I spend a great deal of time at The Domain. I asked myself why while I was back at the Domain…read moreagain today. The Domain is now a sought-after destination - where shopping (casual and high-end), dining, night life and other fun experiences converge. You can go shopping, meet a friend for happy hour, or do something completely fun and adventurous in the course of the day or evening. One of my Finance groups hosts a monthly Finance meeting at The Domain. Shopping...some of my favorite fun stores are at the Domain such as J. Crew and Anthropologie. I love these two stores because they have unique goods at great prices, in general, and specifically, have amazing sales. If you are a big baller, you can shop at stores like Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany's and whole host of other high stores. I'm a tiny baller. Smile. Dining - At the Domain you can get reasonably priced foods to high end fare. Some of my favorite places to dine in the Domain include Glorias, Flower Child, Paul Martin's and Haywire. Important to note, most restaurants have great happy hours and associated amazing prices. Nightlife - Some say that The Domain (especially on Rock Rose Avenue) is the new 6th Street (known for its bars and Live music). I would not venture out that far. However, if you want to party in the wee hours of the night, you can do it at The Domain. Fun Experiences - You can transport yourself to fun such as IPIC movie theatre, Museum of Illusion or the Battle of the Games. Last weekend I discovered the Barkin Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath...so, The Domain is not only for humans. Love The Domain...I am sure I will see you there!

On a roadtrip, we stopped by to check out the LV store for any possible Austin exclusive items…read more(lol) but they're closed due to what looks like water damage from a possible fire above. Outdoor mall with lots of popular stores like Neiman Marcus, Lululemon, Alo, Anthropologie, Bath & Body, Aritizia, and many more! An exclusive store that you can find here is the Coach Coffee Shop - there are only 2 in the US (New Jersey & Austin)! A lot of the retail staff are friendly and there seems to be stuff going on during the holidays, so definitely check it out. Also, lots of parking garages.

This is the best shopping area in the area. It has nearly everything that you could need. The one…read morething that would make this place perfect would be a donut shop. I think with that, this place would be complete.

This place is what I would call "white-Topia", it's hard not to notice how it's so soccer mom like…read more The way this location is up on the hill Tuck-away from the rest of the city. It's like Machu Picchu how the Incas hiding from the Spaniards to live in peace. Really you would have to live in this area to know about this place.

This mall says it's open from 9am to 9pm but that is a lie because they never open on these hours…read more Many times I've gone there in the morning and they are not open. Buyer Beware - Go to a Better Managed Mall and save yourself an entire trip to the mall wasted. In Fact, everywhere you look you will find different hours posted for North Cross Mall - Freaking Ridiculous...

