Bower, The Hair’s Lair 1206 W. 38th St., Ste. 2101, 374-1700 It’s a family affair at The Hair’s Lair. Margot Bower has been a stylist for more than three decades, and in recent years she has chosen to concentrate on cuts for the kiddos. “I found a need for a children’s salon here in Austin,” she says.

“I’m on the second generation with some of my clients.”

Because kids are naturally commanding, this grandmother of nine works by appointment and focuses all her attention on one child client at a time. “They get the same quality cut that adult clients do,” she says.

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Best Color — Blondes

Ricky Hodge, Ricky Hodge Salon 2124 E. Sixth St., 322-9819 rickyhodgesalon.com When it comes to blondes, Ricky Hodge has the golden touch. “It’s my signature color,” he says. “Probably 75 percent of my clients are blonde.”

His secret for creating the perfect color is to use toner that gives the hair dimension, rather than stripping hair of all its pigment. “I tend to mix warms with cools,” Hodge says. “I use very little bleach, and I tone most of my blondes to make the color cohesive.”

Best Body Treatment

Best Makeover Guru

Over the Hills and Far Away, AWAY Spa at the W Hotel

Houston Puryear 709-8603 houstonpuryear.com

200 Lavaca St., 542-3626

Looking to change your beauty routine?

Consult Houston Puryear. The best makeover guru winner will help you pick out the right products and, better yet, show you how to properly apply them. “People are always looking to vamp up their makeup,” Puryear says. “I teach people how to do it for everyday or special occasions.” Whether you need help choosing an eyeshadow (her favorite is Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Cream Eye Shadow in Sandy Gold), covering undereye circles or finding a bronzer that doesn’t make you look like Snooki, Puryear helps you spruce up your look with aplomb.

austinawayspa.com How fitting that in the Live Music Capital of the World, there’s a Zeppelin-inspired body treatment. At the AWAY Spa, the rock star detox features a full-body dry brushing, a coconut sugar scrub and parafango treatment to reduce cellulite, nourish and exfoliate skin and promote circulation. Relax with a full-body massage and a cool coconut mini facial incorporating cold stones and hot towels. After you enjoy that “Stairway to Heaven,” you’ll feel like there’s “Ten Years Gone” from your age.

Best Updo Expert

Best Color — Brunettes

Deborah Lira, Russ & Company

Mindy Orsak, Mindy Orsak Hair & Design

1805 West Ave., 782-2293

There’s nothing that Deborah Lira loves more than a

Just call Mindy Orsak the mistress of mahogany. The bubbly stylist is back again to take the best colorist for brunettes honor for her second year in a row. She says choosing the correct richness, depth and variations of chocolate make all the difference. “It’s not just about black and boring brown,” Orsak says. “From golds to reds to caramels, chocolates and bronzes, the color possibilities are endless!”

creative outlet. When she sweeps hair into striking updos atop her clients’ heads, she has a metaphorical canvas to capture her artistic energies. A veteran coiffeur, Lira specializes in bridal updos.

Long before the wedding, Lira begins envisioning the style, taking cues from the bride’s dress and the proposed theme of the wedding. “Updos are so glamorous,” she says. “They elevate any outfit to a whole new level.” Lira does more than 100 weddings a year, so plan to book well in advance.

Stylist for Short Hair

Photo Editor

Milk + Honey 204 Colorado St.; 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. D1-110 236-1115 milkandhoneyspa.com

The Four Seasons Spa

offers a discounted happy hour massage.

I had Josh, and he was fantastic!

He made me feel completely at ease.

Treat your tips to sensory bliss at Milk + Honey. With treatments as tasty as its name, every season the spa unveils a new specialty manicure. This summer featured the mojito manicure, and starting in late October, check out the pumpkin spice manicure. Each seasonal manicure includes indulgences like a luxurious soak, exfoliation, a warm oil treatment and a sugar scrub. Consider it sweet surrender.

Audrey Page, West End Salon

1717 W. Sixth St., Ste. 123, 474-1146

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PHOTOS COURTESY: SPA, AWAY SPA; HAIR, DEBORAH LIRA.

805 West Ave., 433-6231

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best Stylist — long hair

Blaine Morgan, Jose Luis Salon

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2105 Justin Lane, Ste. 113, 619-3826

If you have the right head shape and gutsy personality, Blaine Morgan is waiting for you at the Jose Luis Salon. Taking the plunge to a pixie should be done right, and Morgan has won the best stylist for short hair honor. “I’ve gotten a lot of practice,” he says. Sure, short hair means you may have to make extra trips to the salon for a trim, but Morgan’s short cuts are badges of originality. “You can’t just put a blueprint on someone’s head for short hair,” he says. “It’s really a custom haircut.”

best manicure

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The long and short of it is that caring for lengthy locks can be a challenge. But Audrey Page has lived the long-haired life and therefore knows of what she tweaks. “I had hair down to my waist until I was about 21.

I understand the frustrations of long hair,” she says. But with the right style, she says, the look is worth it: “You have to take in all aspects of hair like thickness, length, texture, and when combined with an amazing cut, the movement of long hair is alluring.”

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If you think Austin is too down-to-earth for those tot beauty pageants made popular by Toddlers & Tiaras, think again

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As the clock nears 5 on a Saturday evening in August, 25 females, ranging in age from babies and toddlers to teens, 20-somethings and even one 30-something, excitedly file into a conference room at the Holiday Inn Midtown. They’re dressed in gowns dripping with sequins, their hair is styled into complicated curls and stylish updos and their faces are perfectly made up (yes, even the babies). Waiting nervously with them are parents, grandparents, siblings and friends.

After a long day of beauty and swimsuit competitions, not to mention the talent portion the evening before, the whole crowd is more than ready to find out who is taking home the top prize of Ultimate Grand Supreme—and $2,000—in the Universal Royalty Texas State Pageant.

That’s right. Those glitzy pageants made famous by TLC’s Toddlers & Tiaras are quite popular in crunchy, laid-back Austin. “We did the pilot of Toddlers & Tiaras six years ago,” says Universal Royalty owner Annette Hill.

“And so far we’ve been featured on the show nine times.”

Although Hill says the Toddlers & Tiaras crew started the show focusing on “the camaraderie, competition and good, healthy stuff about pageants,” they quickly began to focus on the drama created by the zanier parents and contestants—hence the jaw-dropping spin-off show featuring pageant celebrity Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo Child.

“I try to tell my people, ‘Look, when Toddlers & Tiaras is here, [drama] is what they look for. We’re here to have a pageant, but they’re here to do a show, so we want to make sure that you’re not running around here looking like a hot mess,’” says Hill. “But it’s hard, because that’s what people do.” Hill has received so much attention that she and her daughters, Shay, a 19-year-old student at Austin Community College, and Simone, a 21-year-old model, were being filmed for their own reality show while this article was being written.

Hill, who competed in pageants to pay her way through college, created the Universal Royalty system in 1998, after

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LEFT her young daughUniversal Royalty owner Annette ters told her they no Hill announces the start of the longer wanted to be in pageant, which will end with one pageants. “After I fell competitor walking away with the $2,000 cash pot. over and died for a few minutes, I decided that Right I wanted to keep doing Clockwise from top left: The curlers and hair pieces used by many the pageant thing,” of the pageant contestants; an says Hill. “So then I reelaborate updo on a young comsearched pageants for petitor, complete with sequined barrettes; makeup artist April three years. I wanted Cashion curls 5-year-old Gwento know exactly what dolyn Cherry’s hair for the talent parents wanted in a portion of the pageant as the little quality, professional girl plays with a smartphone. beauty pageant. And, to me, they wanted a Miss America for children, where everyone was catered to. They wanted to make sure every child got an award, like a participation award, and an age-appropriate good luck goodie bag. And they wanted a beautiful, classy crown. So that’s what I did.”

The Universal Royalty system holds six pageants a year in Austin (entry fees range from $600-$1,200; see sidebar on page 112), as well as pageants in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Galveston, San Angelo and other cities across the state. The biggest competition, the Universal Royalty National Pageant, takes places Nov. 2-3 and features a $10,000 grand prize. Hill has also recently started traveling abroad to hold pageants in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Although Hill organizes pageants “for the kids, not for the business itself,” she’s well aware of the stigma. “What is wrong with the word ‘beauty’ anyway?” she asks. “What is wrong with showing to the whole world that I am a mother, and I am so happy my daughter is so beautiful

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and gorgeous? I think in society today, it seems like people want to shy away from the word ‘beauty.’ But if you’re beautiful and educated and confident—what’s wrong with that?”

Born to Perform Five-year-old Kyle resident Gwendolyn Cherry quietly sits in a makeup chair, playing on both a smartphone and a tablet computer as stylist and professional hair and makeup artist April Cashion (whose infant daughter, Lana Grace, happens to be competing in her first pageant this weekend) styles her hair and applies her makeup before the talent competition Friday evening. Gwendolyn, who has only been competing in pageants since 2009, has already racked up six top titles. “We started in pageants because my friend is a pageant director in Kyle,” says Gwendolyn’s mom, Angela, who works from home.

“At the time, it was Miss Kyle, but now it’s Miss Hays County, and they were looking for toddlers for the 2-year-old age

group. Gwen got third runner-up. Then we went to Annette’s pageant when Gwen was 3, and she got queen in that one.”

Gwendolyn, who loves Cinderella, the color pink, playing games on the computer and her little sister, Evie (who also competes in pageants), dances or sings in the talent portions of pageants. In addition to recently starting kindergarten, Gwendolyn has a packed schedule of extracurriculars that would exhaust even a Miss America–caliber pageant queen. Each week, she attends lessons in pageant dance, voice, regular dance, gymnastics, piano and swimming. “I strongly believe that the more you give your child a chance to learn many different things, the bigger the opportunity to be better at many different things,” says Angela. “Pageants are just something extra for her to do. And, for me, it’s kind of like mother-daughter bonding. Plus, she does very well in all competitions. She looks out into the audience, as opposed to a lot of kids her age who are very shy.”

After three other little girls perform their talents, Gwendolyn confidently mounts the stage for her act: dancing to Barbra Streisand’s “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?” Her hair, makeup and costume are perfect; she maintains constant eye contact with the judges; her routine is spot-on and; most importantly, she looks happy to be performing for the crowd. (The same cannot be said for all the children

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who performed that night. Some were teary, while others just seemed shell-shocked while on stage.)

Since talent is not required at Universal Royalty pageants, only 12 contestants sang or danced in the talent portion of the event. So after the hour-long competition, the kids and their parents were free for the rest of the night to go out to dinner, watch TV, relax at the hotel or, in Gwendolyn’s case, go swimming. “After pageants, we always go to the pool,” says Angela.

“So that’s the fun activity for the day. It’s like, ‘I don’t care if I didn’t win anything, I’m going swimming now.’”

Beauty Rules Gwendolyn is in the makeup chair again by 6 the next morning for another round of hair and makeup with Cashion, because the youngest competitors have to be dressed and ready to take the stage by 8 a.m. The babies to 5-year-olds will first strut across the stage in the beauty competition (which in Miss America terms would be the evening gown competition) before quickly changing and getting on stage again for the swimsuit portion of the pageant.

Before the event starts, Hill tells the audience to “Cheer for everyone. These are little kids. Make everyone feel good.” And she also reminds them that the winner of today’s pageant will take home $2,000, while fanning out the cash for everyone to see. The crowd, filled with folks who have come from across Texas and as far as Louisiana for the chance to win that cash pot, hoot and holler, ready for the competition to begin.

First to take center stage: the babies, including Cashion’s 11-month-old Lana Grace in a frilly yellow-and-white dress.

Since most aren’t yet walking, a parent or grandparent has to carry their contestant across the stage. While power ballads such as Kelly Clarkson’s “A Moment Like This” play in the background, the handlers pose and preen for the judges while moving the little girls’ hands up and down in a wave. The audiences ooh and ahh over the dresses and smiley babies.

Lana Grace does great on stage, though she’s escorted by her grandfather instead of her mom. “Oh, I don’t like to be onstage, I’m more behind-the-scenes,” says Cashion, who has been doing hair and makeup for Universal Royalty for four years and has started selling handmade pageant dresses that cost between $400 to $1,500. lef t Next come the toddlers, and then Aniston Howard, in the 4- and 5-year-olds. As Gwen’s the 12-23 months age group takes the stage, three of division, is accompathe four girls are wearing nearly nied by her father as she sits at a piano for identical bright yellow cupcake the talent portion of dresses. “I can’t believe they’re the pageant. all wearing yellow!” says Anright gela. “That wasn’t what Gwennie Kaylee Fabian was supposed to wear; that’s her (middle photo), 16 backup dress. The one we ordered months, came all the way from Louisiana, didn’t arrive on time.” complete with a As each girl takes her 70 seconds personal pageant on stage, they strategically stop in trailer (top); Dasia different spots to pose and smile for Escobedo’s talent routine featured the judges. While they’re strutting her being pushed their stuff, Hill, acting as emcee, across the stage on reads tidbits about each girl, includa tricycle to the song ing favorite foods (Cheeto puffs; “Bad to the Bone.”

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olives; mac ‘n’ cheese), hobbies (dancing; playing with siblings; “shopping, shopping, shopping!”) and their ambition (to be Cinderella; to learn how to walk). The whole time, audience members are yelling everything from, “Sparkle, baby!” to “Smile!” and “You go, girl!” And some mothers really do stand in the crowd and shake their hips and pose to the O P P OSIT E pag e music—just like they want their Gwendolyn and her daughters to do onstage. mom, Angela, chat after Now, it’s time for a quick the pageant’s beauty competition. outfit change before the swimsuit competition, which is also optional. Again, the children file across the stage by age. This time, a hyped-up version of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” blasts through the speakers as each girl gets 60 seconds to show off her swimwear look. Most of the girls are in modest one-pieces or swimsuits that look more like dresses, complete with skirts or tutus, hair bows and ruffled anklets (spray-tanning and covering missing teeth with fake ones is not encouraged at Universal Royalty). Needless to say, they all look very sweet—not at all sexy THIS PAG E

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like some would assume. “I’m so sick and tired of these people who say, ‘You are sexually exploiting these kids,’” says Hill. “I say, ‘Are you looking at these kids in a sexual way?’ And they say, ‘Well, pedophiles will come to the pageant.’ But pedophiles aren’t coming! Besides, pageant kids are the most outspoken and honest children. If someone came up and touched a child, well, first of all, the kids are all accompanied by their entire family. So everyone would scream and holler and say, ‘Here’s the pervert!’

And then we have security.”

Once all 15 girls have taken their turn, it’s time for the first break of the day. It’s just now 10 a.m. The older girls have to be ready to hit the stage at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, the younger girls have until the 5 p.m. crowning to swim, eat lunch and nap.

Novice Try After lunch, it’s back to the conference room for the older girls’ part of the competition. There are 10 contestants between the ages of 6 and 30-something, so they all take the stage by age group to show off their gowns and swimsuits.

One of them, 16-year-old Azaria Miller, is a newcomer to the pageant world. A star on the varsity basketball team at John B. Connally High School, this is Miller’s first pageant. “I thought it would be fun and something different to do when I’m not traveling for basketball,” she says.

She had nervously sung the day before, but as she gets onstage for the beauty competition, Miller seems confident and composed. In comparison to the young girls’ cupcake dresses, the older girls either wear princess ball gowns or form-fitting dresses that show off their enviable figures.

Miller wears a hot pink, full-length halter gown that has a thin line of rhinestones all the way down the front and show-stopping sparkly platform heels.

When it’s time for the swimsuit competition, Miller again looks nervous. Only six of the older girls take part, and as each one walks across the stage, Miller peeks out from behind a curtained wall to the left of the stage to watch. (Though, really, what woman wouldn’t be nervous to walk across the stage while wearing a swimsuit?) The only 18-and-up swimsuit contestant even wore a bikini top and a sarong to cover her bottom half. Miller heads to the stage in more pink: a pink one-piece with the sides and back cut out. She looks great—and relieved when her turn is over. Now, after another few hours break, all that’s left is the crowning ceremony at 5 p.m.

Crowning Glory Those who have watched Toddlers & Tiaras know that the pageant community speaks its own language, with awards for most beautiful, photogenic and portfolio and top titles

“Pageants are just something extra for her to do. And, for me, it’s kind of like mother-daughter bonding.” a n g el a c h e r ry

such as queen, grand supreme and ultimate grand supreme.

And it gets even more confusing when you find out that each pageant system has its own rules. (In fact, one boy is competing in this pageant. He has his own category.)

At Universal Royalty, awards for most beautiful, photogenic, portfolio, talent, congeniality and swimsuit are given within each age group. Then, runners-up are announced and, finally, that age group’s queen is named and wins $100. Now, here’s the kicker: You don’t want to be named queen. Because if you are not named queen, that means you’ve made it to the final, which at this particular pageant features nine top awards— eight of which include $200—including the title of Ultimate Grand Supreme, which receives the grand prize of $2,000.

So what, exactly, are the judges looking for when critiquing each contestant? “Everybody looks for something different; sometimes even a dress color can put you off,” says Kylie Drew, who is a friend of Hill’s and owns a pageant system in Australia;

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“Everybody looks for something different; sometimes even a dress color can put you off.”

she flew in to be one of the four judges at this event.

“But overall, we are looking at personality, the finer points of grooming, eye contact and someone who shines from the inside as well as the outside.”

And how can babies compete against women in their 20s and 30s for the top titles? “With the older girls, we are expecting more from them,” says Drew. “Their modeling technique and eye contact has to be spot on. In the end, you have to win over four judges.”

In the conference room, the tension mounts as the clock strikes 5. Hill heads to her microphone to start the crowning How much it costs to ceremony. In the babies category, compete in Universal Lana Grace wins the award for Royalty’s Texas State the swimsuit competition and is Pageant named first runner-up queen; Supreme Package and in the teen group, Miller (Mandatory) takes home the prize of second runner-up queen, so both of Package includes: them are out of the running for formal wear, photogenic Ultimate Grand Supreme. But in and personality/ congeniality competition the 4-5 age group, Gwendolyn wins trophies for most beautiMini Supremes (Ages 0-3, 4-10 & 11-up) ful, photogenic, portfolio, talent, congeniality and swimsuit but no queen titles—which means Novice Supreme she moves on to the final round.

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and the Ultimate Grand Supreme. When it gets to the Grand Supreme for ages 4-10, Hill announces, “And the winner is ...

Gwendolyn Cherry!” Gwendolyn runs up to the stage to claim her crown, sash, teddy bear and $200. After posing for pictures, she meets her mom on the other side of the stage for a round of high-fives and hugs. “I’m very proud of her,” says Angela.

The top title of Ultimate Grand Supreme and the $2,000 cash prize goes to 3-year-old Alina Warnke, a fresh-faced beauty from Round Rock. What made her stand out from the rest? “She was very polished and well-rehearsed,” says Drew.

“She wasn’t in-your-face at all. There was something very lovely and sweet about her.”

While her daughter didn’t take home the top prize at this pageant, Angela is already looking ahead to the next one.

“I treat pageants the exact same way we treat sports,” she says. “Anybody can beat anybody at any given time. It depends on the judges. You win some, you lose some. There’s THIS PAG E always another one next week Pageant contestants (from or the week after.” left): Dasia Escobedo, Samantha Pindell, Ultimate And Miller says she definiteGrand Supreme Alina Warnke ly learned from her first pagand Gwendolyn Cherry eant experience. “Next time, O P P OSIT E pag e my goal is to not be so shy,” she Five-year-old Gwendolyn in says. Will she be competing her room, with about half again? “Oh, yes,” she says. “I of the trophies, ribbons and crowns she has won just want a crown.”

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In recent years, Austin has emerged as a great culinary city. People passionate about making and sharing

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glassy surface and then stopping to admire the vibrant colors and turtles and fish that call the lake home.

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highlights Ava Sanchez and Craig McCullough, who rescue dogs through Pug Rescue of Austin. I also wanted to show

hidden in plain sight. This is a Yellow Bird of Paradise, which can be found blooming all over the city, including

a iconic location in town, and it does not get any better then the I Love You So Much wall at Jo’s on South Congress.

around the bat sculpture on South Congress. I shot the blossom in glorious light to showcase its simple beauty.

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He hands me a coca leaf. I take it, knowing that coca is not what we think it is here in America. Legal in Peru, coca is merely a mild stimulant, like coffee; something used in all facets of Peruvian society for medicinal purposes that helps altitude sickness, among other things. Often consumed as a tea, it remains sacred to the Incas Insider Information but can be found in the most chichi of restaurants as well.

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On the lawn, the shaman gestures for me to stuff the leaf into my mouth, between my teeth and cheek, like a cowboy with chew. It tastes bitter. I worry I might feel weird, but I don’t. Instead, I just feel intoxicated by the beauty of the vista, the murmurings of the shaman and the elegance of this simple yet luxe hotel, suspended from the hillside. The shaman looks deep into my eyes and hands me flowers to smell, beads to nestle and silver money to clutch. In his words translated by staff, he tells me about the power of the mountains, the Inca’s belief that this river mirrors the Milky Way and the solid roots of the earth at our feet. He chants, sings, muses and then asks me to choose an amulet. He pins it to me, telling me I am going to be transformed.

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An alternative to the four-day hike along the Inca Trail to reach Peru’s most famous ruin, this nostalgic form of transport whisks us there in a few hours. While we chug along the river’s route amid verdant valleys, we sip pisco sours and muse over a landscape that seems gleaned from a collage of found postcards.

It’s back in Cusco, the Inca Empire’s ancient capital, though, that I turn to spiritual musings. That’s because I’m ensconced in the recently retrofitted Palacio Nazarenas, a former convent that took years to restore. Ten archeologists literally dug through artifacts with spoons to ensure nothing would be lost. Today, old and new converge with the haciendastyle patios, original arches and balconies, hidden monk’s garden and glass floors that reveal both Inca and Colonial remains.

In the Palacio’s Hypnôze Spa, treatments and organic products borrow from centuries-old Inca wisdom. Created by a cadre of shaman, then fine-tuned by beauty experts in Paris, the balms, oils and wraps use local plants, pink Andean salt, white sage from Lake Titicaca, coca leaves and more to attain specific results. I relax to a massage of blended muna and eucalyptus oils. Beneath the massage table, a glass floor reveals leftover bits of Inca brickwork. Without looking out at the rooftops of Cusco, there’s no doubt where I am. And that’s what the visionaries of Palacio Nazarenas wanted—a boutique hotel that channeled the essence of Peru.

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he ultimate gathering of science fiction, fantasy and comic book fans is coming to the capital city. Austin Comic Con is a three-day convention with plenty of stars and panel discussions to satiate the most passionate followers of sci-fi and other-worldly genres. Attendees have a chance to meet the creators, producers and stars behind favorite pop-culture obsessions, including actors Eliza Dushku from Buffy the vampire Slayer and True Lies, Dean Cain, who played Clark Kent/Superman in the series Lois & Clark: The New adventures of Superman and John Hughes alum Anthony Michael Hall (Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club and Stephen King’s The Dead Zone).

Also scheduled to appear is WWE Champion CM Punk; and, for those who grew up in the ’80s, The incredible Hulk himself, Lou Ferrigno. Undoubtedly, the highlight of the weekend is the 25th reunion of the stars of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Patrick Stewart (pictured, front), who played Capt. Jean-Luc Picard, will be joined by six other actors from the series that ran from 1987 through 1994. Trekkers: It’s your time to shine. austin Convention Center, 500 e. Cesar Chavez St., (646) 380-2477, wizardworld.com —LaRa GRaNT

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Things to Do and See FILM ON FIFTH (Ongoing) View Austin’s first and only permanent movie poster gallery featuring original film posters from 1930s classics to present hits, including crowd-pleasers like The Seven Year Itch and Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Come by to view or purchase your favorite movie’s poster for a cool art piece and collectible. ART on 5th, 1501 W. Fifth St., 481-1111, arton5th.com HOUSE (Ongoing) In this exhibit,

the Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata sets out to “explore dwellings of all kinds” by linking household commodities ranging from the natural to the artificial. Museum of Natural & Artificial Ephemerata, 1808 Singleton Ave., 320-0566, mnae.org

SECOND SATURDAYS ARE FOR FAMILIES (Ongoing) On the second

Saturday of each month, attend workshops inspired by exhibits showcased around the museum. Bring your whole family to be entertained by performances and arts and crafts activities, and meet local artists. This month’s workshop is animal-themed and your family can contribute their creativity by building an animal palace out of clay. AMOA-Arthouse, Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191, inthegalleriesaustin.com

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rtist Jim Torok creates honest portraits that are startlingly lifelike, and his latest solo exhibit, There Is Nothing Wrong With You, is no exception. The Brooklyn x College graduate, who was awarded the Hassam, Speicher, Betts and Symons Purchase Fund for his piece Diptych SelfPortrait in 2002, creates artwork using a technique where thin oil paint is applied with a watercolor brush. His work is usually categorized into two extremes: oil portraits that are easily mistaken for photos and heavily political cartoon drawings. In his new show, which includes a self-portrait and 50 cartoon drawings, Torok details the dichotomy of human thought as it frantically switches between manic positivity and soul-crushing depression. Using “spelling errors, poor penmanship and a seemingly innocent style of drawing,” he also highlights the child-like nature of the cartoons while bringing a specific kind of dark comedy that’s sure to unsettle viewers. To coincide with the exhibit, Torok releases his book Portraits, containing 82 portraits made between 1996 and 2012 and essays by artist Michael Smith and curator Anne Goodyear. Lora Reynolds Gallery, 360 Nueces St., 215-4965, lorareynolds.com —Mira Milla

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hopping at six different West Side art venues on the first Thursday of each month. The galleries, including Art on 5th and Wally Workman Gallery, are within walking distance of each other and near plenty of parking. Various locations, artaustin.org

NOW WHAT IT NEVER WAS

(Through Oct. 13) View the “language of abstraction” with painting techniques and object manipulation created

by Nick Griffin, Philip Harrell and Anne Riley. All three artists studied painting together at Brookhaven Community College in Farmers Branch, Texas, before moving to Austin. Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas, 2300 Trinity St., 471-1108, utvac.org TEXAS MUSIC ROADTRIP (Through Oct. 14) Music lovers can spend an afternoon learning about Texas music over the past century. This exhibit follows the shifting music culture of each decade and offers one-of-a-kind musical artifacts, including Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Number One” Stratocaster guitar. Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave., 936-4649, thestoryoftexas.com

CORDY RYMAN (Through Oct. 20) Cordy Ryman is an abstract artist who uses almost anything to create pieces that straddle the line between painting and sculpture. His inclusive and visually complex work doesn’t disappoint.

Lora Reynolds Gallery, 360 Nueces St., 215-4965, lorareynolds.com O. HENRY: A SHORT STORY

(Through Oct. 21) To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the birth of legendary Austin writer O. Henry, who was born William Sydney Porter, this historic exhibit includes photographs and letters chronologically depicting his life. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe St., 974-7480, austinhistorycenter.com SPINNING II (Through Nov. 4) Artist Mahwish Chishty presents a stopanimation video of a white embroidery cloth slowly becoming covered with black stitching of the Arabic words “Ya’ Hayo Ya’ Qauyoom” (The Living and the Self-Subsisting), which are two of the 99 names of God in Islam. The exhibition is a reflection of the artist, as well as ancient Sufi religious practices and Arabic Kufic script. AMOA-Arthouse, The Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave., 453-5312, amoa-arthouse.org CALLIGRAPHY: THE ART OF THE WRITTEN LINE (Through Nov. 18)

In preparation of the eighth annual International Hanzi Calligraphy Conference, copies of scrolls from the Taipei National Palace Museum are on display, showing the heritage and aesthetic nature of the ancient artform.

