"Head to Péché in the warehouse district when you need an escape from the busyness of downtown Austin. Saunter through the dark and always-full dining room to the long bar for a cocktail or some absinthe—Péché has one of the biggest selections in town—then order some classic French comfort foods while you chat with the bar staff about how much downtown has changed. There’s also a great Happy Hour, with plenty of cocktails and menu items discounted heavily for a few hours every night, and all day Sunday and Monday (including a half-priced burger with fries). " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion