Peachy the Magazine September October 2015 | Page 55

EAT. STAY. SHOP. PLAY. Photo from Hotel Ella. for fresh and innovative tacos. Warning: the salsa doña is dangerously hot and seriously addictive. 4200 N. Lamar Boulevard 512.419.1900 Texas French Bread Fresh and delicious fare makes this restaurant one of my favorites since college. I recommend the pimiento cheese sandwich on sourdough with the side salad. Situated near the University of Texas, professors, students, moms and all types feel at home here. I have spotted Laura Bush there as well! 2900 Rio Grande Street 512.499.0544 STAY Hotel Ella (photo above) I threw my daughter’s Bat Mitzvah at this historic hotel and it was QUITE the party, if I do say so myself. Located in the historic Judges’ Hill neighborhood, the hotel used to be a mansion. The rooms have been updated, and I stayed in a suite off the romantic wraparound porch. Hotel Ella is close to the University of Texas. The Four Seasons husband for a special occasion. Situated on Lady Bird Lake, you can watch the Austin Bats, go on a run, ride or canoe and join the throngs of Austin athletes. The spa is divine, and Trio, the restaurant, never fails. I also like to order up a pitcher of margaritas from room service with chips and guacamole. I love to check into the Four Seasons with my 98 San Jacinto Boulevard 512.478.4500 1900 Rio Grande Street 512.495.1800 SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2015 53