CITY STORIES
Stories from Austin
Local history, useful places and the people behind the city.

The city behind the streets
Austin brings the Texas capital, university life and live music into a city of distinct neighborhood streets. Explore independent kitchens and shops around downtown, South Congress and East Austin, with Lady Bird Lake providing an outdoor counterpoint.
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Start with Downtown.
Downtown is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in Austin.
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Meet the local kitchens
Explore local restaurants across Austin.
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