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Plan a Day of Boutiquing and Noshing in Austin’s SoCo Neighborhood
« Read the full blogEntrepreness, stylish Austin resident, and hot tipper Kerry Rupp of Holiday Golightly gave us the lowdown on how to spend a perfect girlfriend getaway day in her beloved city.
Guide to the SoCo ‘hood via Small Planet
It may be hard for visitors to Austin’s vibrant, creative and hip neighborhood known as SoCo to believe, but just a few years ago South Congress Avenue was a little seedy, a place where businesses had slumped and a couple of motels rented rooms by the hour. The days of headlines about naughty state legislators out on the town caught up in police sweeps are long gone. Now those restored South Congress motels are likely to be renting rooms to high tech execs and movie stars.
1. Start out your day at Ann Kelso Salon and CitySpa (1400 S Congress Ave)
We recommend the 4-hour Persephone-Rebirth package which includes a Lymphatic Drainage Massage, a Rebalancing Paprika Facial, Custom Blend Pedicure and White Flower Scalp Treatment and Blow Dry. Heaven!
2. For a casual lunch, try Enoteca (1610 S Congress Ave)
You’ll find bona fide antipasti and salads, wood-fired pizzas, pastas from light to robust, amazing entrees, self-indulgent desserts and pastries, and a nice assortment of wines and cocktails.
3. Time for some cardio! Go boutiquing at:
Maya Star (1508 S Congress Ave) for fabulous baubles and flirty frocks.
Y&I (1113 S Congress Ave) for adorable, affordable finds.
Hovercraft (1115 S Congress Ave) stocks quality, hip, and timeless wares.
Parts & Labour (1604 S Congress Ave) has something for everyone—boys, babies and you!
4. Phew… Nosh time? Luckily Uchi is nearby (801 S Lamar Blvd).
Fresh is this sushi restaurant’s middle name. They maintain close relationships with local farmers and fly in seafood every day from the Tsukiji market in Tokyo. The essence of Japanese cuisine is the ingredients; at Uchi they prepare their dishes using innovative food combinations for one of the most unique dining experiences in Austin.
5. Final indulgence… dessert (s’mores!!) and eye candy (sculpture) at La Dee Dah (1311 S 1st St) in the Austin Trailer Park Eatery.
April 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Oh, I LOVE Austin! Great suggestions!
April 25th, 2009 at 9:18 am
Wow, Austin sure has grown up. I spent 7 fabulous years there-91-98.
It had a more funkier feel then. It sounds like there are a lot more gourmet delicious places to choose from. Still has the best music scene I have ever experienced! I highly recommend it for a long weekend adventure.