Around Town: Downtown/Warehouse District PLAY VIDEO DOWNTOWN WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Powder Room Comedor The Warehouse District creates some of Austin’s most electrifying nights. Find world-class dining, expertly crafted cocktails and the city’s most celebrated gay clubs, all within a few short blocks. DINING Italian steakhouse Red Ash is famed for its dry-aged steaks, but don’t skip the house-made pastas. Péché ’s French brasserie staples get a Texas twist, like bourguignon with wild boar. Inventive wild game dishes, such as elk sliders and rabbit-rattlesnake sausage, celebrate the spirit of the American West at Lonesome Dove Western Bistro . Share carnitas wontons and lamb lollipops at poolside Group Therapy at Hotel ZaZa, with skyline views to boot. Elegant, industrial Comedor is MICHELIN recommended, thanks to dishes like buttery bone marrow tacos. Nearly every bite at MICHELIN-starred Hestia is seared or smoked over the 20-foot hearth. Visit Hestia Bar for a la carte bites and cocktails with inventive ingredients, like nixta liqueur. Experience 1950s Havana at Cuban-inspired Manny’s with fresh ceviche, empanadas and 36 visitaustin.org TOP TO BOTTOM: COMEDOR; POWDER ROOM Celebrate community at Republic Square with family-friendly film screenings, live music and community festivals. On Saturdays, shop SFC Downtown Farmers’ Market for fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, baked goods and more.