Works come from the Six Dynasties and the Ming Dynasty, among others.

Southwestern University, Fine Arts Gallery, 1001 E. University Ave., 863-6511, southwestern.edu

COLLECTION SELECTIONS: DELUXE (Through Dec. 2) Built in 1916,

Laguna Gloria’s Tuscan-style villa served as the Austin Museum of Art’s original home and was once an opulent venue for social events. Playing off of that notion, this exhibit features photographs, installations and paintings focusing on perspectives and themes of luxury and excess. AMOA-Arthouse, Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191, amoa-arthouse.org NEW WORKS: APRIL WOOD

(Through Dec. 2) Metal artist April Wood is fascinated by the tools different societies use to eat. In her first solo exhibition in Texas, the Maryland-based artist uses copper, silver, bronze, steel and animal parts to explore a new dimension in the relationship between food and the

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body. AMOA-Arthouse, Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191, amoa-arthouse.org cruz ortiz: HECHO FARM (Through Dec. 8) Artist Cruz Ortiz, who has had his artwork shown in the famous Los Angeles County Museum of Art, lets his alter ego, “Spaztek,” shine through his unique artwork that features sculptures, drawings, collages, hand-pulled screen-printed posters, multimedia text works and even a radio station. Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas, 2300 Trinity St., 471-1108, utvac.org ATTAINABLE EXCELLENCE (Through Dec. 30) Local artist Andy Coolquitt uses objects found in the vicinity of his home or studio to create his works. In this exhibit, he recombines 60 sculptures and tableaux made between 2006 and 2011 into a site-specific installation to reflect on the condition of the gallery as a place for people and art. AMOA- Arthouse, The Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave., 453-5312, amoa-arthouse.org Hiding in Plain Sight (Through Dec. 30)

Using found materials of rugs, figurines, twigs, hair, buttons and other items, artist Nick Cave (not to be confused with the Australian musician of the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) creates wearable fabric sculptures called Soundsuits that mask the wearer’s face. As a former dancer, Cave tries each piece on to see how it moves and sounds. Videos of performers in the Soundsuits will accompany the selection.

AMOA-Arthouse, The Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave., 453-5312, amoa-arthouse.org i have seen the future: norman bel geddes designs america (Through Jan. 6) Futurist

designer Norman Bel Geddes is best-known for his installation Futurama, which looked 20 years into the future, and was showcased in the 1939 New York World’s Fair. The Ransom Center displays his neverbefon seen works that pay homage to his bright, forward-thinking ideas. Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st St.,471-8944, hrc.utexas.edu

THE rules of basketball (Through Jan. 13)

The Blanton pairs James Naismith’s “Original Rules of Basket Ball” from 1891 with contemporary artist Paul Pfeiffer’s photography, giving fans a historical perspective of the game. The exhibit documents this national obsession and provides an interaction of history, psychology and sport. The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 471-7324, blantonmuseum.org

MUMMIES OF THE WORLD (Through Jan. 27) The immense collection of 150 specimens and objects makes Mummies of the World the largest exhibition of real human and animal mummies. The collection presents rare mummies and artifacts that span eons of time and are from across the world, including South America, Europe, Asia and Egypt. This is the only Texas stop on its exclusive seven-city U.S. tour.

The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 357-1900, wittemuseum.org LIGHT IMPRESSION: AN INNOVATIVE IPHONE

(Oct. 4-13) In celebration of 10 years serving the art community of Austin, the Russell Collection presents Light Impressions: An Innovative iPhone.

This iPhoneography installation features 40 artists’ photographs from around the world displayed on 40 iPads with a total of 520 photos. The gallery features

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a variety of works by impressionists, contemporary artists and sculptors. Mark your calendar as the Russell Collection celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a “Thank You Austin” party on Oct. 11. Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery, 1137 W. Sixth St., 478-4440 russell-collection.com TWO SHIPS PASSING (Oct. 4) Join speaker Barbara Perea as she expounds on the topic of sound art: The combination of visual art and music. The public is welcome to attend and explore this topic and exchange ideas and opinions with others in the creative community. Visual Arts Center at the University of Texas, 2300 Trinity St., 471-1108, utvac.org ART & DESIGN FACULTY EXHIBIT (Oct. 5-19)

St. Edward’s University is showcasing the creative talents of 14 of its acclaimed full-time and part-time faculty members from the departments of Art and Graphic Design. St. Edward’s University Art Gallery, 3001 S. Congress Ave., 492-3159, stedwards.edu

ART FROM THE ASHES (Oct. 6-Nov.30) In this third Arts from the Ashes exhibition to help victims of the Central Texas wildfires, Texas-based artists are showing works that incorporate materials from fire sites in Bastrop. Proceeds support the restoration efforts of the Lost Pines Recovery Team. Texas Forestry Museum, 1905 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, (936) 632-9535, artfromtheashes.org LIGHT ON WATER (Oct. 6-27) Austin-based artist

Eliza Thomas is constantly mesmerized by the flow and nature of water. Every piece in this collection was inspired by the element, either from memory or by physically being near a body of water. Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. Sixth St., 472-7428, wallyworkmangallery.com

THE MUSEUM ON THE MOUNTAIN (Oct. 17) Filmed over a span of six years, this 60-minute documentary is about famed architect I.M. Pei, who builds a museum on top of a mountain in Japan. Pei’s most renowned projects include Dallas City Hall, the pyramid entrance of the Louvre in Paris and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Massachusetts. Follow his story as he encounters the difficulties in constructing a building in a complex area and finds inspiration along the way. AMOAArthouse, Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191, amoa-arthouse.org FALL INTO ART 19TH ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE

(Oct. 19-21) This annual art show and sale, presented by the Wimberley Valley Art League, features works from more than 60 local artists. Johnson Hall, Wimberley Community Center, 14068 RR 12, Wimberley, 826-4286, wimberleyartleague.com

BENEFITS/ fundraisers HAAM BENEFIT DAY (Oct. 2) Health Alliance for Austin Musicians presents a day of fun, shopping and music as HAAM musicians perform at retail stores, City Hall and outside stages all over the downtown area from 6 a.m. to well past midnight. Stroll the streets, enjoy live music, shop and eat at participating local businesses, who will be donating five percent of the day’s proceeds to support musicians’ health. Various locations, 322-5177, myhaam.org

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BUILDING BRIDGES ART CELEBRATION & AUCTION (Oct. 3) At the Arc of the

Capital Area’s night of art, more than 150 pieces by local artists are up for auction, alongside specialized cocktails and live entertainment. Proceeds will benefit the Arc’s mission to improve the lives of those living with disabilities. Hilton Austin Hotel, 500 E. Fourth St., 476-7044, arcofthecapitalarea.org

AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION (Oct. 6)

Reserve a seat to be part of AIDS Services of Austin’s annual celebration. This year, a quarter century of accomplishments will be marked, as well as the organization’s plan for the future. W Hotel Austin, 200 Lavaca St., 458-2437, asaustin.org

20th ANNUAL STARS OF TEXAS GALA

(Oct. 7) This gala honors local entrepreneur Terry P. Gilmore, who raised money to keep the Central Texas Medical Center on the cutting edge of modern medicine. Proceeds benefit CTMC’s new da Vinci robotic surgical services, a robotic system that assists doctors in minimally invasive surgeries.

Embassy Suites Hotel Spa and Conference Center, 1001 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos, 753-3687, ctmc.org

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KAB benefit night at roll on sushi diner (Oct. 9) Keep Austin Beautiful

and Roll On Sushi Diner are teaming up for a night of beautiful tastes and sights.

Attendees can enjoy steamy rice bowls and freshly prepared sushi rolls to benefit KAB’s efforts to make Austin an even more beautiful place to live. Roll On Sushi Diner, 5350 Burnet Road, Ste. 2, 391-0617, keepaustinbeautiful.org

BAD PANTS OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT EAST AUSTIN STUDIO TOUR PREVIEW PARTy 2012 (Oct. 20) At the kick-off preview party for

November’s East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.), new contemporary and abstract works by local artists will be on display. Bay6 Gallery and Studios, 5305 Bolm Road, 553-3849, bay6studios.com LE POINT VIERGE: MARY AND THE CATHOLIC IMAGINATION (Oct. 26-Nov. 2) This 25-piece

photographic exhibit portrays Catholicism through the many faces of the Virgin Mary, as interpreted

by Wendy M. Wright, a professor of theology at Creighton University. St. Edward’s University Art Gallery, 3001 S. Congress Ave., 492-3159, stedwards.edu

(Oct. 15) Truluck’s Seafood, Steak and Crab House hosts this golf benefit with all proceeds going toward Austism Speaks, the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. Participants will play 18 holes and be provided with breakfast and cocktails. Afterward is an awards reception and a silent auction. River Place Country Club, 4207 River Place Blvd., 590-9094, trulucksbadpantsopen.com HARVEST CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE RALLY (Oct. 19-20) Spend the weekend

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Any Baby Can’s Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. Ooh and ahh at the bike show then head over to the dancehall for some delicious, slowsmoked barbecue and a live auction. Various locations, 454-3743, harvestclassic.org SAFEPLACE CELEBRATION (Oct. 19) Join special

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guest and legendary news anchor Dan Rather as he revisits his 1981 60 Minutes segment on the Center for Battered Women’s Shelter, which has since then merged with Austin Rape Crisis Center to form SafePlace. Lunch will be served. The Hilton Downtown, 500 E. Fourth St., 267-7233, safeplace.org TEAM LIVESTRONG CHALLENGE AUSTIN

(Oct. 19-21) Once known as the annual Ride For the Roses, the Team Livestrong Challenge lets registered riders choose between distances ranging from 20 to 100 miles. At the finish line, each cancer survivor is given a yellow rose. This year, Livestrong aims to register 4,000 cyclists and raise $2 million to support its programs and services. Palmer Events Center, 800 W. Riverside Drive, (877) 236-8820, livestrong.org/austinchallenge DOGTOBERFEST (Oct. 20) Cheer on your pick for

the wiener dog races at Dogtoberfest, which benefits local dog rescue groups including Austin Sheltie Rescue, Hound Rescue, Wee Rescue and Pug Rescue Austin. This year’s fest will include the first annual DogtoberTROT, a 1K that kicks off the day with your four-legged friend. The Domain, 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, dogtoberfestaustin.org

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AIDS WALK AUSTIN (Oct. 21) Help AIDS Services of Austin raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and donate to the cause by joining them in their annual walk.

Proceeds go to reducing HIV infections and providing care to people living with HIV/AIDS. Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St., 452-9255, asaustin.org BLACK AND WHITE BALL (Oct. 26) Don your best

black-and-white formal wear for this soiree benefiting the Texas Advocacy Project, which donates free legal services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. Along with entertainment and cocktails, there will be a live auction featuring some amazing prizes, including a trip to Napa Valley and a private dining experience for 12 at Carmelo’s. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., 476-5773, texasadvocacyproject.org GHOULWILL BALL (Oct. 26) The W is the setting

for this year’s Ghoulwill Ball benefiting the Goodwill Industries of Central Texas. Show up in your most creative Halloween costume and be prepared to get down on the dance floor as cover band Blue Finger Disco provides the soundtrack for the night. W Hotel Austin, 200 Lavaca St., ghoulwillball.com

AUSTIN HEART WALK (Oct. 27) Get a team

together and meet at the South First Street Bridge for a noncompetitive 5K that benefits the American Heart Association. After the walk, there’s a full day’s worth of family fun, pet-friendly activities and live entertainment. Register your team online. South First Street Bridge, 338-2434, austinheartwalk.org

PLAY BINGO! LADIES LUNCHEON (Oct. 27) The Friends of Christopher Guild hosts its eighth annual bingo luncheon to benefit the Center for Child Protection’s efforts against child abuse. With treats and eats from Austin Cake Ball and Truluck’s and fabulous auction items, this is a great way to spend

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an afternoon. The Hilton Downtown, 500 E. Fourth St., 415-9898, centerforchildprotection.org TEXAS MAMMA JAMMA RIDE (Oct. 27) Help raise money for breast cancer by registering to bike one of five routes, ranging from 13 to 100 miles. Whether you are involved as a rider, volunteer or donor, this benefit is looking to involve the whole community. Funds will go to 10 local nonprofit agencies dedicated to aiding those with cancer. Reunion Ranch, 850 CR 255, Georgetown, 524-8657, mammajammaride.org THE WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S (Oct. 27) Sup-

port the Central Texas chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in its fight against the disease by registering to walk just under three miles. This walk is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research and is held annually in more than 600 communities across the country. Alzheimer’s Association Central Texas Chapter Office, 3429 Executive Center Drive, 241-0420, alz.org/texascapital

COMEDY ESTHER’S FOLLIES (Ongoing) Join this Sixth Street institution every Thursday through Saturday night for witty comedy focusing on current events, political satire, pop culture news and more. Esther’s Follies, 525 E. Sixth St., 320-0553, esthersfollies.com THE FREE FRINGE (Ongoing) Come to The Hideout Theatre to watch improvisation performers take the stage and act out the impossible every Thursday night at 10 p.m. for absolutely free. With each week being dramatically different from the next, you won’t know what to expect. The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., 443-3688, hideouttheatre.com GNAP! (Ongoing) Join Gnap! Theater Projects on

Friday and Saturday nights for comedy theater that pushes the boundaries of improvisation, sketch and performance art. The group has been performing this critically acclaimed show since 2001. Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, 474-7886, gnaptheater.org

THE LATE SLOT (Ongoing) This quick-witted performance isn’t for the faint of heart, as comics deliver their most outrageous and offensive jokes. Performances are every Friday at 11:30 p.m. and tickets are $5. The Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth St., 469-9116, thevelveetaroom.com PUNCH! (Ongoing) Every Tuesday at 8 p.m., Matt

Bearden and Cap City Comedy Club bring you Punch!, a $5 show packed with stand-up, improv, sketch and variety. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, punchcomedy.com

THE SPECTACLE (Ongoing) For more than six

years, Parallelogramophonograph (PGraph) has improvised full-length plays. The group has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland and won the 2009 B. Iden Payne Award for Outstanding Achievement in Improvisational Theatre.

The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., 443-3688, hideouttheatre.com WEIRD! TRUE HOLLYWOOD TALES (Ongoing) Every fourth Thursday of the month, stand-up comedian Lashonda Lester hosts and curates this fascinating

series featuring the biographies of celebrities who’ve met an untimely or mysterious death.

Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, 474-7886, weirdtruetales.com THE BLACK VAULT (Through Oct. 27)

Celebrate Halloween early with this improvised “weird horror show” that pays homage to H.P. Lovecraft. Known for his tales of horror chock-full of infuriated gods and particularly creepy narrators, Lovecraft comes back to life for a weekly show of thrills and chills. The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., 443-3688, hideouttheatre.com

ERIN FOLEY (Oct. 3-6) Erin Foley, who played the ho-hum and serious fact-checker Allison in Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous, does no-holds-barred stand-up much like her comedic icons Wanda Sykes and Maria Bamford. Foley’s hard-hitting and hilarious jokes and observations are sure to have you giggling all night. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, capcitycomedy.com MERLIN WORKS IMPROV MIXER (Oct. 7) Improve your listening and communication skills while meeting new people at this event. Attendees will be playing games and performing improv comedic scenes that instruct how to be more spontaneous and outgoing. Whether you’re just a beginner or an improv pro, this mixer will teach you skills you will use in everyday life. Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, 657-3005, merlin-works.com NICK VATTEROTT (Oct. 10-13) Having

made a name for himself by touring with the famed improv and sketch-comedy troupe The Second City, Nick Vatterott was crowned The Funniest Man in Chicago in 2008 by Chicago magazine. Come out and see him live up to his title during his fournight stint at Cap City. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, capcitycomedy.com

JEFF GARLIN (Oct. 13) A Second City alum and co-star of Curb Your Enthusiasm (he plays Jeff, Larry’s affable manager), Jeff Garlin has proven he can make ’em laugh no matter what kind of script he is given, whether it’s for an HBO hit or a blockbuster film like Toy Story 3. The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., 472-5470, austintheatre.org THINNING THE HERD (Oct. 14 and 28)

This improv comedy show presents a weight-loss contest that will try to put an end to the problem of obesity. Challenging each team on the scale and stage, watch as comedians take on the sensitive theme of weight-loss while bringing a refreshing lightness and humor to the subject. The Institution Theater, 3708 Woodbury Drive, 895-9580, theinstitutiontheater.com

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with his dry delivery mirrored by his own life experiences that will make you wince with pity or roar with laughter— or maybe a bit of both. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, capcitycomedy.com BRIAN POSEHN (Oct. 25-27) You might know Brian Posehn as “that tall guy with the funny voice” from his many small television roles on shows like Just Shoot Me and Friends, just to name a few. Come out to Cap City Comedy Club and get to know Posehn as that guy who takes center stage in the comedy world with his uproarious stand-up act. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, capcitycomedy.com GALLAGHER (Oct. 28) Gallagher is not the same man hacking away at watermelons and other objects. Coming off of a short break to rest after a heart attack he suffered in March, Gallagher is back with a revamped act that doesn’t include fruit or a “splash zone.” One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500, oneworldtheatre.org

DOV DAVIDOFF (Oct. 31-Nov. 3)

Dov Davidoff is a man of many personalities. On-screen he has a flare for the dramatic acting alongside Mark Wahlberg in Invincible, while on stage he loves to make people laugh with his anything-but-serious characters. Cross your fingers that he graces us with a few Marky Mark jokes. Cap City Comedy Club, 8120 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 467-2333, capcitycomedy.com

DANCE ADULT INTRO DANCE CLASSES

(Ongoing) Spend your Saturday mornings right by dancing at these free classes held by the Tapestry Dance Company. Try tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and flamenco to get a variety of skills that are sure to impress your friends. Tapestry Dance Company, 2302 Western Trails Blvd., 474-9846, tapestry.org BACK TO DANCE! (Ongoing) Every Saturday at noon, Lucila’s belly dance classes will focus on techniques, transitions and movement. There will be

instruction on warming up, posture, hand and arm movement and steps to perfect some sultry belly-dancing moves. Corazon Latino Dance Studio, 500 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 400, 416-8800, luciladance.com ESQUINA TANGO (Ongoing) Learn to dance salsa, tango, samba and many more Latin dances with this nonprofit cultural organization. Just drop in whenever you can; no experience or pre-registration is necessary to get schooled on some hot new steps.

Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., 524-2772, esquinatangoaustin.com MILONGA (Ongoing) Inspired by

traditional tango clubs called Milongas, Austin Tango hosts a tango dance party at Texas French Bread on Tuesday nights. There is ample room on the dance floor, weekly dinner specials and a DJ spinning smooth, sultry Latin beats. Texas French Bread, 2900 Rio Grande St., 499-0544, austintango.org

SATURDAY DANCES (Ongoing) Stop by for a 30-minute lesson followed by hours of gliding across the dance floor

at Austin Uptown Dance. No partner is necessary to attend. Austin Uptown Dance, 8868 Research Blvd., Ste. 706, 989-3939, austinballroomdancers.org SUNDAY DANCE PRACTICE

(Ongoing) Join the members of Dance International for free dance sessions every Sunday afternoon at the Hills Health Club. With a relaxed and friendly environment, this is the perfect opportunity to test out your ballroom dancing skills and your Latin moves.

Hills Health Club, 4615 Bee Caves Road, 970-1343, dancein.org TAP DOGS (Oct. 9) Dein Perry took inspiration from his industrial Australian hometown and his training in mechanics to create tap-dance sensation Tap Dogs. Having traveled to every corner of the world, thrilling audiences with modern tap routines set to rock music and performed on a made-up construction site, this troupe will have you tapping your feet and standing on them by the end of the show. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 474-5664, thelongcenter.org

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ctor, comedian and producer Bill Cosby has been a powerhouse in the entertainment industry for the past five decades. Known mostly for his work in television, the Philadelphia-raised son of a Naval mess steward first received national exposure on The Tonight Show in 1963 for his stand-up comedy. (To this day, comics continue to parody and mimic his jumbled, un-enunciated way of speech and rambling storytelling style.) Following standup success, Cosby went on to star in the dramatic series I Spy, create Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, produce the beloved TV series The Cosby Show, in which he starred as the lovable patriarch Dr. Cliff Huxtable, and become a successful pitchman for Jell-O. Along with winning several Emmys, Grammys and People’s Choice Awards, Cosby was honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award in 2003 and received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the nation’s highest award for comedy, in 2009. Now 75, the comedian shows no signs of slowing down as he brings his act back to Austin. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, 471-1444, texasperformingarts.org —M. Milla

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(Oct. 11) The Spectrum Dance Theater, under the direction of Donald Byrd, brings its emotionally stirring act to Austin for one night only. Two Jewish artists who lived during the Holocaust and used their suffering to fuel their art inspired this piece. Discover how the dance group conveys the message that we must learn from the past and let it inspire us. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, 477-6060, texasperformingarts.org GRUPO CORPO (Oct. 18-19) This

world-renowned dance company dares to confront the standards of ballet and contemporary dance by infusing it with Brazilian roots. Grupo Corpo, which means “body group,” focuses on the abilities of the body to communicate the lives of the Brazilian people. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, 477-6060, texasperformingarts.org

BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MEXICO

(Oct. 23) Telling the story of the different cultures that have influenced Mexico, this ballet company from Mexico City is accompanied by a full mariachi band. The group displays the country’s history and customs through traditional dancing, music and costumes, adding modern dance to showcase the ever-evolving culture south of the border. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 474-5664, balletamalia.com

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oth amateur enthusiasts and highbrow aficionados alike will be captivated by Ballet Austin’s rendition of the timeless Shakespearean comedy The Taming of the x Shrew. Led by Artistic Director Stephen Mills, with Production Director Bill Sheffield and designer Tommy Bourgeois, the company opens its 2012-13 season on Oct. 5 with a version of the bard’s classic tale of marriage. Originally performed by the Stuttgart Ballet in 1969, the ballet chronicles a battle of the sexes between headstrong Kate and lecherous Petruchio, who wishes to marry and “tame” her. Meanwhile, three suitors compete for the hand of Bianca, Kate’s sweet and mild-mannered sister. In homage to traditional Italian comedy, or commedia dell’arte, the ballet has beautiful costumes that feature brightly colored masks set off by white sets, emulating the drama and color of commedia. If the hilarious plotline doesn’t win over audiences, the interpretation and emotion from the talented dancers certainly will.

The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 476-2163, balletaustin.org —Andrea Kurth

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Get to know some of Austin’s finest microbreweries while sampling a variety of their delicious craft beers on this fun and educational tour. If traveling with a big group of strangers makes you uneasy, private tours for just you and your buds are available. Austin Brew Bus, 701 Trinity St., (281) 912-3041, austinbrewbus.com

Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill. Moonshine Patio Bar and Grill, 303 Red River St., 853-9826, austinghosttours.com AUSTIN OVERTURES SIGHTSEEING

(Ongoing) Explore the culture, local art, shopping areas and urban scene on this 90-minute tour through the city. Featured areas of the tour include the Capitol, the historical streets of downtown, the University of Texas campus and the older landscape of East Austin. Tours are held daily every few hours. Tickets can be purchased online. Austin Visitors Center, 209 E. Sixth St., 659-9478, austinovertures.com HISTORIC WALKING TOURS

(Ongoing) These free historic tours are just right for history buffs. If you’re more into discovering the intermingling of old and new, check out the Pecan Street District tour. But if Victorian society is your cup of tea, visit the homes on the Bremond Block Historic District tour. Call for reservations. Austin Visitor Center, 209 E. Sixth St., 478-0098, austintexas.org/visit UT TOWER TOURS (Ongoing)

Take in a 360-degree view of Austin atop the architectural symbol of the University of Texas. Find out if the Perry-Castañeda Library is really shaped like Texas or simply enjoy the Hill Country scenery. Tours are seasonal and advanced reservations are recommended. The University of Texas Tower, 24th and Guadalupe streets, 475-6633, utexas.edu/tower

AIA AUSTIN HOMES TOUR 2012

(Oct. 6-7) From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can take part in this 26th annual selfguided tour that includes 13 private, newly renovated homes. Designed by local architects, the showcase varies from traditional to contemporary dwellings. The tour has sold out the past two years, so be sure to reserve tickets in advance. Various locations, 452-4332, aiaaustin.org INSIDE AUSTIN GARDENS TOUR

AUSTIN EATS FOOD TOURS

(Ongoing) For a sampling of the epicurean goodness this city has to offer, Austin Eats Food Tours has a smorgasbord of themed tours. Past food excursions have included BBQ, South Congress, Downtown and Upscale Happy Hour. There are also Bicycle Food tours. Prices range from $65 to $89. Austin Eats Food Tours, 963-4545, austineatsfoodtours.com AUSTIN GHOST TOURS (Ongoing)

Austin Ghost Tours has just what you need to get your paranormal fix. Take a spooky stroll through the Warehouse District or the Old Pecan Street District, stopping at historical landmarks like the Driskill Hotel along the way.

Tours begin at 8 p.m. on the porch of

(Oct. 20) Through seven different gardens, attendees can discover new techniques and different methods for water conservation. There will be T-shirts and plants for sale and a learning activity prepared for each garden to help master practical skills on gardening. Travis County Master Gardeners, 1600-B Smith Road, 854-9600, tcmastergardeners.org PARADE OF HOMES SHOWCASE

(Oct. 27-Nov. 11) Check out the newest trends in construction, building design and interior decor at the Home Builders Association of Austin’s 58th annual Parade of Homes. Cash only tickets will be available at the gate; $15 for adults, $25 for couples, $12 for children ages 3-17.

The Overlook Estates, 8001 Lenape Trail, 454-5588, paradeofhomesaustin.com

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FAMILY CUB CLUB/CACHORRITOS (Ongoing) Every Saturday morning, bring your children to participate in a fun program exclusively for ages up to 3. Children and parents can explore exhibits and participate in activities that include Little Explorers Lab, Storytime and Sing-Along. Dads get in free. Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St., 472-2499, austinkids.org DISCOVERY TIME (Ongoing)

Every day at noon and 2 p.m., the museum holds experiments and crafts relating to different science topics like gravity and engineering. It’s a great opportunity for kids to discover their inner genius and to get creative. Austin Children’s Museum, 201 Colorado St., 472-2499, austinkids.org THE FLYING THEATER MACHINE

(Ongoing) Most Sunday afternoons, comedians from The Flying Theater Machine entertain with stories, music, juggling and interactive fun for the kids, who are encouraged to flex their acting skills by participating in the improvisational show. The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., 971-3311, flyingtheatermachine.com

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HEY LOLLIES (Ongoing) Every first Saturday of the month, Laura Freeman & the Hey Lollies crew invite children to come sing and dance with them in an environment where silliness is encouraged. There will be snacks, and Heather Jarry entertains with her marionettes. Flipnotics, 1601 Barton Springs Road, 480-8646, heylollyproductions.com

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BARTON CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET

(Ongoing) Every Saturday, this outdoor market is open to the public, with vendors selling fresh produce, dairy products and meats. Located at the back of Barton Creek Square Mall. 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., 443-0143 (weekdays), 280-1976 (Saturdays), bartoncreekfarmersmarket.org

LOVE AND LOGIC: EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING MADE FUN (Oct.

