Must List: Editor Picks
MUST EXPERIENCE
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Experience for yourself why Lake Austin Spa Resort was named the No. 1 destination spa in North America by the readers of
Condé Nast Traveler in 2010. Treat yourself to a mini-retreat at the world-class Lake House Spa. Highly recommended: The Austin Experience, which includes a Rosemary Sea Salt Scrub, a LakeHouse River Rock Pedicure and a 50-minute massage. Plus you get a CD of great Austin music!
For more information, visit lakeaustin.com.
MUST TASTE
Wine Tasting at Fonda San Miguel
Fonda San Miguel, Austin’s most celebrated interior Mexican cuisine restaurant, celebrates its recently earned Award of Excellence from
Wine Spectator with an exclusive five-course wine-pairing dinner highlighting Russian River Valley wines and authentic Mexican flavors. Scheduled for Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., this special wine-pairing event ($85 per person) will feature favorites and new creations from Chef de Cuisine Jeff Martinez and selections from California- based Copain Wines chosen specifically for the meal by Fonda Sommelier Brad Sharp.
For more information or to RSVP, call 512.459.4121.
MUST HEAR
“Amanda Shires has finally crafted the perfect album to highlight her blend of alt-country and Americana, her reputation having been built through hauntingly devastating lyrics, the likes of which none of her contemporaries can equal.
Carrying Lightning is one of those albums that captures a musical moment perfectly.
When You Need A Train It Never Comes is such a spot-on representation of the desperation the bulk of Americans continue to feel in this time of recession, feeling like every choice is a matter of selecting a lesser evil. The song also happens to be Shires’ most mind blowing hook to date, and judging her complete discography, that’s a lofty statement. It truly is lightning in a bottle, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll drink you some.”
—hearhearmusic.com
MUST TRY
Two to Tango
Austinites are hot for this sensuous dance and you can catch the scene weekly at several local restaurants.
AustinTango.org is your source for all classes, events and festivals. Copa Bar and Grill at 217 Congress hosts two weekly tango gatherings: a Saucy Sunday Brunch beginning at 1 p.m., and Argentine Tango Wednesdays with classes beginning at 7 p.m., followed by a free Milonga. For more information, visit
copabarandgrill.com and
alwaystango.com.
MUST HAVE
Gucci 1973 clutch, $830, available at Saks Fifth Avenue.
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