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Take a stroll through Golden Mean then treat yourself to dinner at 1417 French Bistro!

Vintage Shopping + French Bistro 🇫🇷

Explore vintage finds and art at Golden Mean, a charming spot in Bouldin Creek, where you can chat with the friendly owner, Grace.

Vintage Shopping

✅ Before you go
• There’s free parking in the plaza

💪 Pro tips
• Chat with the owner, Grace! She’s super nice and can answer any of your questions

Go shopping at Golden Mean

Indulge in French cuisine at 1417 French Bistro in Bouldin Creek, Austin—start with beignets, enjoy duck confit, and finish with crème brûlée.

Fine Dining

✅ Before you go
• Call or make a reservation online at https://1417frenchbistro.com/#reservations_open_table
• There’s a parking lot but it fills up fast so you may have to find street-parking

💪 Pro tips
• We recommend the beignets to start, duck confit and steak frites for a main, and créme brûlée for dessert

Eat at 1417 French Bistro

A special day calls for shopping followed by a bougie dinner.

which is not only a gift and vintage shop but an art gallery.

Their owner Grace hosts events workshops and sells the cutest gifts.

Just look at these leather noodle keychains.

After we've gotten our goods, it's time to treat ourselves to dinner.

had duck and steak for our entrees and you can't

go to a French bistro and not get creme brulee.

The staff is super friendly and will definitely be back for seconds.

Invite your friends, sip a refreshing beverage, and sketch a wonderful live model. Enjoy a professional atmosphere to enhance your sketching abilities surrounded by other aspiring artists. Classes are available to anyone 18 and up. Female and classes available 

Here's your plan for a live figure drawing session: invite friends, sip drinks, and sketch

Live Figure Drawing 

Arrive early at RichesArt Gallery in Austin's Holly neighborhood to explore contemporary art before enjoying a live figure drawing class.

Figure Drawing

✅ Before you go
• Classes are BYOB 

💪 Pro tips
•  Arrive early the class is set in the middle of a contemporary art gallery. Get there early, look around, and be inspired before class. 

Arrive early 

One of my favorite things to do is take live

figure drawing classes here at Rich's Art Gallery in Austin,

Me and my girl Say pulled up to this one.

but it also takes away the feeling to need to be perfect while drawing.

It lets you flow more and be a little more free and You focus

more on getting the basic shapes down rather than fine tuning all the details.

The model did about 10 poses ranging from 3 minutes to 15 minutes each,

and pen just to switch it up and have some variety.

it was a really great time and I cannot wait to go to the next one.

The Flower Shop is my go to spot on the east side, known for its unique atmosphere and drinks!

Here's your plan for exploring The Flower Shop in Austin: brunch, drinks, and rooftop views

Three Story Vibey Bar 

Explore three unique stories at The Flower Shop in East Austin, featuring a rooftop deck with downtown views, distinctive cocktails, and spaces perfect for brunch or night outings.

Vibey Bar

✅ Before you go
• Check out all 3 of stories of this unique bar. The second bar opens up at night, while the first is open all day. 
• This spot is popular for a night out or brunch. 

💪 Pro tips
• There is a decent sized parking lot adjacent to the bar. 
• Try all their unique cocktails! 

The Flower Shop

This bar and restaurant from New York City is always popping on East,

and I believe it's because of its unique atmosphere and vibe.

and of course we had to start with drinks,

and the food was absolutely so fresh and satisfying.

I got the croissant and chili crisp eggs,

which was absolutely perfect for a hangover.

is that there are 3 stories and each story is unique in its own way.

which had gorgeous views of downtown and a place to play pool.

We had so much fun just playing and roaming around in this beautiful space,

and this really is the spot to be day or night.

Enjoy a delicious meal and flavorful cocktails at a Latin American restaurant followed by a concert at Moody Center.

Here's your plan for a Latin dinner at Ember Kitchen followed by a concert at Moody Center

Latin American Dinner, Cocktails, & Concert

Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, and entrees at Ember Kitchen in downtown Austin, featuring a cozy speakeasy vibe in the basement.

Latin American Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Make reservations here: https://www.emberatx.com

💪 Pro tips
• For drinks, I recommend the Old Fashioned and the El Fuego.
• For appetizers, I recommend the Market Fish Crudo.
• For entrees, I recommend the Filet Mignon with a Lobster Tail add-on and the Josper Roasted Market Fish.
• For sides, I recommend the Charred Broccolini and the Crispy Beef Fat Potatoes.
• Make sure to check out the bar in the basement.

Get Dinner at Ember Kitchen

Attend a live concert at Moody Center in Austin, where premier performances are featured. Check for schedules and book tickets in advance.

Live Concert

✅ Before you go
• Check out the concert schedule and book tickets here: https://moodycenteratx.com/events/

💪 Pro tips
• Parking can be difficult to find and expensive.  I recommend using ride-share if possible.

See Live Concert at Moody Center

If you enjoy a delicious meal and flavorful cocktails followed by a live concert, then this plan is for you.

It is a Latin American restaurant located in downtown Austin.

It actually has 3 floors where you can eat and drink.

The ambiance is fantastic, and I love the vibes here.

I always recommend you start the evening off with some cocktails.

Personally, I enjoyed the Old Fashioned and the El Fuego.

I'm a big fan of appetizers as well and the Market Fish Crudo is a must try.

The Filet Mignon was tender and flavorful.

I added a Lobster Tail to my meal, which was delightful.

The Charred Broccolini and Crispy Beef Potatoes were great sides for the table.

And the Jasper Roasted Market Fish was tasty as well.

After dinner, you can walk downstairs to the basement.

The top two floors provide a restaurant vibe whereas the basement feels like a cozy speakeasy.

And then to finish the night, head over to Moody Center.

I usually grab a drink before heading to my seats.

I love concerts and I'm constantly checking to see what artists are coming into town and performing at Moody Center.

The biggest and best performances are usually here.

So, see the notes for more details and make it happen soon.

Here's your plan for a hilarious VR adventure at Sandbox VR with friends, followed by dinner

Hilarious VR Experience ⏳📦

Experience hilarious, full-body VR gaming at Sandbox VR in The Domain, Austin. Come with friends, laugh hard, and watch funny replay videos afterwards.

VR Gaming

✅ Before you go
• book your adventure online!

💪 Pro tips
• bring 1-5 friends with you (I brought 5)
• get dinner or dessert at the Domaine after 

Step into a game at Sandbox VR

If you're looking for something absolutely hilarious,

It's this virtual reality place where you and your

friends actually step inside a game like full body,

They suit you up with all this stuff and then you're

already laughing because you know you're about to look crazy.

Then they take this awkward little photo for your character.

you're inside the game and it feels way too real,

I'm talking full on fighting for your life energy

and you're just swinging at nothing like a maniac,

but by the end of the time we were so sweaty,

out of breath and literally crying from laughing so hard that we were like,

Then they show you the replay video and it's even

worse and funnier than you remembered instant blackmail footage kinda.

you totally need to take your friends and experience this.