3-24) Each Wednesday evening in October, learn how to neutralize arguing, avoid power struggles, enforce limits in a loving way and raise responsible kids. Free childcare provided. Woodlawn Baptist Church, 4600 Manchaca Road., 442-7858, woodlawnbc.org

FIRST THURSDAY (Ongoing) On the first

Thursday of the month, South Congress shops stay open until 10 p.m. or later, giving visitors a chance to find special sales, receive free merchandise and experience a quintessentially unique part of Austin after dark. South Congress Avenue between Barton Springs Road and Elizabeth Street, firstthursday.info

BRAVE (Oct. 4) Join the University of Texas for a double feature of the newest Disney Pixar film Brave. Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida must rely on her bravery and archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Texas Union, 2247 Guadalupe St., 475-6636, utexas.edu

26TH ANNUAL GRUENE MUSIC AND WINE FESTIVAL (Oct. 4-7) Having hosted

big artists in the past, like B.B. King and Pat Green, this festival is filled with music, food, beer and wine. Funds raised in this event go to the United Way of Comal County.

Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road;The Grapevine, 1601 Hunter Road; (830) 629-5077, gruenemusicandwinefest.org

FALL YOUTH NATURE CAMP

(Oct. 13) Kids will learn two invaluable skills for exploring wildlife areas: How to use a compass and read a map.

They’ll also get to research different types of birds, build nest boxes and be able to identify the appropriate habitat in which to install their nest box.

Travis Audubon Society, 3710 Cedar St., 300-2473, travisaudubon.org

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KIDS’ CLUB (Ongoing) Alamo Drafthouse goes especially kid-friendly with free screenings of family favorite films on various Saturdays of the month.

Check online for shows and showtimes and get to the theater early as admittance is on a first-come-first-served basis. Various Alamo Drafthouse locations, 476-1320, drafthouse.com THE YOUNG AMBASSADORS’ CLUB

(Ongoing) On the first and third Thursdays of the month, youngsters gather for story time and activities relating to the theme of the day’s storybook. Each child gets a Young Ambassador badge and is encouraged to pick out books or themes for future gatherings. The French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos St., 472-8180, frenchlegationmuseum.org YOUTH CAPOEIRA (Ongoing)

Children ages 5-12 can learn the Brazilian-African fusion of music, dance and martial arts from instructor Erick Salazar at this event held every Saturday. Allow your children to

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PARANORMAL CONFERENCE (Oct. 6-7) The second annual Central Texas Paranormal Conference will contain two days of various speakers who are well-versed in the paranormal field. Speakers include a zombie expert and cast members of Ghost Hunters and The Dead Truth. There will also be a panel discussion with the topic of “Zombie Rights—Are They People or Things?” A paranormal investigation will take place on Saturday. Ben Hur Shrine Auditorium, 7811 Rockwood Lane, ctparacon.com

(Oct. 28) For an all-ages show full of “boo-tiful” instrumental music, have the entire family dress up in their costumes for a concert that both frights and delights. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 474-5664, thelongcenter.org

WONDERLAND (Through Oct. 28) Get away from the real world and all of its problems and take a step into Wonderland, a magical, delightful place full of characters that are far from boring. Participate as the “sidekick” and let your childlike imagination come alive. Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave., 476-0473, hideouttheatre.com

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chances do you really get to break out the lederhosen? Take this opportunity to wear traditional garb as you celebrate German heritage and culture. The beer-besieged festival will feature food from The Best Wurst, live music and folk dancing. German Free School, 507 E. 10th St., 482-0927, germantexans.org

FREE WAND MAKING (Oct. 19) Join The Art Garage for its free Harry Potter wand-making event. Make a wand to accessorize your Halloween costume or just for fun! The Art Garage, 11190 Circle Drive, Ste. 202, 852-9900, theartgarageaustin.com

FRIGHT AT THE MUSEUM (Oct. 28) Dress up your little monsters and celebrate Halloween at Austin’s own dinosaur graveyard. Join spooky scientists while learning about the mysterious side of Texas’ natural history. Kids will enjoy food that resembles creepy, crawly critters for their culinary delight.

Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity St., 471-1604, utexas.edu

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GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY OKTOBERFEST (Oct. 6) How many

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t the Texas Craft Brewers Festival, you can enjoy a cold one all day long. Now in its ninth year, the festival aims to create a strong community among craft brewx ers. With nearly 30 Texas breweries participating, including local favorites Jester King and Live Oak, there will be more than 100 beers to sample. The day of boozing goes to a good cause, though, as proceeds will benefit Austin Sunshine Camps, a nonprofit that provides mentorship and education to economically disadvantaged children in Central Texas. Last year’s bash saw an attendance of 4,000 beer lovers, but with the craft beer community growing quickly (there are 78 actively licensed breweries in Texas and another 61 in the planning stages), more are expected to attend this year. In addition to the wide selection of beers, the day will be filled with live music, education sessions (for those who don’t know the difference between an IPA and a stout), plenty of food from local vendors and beer-pairing events. Need more convincing to come out for the day? We didn’t think so. Fiesta Gardens, 2102 Jesse E. Segovia St., texascraftbrewersfestival.org —Kimya Kavehkar

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develop the discipline, coordination and rhythm offered by this unique skill. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., 974-3772, maccaustin.org

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COME AND TASTE IT (Oct. 18)

This exclusive tasting event is designed around a featured winery and offers complimentary tastings of three of its newest releases. Engage with others interested in wine and shoot the breeze with the winemakers themselves. The Grapevine, 1612 Hunter Road, Gruene, (830) 606-0093, grapevineingruene.com

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13TH ANNUAL TEXAS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN (Oct. 24) Attend the

largest women’s conference in the state and learn new communication skills, strategies and work-life balance tools designed to improve personal growth. Keynote speakers Gretchen Rubin, the author of best-seller The Happiness Project, and Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, are a part of this year’s lineup. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St., (415) 281-7187, txconferenceforwomen.org AUSTIN RECORD CONVENTION

(Oct. 26-28) Attracting collectors and dealers from around the world for a weekend of musical celebration, the Austin Record Convention is the biggest sale of recorded music in the world. Ranging from 78s of the 1930s to the latest compact discs, everyone is sure to find something they love. North Austin Event Center, 10601 N. Lamar Blvd., 288-7288, austinrecords.com 20th ANNUAL TEXAS CLAY FESTIVAL

(October 27-28) Featuring more than 60 Texas potters and clay artists, this festival showcases a wide variety of pottery and sculptures. Whether you’re looking to buy or curious about how pottery is made, this two-day festival will captivate art-lovers of all ages. Historic Gruene, 1296 Gruene Road, Gruene, (830) 629-7975, texasclayfestival.com TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL (Oct. 27-28)

Established by former First Lady Laura Bush, the Texas Book Festival celebrates authors and their contributions to cultural literacy and promotes the joys of reading. Come and experience a weekend of readings, presentations, panel discussions and book signings with special guests like Robert Caro, Naomi Wolf, Junot Diaz, Cheryl Strayed and actor Tony Danza. State Capitol Building, 1100 Congress Ave., 477-4055, texasbookfestival.org

FILM BLUE STARLITE URBAN DRIVE-IN

(Ongoing) Take the family or a date to this popular drive-in, which has officially moved from its East Austin home to Austin Studios. Now the drive-in sits in the studio parking lot and is expected to have future collaborations with Austin Film Society. Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st St., 494-1681, bluestarlitedrivein.com CINE DE ORO (Ongoing) The last

Tuesday of every month you can immerse yourself into Mexican-American culture through the Cine de Oro film series. On Oct. 30, No Borders: Los Super Seven’s Canto, a documentary that

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follows the Grammy-winning supergroup, will be screened. Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., 974-3772, maccaustin.org CINEMA 41 (Ongoing) On the first and

third Thursdays of the month, the Cinema 41 film series screens independent films, providing a community for film aficionados and a fun evening. Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road, 474-7886, cinema41.com

creator Chris Carter. Various locations, 478-4795, austinfilmfestival.com

LITERARY/ EDUCATIONAL AUSTIN POETRY SLAM (Ongoing)

Chime in or jump into the fun of this original event that features poetry performances every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m.

29th Street Ballroom at Spider House, 2906 Fruth St., 480-9562, austinslam.com

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(Ongoing) Join comedians John Erler and Joe Parsons, along with other local personalities, at this award-winning and uniquely Austin comedy series, where the performers mock a variety of films and TV specials. Past shows have included Twilight and Spider-Man. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, various locations, 476-1320, drafthouse.com MOVIES IN THE PARK (Ongoing)

Grab a blanket and some snacks and head to Republic Square Park for the Movies in the Park film series. This month, Labyrinth, the 1986 film starring Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie about a teenager living in a gothic fantasy world of myth and magic, will be screened. Republic Square Park, 422 Guadalupe St., 477-1566, austinparks.org NOCHE DE PELICULA (Ongoing)

Esquina Tango lets you immerse yourself in the culture of Latin America by showing a Spanish-language film on the third Friday of every month. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., 524-2772, esquinatangoaustin.com

TARDE DE DOCUMENTAL (Ongoing)

On every second Sunday of the month, experience Latin America’s culture, music, dance, art and politics through this documentary series. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales St., 524-2772, esquinatangoaustin.com PRESENTED IN ALAMOSCOPE: 70MM AT THE RITZ (Ongoing)

The Alamo Drafthouse is showing rare old and new films shot in 70 mm, which delivers superior quality, clarity and sharpness. This month features Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film The Master, plus Cleopatra and Playtime.

Alamo Drafthouse the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth St., 476-1320, drafthouse.com

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL (Oct. 18-25) Be the first to see all the great movies everyone will be talking about next year. The 19th annual Austin Film Festival features an outstanding program of films, including premieres and advanced screenings, often complemented by lively Q&A sessions with cast members and filmmakers. This year they’ll be presenting the Outstanding Television Writer Award to The X-Files

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BLANTON BOOK CLUB (Ongoing)

Explore the unique relationship between art and literature at the museum’s book club, where every third Thursday of the month a book is paired with a current exhibition and discussed.

This month’s selection, The Art of A Beautiful Game: The Thinking Fan’s Tour of the NBA by Chris Ballard, is chosen in conjunction with the The Rules of Basketball exhibit. The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 471-7324, blantonmuseum.org

BOOK IT, TEXAS! (Ongoing) The

museum’s free monthly program celebrates the breadth and depth of Texas writing by highlighting the state’s books, authors and writing traditions.

This month’s discussion is on Oct. 6 and features A Voyage Long and Strange

by Tony Horwitz. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress Ave., 936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com

THE DIONYSIUM (Ongoing) For intellectual discussion and debate with a theatrical twist, The Dionysium is held every first Wednesday of the month.

With performers tackling topics that range from beer to design to science, the show is always entertaining and makes sure you “get your think on.”

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema–South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd., dionysium.com LUNCHTIME LIT (Ongoing) Take a

break from your workday and join the O. Henry Museum’s docent emeritus, J.C. Elkins, as he reads selections from the great American writer. O. Henry Museum, 409 E. Fifth St., 472-1903, ohenrymuseum.org

POETRY WORKSHOP (Ongoing) Whether you’re into the clever wordplay of Shakespearean sonnets or the passionately invigorating craftsmanship of Wordsworth, channel your inner poet at this workshop on the third Thursday of every month. Barnes & Noble–Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd., 418-8985, bn.com THE WINDSOR PLAYERS (Through

Dec. 18) Looking to perfect your craft or just have a little fun? These monthly play readings are the perfect opportunity to experience theater without

the pressures of a big stage or large audience. Each month, members choose which play to read for the next month. Austin Public Library–Windsor Park Branch, 5833 Westminster Drive, 974-9840, library.austintexas.org MILES ARCENEAUX (Oct. 1)

Miles Arceneaux is the pen name of Texas-based writers Brent Douglass, James R. Dennis and Austin Monthly writer at large John T. Davis. Their first novel, Thin Slice of Life, was awarded Best Mystery Manuscript by the Writers’ League of Texas in 2011 and hits bookstores on Oct. 1. They will participate in a Q&A with the audience and sign books. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-5050, bookpeople.com

CRISTINA GARCIA (Oct. 2) The author of five novels and nominee for a National Book Award, Cristina Garcia is the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Whiting Writers’ Award.

Her newest novel, Dreams of Significant Girls, chronicles the friendship of three teenage girls from different backgrounds. Garcia is currently serving as a University Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at Texas State University. Alkek Library at Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, 245-2686, thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu

National Book Critics Circle Award finalist Empire of the Summer Moon, a book about the rise and fall of the Comanches and a pioneer woman and her mixed-blood son who later becomes the greatest chief of the tribe. Gwynne will be interviewed by Cristina Garcia,University Endowed Chair in Creative Writing at Texas State University.

Alkek Library at Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, 245-2686, thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu A BOOK ON THE MAKING OF LONESOME DOVE (Oct. 20) Screenwriter Bill Wittliff,

author John Spong and photographer Jeff Wilson will talk about The Lonesome Dove Collection, a new book about the Emmywinning show about two former Texas Rangers who decide to move cattle away from the South. Alkek Library at Texas State University, 601 University Drive, San Marcos, 245-2686, thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu

MATTHEW INMAN (Oct. 24) Matthew

Inman, creator of The Oatmeal, a popular comics and quiz site, will speak and sign copies of How To Tell If Your Cat is Plotting to Kill You, a book consisting of comics, instructional guides and fun facts that shed light on mischievous felines. BookPeople 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-5050, bookpeople.com

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STAR WARS READS DAY (Oct. 6) In celebration of Star Wars Reads Day, a multi-publisher initiative to recognize different Star Wars books and comics, the bookstore hosts writers Alexander Freed, Aaron Allston and Drew Karpyshyn. The three will discuss and sign copies of Star Wars the Old Republics Comics, Volume 3. Barnes & Noble–Arboretum, 10000 Research Blvd., 418-8985, bn.com

BONNIE RAITT (Oct. 3) Celebrated blues-country singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt’s 19th album, Slipstream, comes off the heels of the announcement of her starting her own record label, Redwing Records.

The nine-time Grammy winner is a true musician’s musician, having worked with everyone from Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty to James Taylor and John Lee Hooker.

ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com

ANTOINE WILSON (Oct. 11) In collaboration with the New Writers Project of the University of Texas, BookPeople presents Antoine Wilson at the inaugural New Writers Tour series event.

Wilson will discuss and sign copies of his novel Panorama City, about a man’s 40-day journey through the San Fernando Valley. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-5050, bookpeople.com

PAT METHENY UNITY BAND (Oct. 4)

LOIS LOWRY (Oct. 15) Award-winning author Lois Lowry visits Austin to discuss and sign the fourth and final installment of the acclaimed Giver quartet, Son. Lowry gained recognition for her novels for young adults, most notably Newberry Award winners Number the Stars and The Giver. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-5050, bookpeople.com S.C. GWYNNE (Oct. 18) S.C. Gwynne is an award-winning journalist who worked at Time and Texas Monthly before writing Pulitzer Prize and

Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny specializes in the unexpected. For the past 30 years, audiences have marveled at his pure acoustics, shocking electric riffs and innovative compositions. Metheny returns with his latest release, Unity Band featuring Chris Potter on tenor sax, Antonio Sanchez on drums and Ben Williams on bass. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

(Oct. 5) The Australian Pink Floyd Show, a tribute band that has received rave reviews from critics and fans alike since its emergence in 1988, presents the Exposed in the Light 2012 tour. Floyd fans can expect classics like “The Great Gig in the Sky” and “Wish You Were Here.” ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com BOYS LIKE GIRLS AND THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS (Oct. 5) The poster children

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Girls and The All-American Rejects team up for a tour. After a brief hiatus, Boys Like Girls is back with a new album, Crazy World, while the All-American Rejects perform tracks from their 2012 release, Kids in the Street. Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside Drive, 693-3667, emosaustin.com DAVID BYRNE & ST. VINCENT (Oct. 5) Former Talking Heads front man David Byrne and guitar goddess St. Vincent (née Annie Clark) spent two years collaborating on Love This Giant in Hoboken, N.J. The duo is on tour to promote the album that is anchored by an explosive brass band and drum beats.

Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, 477-6060, texasperformingarts.org

MELISSA ETHERIDGE (Oct. 12) In addition to her signature raspy vocals, Melissa Etheridge’s harmonica and guitar chops shine on her new record, 4th Street Feeling. Known for hits “I’m the Only One” and “Bring Me Some Water,” the bluesy rocker has garnered a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, multiple Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for the song “I Need to Wake Up” that was featured in the environmental documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com

PAT GREEN (Oct. 5) Local favorite Pat Green gets

MAC MILLER (Oct. 16) Rapper Mac Miller made a

back to his Texas roots with a down-home performance at the famous Gruene Hall. Green’s latest album, Songs We Wish We’d Written II, was released in May. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com

GRIMES (Oct. 6) Vancouver native Grimes has never

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met a genre of music she didn’t like. With influences of pop, hip-hop, noise rock and even medieval music, the 24-year-old’s work is often compared to Björk and Enya, but it’s her youthful and infectious energy that has become her own signature. Emo’s East, 2015 E. Riverside Drive, 693-3667, emosaustin.com

LA GUITAR QUARTET (Oct. 6) Back by popular demand, the LA Guitar Quartet plays many styles, including baroque, bluegrass, flamenco and rock. The quartet is known for thinking outside the box to create interesting and complex audio effects. Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Drive, 345-1743, austinclassicalguitar.org DANIEL HOPE (Oct. 9-10) World-renowned violinist Daniel Hope is in town for two nights performing “Forbidden Music: Music From Terezín” with the Miró Quartet. The show is part of the three-day symposium Creativity in the Face of Death: The Contemporary Resonance of Terezín, which celebrates the enduring influence of music and art created by prisoners of the Nazi-created Terezín ghetto. McCullough Theatre, 2500 E. Campus Drive, 471-1444, texasperformingarts.org GARBAGE (Oct. 10) Famed ’90s post-grunge rock

name for himself in the hip-hop hotbed of Pittsburgh before indie label Rostrum Records scooped him up.

After the success of his first studio album, Blue Slide Park, he continues to crank out fan-favorite mix tapes and collaborations with hip-hop icons Bun B, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Pharell. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com

SLEIGH BELLS (Oct. 17) This electronic pop duo from

Brooklyn features vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist Derek Miller. They released their second album, Reign of Terror, earlier this year and have gained favorable responses from critics. La Zona Rosa, 612 W. Fourth St., 478-7211, lazonarosa.com

RAVI SHANKAR (Oct. 18) Legendary Grammywinning sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar is a world-renowned musician of classical Indian music.

He gained in the 1960s through his association with Beatles guitarist George Harrison. Now, even at 92 years old, Shankar continues to pluck his sitar to soldout crowds. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500, oneworldtheatre.org ARTURO SANDOVAL (Oct. 19) A protégé of the

legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Arturo Sandoval has become a jazz trumpeter star in his own right. He is also a celebrated classical artist, pianist and composer and has been awarded six Grammys and six Billboard Awards, as well as being named Cuba’s Best Instrumentalist eight years in a row. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500, oneworldtheatre.org

group Garbage rolls into town for a rescheduled show after their postponed April performance. Their breakout songs, including “Only Happy When It Rains” and “You Look So Fine,” were featured heavily in the soundtracks of shows like Dawson’s Creek, Daria and The X-Files. Not Your Kind Of People, the band’s first album in seven years, was released earlier this year. La Zona Rosa, 612 W. Fourth St., 472-2293, lazonarosa.com

NORAH JONES (Oct. 19) Norah Jones continues

DAN DEACON (Oct. 11) Baltimore electronic musician

WASHINGTON GARCIA (Oct. 19-20) Washington Garcia, the youngest Latin American to receive a doctoral degree in piano performance from the Johns Hopkins University Peabody Institute, is currently the chair of the Texas State University’s piano department. His program will include works by Tchaikovsky and Copland. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 474-5664, austinsymphony.org

Dan Deacon is known for creating a fun, inclusive vibe that lets audiences get close to the action. His latest album, America, which came out in late August, was inspired by a reflective trip abroad. Beauty Ballroom, 2015 E. Riverside Drive, 445-7499, thebeautyballroom.com

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL (Oct. 12-14)

Austin’s favorite fall music festival is back and bigger than ever. Featuring more than 100 bands on eight stages over three days, this year’s headlining acts are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Neil Young and Crazy Horse and The Black Keys. To extend the fun into the night, check out local music venues to catch exclusive and

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to set the gold standard in contemporary music with nine Grammy Awards, certified diamond and platinum albums and a label as one of the bestselling artists of all time. Her latest release, Little Broken Hearts, produced with Danger Mouse, was celebrated by critics. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA KREMLIN AND PIANIST JAMES DICK (Oct. 20) Directed by Misha

Rachlevsky, this Russian ensemble has earned national and international recognition. Accompanied by Texas Medal of Arts pianist winner James Dick, the group

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the same heart-felt lyrics and upbeat melodies that made him a winner. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500, oneworldtheatre.org

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the Breakthrough Video award at the 2009 MTV VMA’s for ”Lessons Learned,” this indie pop duo from Brooklyn is best known for upbeat, fast-paced songs that keep audiences moving. They’ll be performing tracks from their new album, Lightning.

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BRIAN MCKNIGHT (Oct. 21) R&B and soul singer and songwriter Brian McKnight has released 14 critically-acclaimed albums to date and sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. In addition to being a singer and producer, he is a multi-instrumentalist, playing eight in total. McKnight has received 16 Grammy nominations, including Best R&B album in 2000 for Back at One. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500 oneworldtheatre.org kris allen (Oct. 22) Arkansas

native and winner of the eighth season of American Idol, Kris Allen debuted his self-titled album in 2009, and his lead single “Live Like We’re Dying” was a hit.

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artist Aaron Watson was born in Texas and has worked with some of the best country musicians in the state, including Willie Nelson, Ray Benson and Billy Joe Shaver. This concert doubles as the CD release party for his latest album, Raise Your Bottle. Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, gruenehall.com

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(Oct. 26) Americana singer-songwriter Todd Snider’s latest release, Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables, experiments with his established musical style to provide insight into a lessthan-perfect life. Formerly a member of Drive-By Truckers, Jason Isbell sticks to his Alabama roots with a progressive country spin. He was recently the opening act on acclaimed artist Ryan Adams’ European tour. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 225-7999, acl-live.com LES VIOLONS DU ROY WITH EMMANUEL PAHUD (Oct. 26) Flutist

Emmanuel Pahud joins Les Violons du Roy, a 15-member orchestra, for a night of extraordinary chamber

music. Pahud has been praised by The Washington Post as “poised to become the world’s premier flutist,” while The Baltimore Sun has raved about Les Violons du Roy’s “infectious energy.”

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Their fifth album, Go, was released this year, but they’re best known for the album Even If It Kills Me, which was a Top 20 hit on the Billboard 200 chart in 2007. La Zona Rosa, 612 W. Fourth St., 478-7211, lazonarosa.com

TAKE 6 (Oct. 27) A cappella group

The queen of angry break-up music, Alanis Morissette blew audiences away with her 1995 release Jagged Little Pill. The Canadian singersongwriter has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards. She went into the studio in 2011 after a threeyear recording hiatus and released Havoc and Bright Lights earlier this year. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St., 480-8341, stubbsaustin.com

Take 6, formed on the campus of Alabama’s Oakwood College during the ’80s, has a sound that fuses R&B and jazz. The group currently holds the distinct honor of being the most Grammy-nominated vocal group in history and has garnered celebrity fans including Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder. The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside Drive, 474-5664, austinsymphony.org THE TEMPER TRAP (Oct. 28) Mel-

bourne indie rock band The Temper Trap, whose music has been featured on dozens of TV shows, commercials and in the film 500 Days of Summer, create catchy atmospheric sounds and pulsating rhythms that appeal to all kinds of audiences. Stubb’s Bar-B-Q, 801 Red River St., 480-8341, stubbsaustin.com MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK (Oct.

29) Motion City Soundtrack’s five-piece ensemble is known for their emotional lyrics and are influenced by bands like The Flaming Lips and Ben Folds Five.

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Grammy Award–winning guitarist Gilberto Gil pays homage to Baião music pioneer Luiz Gonzaga. Baião music combines classic styles of European folk music with indigenous and Africaninspired sounds. Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, 477-6060, texasperformingarts.org

JUSTICE (Oct. 30) French electronic music duo Justice have received acclaim from the critics at Pitckfork and Blender and have worked on remixes for megastars including Britney Spears, N.E.R.D. and Daft

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ickets to the annual three-day Austin City Limits Music Festival may be sold out, but music lovers can still see their favorite artists performing at the ACL Late Night Shows. Although the festival doesn’t kick off until Friday, these shows start on Oct. 10, with Austin native and acclaimed blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr. at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q. That performance also serves as a benefit for the Waller Creek Conservancy, an organization aiming to preserve and transform the Waller Creek area. Next, on Oct. 12 indie rock band The Shins hits the stage at Stubb’s. The following evening, Austin Music Hall concertgoers get the R&B stylings of The Weeknd (aka Abel Tesfaye), who has soared to popularity after collaborating with hip-hop heavyweights like Drake and Wiz Khalifa. Then, be sure to check out Kimbra, who was Gotye’s female counterpoint in the summer smash “Somebody That I Used to Know,” at The Belmont on Oct. 13. Other bands scheduled to perform (there are more than 20 in all) include bluesy rockers Alabama Shakes, electronic music artist Bassnectar and DJ duo Thievery Corporation. Tickets can be purchased through C3 Presents, and they’re quite a steal with several performances for less than $20. Ditch the crowds and and snag a front row seat at one of these intimate performances. Various locations, 478-7211, c3presents.com —L. Grant

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SOUNDSYSTEM (Oct. 31) This Halloween, local rock radio station 101X presents an electronic dance music experience with what is described as a “light sensory explosion.” Participating DJs include Grammywinning trio Dirty Vegas, L.A. superstar duo Classixx and The Remix Artist Collective. Be sure to bring your glow sticks and comfortable dancing shoes. ACL Live at the Moody Theater, 310 W. Willie Nelson Blvd., 1-877-435-9849, acl-live.com

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waste by assisting market customers with recycling, compost and landfill material. The initiative takes place every Saturday of the month so head on out and spread the word. SFC Farmers’ Market, Fourth and Guadalupe streets, 797-1195, keepaustinbeautiful.org HORNSBY BEND MONTHLY BIRD COUNT

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(Oct. 13) Get your eyes and ears ready when Travis Audubon Society volunteers lead a free bird counting trip. The two sessions begin promptly at 7 a.m and 4 p.m. Nature-loving diehards and ornithological newbies are welcome to attend. Hornsby Bend, 2210 S. FM 973, 300-2473, travisaudubon.org the big Sit! at balcones canyonlands

(Oct. 14) Join in on this “tailgate party for birders” as you and fellow enthuiasts count as many species as possible in a 17-foot diameter circle from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Balcones Canyonlands, 24518 FM 1431, Marble Falls, 300-2473, travisaudubon.org NATIONAL FOSSIL DAY (Oct. 17) Learn about

the science of paleontology and the importance of fossils at the Texas Memorial Museum. Paleontologists will speak and promote public awareness to foster a greater appreciation of the historic significance of fossils. Texas Natural Science Center at the Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity St., 471-1604, utexas.edu/tmm

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SPORTS/FITNESS LADIES NIGHT ROCK CLIMBING (Ongoing) Every Monday and Wednesday evening, Austin Rock Gym holds free clinics for women with memberships or day passes. Learn strength and endurance, flexibility training and counteracting gravity before going on a climb specifically geared toward women.

