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PHOTOGRAPHY BY DENNIS BURNETT (SECOND BAR + KITCHEN) Downtown goes north: The second location of popular restaurant Second Bar + Kitchen shines in the new Archer Hotel at Domain Northside. CELEBRATE THE DIVERSE OFFERINGS AT DOMAIN NORTHSIDE WITH A CULINARY TOUR. BY FRANI CHUNG EAT. DRINK. LOVE! Behold the new Domain Northside, a bustling land of retail, entertainment, and upscale dining. Here, we present a culinary-tour- de-Domain Northside and its main artery, Rock Rose Avenue. Our evening guide begins with an aperitif and ends with a nightcap--and the option to continue into the wee hours. Best Aperitif: 77 DEGREES Aptly named for the most idyllic cocktailing tem- perature, this three-story rooftop bar with exotic rum drinks and sharable bites is the perfect spot to start your night. Enjoy the sunset while sipping on the Cayman Account, a rum-based tiki cocktail with fresh-squeezed pineapple and orange juices, refreshing ginger beer, and a hand-carved pineapple parrot garnish. It's potent enough to mentally transport you to the Caribbean. 1500 E. Rock Rose Ave., 512-589- 2925; 77-degrees.com Best Appetizers: THAI-KUN The brick-and-mortar version of the popular Thai street food truck, East Side King's Thai- Kun has already become a vibrant hotspot. Two standout appetizers are the Moo Satay, a snack-on-a-stick of marinated pork skewers served with flavorful peanut curry and ajaat salad, and the Thai-Kun chicken wings, the perfect combination of crispy and sweet with spicy and dreamy, tossed with tamarind and Thai-chili. 11601 Rock Rose Ave., 512-719-3332; thaikun.com/-rock-rose Best Entrée: SECOND BAR + KITCHEN Cold winter evenings call for luscious dishes like braised short ribs, and Chef David 48 AUSTINWAY.COM SCENE DINE