First Thursday, SoCo Merchant Directory

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2007-09-18T18:55:00.001-07:00

Allens Boots • 1522 S. Congress, 512-447-1413
Western wear apparel and Texas gifts since 1977.
M-Sat 9-8; Sun 12-6.
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Amy’s Ice Creams • 1301 S. Congress, 512-440-7488
Good people. Naughty, naughty ice creams. Sun-Thu 11:30-11;Fri-Sat 11:30-midnight.
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Amy’s Ice Creams Supersouth • 3100 S. Congress, Ste. 3A, 512-851-2697
Different good people. Same naughty ice cream. Sun-Thu 11:30-11;Fri-Sat 11:30-midnight.
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Austin Art Glass • 1608 S. Congress, 512-916-4527
This glassblowing studio and gallery offers functional and decorative glass art, glassblowing classes and free demonstrations.
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Austin Motel • 1220 S. Congress, 512-441-1157, fax 512-441-1157
A quaint, quirky, quiet, convenient and still affordable place to stay and enjoy Austin. 24 / 7
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Avenue Gallery • 1510 1/2 S. Congress, 512-442-3600
Custom picture framing & gift store. B/W photography by Kip Holm. Open Tues 12-6; Wed-Fri 10-6; Sat 11-4; closed Sun & Mon.
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2007-09-18T18:54:00.005-07:00

Blackmail • 1202 S. Congress, 512-326-7670
A monochromatic boutique where black is the new black.
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By George • 1400 S. Congress, 512-441-8600
Women's boutique featuring remarkable and distinctive styles, beyond the latest trends.
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2007-09-18T18:54:00.003-07:00

Clear Point Wellness • Congress Square II, 611 S. Congress Ave, Ste. 135, 512-416-7700
Personalized chiropractic care in a spa-like atmosphere. With precise, gentle adjustments we guide you to a more comfortable state of health and wellbeing. Lisa Hastings, Dr. of Chiropractic.
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Continental Club, est. 1957 • 1315 S. Congress, 512-441-2444
Rockin' South Austin since 1957! The premier live music venue in Austin! M-Sat 4-2; Sun 9-2.
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Creatures Boutique • 1206 S. Congress, 512-707-2500
Fine shoes, accessories, apparel & gifts. For him, her & baby. 11-7 daily
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Crofts Original Boutique • 1714 B S. Congress, 512-445-6308
Stand out in a crowd - Austin style. Check out G1, Sanctuary, Johnny Was, vintage boots, sunglasses and cool Austin Tees. Mon-Sat 10-7; Sun 11-5
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Crown Clothing • 3100 S. Congress 512-448-0707
Freitag, Double A, Converse, Ocean Pacific, A1 Tees, Glory Denim and American Optics. Tues-Sun 11am-7pm.

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2007-09-18T18:54:00.001-07:00

Doc's MotorWorks Bar & Grill • 1123 S. Congress, 512-448-9181
Great food and beer selection. Full bar. Large patio for people-watching and relaxing. Sun-Fri 11-12; Sat 11-1
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2007-09-18T18:53:00.005-07:00

Eco-Wise • 1110 W. Elizabeth, 326-4474
Environmentally friendly apparel, fair trade gifts, local artist wares, recycled greeting cards, non-toxic remodelling. The "green" department store. Mon-Fri 11-7; Sat 10-6; Sun 12-4.
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2007-09-18T18:53:00.003-07:00

Farm to Market Grocery • 1718 S. Congress, 462-7220
Groceries, flowers, prepared foods, specialty items, gifts, beer and wine. Focus on local producers. 8am-8pm everyday.
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Feathers Boutique • 1700 B S. Congress (entrance on Milton), 912-9779
Hand selected women’s vintage clothing and accessories from the 1940s - 1980s. Austin’s largest selection of amazing vintage shoes. 11-7 everyday.
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Fran’s Hamburgers • 1822 S. Congress, 444-5738
Great food for 34 years, and still rockin’.
M-Th 7-10, F-Sat 7-10:30, Sun 11-10.

