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4 Gina’s on Congress Located where La Traviata formerly called home, the new French- and Italian-inspired bistro will be led by award-winning chef Jason Tallent. Gina’s on Congress will offer dishes such as pasta, tartare, carpaccio, mussels and frites, and signature cuts of veal chops and other meat. Small-vineyard wines, cocktails and espresso drinks will also be available. • Opening in December
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• 314 Congress Ave., Austin • www.ginasoncongress.com
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new bookstore opened in the former Malvern’s Book Spot and focuses on works by small, independent presses in addition to comics and graphic novels, books in translation and more. • Opened Aug. 15 • 613 W. 29th St., Austin • www.alienatedmajestybooks.com
sink, countertops and bottles. • 1609 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 200, Austin • www.aquasana.com
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5 The Sobering Center The Sobering Center marked its five-year anniversary in October. The center provides a safe alternative to jail or the emergency room for those needing to detox. Since its opening in 2018, the center has helped over 9,000 people. • 1213 Sabine St., Austin • www.soberingcenter.org
1 Marlow Bar Founded by locals Mike DeBonville and Joe Schumacher, Marlow Bar overlooks Waller Creek and offers rotating local beers, a seasonal cocktail menu and a back bar featuring drinks dressed with local produce. • Opened Sept. 17 • 700 E. Sixth St., Austin • www.marlow.bar 2 Alienated Majesty Books Owned by locals Melynda Nuss and Jose Skinner, the
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3 Aquasana Aquasana, a high-performance water filtration company, celebrated its 25-year anniversary in September. Headquartered in Austin, the business provides water filters to reduce contaminants in locations, such as showers and drinking water, with filters for under the
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