Turn off the TV, get up off the couch and head out for some zany fun at Esther’s Follies. The Follies’ home is located at the historic 280-seat Cactus Theatre on Austin’s vibrant 6th Street. It’s a Texas-style revue featuring a melodious mélange of comedy skits, magic acts and political satire. The stage features two large windows that look out on the action on bustling 6th Street.

Now in its 36th season, this Austin hallmark is a must for anyone who loves creative, cutting edge live entertainment. Master magician Ray Anderson is a favorite for his seamless melding of magic and comedy. The theatre features five shows weekly – one on Thursday and two each on Friday and Saturday. Book your tickets in advance, as it sells out regularly.

Esther's Follies
525 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0553
http://www.esthersfollies.com/
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Trace restaurant adds to the Austin food scene by combining farm to table cuisine with a chic, modern ambiance. Known for his seasonal menu of Texas cuisine, Chef de Cuisine Lawrence Kocurek uses ingredients sourced close to home. Trace even has a bee hive on its roof to source honey as locally as possible! The New American menu is ever-changing, making it enjoyable to return time and again.

Customers rave over the Drunken Doughnuts — cinnamon sugar-dusted doughnuts served with three liquor-infused sauces, including a tequila chili fudge sauce. Prices reflect the high quality of the dishes at Trace, but it offers a total sensory experience, from taste and smell to sight — even sound. Saturday brunch features live music, as do Thursdays, which also include a special menu. Reservations recommended.

Trace
200 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 542-3660
www.traceaustin.com
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Rave reviews abound for Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, a swanky eatery at Austin’s historic Norwood Tower.

Settle in for your dinner with a classic prohibition-era cocktail, like a Sidecar or Manhattan, and a starter like Prime Beef Carpaccio, Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell or Tempura Fried Lobster Tail. Choose an entrée from the Signature Selections menu, like the Prime Three Peppercorn New York Strip, Chateaubriand For Two, Petite Surf & Turf, or Southwest Filet Mignon. Poultry and seafood are also on the entrée menu. Sides include Creamed Spinach, Jumbo Steamed Asparagus, Whipped Potato Puree, Roasted Sherried Mushrooms and Lyonnaise Potatoes. Don’t skip a decadent dessert like the Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Rocky Road Bread Pudding or Bananas Foster!

Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
114 W. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-6300
www.perryssteakhouse.com/locations/austin/downtown
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