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    A starting point for exploring Austin

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Asian fusion restaurant

    1618 Asian Fusion

    Asian fusion restaurant · 1618 E Riverside Dr

    1618 Asian Fusion is an asian fusion restaurant at 1618 E Riverside Dr in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Coffee shop

    Ani's Day and Night

    Coffee shop · 7107 E Riverside Dr #6709

    Ani's Day and Night is a coffee shop at 7107 E Riverside Dr #6709 in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Wine bar

    APT 115

    Wine bar · 2025 E 7th St

    APT 115 is a wine bar at 2025 E 7th St in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Italian restaurant

    ASTI Trattoria

    Italian restaurant · 408 E 43rd St

    ASTI Trattoria is an italian restaurant at 408 E 43rd St in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Cocktail bar

    Augustine

    Cocktail bar · 86 Rainey St

    Augustine is a cocktail bar at 86 Rainey St in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Tapas bar

    Austhentico

    Tapas bar · 308 Congress Ave.

    Austhentico is a tapas bar at 308 Congress Ave. in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Pilates studio

    AM RADIO

    Pilates studio · 902 N Lamar Blvd

    AM RADIO is a pilates studio at 902 N Lamar Blvd in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Home goods store

    Apartment F

    Home goods store · 1200 E 11th St STE 104

    Apartment F is a home goods store at 1200 E 11th St STE 104 in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Archery store

    Archery Country

    Archery store · 8121 Research Blvd

    Archery Country is an archery store at 8121 Research Blvd in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Clothing store

    Atx Aktiv

    Clothing store · 2307 Thornton Rd Unit 202

    Atx Aktiv is a clothing store at 2307 Thornton Rd Unit 202 in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Pet store

    Austin Canine Central

    Pet store · 5402 Middle Fiskville Rd

    Austin Canine Central is a pet store at 5402 Middle Fiskville Rd in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Butcher shop

    Hudson Meat Market and Deer Processing

    Butcher shop · 1800 S Congress Ave

    Hudson Meat Market and Deer Processing is a butcher shop at 1800 S Congress Ave in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Karaoke venue

    The Common Interest

    Karaoke venue · 8440 Burnet Rd

    The Common Interest is a karaoke venue at 8440 Burnet Rd in Austin. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

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