I usually try not to write bad reviews, but this was very concerning to me…read more Today, when I went to visit this location and attend a event there I asked to use the bathroom adjacent to the hockey ring. There were two security guards, a short one and a tall one. The short one was friendly and opened the door. Apparently they have locks on the bathroom doors now. The the second taller security guard named Joe, who I believe is autistic, FOLLOWED ME INTO THE BATHROOM. Without me realizing it, he was WATCHING ME PEE from behind waiting for me to finish. I thought he needed to use the urinal so I stepped aside as I was done. I went to wash my hands, HE THEN FLUSHED THE TOLIET for me as if I'm a five-year-old, not knowing what to do. I thought it was a joke. I think he was trying to keep the place very clean. Needless to say this is where it started to get creepy. As I was drying my hands, I joked with him about the heavy security, and what was he doing following me into the bathroom? He then in a stone cold almost robotic tone, asked me to leave the property that I was now trespassing. Now I came to this location for an event around the corner at that same location. There's multiple businesses here. There were no signs for my event. That's why I asked for directions and then I needed to use the bathroom. There is nothing outside the realm of weird in me doing any of this. I drive a nice vehicle, and I was properly dressed for the event. At that point, he began following me to the parking lot. I asked him "what are you doing, I am going to my event" he said you need to leave, I laughed, and I said yes trust me I am leaving. And he was also filming me with his phone. (who is this guy and who hired him?) and said he was calling the police on me. At this point, we had crossed into the world of weirdness and I asked him I need to see your superior. I mentioned this to the other security guard working who pretended to be his superior. He didn't think it was very big deal or outside the realm of strange. I'm a grown adult and this was bizarre. I'm not some homeless person. I was dressed nicely, and these two people were acting like I was some homeless person camping out in the bathroom I don't know who runs that place but both of the security guards need to be fired immediately. I felt very shaken up afterwards I have never been treated like that. There's no excuse. I can only imagine what travesty of justice actually happens here I wasn't shaken up because I done something wrong. I was shaken up because this 6' 5" autistic person has some role of authority, and he should not be working at this job whatsoever. He had no emotion when he spoke with me. I'm not kidding when I say he was like a robot. It was creepy. I was more worried for the women and children that attend the hockey ring next-door, and may have a similar experience with this nut job who again followed me into the bathroom and watched me pee and proceeded to tell me I was now trespassing after I was done. I've seen this before people buy a piece of property and then they have some management company who doesn't know what they're doing oversee and manage it. The actual owner of the businesses and property have no idea what really happens here If that's how this business operates, you need to sell your business it's not appropriate. This is Austin, Texas not California. We don't treat people like that here. I have nothing against autistic people, but in this case and point this gentleman should not have any authority. He should be bagging groceries and maybe not even working with the public.

The Arboretum, a couple of miles from where we live, is one of Austin's shopping and dining…read moredestinations. When you think of the Arboretum, you likely think of businesses from Capitol of Texas Highway and Research Blvd including Great Hills Trails and Jollyville Road areas. This area has evolved over the 25+ years we have lived nearby. Some anchor stores include the Cheesecake Factory, Soma, and Chico's in one section of the Arboretum. Another Area include Target, Jason's Deli and World Market. The Arboretum also includes stores like Hallmark, La Madeline and TJ Maxx (for all the Maxinistas). The Renaissance Hotel is a notable hotel used for special events and conferences and has been around as long as I can remember. You can find just almost anything in this area of the city. We lost some key businesses like TGIF, Macaroni Grill, Pier 1 Imports and Gap. However, places like Trader Joe's and Modern furniture have been great additions. The mix of stores is nicely balanced between... local and national level businesses. The layout is especially walkable with places to sit and relax. The green space at the Arboretum is truly a highlight from picnic areas near Amy's ice cream to the Arboretum duck pond. The Arboretum offers a plethora of business to frequent. The Arboretum, in general, has moderately priced goods and great customer service. We welcome you to try our niche of Austin.

Open-air mall with offerings from stores like Soma, Chico's, Lamps Plus, and so much more…read more Whether you need a new sofa, fancy jewelry, an everyday bra, or toiletries, this shopping mall for suburbanites is the place to be. Restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops. Outdoor areas to relax and stroll (Arboretum Duck Pond) on walking trails and tree-lined streets. The mall opened in 1985 and manages to stay relevant in a time when online shopping is the preference over old school malls. Nice place to grab a bite or grab a new outfit.

I love the domain. It's really fun because I stay at the Lonestar Court and it's a beautiful kind…read moreof trendy hotel. The service is top-notch and the staff is really wonderful and it's just in a perfect location away from the bustle of the city.

I parked here in after going to get some food in wholefood and and got tolled by A&A Wrecker and…read moreRecovery. The customer service is extremely rude. I will try my best NOT going to domain for anything, and if I do I will not park at any of the garage there

Parking lot need to be repainted. Some spots don't really have lines. It's kinda a free for all.read more

Love the new Saks Off 5th Ave store!! It is a great addition to this shopping center. Gateway is…read morealways a busy area with lots of restaurants to choose from!

