Urban Picnic is a delightfully fresh sandwich shop in Round Rock that serves healthy and tasty lunch fare.  The concept is creating gourmet picnic boxes that include a sandwich or salad, a side, and a cake ball.  The chicken salad sandwich is a popular choice, as is the ham and cheddar with Dijon and apple butter, which gives a tangy touch and brings the flavors together.  Many choose a cup of soup for their side, and the potato is nice and creamy.  Urban Picnic specializes in cake balls and there are many rotating flavors to choose from.  These small desserts give the perfect amount of sweet finish to your meal.  Chef specials rotate through the menu.  Prices reflect the quality ingredients, and reasonably-sized portions make it a fair deal.  There are a few tables inside and out, but most orders are to-go.  You can order online and they’ll even deliver, making it perfect for office lunches. 

Urban Picnic
3810 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 671-9800
www.theurbanpicnic.com
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Asti Trattoria in Austin’s Hyde Park neighborhood offers, casual bistro-style Italian food.  Meals start with crusty and chewy complimentary bread and the cheese and antipasto plates are popular appetizers, offering a variety of cheeses, cured meats, fruit and nuts. Many diners indulge in Asti’s gourmet pizzas and the Bianca topped with three cheeses, sage and drizzled in truffle oil is a customer favorite. Homemade sausage is featured throughout their pasta dishes, like the orecchiette with broccoli rabe. Traditional main dishes round out the entree selection, try the braised lamb shank with polenta. Customers note the portions are deceptive; they look small but will definitely satisfy. Don’t overlook dessert, diners love the sweet finish of beignets with vanilla bean gelato. Asti’s extensive wine list has many by the glass and half bottle selections, including dessert wine and aperitifs. The decor mixes contemporary updates with a 50s diner vibe; red enameled tables and a counter facing the open kitchen create a fun trendy atmosphere for a casual meal. 

Asti Trattoria
408 E. 43rd Street
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-1218
www.astiaustin.com
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Old Settlers Park is the centerpiece of Round Rock’s parks. This 570 acre, open-space park has a long list of amenities and something for everyone. Its sports complexes accommodate many sports and offer more than the typical soccer field and baseball diamond. Old Setters Park has tennis courts, a disc golf course, a cricket field, shuffle board, sand volleyball courts, horseshoes box, and more! Seven playgrounds and numerous picnic tables and grills make a great family outing. Rock’N River Family Aquatic Center is also located at Old Settlers Park. This municipal water park is a popular spot to cool off on a hot day and features slides, water cannons, geysers and more. For those that enjoy more passive recreation, there is a large stocked pond and 3.3 miles of paved trails around the park.

Old Settlers Park
3300 Palm Valley Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 218-5540
www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=1552
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