Love Like A Local: Gift Guides
Show your sweetie and Austin’s local businesses a little love this year!
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Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a bouquet of gorgeous, one-of-a-kind flowers. Available for both pickup and delivery.
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The Jen Collection Ring | Valentines
Ring ring ring, this Jen Collection ring is calling her name and is just one of the many stunning pieces offered by local boutique, Valentines.
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Whether you’re the handmade card type or the store-bought type, give your Valentine the perfect card… sassy or sweet.
![Small jewels](https://www.gottesmanresidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-01-21-at-2.45.40-PM.png)
Nak Armstrong Earrings | ByGeorge
Architectural, organic, and simply stunning! All of Nak Armstrong’s pieces make for the perfect accessory that she’ll love to wear.
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Help her stay comfy and cozy with this buttery soft loungewear set from local boutique Estilo.
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Give her the gift of calmness and tranquility with this weighted silk eye mask filled with French Lavender and flaxseed.
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![Austin sign book](https://www.gottesmanresidential.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.43.06-PM.png)
Give him the gift of laughter with one of El Arroyo’s Big Book Of Signs (or all four!).
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Enjoy some quality time with him while also discovering the highlights of Austin along with some local breweries during this half-day beer tasting and bike tour.
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His search for the perfect collared shirt is over. Criquet offers some of the most comfortable and stylish vintage-inspired golf shirts, right here in Austin.
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Have him smelling his best with Phlur’s Greylocke fragrance. It’s the scent of tradition made new: thoughtful and refined, with a smidge of irreverence.
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Cooking Class | Pasta Social Club
Get yalls hands dirty and discover the magical world of fresh pasta-making in a (virtual) private class or group workshop.
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Help keep his drink warm or cold and game-day ready this year with a Yeti stackable mug.
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Art sets are sure to get lots of use and your young artist will be able to create everything from sketches and drawings to cartoons and paintings!
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Austin Is Cool Book | Book People
From armadillos to tortillas, and bats to ten-gallon hats, this groovy kids book is your guide to all things cool and weird in Austin.
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Cuddle+Kind Doll | Alexa James Baby
Every cuddle+kind doll is handmade, stitch by stitch with passion and pride in Peru. For every cuddle+kind doll sold, they give 10 meals to children in need.
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Ice Cream Crochet Set | Alexa James Baby
As sweet as can be! These ice-cream rattles are soft, richly textured, and colorful, making them perfect playthings for babies and older siblings.
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Double the fun! These sweet matchbox mice will bring a smile to all ages and endless amounts of fun.
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Stick with the classics! Your little will love playing with this simple, clean-lined wooden car. Also available in blue and gray.
Love Like A Local: Uniquely Austin
Here are a few date suggestions that are uniquely Austin and sure to give your date a memorable edge.
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Antonelli’s Cheese Shop | Enjoy shared composed cheese plates, charcuterie boards, and assorted craft chocolates at one of Antonelli’s virtual classes!
4220 Duval St | 512.531.9610
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Arlo Grey’s Yurt Village | Enjoy an intimate dinner for up to 8 in a private, heated yurt on The Line Hotel’s pool deck. Make a reservation from now until February 28th.
111 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.478.2991
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Austin Biplane | Experience Austin in a vintage-style open-cockpit biplane. Fly over Lady Bird Lake, UT, the Capitol Building, Lake Austin, and more!
4321 Emma Browning Ave | 512.981.6016
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Blue Starlite Mini Drive-In | Authentic drive-in slots with window speaker setups and great movie programming all year long!
300 San Antonio St | 512.643.0043
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Collective Retreats Glamping | Perched on a ridge in Wimberley, experience breathtaking skies, Farm-to-Ranch cuisine, and exciting on-site activities.
7431 Fulton Ranch Rd
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Retro Boat Rentals ATX | Cruise the lake with your sweetie in a rare classic boat while enjoying casual outdoor drinks and eats.
74 Trinity St | 512.663.5145
Love Like A Local: Eats
From casual to fine dining restaurants, here are a few of our favorite spots to grab a bite to eat in Austin.
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Bar Peached | A bar-focused restaurant concept serving cocktails, tacos, and Asian-inspired comfort food in historic Clarksville.
1315 W 6th St | 512.992.0666
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Clark’s Oyster Bar | A chic West Austin neighborhood spot with a great raw bar, lobster rolls, and more.
1200 W 6th St | 512.297.2525
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Jeffreys | A Clarksville fine dining icon featuring dry-aged prime beef, French American classics, seasonal favorites, and a full bar.
1204 W Lynn St | 512.477.5584
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Juliet Italian Kitchen | Bringing nostalgic and classic Italian-American cuisine to the heart of Austin on Barton Springs.
1500 Barton Springs Rd | 512.479.1800
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Juniper | Northern Italian cuisine meets central Texas influences at this East Austin restaurant, offering inventive food and cocktail menus that align with their swanky interior.
2400 E Cesar Chavez St #304 | 512.220.9421
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Uchi + Uchiko | Whether you visit Uchi or its sister restaurant Uchiko, the ambiance, upscale sushi, and small plates will not disappoint.
4200 N Lamar Blvd | 512.916.4808
Love Like A Local: Treats
Head to one of Austin’s best bakeries to enjoy all the baked goods, desserts, and sweets with your sweet.
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Cookie Rich | A new local cookie company crafting an update on the classic, homemade cookie. They are currently offering 10 flavors that will rotate quarterly.
2201 N Lamar Blvd | 512.359.5465
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Jacoby’s Strawberry Cake | It’s hard to beat this East Austin restaurant’s classic strawberry cake. The original recipe is from owner Adam Jacoby’s grandmother and will leave you wanting more.
3235 E Cesar Chavez St | 512.366.5808
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Little Lucy’s | For sweet tooths, Little Lucy’s, is the answer! Dishing out mini-donuts with creative flavors, toppings, and dipping sauces.
75 1/2 Rainey St | 424.235.8297
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Maggie Louise Confections | Chocolate is a love language, best shared with someone special! Give your Valentine the gift of gourmet chocolates, hand-painted and delicious.
1017 E 6th St | 512.953.5744
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Mindy’s Bakeshop | Specializing in custom cakes, cookies, and general deliciousness! Grab some pre-made treats, a cookie decorating kit, or sign up for one of their virtual baking classes.
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Tiny’s Milk & Cookies | A good chocolate chip cookie, hot from the oven, is one of the greatest indulgences! Take a little bit of Tiny’s home and bake some of their cookies in your own oven!
1503 W 35th St | 512.220.0698