South Congress · Affectionately known as SoCo, this area is an eclectic combination of old and new Austin.  Sit outside with the beautiful people at Jo’s Coffee Shop, or eat at Vespaio, which offers a daily menu of fresh and inventive Italian fare.  Guero’s is frequented by celebrities and loved by Austinites for its mean margaritas.  To get a taste of SoCo’s nightlife, drop by the Continental Club, one of Austin’s most renowned venues, and where musicians go to watch other musicians play. For more information about SoCo, visit the Austin Chronicle's SoCo Guide.