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Austin, TX
This vibrant city's super-sized personality is as big as Texas. It has room for all comers, from musicians and filmmakers to high-tech pioneers and chicken farmers. Austin's eclectic mix is Texas-proud, and unabashedly "weird."
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The Insiders
Maria, Taco Xpress owner
Feeding Austin's belly, and its soul.
Sam, screen printer
Turning his hobby into a career while encouraging others to do the same.
Ricky, UT mascot handler
Bleeding orange sometimes means caring for 2,000 pounds on the hoof.
Bart, tattoo artist
He came for the rock 'n' roll, but stayed for the nature.
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Guero's Taco Bar
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Doc's Motorworks Bar & Grill
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Callahan's General Store
Susan loves this former feed store for its unusual kitchen gadgets and cast-iron cookware.
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Lala's Little Nugget
Cozy dive bar with a great jukebox, and Christmas year-round.
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Salt Lick Barbecue
Just outside of town, it's loved as much for its idyllic location as for its barbecue.
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Cain and Abel's
The traditional post-Longhorns game hangout; you might spot players here.
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Ranch 616
Tito likes chilling here with a crowd that's easygoing, sometimes a little rowdy.
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Botticelli's South Congress
A nice Italian place. Get a table on the patio, under the giant old oaks.
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Allens Boots
A great place to trick out yourself Western-style, boots to Stetsons.
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Home Slice Pizza
New York-style pizza by the slice, in the heart of the South Congress scene.
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Zilker Park
More than 350 acres, including botanical gardens and Barton Springs Pool.
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Parts & Labour
Everything sold here -- clothes to housewares -- is by independent Texas designers.