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Suitable for all fitness levels. Vortex Theatre, 2307 Manor Road, 478-5282, vortexrep.org ST. EDWARDS ATHLETICS (Ongoing)

Cheer on the Hilltoppers as the men’s soccer team plays against Newman (Oct. 11), Oklahoma Christian (Oct. 13), St. Mary’s (Oct. 25), TAMU-International (Oct. 27) and Incarnate Word (Oct. 31). Don’t miss the women’s soccer team as they take on Newman (Oct. 11), Oklahoma Christian (Oct. 13), St. Mary’s (Oct. 25) and TAMU-International (Oct. 27). Be sure to support the women’s volleyball team as they rally against Southwestern (Oct. 3), Panhandle State (Oct. 6), Dallas Baptist (Oct. 17), McMurry (Oct. 25), UT-Permian Basin (Oct. 27) and Incarnate Word (Oct 30). Lewis-Chen Family Field, 3001 S. Congress Ave.; Recreation and Convocation Center, 3001 S. Congress Ave., 448-8448, stedwards.edu TEXAS STATE FOOTBALL AND WOMEN’S SOCCER

(Ongoing) Root for the Bobcat football team as they go up against Idaho (Oct. 13). Show your support for the women’s soccer team at Texas State as they take on Louisiana Tech (Oct. 12) and New Mexico State (Oct. 19). Bobcat Stadium, 1100 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos; Bobcat Soccer Complex, 245-2272, txstatebobcats.com UT FOOTBALL(Ongoing) Support UT football by

sporting your burnt orange gear as the Longhorns go up against West Virginia (Oct. 6) and Baylor (Oct. 20). Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, 2100 San Jacinto Blvd., 471-7490, texassports.com

UT WOMEN’S SOCCER (Ongoing) Support the Uni-

versity of Texas women’s soccer team this fall as they compete against Oklahoma State (Oct. 5), Texas Tech (Oct. 12), Kansas (Oct. 14) and West Virginia (Oct. 26). Mike A. Myers Stadium and Soccer Field, 707 Clyde Littlefield Drive, 477-6060, texassports.com

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Lady Longhorns bump, set and spike this month as they go up against TCU (Oct. 3), Kansas (Oct. 12), Iowa State (Oct. 17) and Baylor (Oct. 24). Gregory Gymnasium, 2101 Speedway, 471-9148, texassports.com

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YOGA AT THE UMLAUF (Ongoing) The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum offers $10 yoga classes on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The exquisite setting is the perfect place to exercise and meditate. The Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Road, 445-5582, umlaufsculpture.org

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Doc’s Backyard, 5207 Brodie Lane, 296-2234, donkeydash.com DASH FOR DAD 5K RUN AND 1-MILE FUN WALK (Oct. 27) Taking place in

32 cities this year, the Dash For Dad 5K raises money to support ZERO-The Project to End Prostate Cancer. There will be a boot camp warm-up before you hit the road to loosen the muscles, and a celebration with live music will take place following the race. Camp Mabry Military Base, 2200 W. 35th St., greatprostatecancerchallenge.com

THEATER MARIACHI GIRL (Ongoing) Touch up

on your Spanish at this new bilingual musical. Eight-year-old Carmencita dreams of being in her father’s mariachi band, but her father insists mariachi groups are for men. Along the way, she challenges her identity while embracing her heritage. Mariachi Girl will be performed every Saturday this month, and is suitable for ages 7 and up. ZACH Theatre, 1510 Toomey Road, 476-0541, zachtheatre.org ONCE UPON A MATTRESS (Through

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The reporters at CNN, Fox News and MSNBC can leave you snoozing with their mundane coverage and monotone delivery, but The Onion is taking it to the next level with its humorous, yet deeply observational live roast of all things questionable and unintentionally hilarious in this year’s election. Also during this live presentation, members of The Onion’s creative staff offer the audience an exclusive look into their writers’ room, which is sure to be a veritable buzz of genius farce and cynical commentary. There will also be behind-the-scenes access to the video and television arm whose spot-on spoofing makes its coverage hard to distinguish from the often-ridiculous 24-hour news channels. If you’re tired of the humdrum debates, The Onion will deliver a much-needed, playful change of pace in the way only “America’s Finest News Source” can. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave., 472-5470, austintheatre.org —K. Kavehkar

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Oct. 7) This musical adaptation of The Princess and the Pea fairy tale is full of singing, dancing and a controlling mother. Laugh as Queen Aggravain’s hopes are dashed in her quest to find a princess suitable for her son. Wimberley Players, 450 Old Kyle Road, Wimberley, 847-0575, wimberleyplayers.org

UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Through Oct. 7) Charles Mee, with inspiration from Jason Rhoades and Norman Rockwell, presents a story of Americans’ struggle to define the experience of life.

The play presents various cultures from the ’50s to the present. Mary Moody Northen Theatre, 3001 S. Congress Ave., 448-8484, think.stedwards.edu/theatre I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE (Through Oct. 14)

This musical performance explores the game of dating, love and marriage.

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MIDDLETOWN (Through Oct. 20) This play is set in a fictional New England town, where the inhabitants languish in small-town life and everyday tasks. Influenced by Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, playwright Will Eno gives each character a voice that’s filled with poetic philosophy about life and death.

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Award-winning author Judy Blume created a book based around a likaeble child, 10-year-old Sheila Tubman, who goes through her daily trials and realizes that it’s all a part of growing up. One World Theatre, 7701 Bee Caves Road, 330-9500, oneworldtheatre.org

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the inside scoop on our city’s food scene

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Tex-Mex Makeover Pelons rejuvenates an old Austin haunt

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Clockwise from left: chips and salsa with queso flameado; frozen guava margarita; vanilla borracha; chicken flautas nos, tomatoes and chorizo (or chicken, shrimp, steak or carnitas). Served with tortillas, it oozes with spicy goodness.

The chicken flautas also contain a nice balance of spicy meat and crisp shell.

We love the mini-taco appetizer, but the full-sized fish taco is the way to go.

The spicy whitefish topped with mango pico de gallo, jicama slaw, cheese and

avocado cream sauce is a terrific change from the usual Tex-Mex fare.

That’s true for dessert as well. Save room for both the sopapillas, which, oddly, you don’t find often in Austin, and the decadent vanilla borracha, a scoop of tequila-infused Amy’s Mexican vanilla ice cream drizzled with Patrón XO Café cocoa liquor. They’re worth it.

Tex-Mex | Doug Guller | The Facts Old Mexican villa | Appetizers, $5.99-$9.49; soups & salads, $3.99-$9.49; entrees, $7.99-$15.99; desserts, Cuisine Ambiance

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$3.99-$6.99; signature drinks, $6-$13.50 | Hours Daily, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Contact info 802 Red River St., 243-7874, pelonsaustin.com

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hen Heath McKinney was hired as “el jefe” (aka general manager) of Pelons on Red River Street, he learned there were no plans to change the restaurant’s cuisine from the Tex-Mex of its previous incarnation to something more, shall we say, unique.

His reaction was understandable. “Does Austin really need another Tex-Mex restaurant?” he wondered.

Then he saw the space. Before closing in 2010, the former Jaime’s Spanish Village had spent 79 years evoking Mexico’s charms within its stone-and-stuccoed walls. Those charms were still there; they just needed resurrecting. New Spanish tile, wrought iron and outdoor decking were carefully crafted to complement existing textures. An enclosed stoneand-beam patio, ringed with vintage windows, segues slowly from day to night, and a live oak suspected to be more than 200 years old forms a stately courtyard centerpiece. A massive portrait still serves as a dining room focal point, while another bar-dining area features white brick walls, exposed beams and a corner fireplace. The detached 508 bar’s wood-and-stucco surfaces look inviting, and the tufted couch in a nearly hidden room lures those seeking an intimate moment. There’s even a trailer, Zorro, which serves outdoor and late-night snacks.

But local Tex-Mex aficionados want food, drink and service that’s also worth buzzing about, and Pelons gets those elements right, starting with fresh lime juice and agave-nectar sweetener—even in frozen margaritas. The tart guava margarita tastes so fresh, you might swear it came from a blender instead of the slushy machine. It pairs fabulously with the creamy verde tomatillo and fire-roasted tomatoand-chipotle salsas, “famous” queso or queso flameado, a sizzling cast-iron skillet of asadero cheese, onions, jalape-

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LA CONDESA

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Along with chef, hunting instructor and butcher, Dai Due’s Jesse Griffiths can now add cookbook author to his resume. In honor of his new tome, Afield: A Chef ’s Guide to Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish, we asked Griffiths his favorite restaurant. He chose La Condesa because of chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki. “They both are masters of texture and temperature, bright flavors, acidity and spice,” he says.

After leaving Austin’s barbecue scene for five years, John Mueller reappeared and opened his JMueller BBQ trailer on South First Street one year ago this month. In that time, he’s been featured on the cover of Texas Monthly (with fellow pitmaster Aaron Franklin) and scored a perfect rating from Daniel “BBQ Snob” Vaughn. Not bad. We find out his future plans.

How has this year been for you?

It’s been a really great year—more than I ever expected. We left Manor Road with the lines, but when you’re out for five years you don’t expect to have that reception again.

We picked up right where we left off. It’s been humbling and a great experience.

Plus, celebrities like Anthony Bourdain have checked you out. Any others?

Robert Rodriguez comes by quite a bit.

Lots of chefs come

by, but people have to tell me who they are, because I don’t really pay attention to that kind of stuff. And I know three Travel Channel shows are coming out by the end of the year.

Any update on your plans for a brick-andmortar restaurant?

No plans yet, not until I have another pit built.

I’m selling out now by 1:30 or 2 p.m. with one pit, so it doesn’t make sense yet. Plus, we are just having a lot of fun on the lot.

It’s like a big backyard

IN THE NEWS

Why don’t you smile at them?

I’m tired! And it’s a reputation I’ve had forever. I always joke that I can be nice to you, or you can have good food. You can’t have both. —ERIN QUINN

DRINK APPETIZER

Guacamole tasting: “The crab, apples, chilies, almonds and really nicely made salsas are a great way to start a meal.”

Classic margarita: “I love a simple, not-toosweet margarita, and the one at La Condesa is perfection.”

DESSERT ENTREE

Pork skin tacos: “I don’t even know if this is on the menu, but I ask for it. They are texturally amazing.”

Hoja Santa: “It has a perfect texture and really captures the flavor of Hoja Santa, which is one of my favorite herbs.”

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There’s a new farmers’ market in town: Mueller Farmers’ Market, located at the historic Browning Hangar off Airport Boulevard. It features more than 40 vendors on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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barbecue with live music and beer; it’s like a family reunion.

We also have “Underground Mondays,” with free beers, live music and free food.

In June we barbecued half a cow. I’ll do everything for my customers—outside of smiling at them.

Lenoir and Elizabeth Street Café were named to Bon Appetit’s “Top 50 Best New Restaurants of 2012” list. While neither eatery cracked the Top 10, we’re still proud to call them ours.

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Where to Eat American 1886 Cafe & bakery In the historic

Driskill Hotel, 1886 was long known as “Austin’s socializing parlor.” Breakfast is a treat, with Texan twists on old standbys. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

604 Brazos St., 391-7066 $$ ¢ N ˚ P

24 Diner This upscale diner offers

comfort food for foodies, mixing American basics turned up a few notches.

The chicken and waffles and deviled eggs are just a few of the all-star lineup dishes at this spot, housed in the former Waterloo Ice House building. Open daily, 24 hours. 600 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-5400 $$ è = ˚ P

219 West With its “American tapas”

and entrees such as chicken-fried ahi tuna and blackened rib eye Pontchartrain, this hip lounge puts a tipsy spin on American fusion cuisine. Dinner Mon-Sun; Sunday brunch. 612 W. Sixth St., 474-2194 $$ ¢ N _

ARKIE’S GRILL Early risers will love

this vintage dining spot, which opens

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its doors only a few hours after the excitement on Sixth Street dies down.

The menu is jam-packed with comfort food like grits, biscuits and an assortment of fried offerings. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri. 4827 E. Cesar Chavez St., 385-2986 $ è ˚

BESS BISTRO ON PECAN This cozy space owned by Sandra Bullock features cuisine best described as classic French meets the Old South. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner Mon-Sun; brunch Sun. 500 W. Sixth St., 477-BESS (2377) $$ ` ¢ N P

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BLUE BAKER This restaurant puts

After shopping until you drop at The Domain, stop by this modern, bistroinspired restaurant for a good meal.

The menu features creative cocktails and entrees like the Cake Ball cobb salad and gnocchi of the day, as well as those addictive signature cake balls. Lunch and dinner daily. 3401 Esperanza Crossing, Ste. 104, 215-3633 $$ è ¢ N ˚ Barley Swine This gastropub offers an eclectic, ever-changing selection of locally sourced dishes. Thanks to Chef Bryce Gilmore’s use of small plates, it’s easy and affordable to try a wide array of seasonal items, such as sweetbreads, fried Brussels sprouts or grilled pork belly. Dinner Mon-Sat. 2024 S. Lamar Blvd., 394-8150 $$ è =

hard work and dedication in everything it produces. Case in point: Its breads are made in-house with a three-day artisan baking process.

After ordering from the large menu of sandwiches, pizzas, soups, salads and more, save room for dessert—in the form of one of the eatery’s famous cookies. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 10000 Research Blvd., 346-2583 $ è N

Blue Star Cafeteria This Rosedale eatery from Chef Eddie Bernal offers modern comfort food. Try the coconut and cornflake chicken tenderloins or smoked trout salad. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat; brunch Sat-Sun. 4800 Burnet Road, Ste. C-300, 454-STAR (7827) $$ è = ˚

BRAISE The owners of now-closed Bossa Nova are behind Braise, an upscale eatery with classics like French onion soup and osso buco. Try full- or half-plate entrees such as duck breast and jumbo shrimp surf and turf or spiced Jamaican jerk pork shoulder.

Dinner Mon-Sat. 2121 E. Sixth St., 478-8700 $$ è P THE CARILLON Chef Josh Watkins

creates superb entrees like pan-seared

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ining at Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden is like picnicking with friends: passing around trays loaded with food, laughing raucously over cold brews and licking your x fingers with delight. That’s just the kind of experience owner Ben Siegel had in mind when the restaurant opened in late July.

“With our communal seating, it’s more about the people and their interactions,” he says. With 104 beers on tap (50 percent of which are local to Texas), Banger’s boasts the most taps in Austin. The eatery focuses on beer and sausage, leaving the fancy cocktails to the other establishments on bar-saturated Rainey Street. The interior is rustic yet modern with wooden panels repurposed from the house that originally claimed that plot of land. Outside, there is a huge patio that can hold 500 people, as well as a gated dog park for furry friends. The menu is set up so customers pick their sausage, bun, toppings, sauces and sides. Although the eatery features exotic sausages such as a duck, bacon and fig blend and an alligator boudin sausage, one of the stars of the show is the traditional bratwurst topped with sauerkraut and spicy mustard in a pretzel bun. It goes perfectly with a side of jalapeño creamed corn with onion gratin or German potato salad. Sounds like the makings of a picnic. 79 & 81 Rainey St., 386-1656, bangersaustin.com —Kimya Kavehkar

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Hawaiian snapper and olive oil– poached prime beef tenderloin at this gem on UT’s campus. Breakfast daily; dinner Tue-Sat. AT&T Executive Education Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-3655 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ CHEZ ZEE AMERICAN BISTRO

Live piano music, local artwork, a lush courtyard and dishes like crème brûlée French toast make this the place for brunch (reservations suggested).

Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 5406 Balcones Drive, 454-2666 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚ _ P Congress Enjoy a seven-course

tasting menu or a three-course prix fixe menu of fine American fare at Chef David Bull’s downtown venue. Opt for the anything-but-traditional beer tartare or get adventurous with the salt and pepper foie gras . Dinner Tue-Sat. 200 Congress Ave., 827-2760 $$$ ` ¢ ˚

Contigo Dine on fresh, seasonal bar

food under the stars at this ranch-inspired hot spot. Start with the crispy green beans with sambol aioli, then try the rabbit and dumplings. Finish your meal with the sinful chocolate cake with orange cream.

Dinner daily; Sunday brunch. 2027 Anchor Lane, 614-2260 $$ è ¢ N P CREEK ROAD CAfé This Dripping Springs spot offers salad, burgers and seafood, including its most popular dish: Trautwein sautéed shrimp with cheddar and sausage grits. It makes for a great pit stop while on a scenic day drive. Lunch and dinner daily.

301 W. Hwy. 290, Dripping Springs, 858-9459 $$ è = ˚ Draft pick Comfort food with Texas

flair is the name of the game at this sports-themed eatery in the AMLI South development. Try the juicy burger with onion rings battered in Lone Star beer.

Lunch and dinner daily. 1620 E. Riverside Drive, Ste. 1618, 444-7425 $ è ¢ N _ P

Eastside Cafe This eatery is known

for garden-fresh, health-conscious dishes and creative vegetable specials.

Think home cooking with flair. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 2113 E. Manor Road, 476-5858 $$ è = ˚

EIGHTEENTH OVER AUSTIN

If picture-perfect vistas from 18 floors above downtown aren’t enough, the delectable Texas cuisine will be. Try the chef’s special, a daily creation with fresh fish or game meats. Breakfast and dinner daily. 500 I-35 N. (in the Hilton Garden Inn), 480-8181 $$ ` ¢ ˚ FORE This Lakeway restaurant serves

up American comfort food with an upscale twist in an ultra-stylish setting.

Try the truffled mac ‘n’ cheese, Monte Cristo sandwich or root beer baby back

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ribs­, and you’ll feel like you got a hole in one. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch. 900 Ranch Road 620 S., 263-3673 $$ è ¢ N ˚ P FOREIGN & DOMESTIC This North Loop restaurant is making Austinites more adventurous eaters. It offers gourmet dishes like pan-fried cow’s tongue with horseradish yogurt and Neiman Ranch braised pork belly. There are options for vegetarians, too. Dinner TuesSat. 306 E. 53rd St., 459-1010 $$ è = FRANK This hot dog lounge features

weenies and cocktails to please the zaniest of gourmands. Offerings like the Jackalope—antelope and rabbit sausage with huckleberry compote and Sriracha aioli—are perfectly weird.

Lunch and dinner daily. 407 Colorado St., 494-6916 $ ¢ ˚ P

GALAXY CAFE This locally owned

eatery prides itself on gourmet dishes at reasonable prices. Don’t miss the turkey meatloaf or the fish wrap. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Triangle, Clarksville, South Austin $ è = N

Jasper’s Described as “gourmet back-

yard cuisine,” the food at Jasper’s is simple but elegant. Try the fire-roasted Black Angus filet with garlic potatoes.

Dinner Mon-Sat; brunch Sat-Sun. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 128, 834-4111 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚

Judges’ Hill Restaurant

A historic setting complements this exceptional dining experience from a four-star chef. The menu changes seasonally, but you can expect traditional ingredients and bold flavors. Breakfast and dinner daily. 1900 Rio Grande St., 495-1857 $$ è ¢ N ˚ The League Kitchen & Tavern

A 1920s, Boardwalk Empire–recalling motif sets the stage for this “reinvented” American restaurant, whose kitchen is helmed by Chef Devan Gernert, formerly of Nobu in Dallas.

Guests sip cucumber lavender sours and nibble meatloaf bites topped with tangy chipotle ketchup. Main dishes include slow-braised Shiner Bock beef short ribs on garlic gnocchi, as well as an extensive burger menu. Lunch and dinner daily. 1310 RR 620 S., 263-3279 $$ ¢

The Grille at Rough Hollow

Is there such a thing as too many fine dining restaurants on the shores of Lake Travis? Never! This table-with-aview spot offers stand-out fish dishes like the ginger snapper. Lunch and dinner daily. 103 Yacht Club Cove, Lakeway, 261-3444 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ HADDINGTONS With rustic decor and a menu full of hearty pub fare, including mini duck meatloaf, rack of lamb and deviled eggs, this lively restaurant has a definite country-tavern vibe. Dinner daily; weekend brunch. 601 W. Sixth St., 992-0204 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ Hyde Park Bar & Grill There’s plenty of goodies on the menu here, but just try the fries and Hyde Park sauce once, and you’ll be back for more. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 4206 Duval St., 458-3168; 4521 West Gate Blvd., 899-2700 $$ è ¢ P J. BLACK’S Feel Good Kitchen & Lounge This lounge offers tasty

alternatives to quotidian pub cuisine. If the shrimp ceviche and fresh Gorgonzola and apple salad don’t excite you, the artisan pizzas or açai sangria will.

Dinner and happy hour daily. 710-B W. Sixth St., 433-6954 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ P Jack Allen’s Kitchen Foodies

flock to this farm-to-table concept restaurant from former Z’Tejas Executive Chef Jack Gilmore. Sample the housemade pimento cheese with flatbread crackers, BLT sliders and the New York strip steak with a whiskey demiglace.

Lunch and dinner daily. 7720 Hwy. 71 W., 852-8558 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚

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Lucy’s Fried Chicken It’s no surprise that fried chicken is the star of the show at this restaurant from Olivia Chef James Holmes. But the wood-fire grilled Gulf oysters, deep-fried deviled eggs and mashed sweet potatoes with a Mexican Coke infusion are equally delicious. Lunch and dinner daily. 2218 College Ave., 297-2423 $$ è ¢ N P Man Bites Dog Hot dog lovers flock to this eatery for filling eats that remind them of childhood lunches past. Try the classic Chicago dog, known as the Abe Froman, which is a beef hot dog covered in yellow mustard, diced onions, sweet pickle relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, celery salt and a pickle spear. Lunch and dinner daily. 5222 Burnet Road, 614-1330 $ è = N MAX’S WINE DIVE This downtown spot

isn’t afraid to serve fried chicken with Champagne. It’s full of upscale downhome food, like the Kobe beef burger with triple cream Brie. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 207 San Jacinto Blvd., 904-0111 $$ ` = N ˚ P MOONSHINE PATIO BAR & GRILL

Moonshine features delicious comfort food like broiled rainbow trout, stuffed with cornbread and drizzled with chile sage butter. Finish it off with yummy apple pie. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat; brunch and dinner Sun. 303 Red River St., 236-9599 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ MYPLACE For the sports fan who

doesn’t want fried pickles and UT paraphernalia on every wall. The former home of Bellagio, it still serves the same

pasta and pizza as well as new menu items like wings and burgers. Dinner daily; lunch Wed-Sun. 6507 Jester Blvd., 346-8228 $$ è ¢ N The OLD PECAN ST. CAFe

This historic cafe’s on-site bakery produces an assortment of heavenly desserts, among them the restaurant’s famous pecan pie. Weekend brunch highlights include eggs Florentine and smoked salmon frittata. Breakfast daily; lunch Mon-Thu; brunch MonSun; dinner Mon-Sat. 504-B Trinity St., 478-2491 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚ PARKSIDE A modern American menu with raw bar offerings that change seasonally, this wonderful downtown restaurant manages to be relaxed but upscale. Start off with petite grilled cheese with smoked onion or crispy sweet breads, and for an entree, grilled Texas quail. Dinner daily. 301 E. Sixth St., 474-9898 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚ P Roaring Fork This is an easygoing

place that mixes classic cuisine and Old West aesthetics. Open-flame grilling and wood-oven roasting contribute to the taste. Don’t miss any of the fish dishes. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch. 701 Congress Ave., 583-0000; 10850 Stonelake Blvd., 342-2700 $$ ` ¢

★ THE RANGE This sophisticated North Austin sports bar and eatery blends golf with great grub. Customers will find six screens on which to play virtual golf, as well as an extensive menu that ranges from salads, sandwiches and pizza to steaks and seafood. Not to be missed are the fried chicken sliders that are topped with tomato jam, Gruyere and prosciutto on a brie and sage biscuit. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sun; brunch Saturday and Sunday. 10910 Domain Drive, Ste. 120, 381-CLUB $$ è ¢ N _ P RUSSELL’S BISTRO The acclaimed

local bakery brings you this full-menu eatery in Jefferson Square. Try the filet mignon with herbed potatoes and grilled vegetables. The coconut cake is to die for. Lunch daily; dinner Mon-Sat; brunch Sat-Sun. 1601 W. 38th St., Ste. 1, 467-7877 $$ è = N ˚

★ SALTY SOW Indulge in all things pork at this trendy spot in East Austin.

If the homey ambiance and clever, country-kitsch decor don’t win you over, the modern farmhouse cooking will. Be sure to sample the candied pork belly with collard greens, duck-fat frites and crispy Brussels sprout leaves with golden raisins and pecorino cheese. Dinner daily. 1917 Manor Road, 391-2337 $$ è ¢ N ˚ SNACK BAR A small joint that offers just what the name promises, with

options for gluten-, lactose- and soy-intolerant patrons. Menu items range from vegetable snacks to Antonelli’s cheeseburgers.

The patio offers prime SoCo people watching.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1224 S. Congress Ave., 445-2626 $ = N SNAP KITCHEN Looking to jump start your

get-healthy routine? Or perhaps you just want a low-calorie meal. Either way, head to the two locations of this fresh takeout eatery, which specializes in light, flavorful items. For breakfast there’s everything from cold-pressed juices to egg dishes, the salads are filling and tasty (try the Greek with shrimp) and lunch and dinner entrees include bison quinoa and turkey meatloaf. Top off your meal with a raw coconut macaroon or gluten-free brownie. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 4616 Triangle Ave., 459-9000; 1014 W. Sixth St., 479-5959 $$

SOBANI RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR

Helmed by Michelin-trained Chef John Garboric, this reasonably priced American eatery offers haute cuisine in a casual setting.

In addition to its adventurous takes on grilled cheese and salad (including a spicy shrimp and melon concoction), Sobani offers smoked salmon, curried mussels, braised veal scallopini and an extensive wine list. Lunch Mon-Fri. Dinner Sat. 1700 N. 620, Ste. 110, Lakeway, 266-3900 $$ = è N ˚

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Star Seeds Cafe If you’re looking for

something covered in gravy at 3 a.m. after a night on the town, try the Eye Opener biscuits-and-gravy dish. Another good one is the A-baum, two English muffins with sausage and eggs smothered in queso.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 3101 N. I-35, 478-7107 $ ` è = P

SWIFT’S ATTIC Enjoy whimsical dishes and

creative cocktails at this trendy haunt overlooking Congress Avenue. The restaurant serves inventive small plates of everything from duck wings, mussels and pork cheeks to Kennebec frites with housemade ketchup.

