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Wow, I like these details. Especially the pixilated print. That's easy, just choose a low-res image for the rasterbater and you're done.

I just got back from a long weekend in Austin as well. I'm moving there late summer. Did you check out Uchi?

Native Austinite here! Honestly I'm just waiting to go back, the Chicago winters are too tough for me.

hello all, this is michael, the owner of the woodland. i must give credit where credit is due: the tree is actually "faux-bois" (made of concrete and fabricated in place around a structural steel column by carlos cortes of san antonio). this technique is somewhat of a lost art originating in venice a couple of hundred years ago and came to find a renaissance in san antonio, texas in the 20's when carlos' great uncle was commissioned to create park benches, carriage stops and archways in brackenridge park. Carlos is carrying on the tradition today and works in his studio/yard in the king william district of san antonio where you can also find some vintage examples of his great-uncle's and father's work. P.S. - in addition to our quirky design sense, the woodland serves delicious american comfort food where we make our own breads and pies. Come see us!

Fabulous technique... thanks for the details Michael!

thanks for setting us straight, michaelt!

next time i'm in austin i'll come in for dinner...

Alyce, I didn't check out Uchi? what is it?

Uchi is a sushi restaurant on Lamar S of the lake/river. The interior was done by Joel Mozersky, who also did the Belmont and a couple other places in Austin. I love his style.

That tree takes me back (waaay back) to the Sears kids department, where I was always fascinated by the "life size" Winnie-the-Pooh tree. It made back-to-school shopping for uniform pants *almost* bearable. Pun intended!

Reminds me of a great bar in Cleveland (fittingly) called the Treehouse ... which has a huge wrought-iron tree "planted" in the center of the first floor that goes up through the second ...

As a Midwestern transplant living in Austin, I have to say Uchi is a treat. Great design, including handpainted wallpaper. http://www.uchiaustin.com to see pics of cool decor. I've heard great things about the Woodlands and will have to check out the decor...and pie.

Austin here! I have eaten at the Woodlands and the food is great. Our waitress was not the best, but we overcame that. My son is vegetarian and the menu has good choices. Great drinks!

Native Austinite. In my perfect life Austin would be in upstate NY. Or rather the Austin of say 10 years ago. Then I could get a good breakfast taco any time.