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WHO: Austin-based author whose new book, White Fur, was released May 30 by Penguin Random House to rave reviews. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE: "I love the Original Pinballz Arcade (8940 Research Blvd, 512-420-8458; pinballzarcade.com). Who can resist a Friday night playing a '94 Guns N' Roses pinball machine, winning stuffed animals, and losing all track of time like I was 15 again? Not me." DIVINE DECADENCE: "The restaurant/bar at Justine's Brasserie (4710 E. Fifth St., 512-385-2900; justines1937.com) is no secret, but the parties there have an underground, upside-down beauty I love—from Bushwick Bill rapping in the garden to a punk Bastille Day to a snow machine for a Russian forest made of recycled Christmas trees. Follow Justine's on Facebook for party announcements." DOLLED UP: "Where can you get necessities like blood-orange perfume, rainbow lashes, and sequined high-waisted shorts? At the magical Coco Coquette (2109 E. Cesar Chavez St., 512- 344-9173; coco-coquette.com) boutique on the East Side, which correctly bills itself as the love child of Marie Antoinette and John Waters." BACK TO NATURE: "Last week at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (4801 La Crosse Ave., 512-232-0100; wildflower.org), I watched a caterpillar spin its first silk, starting a cocoon that would shelter its metamorphosis into a silk moth. These gardens help me get reoriented to life." ‒ Secret Source ‒ JARDINE LIBAIRE 500 W. Fifth St., Ste. 168, 512-476- 2469; wuchowaustin.com OUT AND ABOUT ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER Home of the historic Austin City Limits tapings, this state-of-the-art live music venue brings in a wide variety of touring acts, from classic rock bands to the hottest comedians. Don't miss the Willie Nelson statue outside. INSIDER TIP: Spot up-and-coming greats at ACL Live's little sister club, the more intimate 3Ten ACL Live, which is on the ground floor. 310 Willie Nelson Blvd., 512-225-7999; acl-live.com ANTONE'S NIGHTCLUB Austin's iconic home of the blues was founded by the late Clifford Antone in 1975 and has seen all of the greats in those 40-plus years. Now co-owned by hometown hero, the Grammy-award winning Gary Clark Jr., Antone's has live music every night, from free weekly residences to hot touring acts that sell out quickly. 305 E. Fifth St., 512-814-0361; antonesnightclub.com BASS CONCERT HALL With seating for 2,9000, the University of Texas's premier performance venue brings the best in comedy, music, and Broadway to Austin. INSIDER TIP: Want to eat before the show without rushing? Each performance features a limited dinner menu with a special cocktail or wine pairing in the third-floor dining area. 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive, 512-471-2787; texasperformingarts.org THE BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART The University of Texas's world-class art museum boasts an impressive array of Latin American art. Its recently renovated second-floor galleries are home to its permanent collections, while carefully selected visiting exhibits are found on the first floor. INSIDER TIP: Like the exhibits forget to ask for the off-menu biscuits. You won't be sorry. 1610 San Antonio St., 512-474-2796; olamaieaustin.com PAUL MARTIN'S AUSTIN GRILL Restaurant concept king Paul Fleming (P.F. Chang's, Fleming's) and partner Brian Bennett have brought their Paul Martin's American Grill to Domain Northside, but with a local twist in the name. With an emphasis on New American cuisine, the menu features classic dishes for lunch and dinner. 3120 Palm Way, No. 130, 512-953-8800; paulmartins americangrill.com PERLA'S Top-notch oysters are served on an expansive patio along South Congress with shareable menu selections, including lobster baked shells and cheese. 1400 S. Congress Ave., 512-291-7300; perlasaustin.com RED ASH Owner and executive chef John Carver draws ravenous crowds almost every night of the week with a blend of Northern and Southern Italian fare. Opened just last year, this upscale downtown restaurant is already a local favorite with handmade pastas and locally sourced meats prepared in the custom-built wood-burning grill, oven, and plancha. 303 Colorado St. No. 200, 512-379-2906; redashitalia.com SECOND BAR + KITCHEN Inventive bites and a smart cocktail program have drawn a stylish crowd downtown for years, and now the same thing is happening at Domain Northside, where Chef David Bull has opened a second location at the Archer Hotel. 3121 Palm Way; 200 Congress Ave., 512-827-2750; secondbarkitchen.com SWIFT'S ATTIC Whimsical small plates plus creative cocktails are the name of the game at this bustling, second-floor gastropub in the heart of downtown. 315 Congress Ave., 512-482-8842; swiftsattic.com UCHI Chef Tyson Cole combines his extensive Eastern knowledge with exotic, high-quality ingredients at this landmark restaurant that set the standard for innovative dining in Austin and attracts everyone from celebrities to families. 801 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchiaustin.com UCHIKO Designed to mimic a Japanese farmhouse, Uchi's sister restaurant is popular for its vegetarian tasting menu and fried-milk dessert. Expect to see one of the more stylish crowds in town. 4200 N. Lamar Blvd., 512-916-4808; uchikoaustin.com WU CHOW From the creative minds behind Swift's Attic, Wu Chow brings authentic farm-to-table Chinese food to downtown Austin. Another favorite with visiting celebs, this spot has a sophisticated yet laid-back vibe. 76 AUSTINWAY.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTINE GILCREASE (LIBAIRE) The SOURCE: SCENE