On Bekka: Dress by Augusta Jones $1,670, Unbridaled; Flowers by Westbank Flowers. On Matt: Suit by Marc Jacobs (Jacket $350, Pants $188), Barneys Co-op; Ascot by Ralph Lauren $70, Ralph Lauren; Ring by Jamie Joseph $1,488, Eliza Page.

Modern Bride

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Yu Sushi Izagaya

The playful presentation of each dish at the 2nd Street District’s first sushi restaurant is just the beginning of what’s to come. Each dish is a uniquely flavorful experience of its own. Opened in December by the owners of North Austin’s Sushi

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Paggi House

With its ample outdoor lounge space, creative cocktail menu, intriguing people-watching possibilities, and sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline, Paggi House is the place for a swanky happy hour. But happy hour is only

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Perry's Steakhouse and Grille

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Whether you send a box of warm cookies from Tiff’s Treats or hand pick a selection of fine chocolates from an elegant glass case, at Viva Chocolato Austin has no shortage of tasty confections for Valentine’s Day.

Sweets for the Sweetheart

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Paggi House

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With its ample outdoor lounge space, creative cocktail menu, intriguing people-watching possibilities, and sweeping views of Lady Bird Lake and the downtown skyline, Paggi House is the place for a swanky happy hour. But happy hour is only the beginning. Along with the new look that came with the renovation also came a new menu, full of eclectic fine-dining options. We started with the wild Gulf shrimp wrapped in prosciutto and served with a potato croquette. It was light and flavorful, just the right way to get any meal under way. Potato-encrusted wild salmon with spinach and oyster mushrooms was beautifully presented, and the filet mignon was cooked to perfection. We took the advice of our knowledgeable server and chose the German chocolate tartlet for dessert, paired with smoked caramel ice cream—it was a chocolate lover’s dream. We could have lingered at our table in the cozy dining room all night long. The restaurant’s Monday night wine dinners are a great introduction to Paggi House, as you can choose (from a few options) a starter, a main course, and a dessert for $50 per person.

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