Gelato Paradiso

Casual, build-your-own Hawaiian poke joint offering bowls, burritos, and salads.

Design-conscious boutique hotel with white spaces, a serene courtyard deck & free breakfast. A block away from SoCo’s hip bars, this boutique hotel with a striking, sleek design is on a residential street. Rooms and suites are white, with pops of color and original artwork; all have free WiFi, iPod docks, fridges, 32-inch flat-screens, desks and 500 thread-count sheets. En suite bathrooms feature all-glass showers. The 2 suites have tubs and either a private deck or sitting area. A common area with egg chairs and free printing opens onto a multi-level courtyard deck with sofas, hammocks and a 25-foot water feature, canopied by oak trees. Freebies include parking, 24/7 coffee and a self-serve breakfast in the communal kitchen.

Nestled in vibrant East Austin, this stylish hotel boasts chic rooms, a lively outdoor pool, and a cozy restaurant just steps from nightlife and culture.

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An array of sushi and other Japanese dishes rotates to diners' booths on a conveyor belt.

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