Keep your eyes peeled for events at the Austin Enchanted Forest, an outdoor, wooded venue space in south Austin. These woods host a variety of events, from concert to art fairs. Past events include “silent discos” where you wear headphones and choose your DJ; fire-spinning parties; burlesque shows; and Art Outside, the annual spring art fair that features repurposed street art. The Forest is also known for a fearsome haunted house every October. You never know what you'll find in these woods …

Austin Enchanted Forest
1412 W. Oltorf Street
Austin, TX 78704
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Described by one fan as "The Mount Olympus of Barbecue" Le Barbecue is South Austin destination for delightful BBQ!

Super-friendly staff, great outdoor seating, live music on weekends and some of the juiciest, most succulent barbeque around, is why people wait in line to chow down here. Brisket, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, Turkey and House-Made Sausage are what’s cooking, ordered by the pound, as a plate or on a sandwich. A favorite sandwich is the El Sancho with a big pile of pulled pork or chopped brisket, sausage and red onion slaw. Order it ‘loco style’ with all three meats. Yummy sides include Potato Salad, Chipotle Slaw and Pinto Beans.

Le Barbecue is open Wednesdays through Sundays for lunch and dinner.

Le Barbecue
1502 S. 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 605-9696
http://labarbecue.com/
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Creative cocktails, some flavorful food options, and an expansive wine and beer list have earned J. Black’s Feel Good Kitchen and Lounge a legion of loyal fans. Order up a signature cocktail like the Austin Mule with handmade vodka, ginger beer, chili & lime, paired with something tasty like Texas Beef Nachos, Shrimp Ceviche or Australian Lamb Chop Lollipops. The delectable array of artisan pizzas includes the Chicken & Ranch with grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar & serrano ranch dressing, and the Crab & Portobello with lump crab, sautéed portobello mushroom, caramelized shallot & white truffle oil. Save room for a Salted Caramel Brownie with caramel sauce & a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Open Monday through Thursday from 4p.m. until 2a.m. Friday through Sunday from 11a.m. until 2a.m.

J. Black’s Feel Good Kitchen and Lounge
710 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 433-6954
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