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BookPeople: An Austin Bookstore Not Far From Folio

February 27, 2015 by

Love books? Austin's a great place for readers, offering a number of great bookshops including BookPeople. Located just a short drive from Folio, BookPeople is a large store with a long history, having been a fixture of Austin for decades. Along with its enormous collection of books, the shop has become a community fixture for its frequent events like lectures, book-signings, and more.

Here you'll find titles in just about every genre, from mysteries and other novels to cookbooks, history books, biographies, and other works of non-fiction. Gifts like mugs and tote bags are here, too, and if you'd like to grab a bite to eat, BookPeople has an on-site cafe space with coffee, sandwiches, and more.

Check out BookPeople's website if you'd like to make the trip over from Folio.

BookPeople
603 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78703
www.bookpeople.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bookpeople-austin

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Chi’Lantro: An Austin Food Truck and Restaurant Just a Short Trip from Folio

February 20, 2015 by

Austin's Chi'lantro began its life as a food truck, but that truck has recently been joined by a brick-and-mortar restaurant. The truck is still operating in locations around town (click here to see a calendar of upcoming locations!), and the sit-down eatery complements the tasty food with a chic interior boasting an exposed ceiling, colorful seating, and an airy atmosphere.

The food here is a distinctive take on Korean barbecue, and the restaurant's menu includes many of the inventive dishes that made the original truck so popular. If you visit the truck, you can choose from entrees like tacos, a burger, or kimchi quesadillas. You'll pick your protein for your dish, choosing between chicken, pork bulgogi, or tofu. Chi'lantro's Kimchi Fries might be one of the most popular orders: they're topped with kimchi, cheese, sriracha, and a special sauce and they're hearty enough to enjoy as a full meal (or to share). The restaurant's menu adds Korean fried chicken wings to the mix, as well as side dishes like chips and guac and savory fried rice balls.

If you'd like to learn more about this Austin eatery before heading over from Folio, check out Chi'lantro's website!

Chi'lantro
1509 South Lamar
Austin, TX 78704
www.chilantrobbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/chilantro-austin

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Fixe: Find Comfort Food near Folio in Austin

February 13, 2015 by

The classic Southern Sunday supper serves as the inspiration for Fixe's menu of comfort food. That much is obvious just from the list of appetizers: buttermilk biscuits, sweet tea pickles, and deviled eggs, to name just a few. An entire section of the menu is even dedicated to grits, one for veggie eaters (with kale), one for meat eaters (with beef belly), and one for fish eaters (with Texas shrimp).

When it comes to larger entrees, many customers go for the lobster and crawfish pot pie. It's precisely what it sounds like: a medley of seafood stuffed inside a flaky pastry—with the addition of pecan miso bechamel and mushrooms. Veal brisket, duck breast, and trout are also on the menu, not to mention a few Southern small plates like fried chicken with spicy honey. Pair your dinner with a craft cocktail, perhaps the popular Honey Badger whiskey cocktail.

Visit Fixe's website to find out more about this Austin restaurant not far from Folio.

Fixe
500 W. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 888-9133
austinfixe.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fixe-austins-southern-house-austin

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Pinthouse Pizza Near Folio: House-Brewed Beers and Artisan Pizzas in Austin

February 6, 2015 by

Rich and bold, the Bearded Seal Dry Irish Stout is one of the crowning achievements of Pinthouse Pizza, at least according to Yelp reviewers. They cite it as one of the best house-brewed beers at Pinthouse—though most of them seem to garner acclaim. The Calma Muerta is another favorite, this one a session ale (similar to an IPA, but not as bitter) with a fruity flavor profile.

The beers both follow Director of Brewing Joe Mohrfeld's push toward hoppy beers that avoid the bitter finish. Along with a team of two brewers, Mohrfeld develops and brews a slate of beers in-house that Austin residents seem to love. In addition to his own brews, Mohrfeld also pours many other local and microbrewed beers (typically more than 40 are available). The kitchen also crafts high quality comfort food from fresh ingredients. Given its name, it should come as no surprise that Pinthouse Pizza is known for its specialty pies, but it also serves a handful of appetizers, salads, and desserts.

Check out Pinthouse Pizza's website to learn more about this pizzeria and brewpub near Folio.

Pinthouse Pizza
4729 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 436-9605
pinthousepizza.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/pinthouse-pizza-austin

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Zilker Botanical Garden: An Austin Treasure near Folio

January 30, 2015 by

Austin is a city known for embracing its natural landscape, as exemplified by Lady Bird Lake and the paved trail that encircles it. So it shouldn't come as a big surprise that Zilker Botanical Garden, a 26-acre space overflowing with bright blooms and greenery, resides just beyond the edge of downtown Austin, not far from Folio.

Located right off of the Colorado River, there's plenty of water to nourish the plants—although some of them don't need much. The Cactus and Succulent Garden, for instance, largely contains native Texas cacti and succulent plants that only require a bit of water to survive the southern heat. Other gardens are more delicate, though, and more beautiful by most standards. Head to the Daylily Beds throughout the spring to see these multicolored flowers in full bloom, or check out the Children's Garden with your kids. It's home to a dinosaur shaped form shrubbery.

Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
www.zilkergarden.org/
www.yelp.com/biz/zilker-botanical-gardens-austin

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Tacodeli: Breakfast Tacos and More Near Folio in Austin

January 22, 2015 by

Of the 500-plus mostly glowing Yelp reviews for Tacodeli, nearly a hundred of them make mention of the eatery's popular breakfast tacos. You're welcome to build your own custom choice, but the creative chefs at Tacodeli have a few suggested options to try, too. Try the sirloin, egg, and cheese if you're feeling extra hungry, or opt for the taco blanco with egg whites and your choice of additional ingredients for something lighter.

No matter which item you order, you can go online to Tacodeli's interactive map and see exactly where your ingredients came from. It shows the local farms and ranches that contribute to the kitchen. Those same farms provide the fixings for popular lunch and dinner tacos, too. Yelp reviewers highly recommend the Mojo fish taco, stuffed with Texas Gulf Coast Drum filets and a garlicky sauce and topped with house-made pico de gallo and guacamole. Vegetarians also have ample options, like the Heather with refried black beans, guacamole, tomato, lettuce, and grilled queso fresco.

Check out the Tacodeli website to learn more about this Austin eatery near Folio!

Tacodeli
12001 N. Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 339-1700
www.tacodeli.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tacodeli-austin-6

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