In the mere two months since it opened, Saffron has racked up nearly 30 Yelp reviews—and they award it five stars almost across the board. Perhaps that's because this Indian restaurant doesn't really adhere strictly to culinary tradition. Elements of Pakistani, Himalayan, and Nepalese cuisine are prevalent in the menu, too, resulting in an entirely new genre of Asian fusion fare.

Saffron sits just about 10 minutes away from Folio, so head here for dinner to try a few of its standout dishes. Customers highly recommend you order some rosemary and cheese naan on the side of any main dish, as it's perfect for scooping up the last licks of your meal. When it comes to entrees, the goat curry stands out in the crowd. It showcases moist bone-in goat that's been carefully cooked with garlic, ginger, and a blend of exotic spices to create a tender, flavorful end product. Other dishes come fresh from the tandoor, a traditional Indian clay oven, and some feature seafood or skip the meat altogether.

Saffron
3616 Far West Boulevard
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 241-1732
www.saffronaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/saffron-austin-2

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At the Texas Farmers' Market at The Domain, one of three markets in the area, shoppers always get their groceries directly from the source. That's because all three of the Texas Farmers' Markets are producer-only farmers' markets, meaning the folks at each booth only sell what they've raised or grown themselves. There's no better way to cultivate a relationship between local farmers and the customers they serve. To ensure that each producer is up to snuff, market managers not only inspect photos of their products, but also go out to the farm or ranch once a year to make sure it's running smoothly.

At The Domain branch of the Texas Farmers' Market, you can pick up fresh veggies from OrganiCare Farms or a bouquet of flowers from Prickly Pair Farm. Austin Honey doles out sweet nectar, courtesy of local bees, and Winters Family Beef offers prime cuts of meat. Prepared foods like pasta, cheese, seafood, and even chocolates are also on the menu at Texas Farmers' Market at The Domain, which is only about 2.5 miles away from Folio.

Texas Farmers' Market
The Domain
3 to 6 p.m. July 5
3225 Amy Donovan Plaza
Austin, TX 78758
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