Peachy the Magazine September October 2015 | Page 55

EAT. STAY. SHOP. PLAY.

Photo from Hotel Ella.

for fresh and innovative
tacos. Warning: the salsa
doña is dangerously hot
and seriously addictive.
4200 N. Lamar Boulevard
512.419.1900
Texas French Bread
Fresh and delicious fare
makes this restaurant
one of my favorites since
college. I recommend the
pimiento cheese sandwich
on sourdough with the
side salad. Situated near
the University of Texas,
professors, students,
moms and all types feel at
home here. I have spotted
Laura Bush there as well!
2900 Rio Grande Street
512.499.0544

STAY
Hotel Ella (photo above)
I threw my daughter’s
Bat Mitzvah at this historic hotel and it was
QUITE the party, if I do
say so myself. Located in

the historic Judges’ Hill
neighborhood, the hotel
used to be a mansion.
The rooms have been
updated, and I stayed
in a suite off the romantic wraparound porch.
Hotel Ella is close to the
University of Texas.

The Four Seasons

husband for a special
occasion. Situated on
Lady Bird Lake, you
can watch the Austin
Bats, go on a run, ride
or canoe and join the
throngs of Austin athletes. The spa is divine,
and Trio, the restaurant,
never fails. I also like
to order up a pitcher of
margaritas from room
service with chips and
guacamole.

I love to check into the
Four Seasons with my

98 San Jacinto Boulevard
512.478.4500

1900 Rio Grande Street
512.495.1800

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