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Those new to the South quickly realize that Texans have a healthy obsession with turquoise jewelry. At the Turquoise Door in Austin, you'll find just that and more. This popular boutique has served Austin with artisan jewelry and art for over twenty years, and is dedicated to supporting these artists' livelihoods.

You may find yourself lured into the boutique by the fanciful window displays, especially in October for the Day of the Dead. Inside, expect brightly colored Native American necklaces and bracelets, Baltic amber jewelry, and Chilean earrings. There is a lot to look at, so pick a leisurely day to visit if you want to see the whole selection. Products make great costume jewelry pieces or small gifts for loved ones.

The Turquoise Door is open daily, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., closing at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The Turquoise Door
1208 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 804-0618
http://theturquoisedoor.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-turquoise-door-austin

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Craving Mexican fare in Austin? One top spot might be Curra's Grill. Start off with one of this place's signature drinks like an Avocado Margarita with a creamy blend of that pear-shaped green fruit you don’t normally think of as compatible with tequila. Move on to an appetizer like some crispy Chips & Guacamole, or Chile con Queso – creamy melted cheese with chiles. Follow that up with an entrée like Carne Guisada – flank steak in a rich, tomato, pepper & onion sauce, Chile Colorado – pork simmered in guajillo sauce, or Pollo Chipotle – grilled chicken breast smothered in chipotle sauce, cheese & avocado. Stop in for breakfast for tasty day-starters like Breakfast Tacos and Huevos Rancheros. Curra's Grill is open Mondays through Saturdays.

Curra's Grill
614 E. Oltorf Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 444-0012
http://www.currasgrill.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/curras-grill-austin