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2007-09-18T18:53:00.001-07:00

Gallery Soco • 1714-A S. Congress, 442-5144; Toll-free 877-222-2310
Contemporary fine art by local and national artists. Also offering custom framing services. T-Sat 11-6.
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The Great Outdoors Garden Center • 2730 S. Congress, 448-2992
Exotic & native plants, pottery & gifts for serious
gardeners & just, well, for fun.
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Güero’s Taco Bar • 1412 S. Congress, 447-7688
Authentic Mexican food and bar–perfect for family dining. Live music in the Oak Garden. M-F 11-11; Sat-Sun 8-11
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2007-09-18T18:52:00.001-07:00

The Herb Bar • 200 W. Mary St. (1 block W. of S. Congress), 512-444-6251
Healing Resource Center since 1986.
M-F 10-6:30; Sat 10-5.
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Heritage Boot • 1200 South Congress Ave., 512-326-8577
Heritage Boot hand-crafted boots along with Heritage Boot leather, hand-tooled bags, luggage, and wallets, hand-tooled belts, guitar straps, dog collars and vintage neon signs.
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Hill Country Weavers • 1701 S. Congress, 512-707-7396
A hip little cottage with an amazing selection of yarn. Great classes so you can KNIT, KNIT, KNIT. Mon-Sat 10-6; Thurs til 8; Sun 1-5.
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Home Slice Pizza • 1415 S. Congress, 512-444-PIES
NY-style pizza by-the-slice or pie. Slices are served during the day until 6:30 pm and at night from 9:30 to close. Also thru the window til 3 am Fri and Sat. Mon, Wed and Thurs 11:30-12; Sun 12-10.
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Hotel San Jose • 1316 S. Congress, 512-444-7322
Boutique hotel with 40 rooms that range in price from $90 to $290. Beer & wine bar 5-12 daily.
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hovercraft! • 1115 S. Congress, 512-707-1355
Apparel, sneakers and accessories. 11-7 everyday.

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2007-09-18T18:51:00.002-07:00

Jo's Coffee • 1300 S. Congress, 444-3800
Outdoor coffee shop with great people watchin', coffee sippin', and beer drinkin' on a big porch facing South Congress. Open @ 7 am everyday.
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2007-09-18T18:51:00.001-07:00

Long’s Vacuum Cleaner Co. • 2118 S. Congress, 442-5562
5 out of 4 recommend Long’s Vacuum for your next vacuum. We love selling vacuums. (We hate math.) Open Mon-Fri 9-6; Sat 10-3.
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2007-09-18T18:50:00.002-07:00

Maya • 1508 S. Congress, 912-1475
Jewelry, furniture and art from around the world. Open daily.
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Magnolia Cafe South • 1920 S. Congress, 445-0000
Sorry, we're open. 24 hours a day, 8 days a week.
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Mi Casa • 1700 S. Congress, 707-9797, 416-6929
Antiques, furniture, lighting, gifts, art & folkart. M-Sat 10-6; Sun 12-5.
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Monkey See, Monkey Do! • 1712 S. Congress, 443-4999
Purveyors of fine quality funk and cool retro
kitsch. Like a barrel of tragically hip monkeys! 11-7ish 7 days
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2007-09-18T18:50:00.001-07:00

Off The Wall • 1704 S. Congress, 445-4701
Furniture, gifts, art, antiques & odd things–old & new.
Estate sales produced. M-Sat 10-6:30; Sun 12-6.
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Opal Divine’s Penn Field • 3601 S. Congress, Ste. K100, 707-0237
Redefining casual dining in Austin, TX. American Grill, fine spirits and brews 7 nights a week. "It's worth it at Opal Divine's." Open 11am-2am Every Day
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2007-09-18T18:49:00.002-07:00

Pink Hair Salon and Gallery • 1204 S. Congress, 447-2888
Pink makes everything better. Hair. Make up. Independent Austin clothing designers. Art. Music by local artists. Tues-Fri 10-7; Sat 10-5; limited hours Monday & Sunday (retail only)
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Prima Dora • 1912 S. Congress, 447-4736
Gifts, fashion accessories, shoes and the only Tempurpedic mattress showroom in downtown Austin. Tempur-to-go! Open 10-6 daily.

