Today we want to take time to wish all the Dads out there a very happy day! We hope all the Fathers near and far have a great day relaxing with loved ones!

Love the clean, space age look and feel of mid-century modern furniture? If so, you’re not alone: it’s a trend that has become very popular and Uptown Modern is a great place see it in Austin. This furniture shop specializes in furniture from the 1940s through the 1970s, especially Danish Modern, European Modern and American-made items.

Whether you’re looking for a perfectly restored dining set made by Borge Morgensen, or a Hans Wegner sofa, chances are, you’ll find something to fall in love with here. How about a 1960s Plycraft lounge chair that looks like it belongs in Don Draper’s office on Mad Men? They might just have that, too. They’ve also got wall art, clocks, decorative bottles, bedroom furniture, and a small selection of jewelry. Stop in and browse — you really never know what treasures you might discover here!

Uptown Modern is open daily in Austin.

Uptown Modern
5111 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 452-1200
http://www.uptownmodernaustin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/uptown-modern-austin

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A bottle of white, a bottle of red….meet up at Cork and Co. to unwind after work. This downtown Austin wine bar offers a relaxing and intimate space; walls lined with bottles are offset with dim lighting to give the restaurant a wine cellar effect. Traditional tables, a bar, and couches provide a variety of seating options. There are plenty of wines available by the glass and bottle, and knowledgeable bartenders can guide you to the right selection. Try several in a flight, and if you find something you like, take a bottle home for 25% off.

On Wednesdays, Cork and Co. features a different red, white, and sparkling wine, and glasses are just $5. The kitchen offers light sandwiches, but many customers opt for cheese and charcuterie selections to snack on while they imbibe. Prices are always reasonable here, but are even better during the daily happy hour until 7 p.m., when glasses of wine are discounted $3. Cork and Co. is great for late night too, as kitchen is open until 1 a.m.

Cork and Co.
308 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 474-2675
www.corkandco.com
www.yelp.com/biz/cork-and-co-austin

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