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Our friends VitaminDaily.com write, "New boutique hotel Kimber Modern in the hip SoCo neighbourhood is a modernist masterpiece, replete with clean lines, splashes of colour, Philippe Starck fixtures and Eames chairs. The five-room wonder skips the stodgy formalities of check-in and check-out with keyless entry that lets you pick your own passcode when you book." Click here for Austin shopping and restaurant tips. Last Update: February 03, 2010 | Created: April 22, 2009
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1 512 852 2400
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"Hotel Saint Cecilia’s historic house, stylish studios and boho bungalows emanate rebellious rock ’n’ roll character. Drawing inspiration from artistic, melodic types such as Warhol, Miro and The Stones, this boutique Texan hotel has sensual, sultry decor and a leafy tranquil setting, just off the SoCo strip." [Mr and Mrs Smith]
Last Update: September 15, 2009 | Created: September 15, 2009
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1 512 478 4500
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An Elle Decor hotel pick for Austin. Ask for a room at The Four Seasons Austin overlooking Town Lake.
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: October 28, 2007
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1 512 444 7322
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Nestled behind stucco walls in the hippest neighborhood of the city, the Hotel San Jose has been transformed into an urban, bungalow-style hotel. Built in 1939 as an "ultramodern motor court," this hotel is the happening spot in town, popular with visiting rockers and Hollywood people. (TIP: Read the attached DailyCandy article for Austin shopping tips.)
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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DailyCandy describes the Park Lane Guest House as "a green [eco] hotel with organic, vegetarian breakfast and a pro-pets policy."
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: October 28, 2007
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One of the top spa resorts in the US, according to Elle Decor.
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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1 512 474 5911
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Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, The Driskill Hotel defines what is known as Texas hospitality. Updated with the latest amenities while evoking the Old West spirit.
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Our friends VitaminDaily.com write in July 2010, "Austin’s hippest new 'hood lies east of the I-35 where we discovered East Side Show Room, a former 1920s grocery store revamped with a breezy back patio, local art and farm-raised food (all suppliers are listed on the menu) like antelope tartar ($14) and snapper baked in parchment paper ($22)." Click here for cool Austin shopping tips from these Canadian hipsters. Last Update: July 23, 2010 | Created: July 16, 2010
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In October 2009, DailyCandy Dallas advises visitors to Austin, "Forget SoCo. These days, it’s about East Fifth and Sixth Streets. The up-and-coming rues just east of I-35 house a handful of painfully hip hangouts.... Everyone is abuzz about new French bistro Justine’s." Learn more in the attached article.
Last Update: December 09, 2009 | Created: December 04, 2009
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Destination barbecue joint near Austin, Texas. The New York Times writes, "Barbecue is a local sport [In Austin] and there are a lot of competing choices. For a classic pit experience — meaning you can smell the smoke and sauce as soon as you pull into the state-fair-size parking lot — drive 25 miles southwest to the Salt Lick settle into a communal picnic table and order the $18.95 all-you-can-eat platter, piled high with brisket, ribs and sausage." [New York Times] Click here for other cool Austin travel tips from the November 2009, New York Times article, 36 hours in Austin.Last Update: November 27, 2009 | Created: November 27, 2009
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"A new hotspot" in Austin, according to the DailyCandy. Italian restaurant with amazing "secret-family-recipe bread."
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: October 28, 2007
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Acclaimed restaurant in Austin for authentic Italian food and Sunday brunch.
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Top sushi restaurant in Austin packed with the city's "blond and beautiful," according to Elle Decor. Major scene. Book in advance.
Last Update: October 28, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Popular, "down home" barbecue joint in Austin.
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Considered to be the swankiest restaurant in Austin still, after over 30 years. Elle Decor mentioned Jeffrey's peppered venison with a huckleberry port sauce. Yum!
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Jo's is the boho hangout in Austin, according to Elle Decor.
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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Casual/upscale Texas-style roadside joint with live swing music and "fancified" Western versions of fried chicken and steaks.
Last Update: September 19, 2007 | Created: September 19, 2007
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