Wash your meal down with a Cuidado: Piso Mojado, which translates to “Caution: Wet Floor,” and is a tasty spin on a margarita.

Lunch on weekdays, dinner daily. 315 Congress Ave., 482-8842 $$ ¢ ˚ P

TenOak Bourbon and whiskey take center stage at this Warehouse District restaurant and lounge. The menu revolves around oak-aged liquor, from the Skinny Dip mussels steamed with bourbon, butter, garlic and fennel to the Drunkie Twinkie dessert, which is a battered and fried Twinkie served with Amy’s Mexican Vanilla ice cream.

Dinner daily; Saturday and Sunday brunch.

409 Colorado St., 472-2822 $$ ` ¢ N ˚

open a box, open a moment.

TEXAN CAFE This downtown Hutto cafe

serves up Southern comfort food just like mama used to make. Try staples like fried green tomatoes, chicken fried steak or a slice of one of the yummy homemade pies. Lunch Tue-Sun; dinner Tue-Sat. 207 East St., Hutto, 846-2885 $ è =

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TRACE The W’s restaurant is com-

mitted to “conscious cuisine” that uses fresh ingredients that are locally sourced, natural and humane. Conclude your feast with the drunken doughnuts, bite-size delights served with a tequila chile fudge sauce, bourbon dulce de leche and vodka whipped cream.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 200 Lavaca St., 542-3660 $$$ ` ¢ N _ ˚

URBAN Tucked away in The Westin

Austin at the Domain, this American grill offers upscale home-style cooking.

Comfort food favorites such as meatloaf and steaks are elevated to a new level with top-notch ingredients and creative presentation. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. 11301 Domain Drive, 490-1511 $$ è ` ¢ ˚

WATERLOO ICE HOUSE This casual

eatery has been an Austin mainstay since 1976 and, as a venue, has hosted dozens of now-famous musicians.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Eight Austin-area locations $ è ¢ N _

The Woodland At this SoCo eatery,

start with the Grace and Moxie (ruby red grapefruit, vodka, lime and mint) before digging into comfort foods such as meatloaf, chicken pot pie or a tasty salad. Dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 1716 S. Congress Ave., 441-6800 $$ ¢

ZED’S Offering hearty American staples, Zed’s is a casual-yet-sophisticated place to enjoy good food, cocktails and musical entertainment. Situated by three acres of park and bike trails, its large outdoor deck provides plenty of opportunities for overlooking the area’s pond and local flora while you chow down. Lunch and dinner daily. 501 Canyon Ridge Drive, 339-9337 $$ è ¢ N ˚ _ P

Asian 888 Pan Asian Restaurant

“Triple 8” spans all of Southeast Asia to achieve its absurdly long menu, offering up spring rolls alongside Thai curry, but the kitchen specializes in Vietnamese food, especially pho. Lunch and dinner daily. 2400 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 1A, 448-4722 $ è = N ˚ P BARCHI SUSHI This sleek sushi bar

offers a variety of fresh Japanese cuisine, from classic rolls and rare sashimi to grilled offerings. Set in the bustling Warehouse District, the restaurant also offers a variety of sake, beer and wine. Try the Asian pear sake. Lunch and dinner daily.

206 Colorado St., 382-5557 $$ ¢ ˚ _ P

CHEN Z HOT POT + NOODLE BAR

Chen Z brings a welcome infusion of traditional, homemade Asian delicacies to the local dining scene. The menu boasts Austin’s first full hot-pot menu,

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which features a large variety of Hong Kong­–style starters and the delicious Pan-Asian noodles, which are made in-house. Lunch and dinner daily. 2700 Anderson Lane, 336-8888 $$ è = CHINATOWN One of the oldest Chi-

nese restaurants in Austin, Chinatown has perfected the art of Asian cuisine.

Sushi is served daily and dim sum on weekends. The fish entrees, such as the seafood clay pot and the cilantro shrimp, are excellent. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 3407 Greystone Drive, 343-9307; 107 W. Fifth St., 637-8888 $$ è ¢ ˚

CHO SUSHI This quaint Japanese fusion restaurant in Steiner Ranch offers sushi made with the freshest of fish and the crunchiest of tempura.

Splurge for the Kobe beef, seared on hot stones at your table, and housemade sangria. Lunch and dinner MonSat; dinner Sun. 4300 Quinlan Park Road, Ste. 105, 266-8700 $$ è = P DIN HO Chinese BBQ When a barbecue craving strikes, instead of making a beeline to the nearest brisket joint, try this North Austin spot, which offers a full Chinese menu complete with barbecue, all made with a variety of meats hanging on display. Lunch and dinner daily. 8557 Research Blvd., Ste. 116, 832-8788 $ è = DRAGON GATE In addition to a full sushi bar, Dragon Gate offers Japanese and Chinese cuisine such as tangy ginger beef and shrimp with crunchy honeyed walnuts. Lunch and dinner daily. 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., 732-7278 $ è = ˚ Elizabeth St. Café The team

behind Perla’s and Lamberts has brought Vietnamese food to South First Street. Classic Vietnamese staples such as pho share the menu with French-inspired items such as crepes at this casual eatery set in a funky space.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1501 S. First St., 291-2881 $$ ¢ N

How Do You Roll? This sushi bar offers traditional and original rolls such as the Director’s Cut Roll (kari and unagi eel, tofu skin, avocado and wasabi mayo) as well as a design-your-own-roll menu. Choose from fresh fish, grilled chicken and beef, as well as HDYR’s signature wraps, veggies and sauces.

Anything goes. Three Austin-area locations, howdoyouroll.com $ è = N ˚ IMPERIA Imperia serves Modern Asian dishes like the Imperia Dragon rib and the Korean rib eye. The restaurant has a large lounge facing Colorado Street that segues into the “high-energy” bar area. The dining room has a more relaxing vibe. Dinner served daily. 310 Colorado St., 472-6770 $$ ` ¢ P

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JAVA NOODLES A range of reason-

ably priced dishes—including vegetarian options, soups, salads and noodles—flavored with exotic spices and tropical ingredients are served by a friendly staff in this Indonesian restaurant. Lunch and dinner daily. 2400 E. Oltorf St., Ste. 14-15, 443-5282 $ è = ˚

Kenichi If you’re into the “see and

be seen” scene, you’ll love this swanky downtown eatery. And if you’re into great food, all the better. The yellowtail sushi, seared sea scallops or black cod will definitely make a Kenichi believer out of you. Dinner daily. 419 Colorado St., 320-8883 $$ ` ¢ ˚

KIM PHUNG A favorite among the

Vietnamese-American community, Kim Phung is known for its savory pho (noodle soup) at reasonable prices.

Order your bun “cha gio” to add a fried, chopped imperial roll topping to the fishsauced vermicelli and grilled meat (or tofu). Lunch and dinner daily. 7601 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 1, 451-2464 $ è =

KomÉ Sushi Kitchen Lovers of sushi trailer Sushi-A-Go-Go have an intimate new restaurant off Airport Boulevard to get their fix. Chef Take Asazu, formerly of Uchi, and his wife, Kayo, have painstakingly crafted a menu that features unbeatable ramen noodle soup with pork, spinach, corn and a boiled egg, and knockout rolls like the Love For Sale, packed with veggies and mango. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 4917 Airport Blvd., 712-5700 $$ è = Koriente With its fresh ingredients

and cozy space, Koriente feels intimate despite its location at the gateway to downtown’s entertainment district. It offers bubble teas and flowering teas that bloom while they steep. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 621 E. Seventh St., 275-0852 $ è = N LILY’S SANDWICH The French influ-

ence in Vietnamese cuisine is apparent in Lily’s flaky pastries, custards and French bread–accompanied spicy beef stews. But crusty French baguettes are also used for Lily’s banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches). Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., 973-9479 $ è

include yellow-tail hamachi sashimi with wasabi relish and garlic ponzu, and pan-seared chicken breast in black pepper broth, chicken wonton and shittake mushrooms. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 311 W. Sixth St., 236-9888 $$ ` ¢ P MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE

This fresh, wok-cooked pan-Asian cuisine has several influences, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Don’t miss the spicy General Fu or seared ahi tuna steak.

Lunch and dinner daily. 2nd Street District, The Triangle, Lakeline, Southpark Meadows $ è N = MIKADo ryotei Known for the

exquisite presentation of its dishes and high-quality service, Mikado serves only the finest sushi and North Japanese tapas. Try the popular Hottie Susan roll and Chorishi’s fire roll.

Lunch Mon-Sat; dinner daily. 9033 Research Blvd., 833-8188 $$ è = ˚

MIZU PRIME STEAK AND SUSHI

Mizu has not just fresh fish but fresh vegetables as well from its on-site micro garden. Live music, great happy hours and expansive views of the Texas Hill Country make this a great spot to spend an evening. Lunch Mon-Sun; dinner daily. 3001 RR 620 S., 263-2801 $$$ è ¢ N ˚ _ Musashino This sushi eatery can be hard to find if you don’t know that it occupies the space below Chinatown Restaurant. The decor is dark and welcoming, but the real draw here is the fresh fish. Lunch Tue-Fri; dinner Tue-Sun. 3407 Greystone Drive, 795-8593 $ è ¢ PHO SAIGON NOODLE HOUSE

Enjoy the hip decor of Chinatown Center’s Pho Saigon while you wait for a bowl of hot noodles or Vietnamese iced coffee. Lunch and dinner daily. 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., 821-1022 $ è PIRANHA KILLER SUSHI The Marry Me Roll, with shrimp tempura, ginger cream, avocado, tuna and strawberry, will have even sushi agnostics pledging their undying love for this downtown place. Lunch and dinner daily. 207 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 202, 473-8775 $$ ` ¢ ˚

This restaurant prepares Thai food with serious gusto and full flavor. If you need a starting point on the extensive menu, try the Sen Lek Hang with pork or tofu (with rice stick noodles).

The Panang beef curry is also a winner. Lunch and dinner daily. The Drag, Westgate (now called Sap’s), Anderson Lane, madammam.com $ è

ROLL ON SUSHI DINER If you’ve always wanted to try your chickenfried steak or brisket in sushi form, your wish has come true. This easygoing restaurant prides itself on its experimental, no-limitations take on sushi, while also providing standard rolls like California and Philly for those with a more traditional taste. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 5350 Burnet Road, Ste. 2, 454-7655 $ è =

Maiko Maiko offers sushi and nonsushi dishes alike. Creative entrees

Satay Owner Dr. Foo Swasdee is a nationally recognized food scientist and

Madam Mam’s NOODLE & MORE

restaurateur. The duck with red curry and the vast array of noodle dishes are favorites.

Lunch and dinner daily. 3202 W. Anderson Lane, 467-6731 $$ è ¢ N ˚ SEA DRAGON One of Austin’s oldest Vietnamese and Chinese institutions serves up an expansive buffet as well as off-the-menu items, including the delicious sliced duck with leeks and ginger and black peppercorn squid. Lunch and dinner daily. 8776 Research Blvd., Ste. B, 451-5051 $ è SEOUL RESTAURANT & DK’S SUSHI BAR

This family-owned establishment has been popular for years thanks to its wellexecuted Korean cuisine and fresh sushi bar offerings. For an Austin-weird experience, don’t miss Monday night karaoke. Lunch and dinner Mon-Fri; dinner Sat. 6400 S. First St., Ste. C, 326-5807 $$ è = ˚ SHANGHAI RESTAURANt This place offers what many consider the best dim sum in town. A small selection is available daily for lunch, but weekends at Shanghai are the real deal, with a multitude of noodle, stir-fry and seafood dishes. Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat. 6718 Middle Fiskville Road, 458-8088 $ è = ˚ Subsin’s authentic thai food

This South Austin eatery goes no-frills, all-flavor with its curries and noodle dishes.

Don’t let the unassuming exterior dissuade you from the delicious tom kha soup inside.

Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner daily. 5517 Manchaca Road, 462-1450 $ è SUNFLOWER RESTAURANT Nestled in

a Target shopping center, this Vietnamese kitchen serves home-run dishes you won’t find anywhere else, like tom rang muol, as well as an expansive array of traditional staples, such as shaken beef. Lunch and dinner Mon and Wed-Sun. 8557 Research Blvd., Ste. 146, 339-7860 $ è

Sushi Sake Delicious udon soup and piping-hot chicken yakitori might bring you in the first time, but the great sushi will keep you coming back. Lunch and dinner daily. 9503 Research Blvd., Ste. 500, 527-0888 $$ = Sushi ZUSHI This all-things-Japanese chain from San Antonio will please any diner, whether he or she is down with raw or not. Sample delicious sushi rolls or comfort food like chicken katsu curry. And don’t miss the extensive sake menu. Lunch and dinner daily. 1611 W. Fifth St., 474-7000; 3221 Feathergrass Court, 834-8100 $$ ¢ Suzi’s China Grill Try Suzi’s tasty grilled shrimp with basil and lemongrass, or order the sesame chicken, which has just the right amount of kick. Check website, as hours vary by location. 7858 Shoal Creek Blvd., 302-4600; 1152 S. Lamar Blvd., 441-8400 $$ è ¢ ˚ TC NOODLE HOUSE TC’s offers a mind-

boggling array of egg, rice and lo mein

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noodles cooked in a variety of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. The menu features interesting appetizers including xiu mai and barbecue pork buns. Lunch and dinner daily. 10901 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. B-203, 873-8235 $ è = ˚ T & S CHINESE seafood RESTAURANT If you’re ready for

fresh fish, order the tilapia, live from the tank. The salt and pepper shrimp is a favorite among local chefs, who frequent this unassuming hideaway.

Lunch and dinner daily. 10014 N. Lamar Blvd., 339-8434 $ è = ˚

THAI FRESH This deli-style restaurant is not just a great place to eat, but a specialty market and a cooking school.

Get one dish or sample a few with twoand three-item plates, all of which can be had for less than $13. Lunch and dinner daily. 909 W. Mary St., Ste. B, 494-6436 $ è = Thai Passion You’ll find a mix of

elegant dishes at this establishment, including koong pla (grilled shrimp and onion with a lemongrass, lime and Thai pepper sauce) and the tom-yum soup. Lunch and dinner daily. 620 Congress Ave., Ste. 105, 472-1244; 9300 S. I-35, Ste. A-400, 382-0057 $ = ˚

TOMOdachi SUSHI An unassuming

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exans are proud of our style of barbecue, typically cooked over hickory or mesquite and slathered in sauce. So it’s rare that we find another region’s smoked meat to our likx ing (or, at least admit to it). But even the proudest Lone Star Staters seem to be rallying around Round Rock’s new VooDoo BBQ & Grill, a chain founded by a couple of LSU grads in New Orleans. Even though barbecue isn’t a Louisiana specialty like jambalaya or crawfish, VooDoo is putting it on the Cajun map. Its competition-style (aka sauceless) brisket and pork is seasoned with a special mix dry rub and then smoked for 14 hours with heat from oak and pecan wood. We couldn’t get enough of the pulled pork sandwich with tender, flavorful smoked pulled pork butt on a white bun. It’s a simple combo, but it doesn’t need much else to make it stand out. Aside from the main meaty dishes, customers come in especially for the stellar sides, including corn pudding and gris gris greens, comprised of mustard greens cooked with pulled pork. “Our greens remind people of how their mother or grandmothers made them,” says manager Bill Goodman. Stop by VooDoo to try a new kind of barbecue—and don’t be surprised if the eatery puts a spell on you. 2601 S. I-35, Ste. B-100, Round Rock, 238-7000, voodoobbqandgrill.com —K. Kavehkar

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Parmer Lane strip mall provides the unlikely location for one of Austin’s most stylish and delicious sushi joints.

The “Ex-Girlfriend” roll is a favorite, but you’ll keep coming back for the intimate ambiance. Lunch and dinner Mon-Fri; dinner Sat. 4101 W. Parmer Lane, Ste. E, $$ è = ˚

UCHI Chef Tyson Cole and his crew

have drawn national accolades for their artistic dishes, such as the maguro sashimi with goat cheese and the hot rock wagyu beef with ponzu sauce. It’s simply great food in a fabulous setting. Dinner daily. 801 S. Lamar Blvd., 916-4808 $$ ` è = N ˚

UCHIKO This second child of famed

Chef Tyson Cole has the same hip zen atmosphere and fresh, expertly prepared dishes as Uchi. But Executive Chef Paul Qui offers new twists and turns that are convincing longtime Uchi fans to spread their love between the siblings. Dinner daily.

4200 N. Lamar Blvd., 916-4808 $$ è ` = ˚

Zen Japanese Food Fast

Zen’s great service and delicious dishes will keep you coming back for more. The sushi is fast, affordable and ready to go. Rice bowls are healthful and satisfying. Lunch and dinner daily. Anderson Lane, South Congress, The Drag $ è

Bakeries/ Coffeehouses

Mon-Sat. 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 105, 335-7746 $ è N

A TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Owner Becky

CUTIE PIE wagon The self-proclaimed

Nichols has created a timeless comfortfood menu with modern twists, such as the fried green tomato, Swiss, cheddar and bacon panini. Try one of the daily blue-plate specials. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat. 3201 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 106, 328-7100 $ è

“Pie Queen of Austin” is peddling her critically acclaimed pies at this sweet storefront.

The offerings change by the week and range from strawberry-raspberry to coconut cream, but the award-winning Betty Lou’s Buttermilk Pie—a must-try—is always on the menu. Open Tues-Sun. 1600 S. Congress, 589-7979 $ è

ATE.CAFE This family-owned Lakeway

bakery and cafe serves up pastries, sandwiches, soups and locally roasted coffee. The tapas menu includes mussels and clams in white wine garlic broth and marinated olives and roasted almonds. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun; dinner Thurs-Sat. 2127 Lohman’s Crossing, Ste. 310, 263-4933 $ è = N

Dolce Vita Gelato & Espresso Bar

This charming spot offers gelato, panini, desserts, liqueurs and other libations. The interior evokes the mood of an Italian cafe, and the patio is the perfect setting for an espresso. All-day dining. 4222 Duval St., 323-2686 $ è ¢ P Easy Tiger This dual-concept bakery and beer garden makes it easy to grab freshly made baked goods or sit back and enjoy a cold one on the inviting patio. With more than 30 craft beers, doughy pretzels and deliciously seasoned sausages, Easy Tiger has something for everyone. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 709 E. Sixth St., 614-4972 $ ¢ N P

Austin Java Yummy breakfast

fare, healthy options and a variety of brewed coffees and coffee drinks are the sellers here. For lunch, try the lean burger (which doesn’t taste so lean).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

Clarksville, Barton Springs, 2nd Street District $ è N cake for any occasion? Blue Note Bakery offers an amazing array of delicious options. Choose your cake flavors, fillings and icings. Just be sure to order far enough in advance to guarantee availability. Wed-Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun-Mon, by appt. 4201 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 101, 797-7367 $$$ è

GOURDOUGH’S Creativity is not an issue

for this food trailer dedicated to gourmet doughnuts. The Flying Pig, a doughnut with bacon and maple syrup icing, might be the best edible creation ever. Forget about the diet: There are 23 other combos, all with the option to add ice cream. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1503 S. First St., 707-1050 $ è P

Holy Cacao This trailer offers up deli-

Coco Paloma Desserts

in Austin’s cupcake renaissance, Cupprimo serves up the standards— vanilla, strawberry, double chocolate and black and white—as well as special creations every day of the week. Open

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the signature Migraine Buster (the coffee of the day with a hit of espresso). The cafe also serves up some of the finest locally made pastries, sandwiches and treats. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1601 Barton Springs Road, 480-8646 $ è = N _

the standards for local coffee shops.

Set in a historic 1887 house, the shop features locally made Cuvee coffee, individually brewed with a French press. To accompany the stellar lattes, there are breakfast items such as the pulled pork-and-egg sandwich and the grilled breakfast burrito, as well as sandwiches and snack plates for lunch and dinner. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1010 E. Cesar Chavez St., 524-1311 $ è = N P

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CENOTE This East Austin spot raises

Take your pick of cakes and fillings at this award-winning custom cake shop.

Whether you want Kahlua-soaked chiffon cake layered with mascarpone buttercream or white cake paired with fresh raspberries, raspberry jam and a framboise soak, Pastry Chef Paloma Efron will create something fabulous for you. Call for an appointment. 6701 Burnet Road, Ste. A1, 419-1582 $$$ è

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EPOCH In this coffee shop, you’ll find 100 laptops, a four-way chess table and hardly any available seats. Epoch serves pizza, pastries, sandwiches and, of course, lots of coffee. Open 24 hours. 221 W. North Loop Blvd., 454-3762 $ è N P

blue note bakery Need a custom

cious drinking chocolates, cake shakes and cake balls on sticks. Or try the s’more sandwich, which you can toast yourself right in the parking lot. Open daily. 1311 S. First St., 851-2253 $ è N

Enjoy unlimited Florida Stone Crab for one low price every Monday night.

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but the big draw is the great coffee and people-watching. Bring your dog for company. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

1300 S. Congress Ave., 444-3800; 242 W. Second St., 469-9003 $ è = N

Juan Pelota Café Refuel after a long

bike ride or just stop in for coffee and gearshopping at this cafe located inside Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop. It serves up everything

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from top-notch coffee, tea and smoothies to pastries, breakfast tacos, salads and more. Breakfast and lunch daily.

400 Nueces St., 473-0222 $ KICK BUTT COFFEE The Asian decor,

complete with nunchakus, illustrates the owners’ ties to martial arts. The shop serves coffee, wine, beer and liquor, and it has cozy booths, a giant TV and a Wii gaming system. Open daily. 5775 Airport Blvd., Ste. 725, 4545425; 4600 $ è ¢ N _

LA BOÎTE Made from a shipping con-

tainer (“boîte” is French for “box”), this establishment stresses environmental sustainability along with great coffee. Try a croissant or brioche.

Breakfast and lunch daily. 1700 S. Lamar Blvd., 850-6119; 1006 Congress Ave., 850-6119 $ è N

baked items. Open daily. 1308 E. Sixth St., 524-0384 $ è ¢ N P San Francisco Bakery & Café

Soups, cookies and sandwiches on fresh-baked breads like sourdough and Parmesan foccacia draw patrons to this tiny spot. Try the New England clam chowder. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat. 2900 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. L, 302-3420 $ è N spider house patio bar and cafÉ On the edge of UT, Spider

House is a sprawling coffee bar with a funky retro vibe. Sit inside one of the cozy rooms or on the beautifully lit patio and enjoy a sandwich, a beer or a specialty coffee drink. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 2908 Fruth St., 480-9562 $ è ¢ N _ P

SUGAR MAMA’S BAKESHOP Michelle’s Patisserie This shop and bakery is known for its caramel chocolate cookies, triple chocolate cupcakes infused with a shot of Nutella and delicious custom-made special occasion cakes. The dulce de leche and white chocolate raspberry are crowd favorites. Tues-Fri, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays by appt. 12233 RR 620 N., Ste. 114, 433-6860 $$ è MOZART’S The expansive deck over-

looking Lake Austin is the perfect spot for an espresso and cheesecake alongside busy students, families and folks enjoying the view. Open daily. 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 477-2900 $ è ` N P NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

This committed confectionary specializes solely in the bundt cake (a ridged, doughnut-shaped treat molded by a pan of the same name then topped with a delicious cream cheese and butter frosting). For cravings big and small, the shop offers full-size party cakes, individual servings called “bundtlets” and dozen-count boxes of mini “bundtinis,” all available in a variety of 10 flavors. Open daily. 1335 E. Whitestone, Ste. S-170, Cedar Park, 986-7453 $$ è POLKADOTS This cupcakery has just

about every flavor imaginable. Try the banana and Nutella or dirt cupcakes, or yummy cookies and cakes, all made from scratch. Open Mon-Sat. 2826 Rio Grande St., Ste. B, 476-3687 $ è

Quack’s 43rd Street Bakery

Super coffee drinks, baked goods and sandwiches are enjoyed by Hyde Park regulars, grad students, poets and passersby. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 411 E. 43rd St., 453-3399 $ è P RIO RITA Downtown’s brightly-

painted cantina offers both coffee and cocktails—or a mixture of both, like the Irish Latte. Try one of the sandwiches or

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Let your nose lead you to this shop filled with amazing cupcake combinations, plus cookies, cakes, pies and brownies—baked from scratch each morning.

Open Tue-Sun. 1905 S. First St., Ste. A, 448-3727 $ è SWEETISH HILL CAFÉ & BAKERY

This place has been popular for 30-plus years for good reason: delicious bread, cakes, pastries and cookies and mouthwatering meals.

Breakfast and lunch Mon-Sun. 1120 W. Sixth St., 472-1347; Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri, 98 San Jacinto Blvd., Ste. 170, 472-2411 $ è N TÈo The main draw for this Austin spot is the gelato—made from scratch daily using more than 180 recipes—but the amazing Italian chocolates, espresso, sandwiches and salads also add to the allure. Open daily. 1206 W. 38th St., 451-9555 $ è N P Texas French Bread Sometimes

a coffee, a flaky croissant and a nice place to sit are all you need to get through the day. Head in to relax, read or eat. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Mon-Sat. 2900 Rio Grande St., 499-0544 $$ è

Thrice cafe By day, this is a mellow place to sip a cup of coffee while nibbling on a bagel or breakfast taco. But by night, enjoy a beer or glass of wine while listening to live music on the weekends. Open daily. 909 W. Mary St., 444-9473 $ è = N _ TIFF’S TREATS Want a box of cookies delivered to your doorstep, still warm from the oven and accompanied by a cold pint of Blue Bell ice cream? Order yours with chocolate chip, butterscotch, oatmeal raisin, sugar, peanut butter or a combination. Open daily. Downtown, 473-2600; Research Blvd., 349-2200; Westlake, 519-3300 $

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the Upper Crust Bakery

The sticky buns here are almost as good as Grandma’s—really. You won’t want to miss the great coffee, quiche and croissants, but leave some space for the marble cupcakes. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Sun. 4508 Burnet Road, 467-0102 $ è WALTON’S FANCY AND STAPLE

Coffee gurus and rushed lunch-and dinner-eaters will adore this gourmet bakery and café owned by Sandra Bullock. Taste one of 20 cheeses, or grab an Italian soda. Walton’s also offers fresh-cut flowers, gift baskets and catering. Breakfast and lunch daily.

609 W. Sixth St., 542-3380 $ = N _ ZHI TEA Offering more than 80 types of organic tea, including such exotic varieties as white pomegranate, green Moroccan mint and coconut chai black, Zhi Tea is guaranteed to satisfy the most discriminating tea connoisseur.

