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by rachely from East Austin

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New bar on Cameron Road a sign of more eastern development
May 23, 2008 | 4:18 PM
Category: Entertainment
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When East Austin is discussed in the news, it is often in reference to the area south of Airport Boulevard, where African American and Mexican cultural and historical areas lie. But the evolution and change of East Austin isn't reserved to this area and the growth is slowly creeping north. In the past few years I've seen an increasing number of my friends moving into homes along Cameron Road behind Capital Plaza. The homes are as cheap if not cheaper than those closer to downtown and are usually in better condition with larger lots.

It has taken a while for hip new businesses to locate in this area closer to the hip new customers, but I think the tide is about to turn with the addition of a new bar along Cameron Road called Nomad. Built in what was once a dry cleaners, the bar has a re-purposed neighborhood feel, reminiscent of what has been accomplished with the North Austin bar The Hideout and Central Austin bar Barflys (both owned by the same people.)

I found out about Nomad from a close friend who has designed the menu for the restaurant. The fare is Italian-themed with paninis, bread and olive oil plates and cheeses, and prices max out around $7. My friend also designed a wine list that pairs a wine selection with each food item. Drinks are incredibly cheap; I had a mixed drink and two beers and paid $6.

For having only been open about a month, the bar was already entertaining a healthy crowd when I visited for the first time on a Thursday night. There are darts, a gaming table, foosball and TV, but Nomad is miles away from being a sports bar or a dive bar.

With close proximity to the Mueller development, the area along Cameron Road is bound to become a big hots pot and I wouldn't be surprised to see it start transforming at the same speed as areas like Manor and Cesar Chavez.

For more on Austin's hip location, visit my other blog, Austin Style Watch
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rachely

I'm a born and bred Austinite ( a rare find nowadays) and have experienced many facets of the city. Currently I'm living in East Austin near Lady Bird Lake and have found this part of town to be the most colorful, interesting and pleasant part of the city I've ever lived in. This blog will focus primarily on life in East Austin and the news and issues that surround this part of town ranging from gentrification to entertainment and growth. For more information you can also visit my other blog on Austin fashion at www.austinstylewatch.com

Member Since: 5/21/2008


 

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