More Restaurants and Shops
Restaurants
Buenos Aires Café
Healthful, authentic Argentinean fare; open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 2114 South First St., 512/441-9000; 1201 East
Sixth St., 512/382-1189, www.buenosairescafe.com
Counter Café
This jewel-box-size diner is known for serving local and organic ingredients. Ashby suggests ordering the grilled pimento
cheese sandwich.
626 North Lamar Blvd., 512/708-8800, www.thecountercafe.com
The Good Knight
Known for classic cocktails and upscale pub fare, such as chicken pot pie with pecan-smoked, free-range chicken. 1300 East
Sixth St., 512/628-1250, www.myspace.com/thegoodknightaustin
P. Terry’s
Hamburger stand with a mission―great burgers made with hormone- and antibiotic-free, vegetarian-fed beef or chicken. Homemade
veggie burgers and trans fat¬–free fries are also specialties. Visit www.pterrys.com for locations.
Rio Rita
Billed as a “mild-mannered coffee shop by day, swanky lounge by night,” this café and cantina has a full bar, coffee, pizza
by the slice, and weekly events such as the popular Arts and Drafts.
1308 East Sixth St., 512/524-0384, www.riorita.net
Shops
Bows + Arrows
Designer clothing for men and women. 215 South Lamar Blvd., 512/579-0301, www.shopbowsplusarrows.com
East Side Showroom
Exhibits furniture, lighting, and décor by local artists, including owner Mickie Danae Spencer. 1100 East Sixth St., 512/467-4280,
www.eastsideshowroom.com
The Great Outdoors Garden Center
Nearly two acres of plants, seeds, tools, containers, and statuary suited for Texas gardens. 2730 South Congress Ave., 512/448-2992,
www.gonursery.com
Spartan
Home décor, tabletop, gifts, and jewelry. 215 South Lamar Blvd., 512/579-0303, www.spartan-shop.com
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