The Daily Meal: Their culinary program is inclusive with cooking classes, a nutritionist on staff, a course on juicing, and wine tastings. Read more.
USA TODAY: Check out the hiking trails available around the hotel, which is built on a nature preserve! Read more.
Natalie Garrett: Tara is the best!
6. Enoteca Vespaio
1610 S Congress Ave (at W Milton St.), Austin, TX
Italian Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 77 tips and reviews
Jaclyn Turgeon: This is seriously the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to! The little ricotta meatball appetizer is awesome. You won't be disappointed with any entree, but my personal favorite is carbonara
Austin Chronicle: This casual Italian bistro produces handmade artisanal food at its finest. Customers rave about the delicious house-cured meats, the imported cheeses, the marvelous pastries, and great brunch options.
Eater: Unfussy Italian fare with a South Congress-friendly patio. What's more, their deli counter of pates and antipasti sets it above other Austin neighborhood Italian restaurants. [Eater 38 Member]
June Oh: Go with #5 on the menu with white pie, chicken, garlics, prosciutto etc. Small is for two people and Large is three to four people. Also, hazelnut and strawberry napoleon is to die for. Read more.
Austin Chronicle: Neapolitan-style thin-crust dough brings the aficionados to this old house remade into a pizza joint. The patio out front makes a cozy spot to suck down an icy brew while downing a tasty pie.
Tori Cook: Best pizza in all of Austin
8. Bess Bistro
500 W 6th St (San Antonio St.), Austin, TX
French Restaurant · Downtown Austin · 59 tips and reviews
Alba Sandoval: Amazing Green Fried Tomatoes, Pine nut Olive Oil cake, and Passion fruit cheesecake!!!!
ecomagination: Opened by Sandra Bullock in 2006, Bess Bistro uses biodegradable takeout products and is furnished with repurposed tables and chairs
Better Than The Van: Don't go here. Ever!
10. Le Café Crépe
7.3
200 San Jacinto Blvd (at 2nd St), Austin, TX
Creperie · Downtown Austin · 126 tips and reviews
Luciana Misura: Had a great crepe with goat cheese, but everybody at the table loved their crepes too, so you can't go wrong here.
MTV: Chiddy Bang knows good food- so he ate at Café Crepe everyday his first time at SXSW. Need we say more about where to eat?
MattersOfGrey.com: Nutella, strawberry and banana crépe. Yum!
11. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews
Veronics O: The Red quinoa salad is a vegetarian dream! Red quinoa Pico avocado, jicama shredded carrots, beets. Yummy
Mazda: The company began as a second-run movie theater, and distinguished itself by the food and drink service offered inside the theater, including cold beers.
Jimmy: Best movie theater in the WORLD. Hands down. No corporate nonsense just 100% badassness. Don't talk or they will take your ass out! Read more.
12. Waterloo Records
9.4
600 N Lamar Blvd (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Record Store · Old West Austin · 76 tips and reviews
Gina Sigillito: One of my favorite stops in Austin--great selection of music and very helpful staff.
Austin Chronicle: Widely considered one of the finest indie record stores in the world, Waterloo boasts an impressive selection of music, knowledgeable staff, fun in-store performances, and much more. Read more.
Jaysyn Longoria: Top notch staff here. These guys know their stuff so don't hesitate to ask any questions. Hands down this is Austins best record shop.
14. Long Center
8.9
701 W Riverside Dr (South 1st St), Austin, TX
Performing Arts Venue · Bouldin Creek · 42 tips and reviews
Rob Zaleski: Every other Wednesday during the summer, enjoy a cool local band and a classic movie with Sound and Cinema. Get there early. It's become popular.
Austin 360: The Long Center is home to Austin’s premier performance art groups, including the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Austin Lyric Opera and Ballet Austin. See touring acts here as well.
Jennifer: Order your intermission drink before the show starts, and it will be waiting for you at the break!