Zhi also serves scones, croissants and baked goods. Open daily. 4607 Bolm Road, 539-0717 $ è

Barbecue the COUNTY LINE When you chow

down on the famous barbecue at The County Line, there’s certainly no better way to finish than with the blackberry cobbler. Lunch and dinner daily. 5204 FM 2222, 346-3664; 6500 Bee Caves Road, 327-1742 $ è ¢ N

DICKEY’S BARBECUE PIT A casual barbecue joint perfect for families, Dickey’s offers smoked meats and sandwiches a la carte, as plates or in family packs. Catering and take-out are also available. Lunch and dinner daily. 5207 Brodie Lane, Ste. 115, 892-2283 $ è = N Franklin Barbecue Early birds

get the brisket at this popular barbecue joint on the East Side. The food, including fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy pulled pork, smoky sausage, traditional sides and that mouthwatering brisket, tends to sell out by 1 p.m., so arrive by or before the eatery opens at 11 a.m. to be safe. Lunch Tues-Sun. 900 E. 11th St.,653-1187 $ è N

Green Mesquite BBQ & more

This South Austin hangout makes great barbecue, sandwiches and sides. Order mesquite-smoked wings while you decide among the menu’s other smoked items. Lunch and dinner daily. 1400 Barton Springs Road, 479-0485; 9900 S. I-35, 282-7100 $ è = N _ Iron Works BBQ It doesn’t get

more Austin than Iron Works’ smoked meat dishes. The brisket and sausages at this busy Austin Convention Center

neighbor are worth the wait. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 100 Red River St., 478-4855 $ è = N LAMBERTS Two words: fancy barbecue. The menu includes housemade charcuterie made with local ingredients. The natural black Angus filet will leave you spellbound. Lunch MonSat; dinner and late-night bar menu daily; brunch Sun. 401 W. Second St., 494-1500 $$ ` ¢ ˚ _ P OPIE’S BARBECUE Great for parties and groups, Opie’s offers a hearty selection of barbecue cooked over mesquite. After filling up on pork chops and brisket, be sure to save room for dessert. Lunch daily; dinner Wed-Sun. 9504 Hwy. 71 E., Spicewood, (830) 693-8660 $$ è ˚ Sam’s BBQ Head east to find some of

the best barbecue the late Stevie Ray Vaughan claimed he ever had. Once you have a big plate of the brisket or the pork ribs, you’ll know why. Lunch and dinner daily. 2000 E. 12th St., 478-0378 $ è N P

Southside Market & BARBECUE

This eatery has made Elgin Hot Sausage for more than a century. It’s the seasoning, pepper and fresh ingredients that make them so very unique and tasty. Lunch and dinner daily. 1212 Hwy. 290 E., Elgin, 281-4650 $ è = Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Offering some of

the best live music and food in town, Stubb’s Bloody Mary bar ends all others, and the famous sauce is available by the bottle. Lunch Mon-Sat; brunch Sun; dinner daily. 801 Red River St., 480-8341 $ è ¢

The Salt Lick Sit down at a wooden

table and do yourself a favor—order family-style. Then you won’t miss the juicy ribs, sausage or the smoky brisket.

Don’t forget the fruit cobbler. Lunch and dinner daily. 18300 FM 1826, (512) 858-4959; 3350 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, 386-1044; Austin-Bergstrom Airport $$ è N ˚ _ UNCLE BILLY’S BREW & QUE

Like the T-shirts say, at Uncle Billy’s, it’s all done with smoke and beers. The menu offers moist chicken, pulled pork, plus plenty of tasty sides. And they brew their own beer. Lunch and dinner daily. 1530 Barton Springs Road, 476-0100; 6550 Comanche Trail, 266-0111 $ è ¢ N P _

Breakfast joints Another Broken Egg Cafe

Whether you’re craving eggs that are scrambled, hard-boiled or oozing on a burger, you’ll find something perfect at

this breakfast spot near UT. Try the Bacado omelet, stuffed with bacon and avocado, and a bloody mary infused with horseradish, garlic and habañero.

Breakfast and lunch daily. 3016 Guadalupe St., 777-4482 $$ è ¢ N Austin Diner The pancakes, cin-

namon rolls and huevos rancheros are customer favorites, but be sure to come back for lunch and get the meatloaf. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat; breakfast and lunch on Sundays. 5408 Burnet Road, 467-9552 $ è =

The Bakehouse Variations on

the classic eggs Benedict (the Bakehouse has many) are good places to start, as are the smoked sausage links. You can’t go wrong. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 5404 Manchaca Road, 443-5167 $ è ¢ N

CISCO’S It’s not hard to figure out

why this was LBJ’s favorite breakfast joint. The service is quick and the frills are nonexistent. Breakfast and lunch daily. 1511 E. Sixth St., 478-2420 $ è =

The Omelettry When you’re in

the Burnet Road area, swing by this cool old spot for breakfast fare, soups, sandwiches and, above all, rock-solid service. Breakfast and lunch daily. 4811 Burnet Road, 453-5062 $ è

here, but breakfast is not to be overlooked. Try the breakfast tacos, but be forewarned—their mass is not for the faint of heart. And don’t forget the hot sauce. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. North Lamar, 459-3239; Airport Blvd., 385-2262; Manchaca, 443-6131; Ben White Blvd., 448-3800 $ è DELAWARE SUB SHOP

With fresh-baked bread and veggies cut daily, this East Coast–style shop has been pleasing customers since 1980. You can’t go wrong with the Philly cheesesteak. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Anderson Mill, 3317344; Spicewood Springs, 345-3816; Central, 206-0200 $ è Dirty Martin’s kum-back Place This tried-and-true burger

joint has been immortalized on a Rusty Wier album cover. It serves up tasty burgers ideally paired with a large helping of piping hot tater tots.

Lunch and dinner daily. 2808 Guadalupe St., 477-3173 $ è N down under deli & eatery

This Spicewood joint offers a taste of Australia, including Aussie meat pies and sausage rolls. Not in the mood to try something new? Opt for one of the many pizzas, sandwiches or salads. Closed Mon. 21209 Hwy. 71 W., 264-8000 $ è = FOODHEADS Everything on the

Burgers/ Sandwiches Black Sheep Lodge

This establishment modestly proclaims to have the “No. 1 burger in South Austin between Kinney and Oxford.” Specificity aside, the statement is right; the burgers are the draw at this pub, which opened in 2009 but already feels like it’s been in the neighborhood for decades.

Lunch and dinner daily. 2108 S. Lamar Blvd., 707-2744 $$ è ¢ N BOOMERANG’S Meat pies, an

Australian favorite, are available at this friendly Down Under restaurant located near the UT campus. The Traditional, a pie filled with seasoned ground beef, is served with gravy. Lunch and dinner daily. 3110 Guadalupe St., 380-0032 $ = N _

menu is made fresh, from the baked bread all the way down to the homemade mustard. Try the spicy apple pork tenderloin sandwich, or build your own tasty creation. Open MonSat. 616 W. 34th St., 420-8400 $

HAT CREEK BURGER CO.

Founder Drew Gressett began serving never-frozen burgers, fresh-cut fries and Blue Bell milkshakes out of an Airstream trailer, which still caters large parties, before opening his permanent location on Burnet Road. Lunch daily; dinner Mon-Sat. 5902 Bee Caves Road,296-2151, 5400 Burnet Road, 452-2025 $ è N HOG ISLAND DELI This sandwich

shop offers a slightly different take on dining. Come by and grab one of the fresh Philly cheese steaks. Lunch MonSat. 1612 Lavaca St., 482-9090 $

CASINO EL CAMINO This down-

town spot raises the bar by offering great burgers in a rock ‘n’ roll setting.

Try the Amarillo Burger with roasted serranos, jalapeño Jack cheese and cilantro mayo. It puts other pub grub to shame. Lunch and dinner daily. 517 E. Sixth St., 469-9330 $ ¢ N P

HOPDODDY Venture down to South Congress for some organic, all-natural and hormone-free burgers. You’ll love the classic burger with black Angus beef or the “Janis Joplin,” a hemp-seed veggie patty. Lunch and dinner daily. 1400 S. Congress Ave., 243-7505 $ è ¢

Dan’s Hamburgers The service

Hut’s Hamburgers This unas-

is great, and the burgers are very good

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around for several decades, and it’s still going strong. Whether you want your burger with bacon and cheese or jalapeños, you’ve come to the right place. Lunch and dinner daily. 807 W. Sixth St., 472-0693 $ è LULU B’S Tucked under the cool shade

of an old oak tree and conveniently located across the street from a Bird’s Barbershop and several hip boutiques, Lulu B’s is that perfect combination— delicious food at delicious prices. The Vietnamese sandwiches are worth writing home about. Open Tues-Sat. 2113 S. Lamar Blvd., 921-4828 $ è THE JALOPY Specializing in rotisserie chicken that’s brined overnight, The Jalopy serves gourmet grub out of a semi truck caked in colorful artwork.

Sandwiches take on new life, especially The Original, made with the chef’s onion marmalade and demiglace, and the Jelly Gibson, a unique spin on the old PB&J. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Fri. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday. 15th and San Antonio streets, 814-8557, $ MIGHTY FINE BURGERS and shakes The short menu at this eatery

features antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, fries cut fresh on the premises

and hand-dipped milkshakes. The burgers are good, but the chopped chili cheese dog might be the most delicious choice. Lunch and dinner daily. North (Arborwalk), 524-2400; Brodie Lane, 735-2800; Round Rock, 381-3310,Cedar Park, 528-5421 $ è N

pulled pork. Breakfast and lunch daily.

11815 620 N., Ste. 4, 382-6248 $ è N

Nau’s Enfield Drug Loyal custom-

ers fill this charming, old-fashioned soda fountain lunch counter tucked away in the back of a quaint drugstore in Clarksville. Breakfast tacos are always a good choice here, but it’s the hamburgers, malts and milkshakes that are completely out of this world.

Breakfast and lunch daily. 1115 W. Lynn St., 476-3663 $ è

New World Deli New World Deli serves up arguably some of the best salads and sandwiches in Austin. The curried chicken salad is a unique twist on an old standby, and the meatball sub is sublime. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 4101 Guadalupe St., Ste. 100, 451-7170 $ è = _ NOBLE PIG From the condiments to the

fresh-baked bread, all the ingredients in this restaurant’s delicious sandwiches are made from scratch. Noble Pig’s house sandwich features spicy ham and

pour

Opal Divine’s Opal Divine serves up good pub food such as brats and cabbage and cracked pepper fries (arguably the best anywhere in town). Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. Downtown, 477-3308; South Congress, 707-0237; Parmer Lane, 733-5353 $ è ¢ P P.TERRY’S Serving hormone-free, anti-

car for a beer, a burger, some live music and a great view. Lunch and dinner daily. Breakfast Sat. and Sun. 2905 Pearce Road, 394-7511 $ è ¢ N _

Sandy’s Hamburgers Have a

THANH NHI This hidden gem churns

Ski Shores Café This legendary Lake

THUNDERCLOUD SUBS This chain has been pleasing Austinites with its healthy and hearty approach to the lunchtime staple since 1975. The California Club, made with turkey, avocado, bacon and cheese, is a popular choice. Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Twenty-five Austin-area locations $ è N

Girlie Cocktail Since it’s the Beauty Issue, we thought there was no better time to celebrate females. The next time you’re planning girls’ night, surprise your guests with this sweet drink from tenOak—just be sure to plan a few days ahead.

The drink 2 liters Wild Turkey bourbon 1/2 cup dried hibiscus leaves 1/2 orange, peel only ½ ounce basil-infused simple syrup 1 ounce sparkling water 2 dashes orange bitters To make the infusion base, mix Wild Turkey, hibiscus leaves and orange peel together; let sit for a minimum of four days at room temperature. Strain and keep in airtight container. To serve cocktail to guests, fill rocks glass with ice. Add the rest of the ingredients to 1 ½ ounces Wild Turkey infusion. Garnish with an orange peel and enjoy.

Louisiana-style fried pies with a twist, Kate’s offers decadent Cajun treats. Try the classic crawfish pie or the Natchitoches pie, which is spicy pork sausage and ground beef. Look for seasonal specialties like smoked duck gumbo. Lunch and dinner daily. 1602 E. Sixth St., 573-5215 $ è

a Vietnamese menu with French-style baked goods, including favorites like lemongrass beef banh mi and shrimp and yam fritters. Ask for the decadent custardfilled cream puff, which is so popular it often sells out by lunchtime. Lunch and dinner Monday and Wed-Sun. 8222 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D33, 834-6458 $ è Texadelphia Philly cheesesteaks under a Southwestern spell. Though famous for its Philadelphian imports, Texadelphia also has delicious burgers, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Seven Austinarea locations $ è = N

Austin hangout has been serving up food and fun since 1954. Stop by via boat or

KATE’S SOUTHERN COMFORT Serving

TAM DELI This button-cute cafe pairs

biotic-free, vegetarian-fed Black Angus beef and French fries that have never seen the inside of a freezer, P.Terry’s burger stand is an Austin institution.

Try one of the burgers, and you’ll taste the freshness for yourself. Open daily.

South Lamar, 473-2217; North Lamar, 371-9975; William Cannon, 358-0380; South Congress, 462-4998; Lakeway, 263-9433; Westlake, 306-0779 $ è N

meal outside on a picnic table and enjoy the best frozen vanilla custard in Texas. Lunch and dinner daily. 603 Barton Springs Road, 478-6322; 113 Ranch Road 620, 266-1524 $ è N

crawfish étouffée. Lunch and dinner daily. Bee Cave, 263-2711; Round Rock, 671-7925 $$ ¢ ˚

Shoal Creek Saloon It may be a while

until you can get to New Orleans, but in the meantime, head to this lively spot with a creekside patio for authentic gumbo or fried crawfish. Lunch and dinner daily. 909 N. Lamar Blvd., 474-0805 $ è ¢ N

Caribbean Café Josie Chef Charles Mayes serves

American tropics–inspired cuisine using an array of seductive spices, fresh fish and tropical fruits. Seafood specialties are tops, made great by inventive, bright sauces that are both festive and elegant. Lunch TueFri; dinner Tue-Sat. 1200-B W. Sixth St., 322-9226 $$ è = ˚ N

out perfectly balanced banh mi sandwiches for undergrad–friendly prices.

Try the pork pate banh mi. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. 9200 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 104, 834-1736 $ è

Habana You’ll feel like you are on vacation with these favorites from Cuba, Puerto Rico and other Caribbean locations. Try the ropa vieja (tender shredded beef), congris (rice and beans) and tres leches cake. Lunch and dinner daily. 2728 S. Congress Ave., 443-4252 $$ ¢

★ SHADES CAFE Pull up by car or boat at this lakeside restaurant with tasty islandinspired dishes. Relax by the water with a margarita and the grouper filet sandwich, which you can get blackened or fried, on a French roll topped with lettuce, tomatoes and remoulade sauce. Hours vary based on season. 16410 Stewart Road, 266-2268 $$ è ¢ N

TOP NOTCH In the ongoing search for

the perfect burger, be sure to check out Top Notch, and be sure to order the onion rings. The retro atmosphere is another big attraction. Lunch and dinner daily. 7525 Burnet Road, 452-2181 è YUMÉ BURGER East meets West at

this popular mobile trailer, where diners enjoy Japanese-inspired burgers using all-beef patties, whitefish and chicken, and topping them with unique Japanese ingredients, like wasabi slaw, tomato jam and tempura. Check the website for the trailer’s daily location. Hours vary. 348-8158 $ P

European annies café & Bar This longtime catering establishment now serves up the full gamut of European-inspired cuisine. Don’t pass up the tarts and crème brûlée for dessert. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Tues-Sat. 319 Congress Ave., 472-1884 $$ ¢ ` N ˚

Cajun/Creole EVANGELINE CAFÉ Have a craving for Cajun cuisine? Head to Evangeline for the award-winning po’ boys, gumbo and fried shrimp. Cap off your meal with a decadent pecan praline pistolette, as you’re transported straight to the French Quarter via the live music.

Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 8106 Brodie Lane, Ste. 110, 282-2586 $$ è = N _ Gumbo’s This establishment serves up Creole favorites in an elegant setting.

The gumbo is served dark and rich, and the blackened catfish is covered with rich

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EUROPEAN-BISTRO A wonderful choice for a romantic date, with entrees from sautéed duck liver to jaeger schnitzel. The black forest cake, Mozart cake and apple strudel make for great finishes. Dinner TueSun; lunch Fri-Sun. 111 E. Main St., Pflugerville, 835-1919 $$ è = ˚ _ FABI + ROSI Occupying a renovated home

in Tarrytown, Fabi + Rosi features a modern European menu with a predominantly French and German flair, although many of the meats, fowl, fish and vegetables are obtained from local farmers. The halibut,

salsa bar, great authentic Mexican food, and tasty drinks POLVOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT 2004 S 1st St • 512.441.5446 and now POLVOS EN LA BRISSA 14735 Bratton Lane, Ste. 205 • 512.251.5596 POLVOSAUSTIN.COM

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7817 Rockwood Lane, 459-1449 $ è French/

Hours vary, check website for details.

400 Josephine St., 552-9034 $ è N

ARTISAN BISTRO This cozy day-to-

green pastureS This Victorian home has paired French dining with Southern hospitality for more than 65 years. After your meal, stroll the landscaped grounds and see the peacocks.

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. 811 W. Live Oak St., 444-1888 $$$ è ¢ ˚ _

Continental

night café features all the essentials of a French bistro: pastries, baguettes, caviar, crème brûlée and lots of wine.

With everything from the classic French onion soup to sautéed lamb chop provençal, this dimly lit Lakeway eatery encourages relaxation and indulgence. Lunch Tue-Sat; dinner Wed-Sat. 900 RR 620 S., Ste. C108, 263-8728 $$ è =

BAGUETTE ET CHOCOLAt

32nd Annual Oktoberfest (Oct. 5-7) Head out to Fredericksburg for three full days of lively entertainment for kids and adults. Activities include a domino tournament, sing-a-longs, a group chicken dance and a continuous parade of entertainers including Czech folk dancers and the Cadence Cloggers. There will also be a variety of artisans showcasing their best arts and handmade gift items, and a tasty menu of German and Mexican-American foods. Various locations, Fredericksburg, oktoberfestinfbg.com

Hail to the Cheese (Oct. 10-23) Savor more than 600 cheeses and learn from Central Market’s cheese experts about ways to pair and prepare cheese with a variety of dishes. There will be samples, demonstrations and cheese know-how, just in time for holiday entertaining. North Lamar location, 4001 N. Lamar Blvd., 206-1000; Westgate location, 4477 S. Lamar Blvd., 899-4300; centralmarket.com

La Dolce Vita Food & Wine Festival (Oct. 11) Calling all food and wine enthusiasts! Come to Laguna Gloria to taste bites from Austin’s top-tier restaurants and sip drinks from local and regional wineries at this grand event that’s always quite the scene.

Proceeds benefit education programs and The Art School at AMOAArthouse. 3809 W. 35th St., 458-8191, amoa.org

Food & Film Party (Oct. 17) This 10th annual event brings together Austin’s hottest chefs and filmmakers. Held at the Driskill Hotel, this year’s fancy fête will include bites from popular restaurants, including Foreign & Domestic, Olive & June, Swift’s Attic, Trace and more. There will also be specialty cocktails crafted by Twin Liquors, as well as live and silent auctions benefiting Austin Film Festival’s Young Filmmakers Program. 604 Brazos St., 474-5911, austinfilmfestival.com/events/filmandfood

an excellent entree option, is panseared to perfection and finished with an artichoke puree. Dinner daily. 509 Hearn St., 236-0642 $$ è = N ˚

brunch Sat-Sun. 2043 S. Lamar Blvd., 804-2700 $$$ è = ˚ N

OLIVIA One of Bon Appetit’s best new restaurants of 2009, Olivia brings a touch of elegance to South Austin. The chef selects ingredients from various local farms, so expect delicious and fresh daily rotations. Dinner Mon-Sun;

borscht, dumplings, blintzes and pierogi make for a delightful meal. Be sure to shop at Sasha’s Russian grocery and browse through the great array of candies, cheeses, beverages and smoked fish. Lunch and dinner daily.

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Bringing the authentic taste of France to Austin, this bakery and pastry shop offers an array of crêpes, paninis, salads, artisan breads and fine pastries, including French favorites such as croque monsieur and éclair chocolat. Look no further for a taste of Paris, as the owner and chef was born and trained in Versailles. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun. 12101 FM 2244, 263-8388 $ è BLUE DAHLIA bistro This bistro offers organic bread, cheese, wine and produce. Sandwiches are served openfaced on large slate boards with accents such as dried cranberries or fig preserves.

Vegetarian- and vegan-friendly. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1115 E. 11th St., 542-9542; 3663 Bee Caves Road, 306-1668 $ = N _ Chez Nous When it’s time to cel-

ebrate with your foodie friends, your short list should have Chez Nous at the top. You’ll find classic French cuisine, great table wines and a knowledgeable waitstaff. Lunch Tue-Fri; dinner TueSun. 510 Neches St., 473-2413 $$ ˚ =

French-inspired “hot weather food.”

Chef-Owner Todd Duplechan changes the prix-fixe menu at his whim, so you never know what you will get, though it will always surprise and delight. Dinner Tues-Sat. 1807 S. First St., 215-9778 $$$ è = ˚ PAGGI HOUSE Executive Chef Ben

Huselton offers seafood dishes (lobster, shrimp and salmon), a braised pork belly starter, seasonal entrees and mesquite-grilled steak. Dinner Mon-Sat; brunch Sun. 200 Lee Barton Drive, 473-3700 $$$ ` ¢ N ˚

HENRI’S Offering 85 to 100 different

cheeses from around the world, including several local favorites, this French cheese shop also serves simple lunch selections and turns into a wine bar at night. Try the expertly assembled grilled cheese made with Netherlandimported parrano cheese, fresh basil, roasted tomatoes and caramelized onions perfectly nestled between two slices of buttery, toasted sourdough bread. Lunch daily; closed on Sundays.

2026 S. Lamar Blvd., 442-3373 $ è = N

PÉCHÉ Austin’s first absinthe bar is dedicated not only to the art of the cocktail but also to classic European cuisine. Taste pairings like a Manhattan and beef sliders with pommes frites and herb aioli. Dinner daily.

208 W. Fourth St., 494-4011 $$ ¢ P Plate by Dzintra This intimate space from former Next Food Network Star contestant Dzintra Dzenis offers up French-inspired cuisine that features local ingredients and gluten-free options. Lunch Wed-Sat, Dinner Tue-Sat. 12717 Shops Pkwy., Ste. 100, 358-4776 $$ è =

HILL COUNTRY DINING ROOM

Located in the Barton Creek Resort, this casual but elegant AAA Four Diamond–rated restaurant features a fusion of many cuisines. Don’t be afraid to try the favorite—white chocolate bread pudding. Breakfast daily and lunch Mon-Fri; dinner Wed-Sun. 8212 Barton Club Drive, 329-7923 $$$ è ¢ _

south congress café

Among the many spots to dine on South Congress, this cafe is in a class of its own. The varied continental menu includes the 1600 filet mignon and sea bass with gnocchi.

Definitely try a mojito. Brunch and dinner daily. 1600 S. Congress Ave., 447-3905 $$ è ¢

Hopfields Put a little hops in your

step. This eclectically furnished gastropub features hard-to-find beers and 200-year-old French-style recipes that are both authentic and delicious.

The Pascal burger and Jambon Buerre sandwich are top notch. Lunch TueSat. Dinner Tue-Fri. 3110 Guadalupe St., 537-0467 $$ è ¢

itself on using only the freshest ingredients. The menu changes daily and is set up so as not to distinguish between appetizers and entrees.

Dinner Mon-Sat. 1014 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. E,482-8868 $$ è ¢ ˚

Hudson’s on the Bend THE Driskill Grill Expect superla-

tive “white linen” dining with class and grand elegance at this historical hangout. The downtown restaurant truly deserves accolades. The Driskill Grill is the perfect place to enjoy the most memorable of evenings with friends or that special someone. Dinner Tue-Sat. 604 Brazos St., 391-7162 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ _

EAST SIDE SHOW ROOM

This vintage-inspired spot is a restaurant, bar and art gallery in one.

Start with a signature cocktail, like the Framboise Flip, made with organic farm eggs. For dinner, try the lamb and goat burger or the grilled quail flavored with ancho chile syrup. Dinner daily. 1100 E. Sixth St., 467-4280 $$ ¢ _ ˚ P FLIP HAPPY CREPES Owners Nessa

Higgins and Andrea Day Boykin, who beat out Bobby Flay when he challenged them on his Throwdown show, serve patrons with a variety of options from a small trailer off Barton Springs Road.

This Austin favorite is the place for the best in Hill Country fare and wild game.

Forks up to the rattlesnake cakes and all of the delicious meal-sized appetizers. Dinner daily. 3509 N. Ranch Road 620, 266-1369 $$$ è ¢ N ˚

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JUSTINE’S This hidden gem has

transformed a quiet, industrial stretch of East Fifth into something straight from the French countryside. Choose between dishes like steak tartare, duck confit, escargots, potato leek soup and ratatouille. Dinner Wed-Mon. 4710 E. Fifth St., 385-2900 $$ è ¢ N ˚ P

BOMBAY GRILL Texans who claim

LA PATISSERIE Treat yourself to a

morning Italian-ground cup of joe, and feast on one of 12 flavors of macarons, including rose, lavender or pistachio.

If you’re still hungry, try an almond croissant. Open daily. 602 W. Annie St., 912-0033 $ è N ˚

LENOIR Take your taste buds on a delectable ride at this cozy South First Street restaurant that serves

INDIAN PALACE This hidden gem is a true mom-and-pop restaurant featuring a cozy atmosphere and friendly service. The chefs prepare dishes originating from northwestern India, including a great lunch and dinner buffet with more than 50 items. Lunch and dinner daily. 3616 Far West Blvd., Ste. 113, 241-1732 $$ è = ˚ Madras Pavilion Specializing in Southern Indian vegetarian, this North Austin restaurant cooks incredibly vibrant and tasty foods. Lunch and dinner daily. 9025 Research Blvd., Ste. 100, 719-5575 $ è ˚ Sarovar This no-frills restaurant in a strip mall in North Austin is a local favorite. The daily buffet is a good bet if you want to try several different dishes. Lunch and dinner daily. 8440 Burnet Road, Ste. 100, 454-8636 $$ è ¢ ˚ P Swad Swad serves enormous portions of delicious vegetarian Indian food, but it’s the samosas—among the best in town—that get the most attention. Lunch and dinner daily. 9515 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 156, 997-7923 $ è Taj Palace One of Austin’s oldest Indian restaurants, this is the place for saag paneer, tandoori chicken and other delicious Indian dishes. A glorious lunch buffet offers more than a dozen options for Austinites looking to graze in decadence. Lunch and dinner daily. 6700 Middle Fiskville Road, 452-9959 $ è ˚ TARKA INDIAN KITCHEN

Wink This innovative eatery prides

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Opened by the folks behind Clay Pit, Tarka offers the same delicious Indian cuisine but in a fast and casual setting. Give the tikka masala a try, and be sure to start with the samosa chaat. Lunch and dinner daily. Round Rock, 246-1922, W. Anderson Lane, 323-0955 $ è = N

Italian/Pizza

to be able to handle the hottest, spiciest foods might encounter a challenge when sampling this establishment’s authentic North Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet daily; dinner buffet Fri-Sun; a la carte dinner daily. 3201 Bee Caves Road, 329-0234 $$ è = ˚

360 UNO TRATTORIA Uno Trat-

Clay Pit CONTEMPORARY INDIAN CUISINE The lamb tikka

ANDIAMO RISTORANTE

masala arrives at your table steamy, huge and delicious with a complement of fragrant basmati rice, and the khuroos-e-tursh has established itself as a house favorite. Lunch and dinner daily. 1601 Guadalupe St., 322-5131 $$ è ¢ ˚

toria is known for its fresh food and extensive wine list. View paintings by co-owner Sharabella Fini while splurging on the desserts imported from Milan. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. G-100, 327-4448 $$ = è N

This Italian eatery just a stone’s throw from The Domain is well known for its authentic cuisine. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat. 2521 Rutland Drive, 719-3377 $$ è = ˚ _ Asti Trattoria This cozy

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straightforward Italian fare and elegant desserts and features a comprehensive wine list. Grilled and roasted meats are superbly prepared, as are the pizza and pasta selections. Pure flavors burst forth with no fuss or pretense. Lunch MonFri; dinner Mon-Sat. 408-C E. 43rd St., 451-1218 $$ è = ˚ THE BACKSPACE This is not your

average pizza joint. The Backspace serves pies piping hot from its 900-degree brick oven. Start with the Proscuitto-wrapped mozzarella sticks while you wait for your pizza to cook.

