Jennifer Welch's Live Like a Local

JW's live like a local THE 2022 ISSUE / JENNIFER'S GUIDE TO SUPPORTING LOCAL gottesman residential real estate

AUSTINITE

LOW WATER CROSSING

Austin natives are not Austonians or Austiners. Always, and only, use the term Austinite.

This is where Redbud Trail crosses Lade Bird Lake as you head from Tarrytown into Westlake.

GUADALUPE

MOPAC

The street is pronounced GWA-da-LOOP, the "e" is silent.

The Mopac Expressway is usually identified on street signs and road maps as LOOP 1. It is nicknamed for the Missouri Pacific Railroad that runs alongside it.

FORTY ACRES

SOCO

The named used to describe The University of Texas at Austin's campus.

It is the nickname of the original "College Hill" located within campus.

The area along South Congress Avenue between the river and Ben White, with a thriving community of restaurants, shops, and food trailers.

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD Austin’s theme and motto, celebrating Austin’s creative spirit and small town roots.

TOWN LAKE This body of water located in downtown Austin has been renamed Lady Bird Lake, but Austinites will still refer to it as Town Lake.

speak like a local Learn the lingo to sound like you've been in Austin for years and years!

jennifer's favorite food spots

LORO

FOOD FOOD Great lunch spot! Quick and easy and they have the best deviled eggs and amazing sandwiches.

TINY BOXWOODS

FOOD FOOD

TINY BOXWOODS Great lunch and dinner spot!

MILK AND COOKIES ELIZABETH STREET CAFE

ELIZABETH STREET CAFE Thai/French Cafe. Amazing for lunch and dinner!

MILK AND COOKIES Right next to Tiny Boxwoods. Great in the morning for coffee and pastries.

They are KNOWN for their chocolate chip cookies!

ABA

PEACOCK

ABA Mediterranean on South Congress.

Hard to get into, but worth it! Get reservations early.

PEACOCK Mediterranean at the Austin Proper Hotel.

LA PISCINA Mexican (on the 5th floor) at the Austin Proper Hotel. Great bar too!

SWAY Thai food in Westlake.

LA PISCINA

SWAY

FONDA SAN MIGUEL

FONDA SAN MIGUEL Classic old school Mexican staple in Austin!

PERLA'S

PERLA'S Great indoor/outdoor seafood and oyster bar on South Congress.

UCHI

UCHIKO

UCHI & UCHIKO Best sushi in town!

SAMMIE'S

VESPAIO

SAMMIE'S New Italian in town

by McGuire Moorman.

Reservations needed!

VESPAIO Great Italian restaurant on South Congress.

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MOODYAMPHITHEATER.COM

GERMANIAAMP.COM CONTINENTALCLUB.COM

THEWHITEHORSEAUSTIN.COM

THESAXONPUB.COM MOODYCENTERATX.COM

MOODY AMPHITHEATER

BROKENSPOKEAUSTINTX.NET

TEXASPERFORMINGARTS.ORG/VISIT/ VENUES/BASS-CONCERT-HALL

THE CONTINENTAL CLUB

live music & venues

personalized resources DERMATOLOGIST

DENTIST

VET

Dr. MK Parker

Kathleen McNeil

Fire House

Synder Dermatology

Aspire Dental

512.765.9009

512.580.8173

512.523.6405

firehouseaustin.com

drsnyder.com

aspiredental.com

HAIR STYLIST

SALON

SALON

Khoury Miller

Jose Luis

ROAR

334.318.9744

512.474.1146

512.474.7627

khourymueller.com

joseluissalon.com

roaraustin.com

HEARTH & SOUL A great home and gift store as well as a gathering place. They are very connected to the community and offer activities, tastings, classes, and more.

ESTILO Estilo always has something for every occasion, whether it's play dates with the kids or a date night. It's owned by a local Austin mom and fashion guru.

THOMPSON AND HANSON A great home and gift store as well as floral/landscaping.

VALENTINES The local spot for all things fashionable.

Marcus Hersh is a personal stylist that works there and makes the shopping experience fun and personal.

local shops

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