BarChi Sushi is a stylish addition to the already exuberant Second Street District. The Japanese restaurant is located in the heart of more than 50 specialty shops and destinations and just one block from the W Hotel.

With a brightly colored and contemporary interior, La Condesa is a hip spot for your next private event. I found La Condesa welcoming, and the restaurant hosts many politicians and staffers who work nearby.

You can find some of the prettiest views in Austin if you wander down by the majestic Colorado River. And on East 2nd Street, by the 1st Street Bridge, is the equally beautiful Lamberts Downtown Barbecue.

A downtown oyster bar, a new Kerbey Lane Cafe outside of Austin and a suburban craft beer bar are highlighted in this regular wrap-up of restaurant news we call Small Plates.

It is work out Wednesday, getting a look at one of the original boutique fitness studios, Barry’s started in LA in 1998 and has since grown to have locations around the world. We are live at the 2nd Street District.

Just in time for Fall, there’s a stretch-denim, men’s clothing store in town with the stretchiest denim around! Mugsy Jeans is known to make the “most comfortable men's clothing on the planet” and their stretch denim will have you feeling comfortable and confident all day long for any occasion!

In 2019, he packed the house at ACL Live for his debut “Austin City Limits” taping. Fans whooped and hollered, stomping their feet and singing along to his radio-friendly earworms.

Look, we could all use some good vibes right about now and when this indie pop powerhouse spins sunny harmonies over cascading guitar riffs, it’s a spirit-lifting mix.

The heart of Austin beats in the Downtown area, home to live music venues, historic theaters, museums and trendy 2nd Street District boutiques. Find hotels in Downtown Austin.