And with desserts like hazelnut chocolate budino and ricotta cheesecake, you can’t end the night on a bad note.

Dinner daily. 507 San Jacinto Blvd., 474-9899 $$ ˚ P

BOTTICELLI’S SOUTH CONGRESS

The Botticelli bread is one of the most popular items at this quaint Italian eatery, stuffed with Parmesan and roasted bell peppers and either prosciutto, coppa, mortadella, salame and mozzarella or eggplant, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes and ricotta.

Dinner daily. 1321 S. Congress Ave., 916-1315 $$ è ¢ N ˚ _ BRICK OVEN RESTAURANT

You can’t go wrong with the awardwinning pizza and pasta at this local Italian chain. Try the Tuscan truffle pizza for a special treat. The chicken rigatoni with chipotle pesto cream is yet another menu favorite. Lunch and dinner daily. Downtown, 477-7006; Research Blvd., 345-6181; Brodie Lane, 292-3939 $$ è = N ˚ CANNOLI JOE’S This all-you-can-eat

restaurant is brought to you by the same folks behind barbecue favorite County Line. One fixed price gets you staples such as chicken Parmesan and Italian sausage and peppers. Dinner Wed-Sun; lunch Wed-Fri; brunch Sat-Sun. 4715 290 W., 892-4444 $$ è ¢ N ˚

CARMELO’S RISTORANTE

Located in the historic Old Depot Hotel, this cozy Italian restaurant has been serving authentic Italian cuisine since 1981. Try a selection from the extensive, award-winning wine list. Lunch MonFri; dinner daily. 504 E. Fifth St., 477-7497 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ _ P Cipollina Considered one of Aus-

tin’s best restaurants for pizza and hot sandwiches, this cool cafe also serves an array of pasta items, roasted meats and salads. Lunch and dinner daily.

1213 West Lynn St., 477-5211 $$ è = N Coal Vines This pizza and wine

bistro serves classic Italian dishes with carefully selected wines amid a throwback decor scheme of dim lighting,

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Try the baked eggplant with chargrilled tomatoes, smoked salmon tartar with goat cheese and avocado or any of the New York–style, coal-fired pizzas.

Lunch and dinner daily. 314 W. Second St., 473-2744 $$ = P East Side Pies The chefs here are perfectly happy making traditional pies in their small East Austin eatery.

But they’re not afraid to break a rule or two and create out-of-the-ordinary pizzas with hummus or sauerkraut or, perhaps, some smoked salmon. Lunch and dinner daily. 1401-B Rosewood Ave., 524-0933; 5312 Airport Blvd., Ste. G, 454-7437; 1809 Anderson Lane, 467-8900 $ è GUSTO Chef Julio-Cesar Florez brings

the atmosphere of a Tuscan villa to the streets of Austin at this cozy restaurant.

Here you can indulge in authentic Italian dishes, such as minestrone soup and linguine and mussels in a white wine, butter and garlic sauce. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily; brunch Sunday. 4800 Burnet Road, 458-1100 $$ è = N ˚

Hill Country Pasta House

Listen to music in a lovely pavilion overlooking the restaurant’s organic herb garden. The pasta is made fresh, and the brick-oven pizzas are delicious. Lunch Tue-Sun; dinner daily.

3519 N. Ranch Road 620, 266-9445 $$ è = N ˚ _ HOBOKEN PIE Hoboken masters the

Jersey-style pizza with minimalist sweet tomato sauce, a light layer of cheese and a thin crust. At first glance, the storefront, with a counter and three tables, seems simple, but it works.

Lunch and dinner daily. 718 Red River St., 477-4256 $ P

HOME SLICE PIZZA Three friends

opened Home Slice in 2005. Since then, this modest pizza shop has garnered a loyal group of followers. The Margherita pizza is a popular choice.

Lunch and dinner daily. 1415 S. Congress Ave., 444-PIES (7437) $$ è = N P

La Traviata Chef and owner Marion

Gillcrist manages to put out some of the best Italian food in town. Be sure to try the spaghetti carbonara with pancetta tucked into a little pasta nest at the top of a mound of buttery noodles. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner Mon-Sat. 314 Congress Ave., 479-8131 $$ ¢ ˚

MANGIERI’S PIZZA CAFÉ This Old World–style, family-owned cafe features traditional thin-crust pizza pies, strombolis, calzones and other Italian favorites. Lunch and dinner daily. 5900 W. Slaughter Lane, Ste. 460, 301-0063; 2133 Lohmans Crossing Road, 263-0188 $ è = N

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Milto’s mediterranean cafe

Owner Miltos Georgakopoulos suggests starting with a Greek salad, followed by tyropitas and Milto’s Mama’s Choice Gyros—spiced lamb and beef with crisp vegetables served on pita bread. Lunch and dinner daily. 2909 Guadalupe St., 476-1021 $ è = NOMAD This neighborhood bar north

of 51st Street surprises with its classy menu of paninis and Caprese skewers laden with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Dinner daily. 1213 Corona Drive, 628-4288 $ è ¢ N

Yummy tiramisu provides a perfect ending. Lunch Fri-Sun; dinner TueSun. 6550 Comanche Trail, 266-0600 $$ è ` ¢ ˚ N

you off right. Lunch and dinner daily. 3300 W. Anderson Lane, 420-2222 $ è N ˚

TAVERNA Head to Taverna for trendy

Italian cuisine and a front-row seat to the hustle and bustle of Second Street.

Use the warm foccacia to soak up sauce from the balsamic risotto or one of the rotating chalkboard specials. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 258 W. Second St., 477-1001 $$ è ¢ N ˚

inspired by Italy, France, Spain, Morocco and more at this Mediterranean bistro that serves dishes made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Lunch and dinner daily; weekend brunch. 3421 W. William Cannon Drive, Ste. 127, 853-9584 $$ è ¢ N ˚

TONY C’S COAL-FIRED PIZZA

Fino Fusing Spanish, Greek and

chips—zucchini rounds sliced paper thin, dusted with flour and sea salt, then flash-fried. But save room for the braised short rib with roasted root vegetables and white polenta. Lunch and dinner daily. 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, 339-4400 $$ è ¢ ˚ N

Inspired by the famous pies of the Big Apple, Tony C’s pizza is causing quite a stir here. The restaurant features an authentic hearthstone oven and boasts fresh ingredients and housemade sauces that will put you in a New York state of mind. Lunch and dinner daily.

12800 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G-160, Bee Caves, 263-3473 $$ è ¢ N ˚

OLIVE & JUNE Sip on a glass of wine

TRATTORIA LISINA Chef Damian

NORTH For starters, try the zucca

CAFE MALTA Indulge in cuisine

North African cuisines, Fino offers a perfect blend of Mediterranean gastronomy. Try the chorizo-stuffed medjool dates with bacon, blue cheese and sherry glaze. Lunch and dinner Mon-Fri; dinner Sat; brunch Sun. 2905 San Gabriel St., Ste. 200, 474-2905 $$ è ¢ N ˚

MAlaga Tapas & Bar

as you enjoy the warm, noisy ambiance that’s a signature of all the best Italian kitchens. From escarole salad to fennel-spiced pork meatballs, this restaurant serves up authentic dishes that will leave your taste buds invigorated. Dinner daily. 3411 Glenview Ave., 467-9898 $$$ ` ¢ N ˚ Rocco’s This festive eatery in Lake-

way has a busy bar that makes for great people-watching. If there’s room, grab a spot on the romantic veranda for dinner, and check out the colorful murals while you’re there. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 900 S. Ranch Road 620, 263-8204 $$ è ¢ N ˚

Mandola, the proprietor of Mandola’s at The Triangle, opened Trattoria Lisina on a beautiful Hill Country vineyard. Try the bistecca Fiorentina, a 4-ounce grilled porterhouse steak served with grilled asparagus and roasted potatoes. Lunch Fri-Sun; dinner Tues-Sun. 13308 FM 150 W., Driftwood, 894-3111 $$ è = ˚ Tree House ITALIAN Grill

Rockin’ Tomato Pizza Inexpen-

Sometimes sitting outside is the best way to spend an evening and take in a delicious meal, so head to the Tree House Grill. Italian food, lovely patio seating and friendly service are all reasons to keep going back to this spot.

Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 2201 College Ave., 443-4200 $$ è N = ˚ _

SAGRA The restaurant’s kitchen uses

Vespaio Ristorante Pasta and pizzas are simple and delicious. A seasonal menu keeps things interesting, but the focus is always on the true flavors of the ingredients. Dinner daily.

1610 S. Congress Ave., 441-6100 $$ è ¢

sive pizza, video games, live bands and pool tables—this joint is basically a Happy Days episode.Lunch and dinner daily. 13729 Research Blvd., Ste. 690, 275-1777 $ è = _ locally grown produce and mozzarella that’s handmade daily. Try the fried calamari or charcuterie plate appetizer and a small rustic pizza. Lunch Sun-Fri; dinner daily. 1610 San Antonio St., 535-5988 $$ è ¢ ˚ P

Siena This beautiful facility is avail-

able for special events, meetings and parties. Be sure to try different selections for the season menu. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 6203 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. B, 349-7667 $$ è ¢ N ˚

SOLEIL Watch the sun set over beauti-

ful Lake Travis while dining on ItalianMediterranean fusion cuisine rich with seafood. Start with the bruschetta, then make your way through fettuccine with gulf crab, shrimp and lobster.

VIA 313 This Sixth Street trailer brings

the influence of Detroit to Austin with its “inside-out” square pizzas. For the uninitiated, Detroit pizza features the meat on the bottom, the sauce on top and crust that is semi-thick and fluffy like Focaccia bread. As a bonus, Via 313 stays open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays—perfect for late-night pizza cravings. Dinner Tues-Sat. 1111 E. Sixth St., 939-1927 $$ N P

Mediterranean/ Tapas Alborz Persian Cuisine

Smooth, rich hummus and an equally satisfying dish of Borani (roasted eggplant with garlic and spices) start

Some favorites include piquillos rellenos de queso (fire-roasted Spanish peppers stuffed with a yummy goat cheese mixture) and lomo a la plancha (seared beef tenderloin served with garlic aioli). Lunch and dinner daily. 440 W. Second St., 236-8020 $¢NP TINO’S GREEK CAFE The menu at this counter cafe includes falafel, gyro wraps and feta salad, but the best deal at Tino’s is the make-yourown plate. Some traditional dishes, such as kebobs, are served at dinner.

Lunch and dinner are served daily.

Research Blvd., 336-5999; Balcones Drive, 533-9292; Braker Lane, 343-9999; Brodie Lane, 233-4999; Great Hills Trail, 346-3636 $ è ZOË’S KITCHEN With more than 30 locations across the South, it was only a matter of time before Zoë Cassimus brought her fresh-fromthe-garden, Mediterranean-style cooking recipes derived from vegetables, chicken, fish, feta cheese and olive oil to Austin. Lunch and dinner daily. 10000 Research Blvd., Ste. 101, 372-9080 $ è = N

restaurants, the intimate cafe serves up delicious Argentine fare. You’ll want to try the empanadas, but save room for the desserts. Breakfast and lunch Mon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 13500 Galleria Circle, 441-9000; 1201 E. Sixth St., 382-1189 $$ è ¢ _ ˚ CANTINA LAREDO The outside patio here is the perfect spot for people-watching. Start with a premium margarita and move right on to the top shelf guacamole made right at your table. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. 201 W. Third St., 542-9670 $$ ` ¢ N ˚ Casa Colombia This hidden gem

on the East Side offers a unique South American environment filled with Colombian herbs and spices.

Start with some sweet plantains or picada Colombiana and then dig in to the pabellon, a traditional Venezuelan shredded beef dish. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. 1614 E. Seventh St., 495-9425 $ è = ˚

CASA GARCIAS You haven’t had fajitas until you’ve sampled the offerings from this local purveyor of Tex-Mex and authentic Mexican cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. William Cannon, 441-9504; South Lamar, 851-8684; Pflugerville, 989-2524; Round Rock, 218-8908 $è¢˚_ CHANGOS The sister restaurant to

Manuel’s, features burritos, tacos, salads and sides. Snack on some white-cheese queso while you wait for your entree. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 3023 Guadalupe St., 480-8226 $ è =

Chuy’s Try the Southwestern enchiladas smothered in green chile sauce or the Mexi-Cobb salad. Lunch and dinner daily. Barton Springs, 474-4452; North Lamar, 836-3218; Research Boulevard, 342-0011; William Cannon, 899-2489; Round Rock, 255-2211 $ è ¢ P CORAZON AT CASTLE HILL

Mexican/Latin American Amaya’s Taco Village

This is quintessential Tex-Mex dining: cheap, hearty food served with a lot of cheese in a no-frills restaurant.

If one of the 26 Mexican platters doesn’t strike your fancy, daily specials are available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 5804 N. I-35, 458-2531 $ è = BUENOS AIRES CAFe Touted as one of the city’s best date-night

Corazon gets back to Castle Hill’s origins as a contemporary interior Mexican-Southwestern eatery, with an emphasis on the exalted chile pepper. Try the poblano-pecan vinaigrette or the chicken mole negro enchiladas topped with grilled onions. Lunch and dinner Mon-Fri; dinner Sat. 1101 W. Fifth St., 476-0728 $$ è ¢ ˚ CUATRO’S This West Campus

hangout is filling the student body with delicious specialty hamburgers and gourmet tacos, but you don’t have to be enrolled at UT to enjoy it.

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Try the grilled portabella mushrooms and Cuatro’s “ubiquitous” sauce, wrapped snugly inside a corn tortilla.

Lunch and dinner daily. 1004 W. 24th St., 243-6361 $ è ¢ N ˚ Curra’s Grill Texans love avo-

cados and margaritas. Here at the “mother of all Mex” you can get both— mixed together. Everyone agrees that the guacamole is good, and you’ll love the brunches. Patio seating is available for sunny days. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 614 E. Oltorf St., 444-0012 $ è ¢ N

DOS BATOS Eschewing the notion of

Tex-Mex and traditional fare with its wood-fired tacos, the style of cooking at Dos Batos makes its food stand out in a sea of Mexican eateries. Its specialty, the pirata, features steak infused with that all-important mesquite flavor.

Lunch and dinner daily. 2525 W. Anderson Lane, 452-0001 $ è =

El Alma Café y Cantina

Relishing a recent revamp, this Mexican eatery delivers traditional, family-style dishes in an artwork-adorned setting.

Menu items include classic Mexican dishes with new delicious twists of flavor, including flan with a hint of coconut and lime. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 1025 Barton Springs Road, 609-8923 $ è ¢ N El Arroyo “The Ditch” is still a great

place for drinks and appetizers on the patio. You won’t be disappointed by the spinach con queso and a margarita.

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch SatSun. 1624 W. Fifth St., 474-1222; 7032 Wood Hollow, 345-8226 $ è ¢

El Azteca For honest, excellent

down-home Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, this East Austin treasure is on the short list. No matter what else you get, grab a tortilla and some salsa. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 2600 E. Seventh St., 477-4701 $ è ¢ N ˚

El Chile Café & Cantina

Many Jeffrey’s alums came together to create this interior-influenced Mexican restaurant. Camarones a la plancha— grilled shrimp with tomatoes, onions and serranos—is an excellent choice.

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch SatSun. Manor Road, 457-9900 $$ è ¢ N El Gallo This family-owned spot has been serving fajitas, migas and other Tex-Mex specialties to the hungry masses for more than 50 years. Pull up a chair on the patio and try the handrolled enchiladas, or swing by on the weekend to savor a margarita while listening to the mariachi band. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun; breakfast SatSun. 2910 S. Congress Ave., 444-6696 $$ è ¢ N ˚ _

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★ EL NARANJO Husband-and-wife duo Iliana de la Vega and Ernesto Torrealba bring fresh, traditional Mexican cuisine to Rainey Street, with signature items such as chiles rellenos and a variety of moles. One of the permanent moles, the yellow Amarillo de Oaxaca, is served with your choice of meat as well as regional herbs and chiles. Dinner Tue-Sun. 85 Rainey St., 474-2776 $$ è ¢ N ˚ EL SOL Y LA LUNA This Tex-Mex cafe

features friendly service and a bevy of add-on ingredients for its famous a la carte tacos. On the weekends, you can jive to the music of local cumbia bands while enjoying your meal. Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun; dinner Tue-Sat. 600 E. Sixth St., 444-7770 $ è ¢ N _

EL ZUNZAL The banana-leaf-

wrapped tamales filled with cooked chicken, pork or sweet corn are some of the best in Austin. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 642 Calles St., 474-7749 $ è = _

ENCHILADAS Y MAS The North-

west Austin eatery serves generous enchiladas in a range of signature sauces, including sour cream, Spanish, bean, ranchero or green sauce.

Breakfast and lunch Tue-Sun; dinner Tue-Sat. 1911 W. Anderson Lane, (866) 841-0940 $ è ¢

Fonda San Miguel For more than

three decades, this has been the spot to savor the flavors of Mexico in a fine-dining setting. The romantic atmosphere is enhanced by artwork and the seductive aroma of mole and other delicacies.

Dinner Mon-Sat; brunch Sun. 2330 W. North Loop, 459-4121 $$ è ` ¢ ˚ FRESA’S CHICKEN AL CARBON

Searching for a fast, healthy takeout meal? Look no further than this fast-food Mexican joint that specializes in all-natural marinated chicken.

Try the No. 1 meal, which consists of a half or whole achiote- and citruscharcoal grilled chicken with all the fixin’s, including grilled onions, charro beans, rice, housemade corn tortillas, jalapeños and salsas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 915 N. Lamar Blvd., 428-5077 $ è = garrido’s This stylish spot with an Austin-casual vibe boasts traditional Mexican fare with a contemporary twist. Try the one-of-a-kind tacos stuffed with everything from lightly fried oysters topped with habanero aioli ($4) to coffee-marinated rib eye ($4.50).

Lunch and dinner daily; brunch and dinner Sat-Sun. 360 Nueces St., 320-TACO (8226) $$ ` ¢ N ˚ _ Güero’s Taco Bar The deliciously strong margaritas here are made with

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fresh lime juice and premium tequilas, and the migas are excellent—rich with cheese, peppers and fresh corn tortillas. The locals who flock here will tell you not to miss the al pastor tacos.

Breakfast Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner daily. 1412 S. Congress Ave., 447-7688 $è¢N_ HECHO EN MEXICO The folks at this family eatery are dedicated to serving up all that is authentic and tasty about Mexico. Whether you’re craving seafood, enchiladas or just a classic bowl of tortilla soup, Hecho en Mexico offers exactly what you need. Try some homemade tortillas or the Mole Blanco, which will be unlike anything you’ve feasted on before. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. 6001 W. William Cannon Drive, 301-0060 $è¢N˚_ Hula Hut Hula Hut offers tasty Tex-

lunch daily until 3 p.m. 2300 E. Cesar Chavez St., 472-3872 $ è N ¢ Julio’s Café For more than 25 years, Austinites have been heading to this eatery in the heart of Hyde Park for its award-winning roasted chicken. Sit on the patio and enjoy a house margarita with green enchiladas, vegetarian tacos or quite possibly the best soup in town.

Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner MonSat. 4230 Duval St., 452-1040 $ è = N LA CONDESA Set in the trendy 2nd

Street District, La Condesa serves up interior Mexican cuisine with a “street food” twist. If you’re looking for a good entree, try the pescado a la talla—fish of the day with salsa and pickled vegetables. Dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 400-A W. Second St., 499-0300 $$ ¢ ˚ N

Las Palomas For time-tested

Mex and a great lakeside view. Sit at the bar and sip margaritas while noshing on coconut shrimp or mango cream cheese and poblano quesadillas. The Texas nachos with cheese, beans, jalapeños, pico de gallo and either chicken or beef are sure to delight. Lunch and dinner daily. 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., 476-4852 $ è ` ¢ N

Mexican food in Westlake, Las Palomas is the obvious choice. With some of the most flavorful mole poblano in town and an impressive array of seafood specials, this hidden gem is sure to leave you satisfied and coming back for more. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. 3201 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 122, 327-9889 $$ è ¢ _ ˚

IGUANA GRILL Enjoy dinner with a

LITTLE MEXICO This restaurant is

view at this upscale family eatery. Situated on Lake Travis, the must-have dish is the camarones a la plancha— grilled shrimp basted with a red chile barbecue sauce. The Golden Iguana margaritas are to die for. Lunch and dinner daily. 2900 Ranch Road 620, 266-8439 $$ è ¢ N ˚ _ Iron Cactus You can’t beat guaca-

mole made tableside—an avocado in all its glory mixed in front of you. If that isn’t enough to lure you, the awardwinning Southwestern cuisine should be (try the ancho chile–rubbed pork tenderloin). Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. Downtown, 472-9240; Stonelake Blvd., 794-8778; Hill Country Galleria, 263-7636 $$ ¢ N P

Jalisco’s This hidden gem is more

than capably filling the void of good Mexican eateries in South Austin.

The spacious interior allows mariachi musicians and servers laden with the delicious cheese enchiladas and tacos al pastor to make their way to your table. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 6601 S. Congress Ave., 448-9111 $è¢˚_

JUAN IN A MILLION Despite being

featured on the Travel Channel, this family-owned Austin staple stays true to its roots. Arrive early to meet owner Juan Meza and enjoy a robust selection of Mexican specialties, like the famously gigantic Don Juan taco. Breakfast and

known for its tongue-burning, musthave-water salsa and authentic Mexican food. It’s also a good place to go for some mariachi music, a feature that won the restaurant a Best of Austin Award in 2006. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.

2304 S. First St., 462-2188 $ è ¢ N _

Manuel’s Manuel’s does interior

Mexican food right. Be sure to sample the black bean sopes, the yellowfin tuna ceviche and enchiladas de mole, which was voted the best mole in Austin by Wine Spectator. Lunch Mon-Fri; brunch Sun; dinner daily. 310 Congress Ave., 472-7555; 10201 Jollyville Road, 345-1042 $$ ¢ ˚ _

MARIA MARIA This contemporary

Mexican cafe and lounge, which boasts Carlos Santana as a co-creator, serves up traditional dishes with an innovative approach from various regions of Mexico. Take, for example, the chef’s carnitas. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 415 Colorado St., 687-6800 $$ ¢ ` ˚

MARIA’S Taco Xpress A cool sign and funky atmosphere aren’t the only reasons to visit this South Austin institution. Counter service is fast on busy weekend mornings, so your steaming plate of huevos and cup of coffee are in your hands before you know it. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Tue-Sat. 2529 S. Lamar Blvd., 444-0261 $ è N _

Matt’s El Rancho This festive Mexican restaurant has developed a loyal clientele in the past 60 years.

It’s a great spot to sip a martini and have a few tacos. Lunch and dinner daily; closed Tue. 2613 S. Lamar Blvd., 462-9333 $ è ¢ N _ Maudie’s café Bought by Joe Draker

in 1992 from Maudie Hamilton, this Tex-Mex restaurant has been an Austin favorite since 1954. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Downtown, 473-3740; South Lamar, 440-8088; North Lamar, 832-0900; Brodie Lane, 280-8700; Davenport Village, 306-8080; Hill Country, 263-1116 $ è ¢ N Mellizoz tacos These gourmet

creations are so much more than streetside taco-stand grub. You’ll fall for the tempura-style fried avocado tacos with cotija cheese, fresh Roma tomatoes and chipotle sherry sauce. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1503 S. First St., 916-4996 $ è N _ mi Madre’s In a land of breakfast tacos, Mi Madre’s claims to have the best, and The Austin Chronicle agrees.

Along with the 19 varieties of breakfast tacos, the Torres family also serves a variety of enchiladas and salads.

Breakfast and lunch daily. 2201 Manor Road, 322-9721 $ è N ˚ PAPI TINO’S A sophisticated take

on the Mexican cantina, this houseturned-eatery on the hip East Side is the perfect place to go for alfresco dining. Try out an ever-changing special like the ceviche of the day and snack on reliable classics like fresh tortilla chips and guacamole washed down with a house margarita. Dinner TuesSat; Sunday brunch. 1306 E. Sixth St., 479-1306, $$ ¢ N ˚ _

Polvos The make-your-own enchi-

ladas are among the best in town, and the salsa bar is superb. Great menu items include the fish and shrimp selections, among others. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 2004 S. First St., 441-5446 $ è ¢ N

daily; brunch weekends. 5900 W. Slaughter Lane, 288-5100; 1206 W. 38th St., 419-RITA (7482) $ è ¢ N ˚ SaZóN This mom-and-pop shop serves

a delicious array of dishes. Be sure to try the choriqueso (melted Monterrey Jack cheese, homemade chorizo and pico de gallo) or the alambres de res (beef tenderloin kabobs). Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1816 S. Lamar Blvd., 326-4395 $ è N ¢

Serrano’s You don’t expand throughout the city without doing something right. The menu of TexMex standbys gets the basics—especially the enchiladas—so right that diners return with unwavering loyalty.

Lunch and dinner daily. Five Austinarea locations $ è ¢ TACODELI This taco joint has been winning Best Of awards since its start in 1999. Don’t miss the steak, potato and egg taco, filled with “Mexican mashed potatoes,” tender pieces of sirloin and fluffy scrambled eggs, or the famous array of salsas. Breakfast and lunch daily. 12001 Burnet Road, 339-1700; 4200 N. Lamar, 419-1900; 1500 Spyglass Drive, 732-0303 $ è N TACOS N TEQUILA Emphasizing freshness and simplicity, starting with the handmade tortillas and variety of salsas and glazes. The menu changes monthly to reflect seasonal products, which are for the most part locally obtained. Check out the extensive margarita list, featuring more than 100 premium tequilas, or get a flight of tequilas to warm you up. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. 507 Pressler St., 436-8226 $ è ¢ P TAKOBA Look no further for fresh, authentic Mexican food than Takoba, the full restaurant from the owners of hot spot El Tacorrido. Everything is made from scratch at Takoba, including its specialty: tacos de carnitas, made with slow-braised pork shoulder cooked on wood-burning fire pits.

