Kyriakides-Liechti Symposium
Advances in Solid and Structural Mechanics
In celebration of the 60th Birthdays of Stelios Kyriakides and Kenneth M. Liechti
May 13-14, 2011 ~ Austin, Texas

Around Austin


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       Places to Eat for Lunch (within walking distance of the conference venue)
       Places to Eat (other restaurants)
       Places to Visit
       Helpful Sites about Austin



Places to Eat for Lunch (that are within walking distance of the conference venue)

Bite Mi
2002 Guadalupe Street, Suite B
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 501-6738
Mon-Fri 11am-9pm
Bite Mi's Reviews on Yelp

0.2 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 4 min walk
Located on the "Drag" on Guadalupe Street


Vietnamese Sandwiches
Price Range: $
Blanton Café
MLK at Congress
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 471-5482
Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 11am-5pm,
Sun 1pm-5pm, Closed Mon blantonmuseum.org/visit/cafe_menu/

0.2 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 4 min walk
Located across from the Blanton Museum of Art on campus at The University of Texas


Cafe selling sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbread pizzas, smoothies and more.
Price Range: $
The Carillon
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 404-3655
Mon-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm
www.thecarillonrestaurant.com

0.0 mi away from AT&T Center
*Located in the AT&T Center


American Grill
Price Range: $$$
Chick-Fil-A
2201 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 232-0818
Mon-Thurs 10:30am-6pm,
Fri 10:30am-4:00pm
www.chick-fil-a.com

0.6 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 11 min walk
Located in the Student Activity Center (SAC) on campus


Fast food chain restaurant selling food focused on chicken (chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken strips, etc.)
Price Range: $
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2230 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 320-0238
Mon-Sun 11am-10pm
www.chipotle.com

0.4 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 8 min walk
Located on the "Drag" on Guadalupe Street


Fast food chain restaurant selling burritos and tacos
Price Range: $
Hai Ky
2000 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 480-0057
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 12pm-10pm
www.haikyonline.com

0.2 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 4 min walk
Located on the "Drag" on Guadalupe Street


Vietnamese Cuisine
Price Range: $
Jimmy John's
601 West Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-3111
Mon-Sun 11am-3am
www.jimmyjohns.com

0.3 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 6 min walk
Located across the street from Austin Fire Station and next to Tiff's Treats


Gourmet Sandwiches - delivery is also an option here: you can have your order delivered to you
Price Range: $

Mellow Mushroom
2426 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 472-6356
Mon-Thurs 11am-12mid,
Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 12noon-12mid
www.mellowmushroom.com

0.6 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 12 min walk
Located on the "Drag" on Guadalupe Street


Eclectic restaurant selling specialty pizzas, salads, calzones, hoagies and beer.
Price Range: $$
Pita Pit
2350 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-7482
Daily 10am-10pm
www.pitapitusa.com

0.5 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 11 min walk
Located on the "Drag" on Guadalupe Street


A healthier option - meat and veggie pitas, salads, soups and smoothies.
Price Range: $
Schlotzsky's
1915 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 457-1129
Daily 10am-10pm
www.schlotzskys.com

0.1 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 3 min walk
Located at the intersection of Guadalupe and Martin Luther King Jr Blvd


Sandwich chain known for their unique bread which also has pizza, salads, and soups.
Price Range: $
Story of Texas Cafe
1800 N Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0403
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/cafe.html

0.2 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 4 min walk
Located in the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum


Cafe offering soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Price Range: $
Taco Cabana
2201 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 232-0818
Mon-Thurs 7am-9pm,
Fri 7am-5pm
www.tacocabana.com

0.6 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 11 min walk
Located in the Student Activity Center (SAC) on campus


Tacos, burritos, fajitas, etc.
Price Range: $
Zen
2201 Speedway
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 232-0818
Mon-Thurs 10:30am-8pm,
Fri 10:30am-5pm
www.eatzen.com


0.6 mi away from AT&T Center, ~ 11 min walk
Located in the Student Activity Center (SAC) on campus


Japanese Food Fast
Price Range: $


Places to Eat

Asti Trattoria
408 E. 43rd Street Suite C
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-1218
www.astiaustin.com

Italian - With a touch of Southwest
Price Range: $$
BarChi Sushi Restaurant
206 Colorado Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 382-5557
www.barchiaustin.com

Located in the downtown area, BarChi is a modern sushi restaurant with a great happy hour menu - great for groups.
Price Range: $$
Bistro 88
2712 Bee Caves Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 328-8888
www.bistro88.com

Euro-Asian/Continental/Eclectic
Price Range: $$
Brick Oven Restaurant
1209 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7006
http://www.brickovenrestaurant.com

Italian – Pizza baked in a wood-fired oven and great homemade pasta.
Price Range: $
Carmelo's Ristorante
504 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7497
http://www.carmelosrestaurant.com

