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Café No Sé
Austin, United States
10 July, 2019
Beyond the pulse of live music and the waft of barbecue, Austin is emerging as a place where healthy living is more than just a trend. We've explored the "Silicon Valley of Wellness" to find the best plant-based and paleo eateries, restorative retreats and forward-thinking fitness studios.
Known as the "live music capital of the world" and home to some of the country's best barbecue, Austin is a creative and culinary feast amid the conservative south and, despite rapid growth, it maintains a small-town charm. Yet this artist's paradise is expanding in new directions as a boom of health-conscious businesses are capitalising on Austin's wellness-savvy residents and seemingly endless natural offerings. With over 300 parks, 30 miles of urban trails (with 50 more to come) and countless yoga studios, Austin is a dream for fitness enthusiasts. It's no wonder the city has been ranked one of the healthiest and most yoga-friendly in the United States.
As the birthplace of Whole Foods and annual host of the Paleo f(x) conference, Austin's culinary repertoire extends far beyond barbecue; it is teeming with plant-based restaurants. Given that new vegetarian restaurants are considered a classic symbol of neighbourhood change, it seems fitting that this so-called "Silicon Valley of Wellness" is also one of the country's most rapidly gentrifying cities. Nevertheless, gentrification is not the explanation here - some of the city's most beloved vegetarian restaurants have been around for decades and businesses, new and old, maintain collegial and supportive relationships. Led by enthusiastic entrepreneurs motivated by their own experiences with holistic healing, Austin's wellness community appears to be more than a trend; it's rooted in a genuine commitment to healthy living.
Locals have long known Austin's best-kept secret. Beyond the pulse of live music, Austinites can be found kayaking the peaceful waters of Lady Bird Lake, hiking and biking the Greenbelt, or recovering from the Texan sun with an exfoliation at one of several posh spas. The time is now to join them. Whether in need of revival from last night's beer and barbecue, running the festival circuit or simply spending too much time in the heat, these are the best spots for you to relax, refuel, and recharge.
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