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Prototype Vintage Design & Style • 1700 1/2 S. Congress at Milton, 44-PROTO
An inviting and inspiring arrangement of progressive furniture, decor and fashion designs from the past. 11-7 everyday.
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2007-09-18T18:49:00.001-07:00

Re Qi Essence Wellness Center • 1210 S. Congress, 294-9527
Specifically designed to support the bliss-filled work of a diverse group of dedicated healing arts practitioners.

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2007-09-18T18:47:00.003-07:00

Service Menswear • 110 W Elizabeth (Behind Güero's), 447-7600
A 10-year tradition. Now in stock: Jack Spade, Penguin, Modern Amusement, Brown Sound, Spiewak, and Vans. 11am-7pm everyday.
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St. Vincent de Paul • 1327 S. Congress, 442-5652
A unique blend of vintage and contemporary clothing and home furnishings. Proceeds fund community programs for those less fortunate. Mon-Sat 9:30-5; Sun 1-5 svdpstoreaustin@sbcglobal.net

South Congress Athletic Club
Locally-owned gym providing a wide variety of ways to stay healthy and happy.
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2007-09-18T18:47:00.001-07:00

Ten Thousand Villages • 1317 S. Congress, 512-440-0440
A non-profit store featuring fairly traded handicrafts from around the world. Mon-Sat 11-7; Sun 1-5
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Tesoros Trading Company • 1500 South Congress Avenue, 512-447-7500
A retailer and wholesale distributor of folk arts and crafts and traditional items from over 20 different countries including Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Peru, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, USA and Vietnam. The store is full to the brim with folk art, furniture, crafts, Sterling silver jewelry, weavings, handmade clothing and many other milagros. Open Sunday thru Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6. Closes at 6 pm on First Thursdays.
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Texas Folklife • 1317 S. Congress (behind Ten Thousand Villages) 512-441-9255
A statewide cultural arts non-profit with free art gallery open to public. Open Monday thru Friday 11-5.
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Trophy's Bar & Grill
Offering live music many nights, bar and burgers.
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Turquoise Door • 1208 S. Congress, 512-416-7100
American Indian jewelry, Russian amber, international silver jewelry, the best in Latin American folk art. Gorgeous Day-of-the-Dead. Open daily, 10-Late.

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2007-09-18T18:46:00.003-07:00

Uncommon Objects • 1512 S. Congress, 442-4000
Antiques, raw materials for creative living, 30 dealers—eclectic, curious & odd. Everyday 11-7; open late Thurs til 9.
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Urban Dentistry, Amy Urban, DMD • 3601 S. Congress, Ste. G100, 440-5900
LOVE THE MOUTH.
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2007-09-18T18:46:00.001-07:00

Vivid • 1200 S. Congress, 326-3095
A full spectrum boutique featuring gifts, jewelry and clothing. Open daily.

Vulcan Video South • 112 W Elizabeth, 326-2629
Austin’s best DVD rental store, with 3 locations to serve you! Mon-Thurs 10:30-12; Fri & Sat 10:30-2.
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2007-09-18T18:44:00.001-07:00

Washburn’s Town & Country Cleaners • 1423 S. Congress, 512-442-1467
28 year onsite processing plant of dry cleaning and laundry. Open Mon-Fri 7-6; Sat 9-1; Closed Sun.

White Crane Herbal Medicine • 1902 S. Congress, 512-693-HERB (4372)
Chinese herbs, books, teas, gifts, acupuncture & bodywork.
M-F 9-7:30; Sat 10-7:30; Sun 12-6.
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2007-09-12T13:42:00.000-07:00

Yard Dog • 1510 S. Congress Ave., 512-912-1613
Gallery hours: M-F 11-5; Sat 11-6; Sun. 12-5.
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y&i clothing boutique • 1113 S. Congress, 512-462-0775
Your ultimate closet stocked with women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, and more! Mon-Sat 11-7; Sun 12-6.
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