Italian – Upscale downtown eatery featuring authentic Sicilian fare and continental chic.
Price Range: $$
Chez Nous
1601 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 322-5131
www.cheznousaustin.com

Continental - Quaint downtown bistro offering regional French cuisine.
Price Range: $$
Clay Pit
510 Neches Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 473-2413
www.claypit.com

Indian - An inviting restaurant in a historic downtown structure.
Price Range: $$
The County Line
6500 Bee Cave Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 327-1742
www.countyline.com

Barbeque-All-American barbecue in a beautiful location. Lively, casual atmosphere. West of the downtown area.
Price Range: $
The County Line on the Lake
5204 Ranch Road (FM) 2222
Austin, TX 78731
(512) 346-3664
www.countyline.com

Another location of the restaurant above. Set at the edge of the Hill Country with a lake view patio.
Price Range: $
Eastside Cafe
2113 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 476-5858
www.eastsidecafeaustin.com

Cafe with eclectic menu including many vegetarian dishes.
Price Range: $$
Eddie V's Prime Seafood (Downtown)
301 E. 5th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-1860
www.eddiev.com

Seafood & Steak
Price Range: $$$
Eddie V's Prime Seafood (Arboretum)
9400 Arboretum Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 342-2642
www.eddiev.com

Seafood & Steak
Price Range: $$$
FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar
2905 San Gabriel Street Suite 200
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 474-2905
www.finoaustin.com

Italian, Spanish, Mediterranean
Price Range: $
Fonda San Miguel
2330 N Loop Boulevard W
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 459-4121
www.fondasanmiguel.com

Mexican
Price Range: $$
Iron Cactus
606 Trinity Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9240
www.ironcactus.com

Tex-Mex Southwestern - Upscale Mexican restaurant with wonderful atmosphere specializing in Tex-Mex fare, fish steaks, pasta enchilada with a regional slant - not to mention great margaritas.
Price Range: $$
Iron Works Barbecue
100 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-4855
www.ironworksbbq.com

Barbecue - Located in the historic Weigel Iron Works building.
Price Range: $
Magnolia Cafe
2304 Lake Austin Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 478-8645
www.themagnoliacafe.com

Breakfast specialties and fresh entrees
Price Range: $
Mansion at Judges' Hill
1900 Rio Grande Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 495-1800
www.judgeshill.com

Eclectic
Price Range: $$$
Manuel's Downtown
310 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-7555
www.manuels.com

Contemporary Mexican - This small, crowded downtown restaurant has legions of faithful fans. Recommended dish: Chile Relleno en Nogada. Music
Price Range: $
Mulligan's
900 Ranch Road 620 S Suite B103
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-3305

American - Diverse American fare in an upscale billiards bar atmosphere
Price Range: $
Pao's Mandarin House
2300 Lohmans Spur Ste 134
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 263-8869
paosmandarinhouse.blogspot.com

Chinese - Quality Chinese cooking in a relaxed atmosphere
Price Range: $
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
6319 N Interstate Highway 35
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-9363
www.pappadeaux.com

Cajun/Creole seafood - Excellent food, excellent service. Very popular - come early to avoid long waits
Price Range: $$
Ruth's Chris Steak House
107 W 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-7884
www.ruthschris-austin.com

Steakhouse - Renowned for its delectable steaks
Price Range: $$$
Sam's Bar-B-Cue
2000 E 12th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 478-0378

Barbeque - Picnic tables surrounded by walls plastered with posters, publicity stills and photos.
Price Range: $
Shoreline Grill
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-3300
www.shorelinegrill.com

Seafood - Steaks
Price Range: $$
Sullivan's Steakhouse
300 Colorado Street Ste 200
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 495-6504
www.sullivansteakhouse.com

Steakhouse - Traditional and loud, but classy steakhouse
Price Range: $$
Veggie Heaven
1914 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 457-1013
veggieheavenaustin.com


Vegetarian - Balanced blend of intriguing vegetarian dishes at a low price.
Price Range: $


Places to Visit

Austin Museum of Art
823 Congress Avenue #100
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 477-0766
www.amoa.org

Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin
200 East MLK (MLK at Congress)
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 471-5482
www.blantonmuseum.org

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum & IMAX Theatre
2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 721-0200
www.thestoryoftexas.com

Harry Ransom Center at The University of Texas at Austin
21st and Guadalupe Streets
Austin, TX 78712
(512) 471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.org

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Avenue
Austin, TX 78739
(512) 232-0100
www.wildflower.org

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library & Museum
2313 Red River Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 721-0200
www.lbjlibrary.org

Mexic-Arte Museum: The Official Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas
419 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 480-9373
www.mexic-artemuseum.org

Texas State Capitol
1100 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 305-8400
www.tspb.state.tx.us/cvc/home/home.html

Zilker Botanical Garden
2220 Barton Springs Road
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 477-8672
www.zilkergarden.org




Helpful Sites About Austin

Austin Visitor Guide - www.austintexas.org

Austin.com - www.austin.com