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Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

1. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.0
320 E 6th St (btwn Trinity & San Jacinto), Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Downtown Austin · 122 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Off the cuff movies & hits too. Enjoy drinks, food all while enjoying the flix

The Driskill Bar is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

2. The Driskill Bar

8.8
604 Brazos St (6th St), Austin, TX
Hotel Bar · Downtown Austin · 117 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Oldest hotel in town (Built in 1886) Elegant & classy, but fun! The Bar is worth a trip. Bartenders are lifers and have all been there 10+ years

Whole Foods Market is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

3. Whole Foods Market

9.0
525 N Lamar Blvd (btwn W 5th & 6th), Austin, TX
Grocery Store · Downtown Austin · 403 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: An Austin Original. The World Headquarters. The only grocery store you'd wait to just check out.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

9.3
5701 W Slaughter Ln Bldg F, Austin, TX
Movie Theater · Circle C Ranch · 119 tips and reviews
Castle Hill is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

5. Castle Hill

7.5
1008 Baylor St, Austin, TX
Scenic Lookout · Old West Austin · 5 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: cool display of an old house lot that allows graffiti artists to work. urban art!

Easy Tiger is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

6. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Play ping pong outside near Shoal Creek, play & have a drink!

The University of Texas at Austin is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

7. The University of Texas at Austin

1 University Station (Speedway), Austin, TX
University · 42 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Largest Public university in the USA. Pick what you'd like!

Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

8. Halcyon Coffee, Bar & Lounge

8.5
218 W 4th St (at Lavaca St.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Downtown Austin · 194 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Coffee shop with free wi-fi. Right in the heart of the Warehouse District

Thunderbird Coffee is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

9. Thunderbird Coffee

8.0
2200 Manor Rd (Breeze Terrace), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Upper Boggy Creek · 60 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A staple on the east side. Great outside space.

Jo's Coffee is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

10. Jo's Coffee

8.9
1300 S Congress Ave (James St. W.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Bouldin Creek · 197 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Strong coffee on South Congress.

Caffé Medici is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

11. Caffé Medici

8.2
1101 W Lynn St (btw 10th & 12th), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · Old West Austin · 51 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: a coffee lover's paradise. pro baristas with a calm atmosphere.

Epoch Coffee is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

12. Epoch Coffee

8.7
221 W North Loop Blvd (At Chesterfield Ave.), Austin, TX
Coffee Shop · North Loop · 127 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Funky coffee house a little north, Strong stuff.

Bouldin Creek Café is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

13. Bouldin Creek Café

9.1
1900 S 1st St (at W. Mary St.), Austin, TX
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 261 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Self-proclaimed "Coffee Dealer"

Hotel San Jose is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

14. Hotel San Jose

9.3
1316 S Congress Ave (James St.), Austin, TX
Hotel · Bouldin Creek · 92 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: As cool as it gets to a hotel bar. Plus you are already cool being on S. Congress.

The Continental Club is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

15. The Continental Club

8.8
1315 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX
Rock Club · 70 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Music lounge with lots of Austin history. Blues, rock, jazz, country. Enjoy the atomosphere & the intimate setting.

Broken Spoke is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

16. Broken Spoke

7.9
3201 S Lamar Blvd (at Westrock Dr.), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · South Lamar · 67 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A true Texas Honky Tonk. One of the last in Texas. You will get asked to dance. Bring your boots!

Mean Eyed Cat is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

17. Mean Eyed Cat

9.0
1620 W 5th Street, Austin, TX
Bar · Old West Austin · 28 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Johnny Cash tribute bar. Great juke box. Fun bartenders. Lots of beer & wine choices.

Draught House Pub & Brewery is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

18. Draught House Pub & Brewery

9.0
4112 Medical Pkwy (42nd St), Austin, TX
Brewery · Rosedale · 105 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A real local place. German Biergarten feel. More north but a great pub. Folks hang outside in the parking lot as well. Fun times.

The Elephant Room is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

19. The Elephant Room

8.7
315 Congress Ave (at 3rd St.), Austin, TX
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Austin · 72 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Only place in town with 365 days of live music. A real jazz bar.

Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

20. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve

8.5
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX
Nature Preserve · 10 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A great nature hike smack dab in the city!

360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge) is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

21. 360 Bridge (Pennybacker Bridge)

9.2
5000 Plaza on the Lk, Austin, TX
Scenic Lookout · 24 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A cool lookout over Lake Austin and peaceful views of the Westalke neighborhod.

Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

22. Covert Park at Mt. Bonnell

9.3
3800 Mount Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX
Park · 88 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: A must for any visitor. Sweeping views of the Hill Country & Downtown Austin. A nice hike up the steps too! Bring food & drink for a picnic at the top.

Barton Creek Greenbelt is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

23. Barton Creek Greenbelt

9.4
3753 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, TX
Hiking Trail · Barton Hills · 40 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Great hiking right in the middle of the city.

Butler Park Pitch & Putt is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

24. Butler Park Pitch & Putt

7.9
201 Lee Barton Dr (Barton Springs Rd.), Austin, TX
Golf Course · Zilker · 11 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: 9 holes of Pitch & Putt right downtown.

Chuy's Tex-Mex is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

25. Chuy's Tex-Mex

8.9
1728 Barton Springs Rd (Sterzing St.), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Zilker · 192 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Tex-Mex perfection. Get the Elvis Memorial Combo Platter with a New Mexican Martini. Don't forget the queso!

Torchy's Tacos is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

26. Torchy's Tacos

1311 S 1st St (btwn W Elizabeth & W Gibson St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 219 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Breakfast tacos. For lunch / dinner: Green chile pork taco, queso, street corn, and Lil' Nookies (deep fried chocolate chip cookies).

Magnolia Cafe is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

27. Magnolia Cafe

2304 Lake Austin Blvd (at Upson St.), Austin, TX
Diner · West Austin · 134 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Open 24/8 (yes 8 days a week)...pancakes as big as your head, migas, and many other eclectic takes on breakfast.

Casino El Camino is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

28. Casino El Camino

8.3
517 E 6th St (bt Red River & Neches Sts), Austin, TX
Dive Bar · Downtown Austin · 229 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Award Winning Burgers! Expect a wait. A Typical Neighborhood Bar --if your neighborhood is dark, cool and twisted.

Polvos is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

29. Polvos

7.7
2004 S 1st St (W Johanna St), Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · Bouldin Creek · 193 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Interior Mexican Food in South Austin. Keeping it weird one taco at a time.

30. Louisiana Longhorn Cafe

7.6
200 E Main St, Round Rock, TX
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Further out in Old Round Rock. Great cajun food. Live music & cold beer. Fried alligator, yes indeed!

The Mighty Cone is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

31. The Mighty Cone

8.1
2512 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX
Food Truck · Downtown Austin · 12 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Fried Chicken in a tortilla. With avocado and a ranch aoili drizzle. Nuff' said.

Frank Restaurant is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

32. Frank Restaurant

407 Colorado St (btw 4th & 5th), Austin, TX
Hot Dog Joint · Downtown Austin · 388 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Upgraded hot dogs, waffle fries, poutine, and bloody marys with bacon infused vodka. Oh-- and fried chicken & waffles.

Shady Grove is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

33. Shady Grove

1624 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX
American Restaurant · Zilker · 172 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: RV park turned restaurant. Enjoy cheese fries, hippie sandwhiches, and the best meat loaf. Frito Pie is a must. & all desserts are made in house

Home Slice Pizza is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

34. Home Slice Pizza

9.4
1415 S Congress Ave (Gibson St. E), Austin, TX
Pizzeria · 333 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Best NY Pizza in town. Down on South Congress. Plenty to do after eating some slices.

Amy's Ice Creams is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

35. Amy's Ice Creams

9.0
1301 S Congress Ave (at The Cir), Austin, TX
Ice Cream Parlor · 93 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Ice cream goddess in town. Hard to beat Blue Bell, but she has figured it out. Housed in the Original Schlotzsky's Deli location

Gourdough's is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

36. Gourdough's

8.4
6th street and Red River street, Austin, TX
Food Truck · 19 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Big. Fat. Donuts. Worth every calorie

Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

37. Joe's Bakery & Coffee Shop

8.5
2305 E 7th St, Austin, TX
Mexican Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: Mexican breakfast all the way. Fried bacon...

Tacodeli is one of Pearson's Picks for #SXSW 2014.

38. Tacodeli

9.0
4200 N Lamar Blvd (at W 42nd St), Austin, TX
Taco Restaurant · Rosedale · 130 tips and reviews

Pearson - Always LearningPearson - Always Learning: More breakfast tacos...north but so very worth it. Super fresh ingredients. Dona Sauce...SPICY!