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915 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 428-5077

Fresa's  

Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
4/26/2012
Fresa's is delicious, so don't let the one-star reviews bitching & moaning about price deter you from trying it out. Form your own opinion. Avoid Yelp group-think. I've been three times and ordered the whole chicken, and each time have ended up with a very satisfying dinner, and equally satisfying lunch the next day. I personally hope these "high-minded places" keep popping up, because quite frankly, they've elevated the level of food in Austin. Cheap isn't always better.

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4400 South I 35
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 651-7160

Carmax Austin South  

Category: Car Dealers

5.0 star rating
4/20/2012
I had a great experience at Carmax Austin South when trying to take advantage of their "Sell us Your Car" program. The sales consultant who assisted me, Jon Parton, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and made the process as quick, easy and painless as possible. Although the transaction ended up not happening due to external factors, Jon was a professional from start to finish.

If you're in the market for a used car and want to avoid a used car sales experience, I'd highly recommend going to Carmax Austin South, AND ask for Jon Parton as your sales consultant.

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315 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 482-8200

Swifts Attic  

Categories: American (New), Gastropubs, Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighborhoods: Warehouse District, Downtown

5.0 star rating
4/12/2012
Went for the soft opening this week and came away very impressed. The scallops dish was amazing, as was the cracker jack dessert. It appeared they were still getting the bar side of the house in order, but I'm looking forward to going back and trying some good craft cocktails. The space is great as well and makes good use of the old bones of the building.

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313 E 6th St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 843-2715

Midnight Cowboy  

Category: Bars
Neighborhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
3/19/2012
Amazing cocktails & cool speakeasy atmosphere = perfect escape from typical dirty 6th nastiness. I can definitely see myself coming here often.

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3411 Glenview Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 467-9898

Olive & June  

Categories: American (New), Italian
Neighborhood: Bryker Woods

4.0 star rating
2/27/2012
Excellent food - unlike any other Italian in Austin. That said, the service on Saturday night had a few kinks that need to be worked out before Olive & June truly fires on all cylinders. I'll definitely be back, but plan on giving them some time to get the service side of the house in order. The food, however, was amazing.

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3010 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-8156

Wholly Cow  

Category: Burgers
Neighborhoods: 78704 (South Austin), South Lamar District

3.0 star rating
2/11/2012
Good, but not 4.5 star good. Maybe 3.5 on a generous day. The burger was a bit overcooked and under seasoned. The fries were hand cut, but a little soggy. Big plus for friendly service and a unique concept by being hosted inside a convenience store.

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1807 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778

Lenoir  

Category: American (New)
Neighborhoods: 78704 (South Austin), So-Fi (S. 1st St. District), Bouldin Creek

5.0 star rating
2/3/2012
5-star experience from start to finish! The space was cozy, beautiful and intimate, and our waiter Clinton was super nice and very helpful. The menu is compact, well-curated, and delicious from start to finish. Definitely recommend for a date night, or if you're just a foodie in search of a good meal!

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3407 Greystone Dr
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 795-8593

Musashino Sushi Dokoro  

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Allandale

5.0 star rating
1/18/2012
Order the Musashino Ramen. You won't be disappointed. Enough said.

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206 Colorado St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 382-5557

BarChi Sushi  

Categories: Sushi Bars, Bars, Japanese
Neighborhoods: 2nd Street District, Warehouse District, Downtown

3.0 star rating
1/15/2012
If you want to know what it would have been like to eat sushi in 1999 and have a drink with the word "tini" in it, go here....

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5111 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 600-4999

House Pizzeria  

Category: Pizza

4.0 star rating
1/14/2012
House Pizzeria delivers up a solid bill of goods. The antipasto is a great app and highly recommended since the pizzas are made to order. Great selection of thin crust pizza, and to wash it all down, some great Italian sodas with house-made syrups... the lemon-ginger is particularly tasty! We went on a Friday night when there were a lot of families with kids, but the jukebox managed to drown them out without being too loud, which was a big plus for me.

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