Kick back, relax and enjoy tradition, best when washed down with a spicy michelada. Brunch Sat-Sun; lunch and dinner daily. 1411 E. Seventh St., 628-4466 $ è ¢ P

Rio’s Brazilian Café The flavor of Brazil has landed on Austin’s East Side. Using family recipes, the menu offers pastries, soups, tropical salads, sweet and spicy malagueta sauces and gluten-free cheese bread. The handmade ricotta cheese and spinachstuffed pastry is a vegetarian favorite.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. 408 N. Pleasant Valley Road, 828-6617 $èN˚

Tamale House This local hot spot does a brisk business for good reason.

There’s always a small line that moves quickly—a good sign that all the food is made fresh and served steaming hot.

Breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat. 5003 Airport Blvd., 453-9842 $ è N

Santa Rita TEX MEX Cantina

TAQUERIA ARANDAS Folks in the

This neighborhood spot boasts delicious cheese enchiladas smothered in suiza sauce and tender well-seasoned chicken fajitas. Lunch and dinner

know come here for quick, simple Mexican fare. The pastor taco, a corn tortilla filled with marinated pork, is best with a glass of horchata, a sweet

rice milk with cinnamon, almonds and sugar. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. South First, 707-0887; Downtown, 480-8874; West Stassney, 448-4771; Rundberg Lane, 835-4369; Burnet, 452-9886 $ è ¢ TEXICAN CAFE This local restaurant serves straight-up border cuisine: New Mexican food done El Paso–style.

Patrons love the queso flameado with chorizo, the Enchiladas Diablo and the margaritas. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. Manchaca, 282-9094; Lakeline, 506-9900; Brodie Oaks, 707-1733 $ è ¢ N TORCHY’S TACOS This joint’s green

chile pork taco is acclaimed in nearly every local food publication, as are the fried avocado taco, The Democrat and the Dirty Sanchez. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. William Cannon, 514-0767; South First, 444-0300; South Austin Trailer Park, 366-0537; The Drag, 494-8226; Spicewood Springs, 291-7277 $ è N

tres amigos This Austin-owned establishment has been around for 30 years, probably due to the fresh ingredients and family-friendly atmosphere.

Build your own enchiladas and choose from seven sauces. Lunch and dinner daily. Westlake, 327-1776; Northeast, 926-4441; South, 292-1001 $$ è ¢ ˚ VIVO Vivo serves healthy Tex-Mex,

and its offerings are not as heavy as most of the cheese-covered Mexican fare you usually find. Try the chicken enchiladas with zesty green chicken sauce. Dinner daily; lunch Mon-Sat. 2015 Manor Road, 482-0300; 12233 RR620, Ste. 105, 331-4660 $$ è ¢ N P

WAHOO’S FISH TACO This taco-ria

Middle Eastern/ African ASTER’S ETHIOPIAN There are

traditional spicy beef and lamb stews here, but the doro wott, chicken pieces in a spicy berbere sauce, the national dish of Ethiopia, doesn’t disappoint.

Lunch and dinner Tues-Sun. 2808 N. I-35, 469-5966 $ è N =

KARIBU This Ethiopian restaurant east of downtown serves traditional dishes such as alicha wot (lean chopped beef simmered in curry) and key mesir wot (red split lentils in a spicy sauce). Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 1209 E. Seventh St., 320-5454 $$ è ¢ ˚ _ P Phoenicia Bakery Besides being a wonderful international market, Phoenicia serves amazing lunches. Go for the falafel on pita with extra hummus. Open Mon-Sat. 2912 S. Lamar Blvd., 447-4444; 4701A Burnet Road, 323-6770 $ è

Seafood CATFISH PARLOUR Try the signature

catfish served with the house coleslaw and homemade hush puppies or one of the grilled dinners. You won’t leave hungry. Lunch and dinner daily. North, 258-1853; South, 443-1698; Georgetown, 931-2050 $ è ¢ = ˚

CHERRY CREEK CATFISH CO.

This institution specializes in South Austin hospitality and, of course, catfish with all the fixins’. While you’re waiting, try a basket of fried green tomatoes, okra or bloomin’ onions.

Lunch and dinner daily. 5712 Manchaca Road, 440-8810 $ è = N

pairs an Austin tradition with a Cali vibe. The surf shack puts a coastal spin on a Texas staple. Its tasty tacos use flavorful charbroiled fish fused with a combination of Mexican, Asian and Brazilian accents. Lunch and dinner daily. 509A Rio Grande St., 476-3474; 1722 South Congress Ave., 358-6600 $è¢N

Eddie V’s prime seafood

ZOCALO CAFE Perfectly spiced

black beans make a great nest for the meal-sized tostada salad or the house Zocalo plate (chilaquiles), which contains what might be Austin’s best grilled chicken. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 1110 W. Lynn St., 472-TACO (8226) $ è = N

This restaurant has more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood delivered daily (the lump crab tower is unbelievable).

Take advantage of the happy hour, featuring burgers and wings for as little as $1.95. Lunch and dinner daily.

11600 Century Oaks Terrace, 836-0500 $$ ` ¢ N ˚

ZuZu The eatery serves up healthful,

PERLA’S Head to the East Coast

Eddie V’s has an extensive menu of fresh seafood options. In addition to its fish dishes, it has savory seafood soups as well as prime steaks for land lovers. Dinner daily. 301 E. Fifth St., 472-1860; 9400 Arboretum Blvd., 342-2642 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ McCormick & Schmick’s

tasty Mexican food. A large part of the menu hails from Michoacan, a state in Central Mexico. Be sure to try the enchiladas red mole. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 5770 N. MoPac Expwy., Ste. 500, 467-9295 $ è = N

without leaving Austin by visiting this SoCo oyster paradise with a Cape Cod vibe. Fresh oysters rotate daily, but if you’re looking for a standby, try the crispy snapper. 1400 S. Congress Ave., 291-7300 $$ è ¢ N ˚

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Quality Seafood This unassuming spot is both a restaurant and a wholesale market, and the fish is delicious.

Visit the store and sample the famous gumbo, fried shrimp platters and oyster po’ boys. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 5621 Airport Blvd., 454-5827 $ è

out, Fleming’s is a great choice. It has a big steakhouse feel with a bit of everything, including an extensive wine list. Definitely give the bone-in rib eye a try. Dinner daily. 320 E. Second St., 457-1500; The Domain, 11600 Century Oaks Terr., 835-9463 $$$ ` ¢ ˚

honky-tonk dance hall is the ideal place to grab an ice-cold brew and learn to two-step. From chicken-fried steak to enchiladas and BBQ, The Broken Spoke satisfies any Texan’s taste. Open Tues-Sat. 3201 S. Lamar Blvd., 442-6189 $ è ¢ _

patio and enjoy a few cold beers, some fresh Gulf Coast seafood—crawfish, maybe some fried shrimp—or, if you’re not in the mood for seafood, a tasty burger. This is a great chilling-outwith-friends joint that attracts a fun crowd and serves up good food at reasonable prices. Lunch and dinner daily. 3908 Braker Lane, 502-0404 $$ è ¢ P N ˚ _

FOGO DE CHAO Part of a chain of traditional Brazilian steakhouses, Fogo de Chao is more than just a meal; it’s an experience. Start at the salad bar, loaded with, asparagus, cheeses, cured meats and more.

Waiters bring a variety of meats and slice them at your table. Lunch MonFri; dinner Mon-Sun. 309 E. Third St., 472-0220 $$$ ` ¢ ˚

its menu beyond the pub grub classics to include entrees with Mexican flair, all of which go nicely with a Mexican martini or two on the patio.

Dinner and lunch daily. 201 Brazos St., 473-3712 $ è ¢ N ˚ P

Truluck’s The Florida stone

PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE With seven

Sam’s Boat Settle into a seat on the

crabs—imported from Truluck’s own fisheries—are served within 24 hours of being pulled out of the water.

Highlights include scallops, trout and miso-glazed sea bass. Dinner daily.

400 Colorado St., 482-9000; 10225 Research Blvd., Ste. 4000, 794-8300 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ _

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Steakhouses Austin Land and Cattle Co.

This is the kind of restaurant outof-towners are dying to visit for that fabled Texas beef experience. A great big 22-ounce rib eye steak is a particularly Texan choice, especially when served with steak fries and slathered with a jalapeño bleu cheese sauce.

Dinner daily. 1205 N. Lamar Blvd., 472-1813 $$$ è ¢ ˚ BORDEAUX’S This classy steak and

seafood joint is the toast of downtown Kyle. Bordeaux’s serves delicious dishes with a touch of Cajun influence, like the duck foie gras mousse with sauternes wine and conganc.

Dinner Tue-Sat. 108 Center St., Kyle, (512) 268-3463 $$ è ¢ N ˚

Dart Bowl Steakhouse

Yes, it’s in a bowling alley, but it’s better than a lot of places you’ll eat at this year.

The chicken-fried steaks and enchiladas are what you’d expect at these prices, but the homemade chili is really nice.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 5700 Grover Ave., 459-4181 $ è ¢ ˚ ESTÂNCIA CHURRASCARIA

Begin with a salad bar packed with grilled vegetables, hearts of palm and lots more. Then hail down the waiter to slice cuts of steak, chicken, lamb and sausage right in front of you. Lunch and dinner daily. 10000 Research Blvd., Ste., 345-5600 $$$ è ¢ ˚ Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar For an elegant evening

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Houston area locations, Perry’s now offers Austinites prime steaks, chops and seafood. Be sure to give the bonein cowboy rib eye or the tablesidecarved Chateaubriand for two a try on your next visit. Dinner Mon-Sat, lunch Fri. 114 W. Seventh St., 474-6300 $$$ ` ¢ N ˚ _ The cuts from this longtime favorite come from corn-fed USDA Prime– graded beef. The meat is aged wet for 26 days, then cooked in a 1,800-degree oven. All steaks are served in sizzling butter on a 500-degree plate. Cocktails offer a nice complement. Dinner daily.

107 W. Sixth St., 477-7884 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ SULLIVAN’S Sinatra would have

loved this Chicago-style steakhouse.

Try the Kansas City strip with a side of Sullivan’s horseradish mashed potatoes and the CEO Martini, garnished with blue cheese–stuffed olives. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 300 Colorado St., Ste. 200, 495-6504 $$$ ` ¢ ˚ _ III FORKS This award-winning restaurant does not disappoint. The rock-solid menu includes USDA Prime–grade steaks, young rack of lamb, fresh fish and cold-water lobster, along with tantalizing appetizers such as crab cake St. Francis and scallops in bacon. Dinner daily. 111 Lavaca St., 474-1776 $$$ è ` ¢ N ˚ P _ TRIO Chef Grant Macdonald delivers

seasonal, locally sourced delights such as akaushi steak, Gulf seafood and the best chicken dish in Austin. There are also incredible desserts and a top-notch wine list. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sun. 98 San Jacinto Blvd., 685-8300 $$$ ` ¢ N _

Texas Cookin’ THE BROKEN SPOKE With a

menu full of Lone Star flavors, this

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CEDAR DOOR This bar has expanded

locations. Lunch and dinner daily. 6416 N. Lamar Blvd., 451-5440; 301 W. Riverside Drive, 472-9304 $ è ¢ N _ Z’Tejas Maybe it’s the smoky

chipotle-infused queso that keeps folks coming back here. Or is it the cheese, chorizo and poblano-stuffed pork tenderloin? Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. Downtown, 478-5355; Arboretum, 346-3506; Parmer Lane, 388-7772 $$ è ` ¢ N ˚ _

Uniquely Austin

Hoover’s This is the place for chicken-fried steak, pork chops or meatloaf and side dishes (called “housemates”), such as the creamed jalapeño spinach and fried okra. Lunch and dinner daily; breakfast Sat-Sun. 2002 Manor Road, 479-5006; 13376 Research Blvd., 335-0300 $ è ¢

34th Street Café Eddie Bernal put 34th Street on the map when he opened this posh cafe, where Chef Jason Talent serves up delicious farmto-table cuisine. The Chinese hack salad and gourmet pizzas are house favorites. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 1005 W. 34th St., 371-3400 $$ è =

josey’s bar and grill Lakeway

Alamo DraftHouse Dinner and

Resort and Spa’s restaurant offers choice dining on the shores of Lake Travis. Start with the tortilla soup and finish with the grilled salmon. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 101 Lakeway Drive, 261-7323 $$ è ¢ N _ MESA Ranch This establishment

blends fine dining with a Texas ranch feel. Try the grilled poblano pepper stuffed with Mexican cheeses and shrimp or the signature chicken-fried elk. Dinner Mon-Sat. 8108 Mesa Drive, 853-9480 $$ è ¢ ˚ _

RED’S PORCH This restaurant offers

an excellent view of the Greenbelt along with food and drinks inspired

by Cajun and Tex-Mex flavors. Try the jalapeño poppers with roasted red peppers and cheddar cheese. Lunch and dinner daily. Brunch Sat-Sun. 3508 S. Lamar Blvd., 440-7337 $è¢N_ P

Shady Grove The leafy Barton Springs Road setting is laid-back and fun. Try a burger or the chickenfried steak with green chile sauce, then head outside for live music in the summer. Lunch and dinner daily.

1624 Barton Springs Road, 474-9991 $è¢N_ SWB This restaurant in the Hyatt

a movie? The Alamo Drafthouse has both. First-run and classic films are served up with pizza, wings and sandwiches, as well as beer, cider, wine and many other beverages. Downtown, South Lamar, Anderson Lane; Research Blvd., Slaughter Lane, 476-1320 $ è = AMY’S ICE CREAMS Open since

1984, this Austin institution dishes up ice cream and fun for the whole family. The Mexican vanilla is by far the most famous flavor, but the dozens of others, which range from banana pudding and chipotle peanut butter to white coffee crunch, will have you licking your bowl clean—or eating every crumb of your cone. And don’t forget to add in a “crush’n,” such as cookies, candy or fruit. Thirteen Austin-area locations. $

BACON If bacon is tops in your book,

this could very well be considered heaven. The eatery serves up two types of bacon every day, a traditional smoked option as well as one with a special rub. Try the sweet corn fritters with bacon aioli or the chicken and waffles, served with thick slabs of bacon on the side. Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Mon-Sat. 900 W. 10th St., 322-9777 $$ N

Regency Austin offers an upscale take on modern Southwestern food. Dishes like the Southwest mac and cheese with smoked ham, poblano chiles and Jack, asadero and cheddar cheeses will keep you coming back. 208 Barton Springs Road, 480-2035 $$ è ¢ ˚

DOC’S People-watch at these fun, colorful hangouts with individual themes.

Try the burgers or Tex-Mex dishes and choose among a wine, beer, mixed drink or margarita. Lunch and dinner daily. Motorworks, 1123 S. Congress Ave., 448-9181; Backyard, 5207 Brodie Lane, 892-5200 $ è ` ¢ N P

Threadgill’s This spot where Janis

FLIX BREWHOUSE Grab dinner and

Joplin got her start is an Austin favorite for comfort food. Local musicians and friendly service are offered at both

a movie at this Round Rock establishment, which also functions as a working brewery. Signature brews include the

Golden Ale, the Lupulus IPA and the 10 Day Scottish Ale. Pair one of them with the rich, Louisiana mac n’ cheese or slow-roasted carne asada. 2200 I-35 S., Ste. B1, Round Rock, 244-3549 $$ è = FREDDIE’S PLACE This South Austin

spot is great for a bite and a game of washers. Try the fish tacos or burgers.

A side of hand-breaded onion rings or fries is a must. Lunch and dinner daily. 1703 S. First St., 445-9197 $è¢N_ P Hill’s CafE Grab the Willie Nelson booth or sit on the patio. Check out the live music and order the Nolan Ryan steak or a juicy cheeseburger. Lunch and dinner Tues-Sat. 4700 S. Congress Ave., 851-9300 $ è ¢ N _ Hoffbrau steakhouse

Aside from modern improvements such as credit cards and A/C, this place hasn’t changed much in seven decades. Steaks are cooked old-school style—in butter and lemon juice. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sat. 613 W. Sixth St., 472-0822 $$ è N JUICEBOX & SOUP PEDDLER

A culinary marriage between local businesses JuiceLand and Soup Peddler, this small white storefront serves fresh fruit juices, smoothies and specialty blends, such as the Jalapiña, a mix of jalapeño, pineapple and lime. Open daily. 2801 S. Lamar Blvd., 444-7687 $ è N juiceland Health is the name of the

game at this popular juice hut with three locations in town. Try one of the fresh juices, smoothies or cleanses, and make it your own by adding something extra, like raw cacao or nut butter.

Open daily. 1625 Barton Springs Road, 480-9501; 2307 Lake Austin Blvd., 628-0782; Burnet Road, 524-1129 $$ è N

KERBEY LANE cafe This Austin favorite offers breakfast, lunch and dinner 24/7. Try the pancakes or Cobb salad. South Lamar, 445-4451; Northwest, 258-7757; The Drag, 477-5717; Central, 451-1436; Southwest, 899-1500 $ = N _ P LICK Scream for creatively flavored ice

cream at this South Austin shop that uses fresh, seasonal ingredients that are as local as possible. Try cilantro-lime, caramel salt lick or roasted beet and fresh mint in your choice of homemade cone, waffle cone or bowl—you won’t be disappointed. 2032 S. Lamar Blvd., 363-5622 $ è Magnolia Cafe The cafe is always open and always serves great breakfast food. Try the pancakes or Magnolia “Mud” queso. Open daily 24 hours.

1920 S. Congress Ave., 445-0000; 2304 Lake Austin Blvd., 478-8645 $ è N P

Mighty Cone Mighty Cone began

when Hudson’s on the Bend started serving food at ACL Fest, and it quickly became a sought-after purveyor of wraps. Lunch and dinner Tue-Sun. 1600 S. Congress Ave., 383-9609 $ è N

NUTTY BROWN CAFE and amphitheatre Catch some live

music and dancing on the huge patio at this legendary Hill Country spot.

Start with the spinach dip and then tackle the chicken-fried steak. Lunch and dinner daily. 12225 Hwy. 290 W., 301-4648 $$ è ¢ N _ PATSY’S CAFÉ Try one of the sand-

black beans. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1900 S. First St., 416-1601 $è=NP

472-9463; 11410 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. 104, 339-9463 $$ N = è `

Casa de Luz Austin is blessed to have

Crowds flock to the Grove’s patio for pizza, pastas, salads and, of course, wine. Lunch and dinner daily. 6317 Bee Caves Road, 327-8822 $$ N = è `

The Grove wine bar & kitchen

this macrobiotic oasis, with its lush gardens and fresh fare, ranging from vegan soups to veggie sides. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 1701-A Toomey Road, 476-2535 $ è

CONSCIOUS CRAVINGS Try this chic

vegetarian trailer’s spicy chickpea wrap or the barbecue seitan with rosemary baked fries. Lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 1901 Rio Grande St., 782-0546 $ N

HOUSE WINE The vibe is casual and

laid-back at House Wine, just like the South Austin neighborhood it calls home. Along with its extensive selection of vino, it features live music, wine tastings, cheese plates, snacks and desserts. Open daily. 408 Josephine St., 322-5210 $$ è = N _ P

wiches named after local notables from Kinky Friedman to Sandra Bullock. Stay for live music Thursdays to Saturdays. Lunch and dinner MonSat. 5001 E. Ben White Blvd., 444-2020 $è¢N˚_

COUNTER CULTURE This eatery

serves up tasty organic vegan and raw food options such as Jackfruit BBQ, garbanzo “tuna” and Philly seitan sandwiches. Lunch and dinner WedSun. 2337 E. Cesar Chavez St. $ N

The lounge at aviary You’ll feel

PHIL’S ICE HOUSE Thick, juicy burg-

Daily Juice cafe The tasty, all-natu-

MULBERRY This chic wine bar offers

ers, sweet potato fries and a laid-back vibe are what the two locations of this popular eatery are known for. Kids will love going for the super-fun playscapes, and adults will enjoy indulging in one of the many burger options, corn dogs, sandwiches and frito pie. Lunch and dinner daily. 5620 Burnet Road, 524-1212; 2901 S. Lamar Blvd., 707-8704 $ è = N

Ranch 616 Enjoy the fun, family setting at 616. The jalapeño-maize trout and grilled quail are toothsome. Lunch Mon-Fri; dinner daily. 616 Nueces St., 479-7616 $$ è ¢ _ Thistle Café Order the grilled Dijon

turkey cheese melt at the counter and sit in the dining room. Take-out and catering available. Breakfast and lunch Mon-Fri, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 3801 Barton Skyway and MoPac, 275-9777; Chase Tower, 474-5222; Cielo Tower, 347-1000 $ è ¢ ˚

Trudy’s The Mexican eggs Benedict

makes for a great brunch. Later on, try the stuffed avocado entreé. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The Drag, 477-2935; South, 326-9899; Burnet, 454-1474; Four Star, 301-4300 $ è ¢ P

Vegetarian BEETS CAFÉ Owner Sylvia Heisey

and her team offer vegan, gluten-free, organic, raw-food fare. Try the E.L.T. (eggplant, lettuce and tomato). Breakfast, lunch and dinner Mon-Sat. 1611 W. Fifth St., Ste. 165, 477-2338 $ è ˚

Bouldin Creek Café This South

Austin haunt is known for its delicious vegetarian and vegan options including vegan blueberry cornbread and a soul food plate filled with marinated collard greens and organic red and

ral smoothies and juices at this popular joint have a loyal following. The rawfoods eatery also features everything from soups, salads and sandwiches to tacos and Thai noodles. Open daily.

4500 Duval St., 380-9046 $$ è N

Leaf Salad Try the Margherita on

the Works—mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, olives and pine nuts atop leafy greens with honey-tangerine vinaigrette. Lunch Mon-Sat. 419 W. Second St., 474-5323 $ è = N Mother’s Café and Garden

Try the sautéed new potatoes or the giant pancakes. But it’s the salads at Mother’s that steal the show, especially when they’re served with yummy cashew-tamari dressing. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch Sat-Sun. 4215 Duval St., 451-3994 $ è MR. NATURAL Tasty specials include

potato and soy chorizo tacos and tamales. Breakfast, lunch and dinner MonSat. 1901 E. Cesar Chavez St., 477-5228; 2414 S. Lamar Blvd., 916-9223 $ è N

Wine Bars 8212 Wine Bar & Grill Located at

the Barton Creek Resort and Spa, 8212 serves up salads, as well as entrees that change seasonally. 8212 Barton Club Drive, 329-4000 $$ è ¢ ˚

CORK & CO. This wine bar/shop has

a great selection plus fun events and classes. Mon-Fri, 3 p.m. to midnight; Sat, noon to midnight. 308 Congress Ave., 474-CORK (2675) $$ = ˚

CRÚ: A WINE BAR Choose from more than 300 wines and flights to go with the pan-seared sea scallops. Hours vary by location. 238 W. Second St.,

at home at this small wine bar nestled into a home decor store. Dinner Tue-Sun. 2110 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C, 916-4445 $$ è N =

a good selection of wines and a surprisingly extensive food menu. Dinner served daily. Brunch served Sat-Sun. 360 Nueces St., Ste. 20, 320-0297 $$ = N ˚

Opa! coffee & Wine bar The wine

list isn’t limited to Greece; Opa! also has varieties from Argentina and South Africa. 2050 S. Lamar Blvd., 326-8742 $ è = N P

SIMPLICITY WINE & eats Touting itself as “an Austin wine bar without the snotty attitude,” this Burnet spot promises great wine and food without the fuss. Simplicity offers a rotating selection of 60 to 80 bottles of wine and interesting, reasonably priced tapas, such as baked brie encroute or pork stuffed jalapeños. Dinner Tues-Sun. 4801 Burnet Road, 419-0200 $ è = _ uncorked This tasting room and wine bar is known for its great view of the downtown skyline and its Texas-sized list of handpicked wines from around the world. Cheese plates, steamed mussels and chili port glazed pork are also on the menu. Dinner Mon-Sat. 900 E. Seventh St., 524-2809 $$ è N = VINO VINO This wine bar specializes in European wines and delicious food.

Be sure to sample gourmet appetizers like the Wagyu beef slider and mussels and fries. Plus, paella is served Sunday nights. Dinner daily. 4119 Guadalupe St., 465-9282 $$ = è N _

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THINGS I’VE LEARNED

l iving in a ustin

the people in it. I only hate one thing, and that’s the traffic. It is the only city on a major interstate in our country that doesn’t have a loop.

I pretty much work all the time, but when I’m off, you’ll see me riding my motorcycle around Austin. When I’m on that white, cheap Indian Chief, I’m just out enjoying the town. That’s the way I clear my head.

I’m glad to see new housing going up and people buying it. It’s fantastic the way the East Side has grown. It’s gotten pretty cool. I like when we take places that were dilapidated and turn them into viable music venues and restaurants and living spaces.

We’re losing a bit of our small townness. You can’t help it, though. Change is inevitable, but there’s good change and bad change. The business people who love this city, they’re the ones trying to make bad places better. It’s the corporate people trying to make highrises and get away from the little people.

Dale Watson 20 YEARS IN AUSTIN MUSICIAN

HONKY-TONK HERO DALE WATSON TURNS 50 ON OCT. 7. BUT WITH UPCOMING TOURS IN EUROPE AND JAPAN AND AN ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE IN EARLY 2013, THIS FATHER OF THREE IS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN ANY TIME SOON. BY LYN N E MARGOLI S I’ve been playing honky-tonks since I was 14. My first regular gig was singing in my brothers’ band. I was green as a gourd, but they kept me on. When I was working at Shasta Bottling Co. in Houston, I realized I could work 48 hours a week and make 250 bucks, or I could work in a honky-tonk and get paid three times as much. I chose that.

The show is a living, breathing animal. Great stuff will happen out of the blue, like getting to do a show with Johnny Cash, and the next day, you’re playing a little honky-tonk for about 25 people. So that’s the surprise. You’ll go from a real high, playing for 10,000,

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15,000 people, and the next day, you’re playing for just a handful.

“Do what the record man tells you to do” is the worst advice I ever got. It sounds trite, but in life and in music, you’re not going to please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.

The best thing about my job is living in Austin, Texas. I just love this town and

I love going out and listening to jazz.

Austin has some of the best players around. Sometimes I think we take all of Austin’s great musicians for granted. Any night of the week you can go out and hear some fantastic music.

When it comes to fatherhood, expect the unexpected. My daughters are night and day in almost every way, and every time I expect a certain reaction out of one of them, I get a completely different reaction. Both attended Zilker Elementary, and that the community didn’t allow it to be closed is a perfect example of why Austin is special.

I’m happier now; I feel better now at 50 than I did at 30. I’ve always been a slow learner, a late bloomer. Of course, I eat better and I exercise better. I’ve kind of got my groove.

You’re not going to please everyone, so you’ve got to please yourself.

PHOTO BY JOJO MARION