I was in the middle of a full on fashion emergency for a gala, and Nordstrom Rack may have saved…read morethe day. The dress I originally planned to wear did not work out, so I ordered another one. It's technically floor length, but I'm 5'10" so it stops at the ankle instead of covering my feet. So now the shoes have to be stunning enough that no one will even notice the hemline. I ordered a pair on Amazon that were supposed to arrive Friday. Then I got the dreaded update that they were delayed to Saturday... at 10 PM. Well, that's not going to work. So I made the mad dash to Nordstrom Rack Saturday morning. I walked in with low expectations, fully prepared to hit multiple stores before finding anything close to what I needed. Instead, I found the most gorgeous Badgley Mischka crystal pumps. They're slightly bigger than my normal size, but that actually works in my favor. They're comfortable, my toes can move, and I can already tell I won't be plotting my escape from them halfway through the evening. While I was there I grabbed a strapless bra and even found a formal bag that works better than the clutch I originally planned to carry. Sibyl at checkout was the perfect finishing touch to my morning. Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely helpful. The whole experience felt like the Nordstrom culture of service I studied back in graduate school.

Nordstrom Rack (NR) is the discounted, off season, & overstock-selling little sister to the iconic…read moredepartment store known for its high quality fashion brands and top tier customer service. This NR has been around at Gateway between Container Store and Whole Foods in North Austin since 2009, the first to arrive in our region. The focus is apparel, accessories, and shoes, with a little bit of cosmetics, body care, and travel supplies on the floor. Our family has been shopping here for years as a reliable, low-hassle source of decent wardrobe staples for the business casual office, last minute travel, or special events. I personally loathe the mall and massive department stores, so NR is my choice when I need to get in, get what I need, and get out with no distraction or delay. My husband loves coming in here for high quality dress shirts & shoes, and he especially likes the speedy on-site alteration service. If you enter the Fitting Rooms area, at the back of the men's aisle on the right, you'll see someone sitting at a sewing machine, hemming away. Be sure to join the Nordy Club to "rack" up rewards for purchases. See what I did there? Lately I've been preparing for a summer trip to a cool climate destination, and I wanted to refresh some well-worn capsule wardrobe staples with some durable new items that I'll be able to wear for the next 20 years. It was so nice to be able to do this shopping confidently from the comfort of my home using the NR app on my phone, having access to the entire NR retail inventory, then having my items shipped for free to my local store for pick up (suck it, porch pirates!). If you do ship to store for pickup, skip the checkout line, and follow the big stickers on the floor paths that direct you to the Fitting Rooms for pickup. A team member will scan the code from your phone & go retrieve your items, which will be carefully packaged & wrinkle-free.

Space 24 Twenty is a shared center consisting of Symon's Burger Joint, Pizzeria Vetri, Urban…read moreOutfitters and the Backlot. The Backlot is a community space used for seating at the area restaurants, pop-up marketplaces, live music and other events. Being in the heart of the drag it is a great area for students and others in the community to meet and enjoy Austin with all it has to offer. The pop-up markets provide a great opportunity for local vendors to sell their goods. I recently attended a fun pop-up at the Backlot and later dined at Symon's Burger Joint. The Backlot has ample picnic tables and seating areas. There is also a wooden platform that is great for use as a stage and to hold classes. The pop-up included an area juicery, a braid bar, Urban Outfitters set up a zen meditation room/tent and City Surf held a workout class. You could easily spend a couple of hours in this inviting open area. Check out their website for a listing of events. Also the Backlot is dog friendly!

I ADORE this place so much and I come back to it every time even though I don't live in the state…read moreanymore. It's definitely a go-to place if you're visiting.

It seems we've come to a crossroads in our reviews. Shall I review this or not?…read more I agree. Let's do it. This is a really lovely shopping centre right along the highway in Austin, which is fairly easy access and has a great location of Kung fu Tea, in fact one of my favourites in the whole state. What's great about this Plaza is that it has all kinds of stuff here, like everything you can imagine, and that really works well. It's hot here for much of the year, so try and park close to your business if you're overheating. Not much shade here either so your car might get hot, but never as hot as Barbie. What's less great about this Plaza is finding parking spots here, especially at some times on some days. But I love it and it's a great Plaza visually as well, with a nice design, so great job to them.