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Need proof that this Texas terrain is the it big small city? Grammy-winning bassist Esperanza Spalding just moved here. Julie Vadnal finds the beat of the jazz princesss new home base
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Need proof that this Texas terrain is the it big small city? Grammy-winning bassist Esperanza Spalding just moved here. Julie Vadnal finds the beat of the jazz princess's new home base
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STAY
W Austin

The year-old, eco-conscious, 251-room tower loans iPod Shuffles for jogs along nearby Lady Bird Lake trails. 200 Lavaca St., 512-542-3600,
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STAY
Hotel San Jose

This garden hideaway offers bungalow suites and SROs, but all guests can borrow Remington typewriters at the front desk. 1316 S. Congress Ave., 512-444-7322, sanjosehotel.com

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EAT
Foreign & Domestic

Husband-and-wife team Ned and Jodi Elliott present Texas twists on locavore, such as smoked-beef-tongue croquettes. 306 E. 53rd St., 512-459-1010, fndaustin.com

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EAT
Justine's

Owner Pierre Pelegrin plays old jazz and reggae at his candlelit French bistro, where diners devour steak frites and duck confit. 4710 E. Fifth St., 512-385-2900, justines1937.com

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EAT
Justine's

Owner Pierre Pelegrin plays old jazz and reggae at his candlelit French bistro, where diners devour steak frites and duck confit. 4710 E. Fifth St., 512-385-2900, justines1937.com

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EAT
South Congress Cafe

This renovated '40s drugstore serves a popular brunch menu; Spalding likes the goat cheese salad. 1600 S. Congress Ave., 512-447-3905, southcongresscafe.com

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SHOP
Bows + Arrows

The unisex boutique offers a cool combo of A.P.C. dresses, Steven Alan tees, and vintage Navajo jewelry. 215 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. C, 512-579-0301, shopbowsplusarrows.com

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SHOP
Uncommon Objects

Every inch of the sprawling antiques warehouse is filled with finds. Fringed cowboy jackets? They're here! 1512 S. Congress Ave., 512-442-4000, uncommonobjects.com

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SHOP
By George

This well-curated shop houses a steady supply of Bottega Veneta, Alexander Wang, The Row, and Marni. 524 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-472-5951; 1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-441-8600, bygeorgeaustin.com

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SHOP
Feathers

Espy's go-to shop for one-of-a-kind vintage, from '60s Pucci to Victorian-era gowns, divides its goods by color. 1700b S. Congress Ave., 512-912-9779, feathersboutiquevintage.
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EXPLORE
LBJ Library & Museum

As one of only 13 presidential libraries, LBJ's also serves as a museum, now featuring a First Lady's Gallery exhibition. 2313 Red River St., 512-721-0200, lbjlibrary.org

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EXPLORE
Pioneer Farms

Fulfill your back-to-the-land fantasies. The nature preserve's general store stocks J. R. Watkins organic food and bath products. 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., 512-837-1215, pioneerfarms.org

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