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If you're drinking a glass a day, it might as well be a good one. Find Austin's top wine bars
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Best Bars of 2008
Tired of the same old faces at your favorite watering hole? Why not step out of the box and give a new place a try. This past year’s new nightlife openings prove that Austinites are big on lounging on the patio after dark. Check out our picks for the best of '08.
Editor's Favorites: Joshua Hinsdale
When I first arrived in Austin in 1989 as a wide-eyed college freshman, it was a much different town. But a dot-com bust, suburban sprawl and a loft-heavy downtown later, Austin is still the same big city with a small town feel.
Neighborhood Guide: St. Edwards University
Students of St. Edward's University in South Austin have easy access to a great variety of restaurants and bars. From Tex-Mex classics to popular pizza joints and dive bars to trendy clubs, your next bite to eat or place to meet with friends is always nearby.
5 to Try: Rooftop Bars
With sweeping skyline views and refreshing evening breezes (on certain nights at least), these standout rooftop patios and bars add a cool element to Austin’s nightlife.
5 to Try: Micheladas
Bearing the beach-worthy flavor of its native Mexico, this refreshing beer-based cocktail has plenty of interpretations, but we recommend these five classics with a salted rim and lime juice served over ice.
