Pamper yourself with a trip to Away Austin Spa at the W Austin Hotel. Go ahead, you deserve it! Let their trained massage therapists knead your tired, overworked muscles until you’re relaxed from your daily stresses. A variety of massage treatments is available, including Couples Massage, Hot Stone Massage and Mother-To-Be Massage.

Their menu of facials gives you lots of options to rejuvenate your visage, leaving your skin glowing and fresh. Manicures and pedicures remove dead, dry skin, shape and trim nails and polish them with the hue of your choice. Or make your eyes pop with lash extensions that make them thicker, fuller and longer.

See Away Spa's website for a menu of services and pricing information.

Away Spa Austin
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 542-3626
http://www.austinawayspa.com/
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Chez Nous’s romantic, candle-lit ambiance and authentic French dishes like fioe gras, escargots, and house-made pâté can whisk diners away on a culinary journey. Try the sautéed veal sweetbreads with button mushrooms, or check out the pepper crusted beef tenderloin with a brandy and demi-glaze reduction. All entrees are served with warm French bread, pommes dauphines (crispy potato puffs), and fresh vegetables. At $29.50, many customers praise the affordability and variety of Chez Nous’s three-course prix-fixe dinner menu.

Chez Nous’s downtown location and quiet and intimate atmosphere make it a great go-to spot for business-colleague lunches or catch-up night with friends, or date-night with that special someone. Chez Nous provides hungry patrons with lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday, serves dinner Saturday and Sunday, and is closed Mondays.

Chez Nous
510 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-2413
cheznousaustin.com
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Sure, a traditional salad adds extra nutrients and an additional serving of vegetables to your meal, but it certainly doesn’t add extra flavor. There are a number of more exciting ways to prepare salad, from sweet and fresh to hearty and spicy. If you want to make a truly unique side salad to complement your grilled fish or steak, you need to know which veggies, toppings, and dressings work well together. These four side salad recipes make it easy on any home chef.

Roasted Asparagus Salad with Goat Cheese and Bread Crumbs [Delish]
The earthy flavor of asparagus is offset by creamy goat cheese in this mouth-watering recipe. The bread crumbs impart an added crunch.

Tomato, Corn and Avocado Salad [Martha Stewart]
Delicious served with chips or as a topping for chicken, Martha Stewart's recipe receives added sweetness from corn.

Marinated Carrot Salad with Ginger and Sesame Oil [Food & Wine]
Ginger gives this recipe a spicy kick, while sesame oil ups the Asian fare flavor.

Orange-Pistachio Wild Rice Salad [Fitness Magazine]
Equal parts healthy and hearty, this recipe is the perfect match to your favorite meat and seafood dishes.

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