Luxury shopping of Austin can be found in the Domain! It's an elaborate business, retail and residential center operated by Simon Property Group and Endeavor Real Estate Group.

Phases I and II of the Domain are now open and offer high-end shops anchored by Dillard's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus. And Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue and Fiat of Austin are coming soon in the year of 2011.

The Domain Austin isn't just a shopping paradise. You will find many worthwhile restaurants on the property.

When it comes to dining in the Domain, Texas Culinary Academy should be mentioned here. It operates two on-campus restaurants. They feature all-student staff who executes all aspects of food service and preparation under the supervision of their instructors. It will be fun to gawk at young chefs in training when having dinner there.

For a casual and homey dining, opt for the Bleu River Grille located at 11400 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78758. The bistro style establishment is part coffee shop and part sandwich shop.

You can enjoy the blue-plate specials like honey bourbon pork, foccacia sandwiches, salads and wraps. It's the best place in town to spy on computer geeks as it is close to the IBM campus.

Another restaurant located at the Texas Culinary Academy - Ventana boasts the flat-out best deal for French food in Austin. You can expect appetizers ranging $5-$8, soups and salads from $4-$6.50 and all desserts at $4. It's not packed even on a Friday evening, and it offers ample parking.

Texas Culinary Academy on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Culinary_Academy

Don't neglect the tea-based Steeping Room which is something quite special for you to have dinner in Austin. Committed to offering you natural and organic teas and foods, it gives you a chance to eat locally, but drink globally.

The natural meats and dairy, cage-free eggs, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options there will delight you. And the staff will suggest the prefect tea paring with your meal. You can choose an outdoor seating, enjoy the passing scene and the best tea service you have never had before.

The Steeping Room Official Site

http://thesteepingroom.com/

The Steeping Room is at the Domain 11410 Century Oaks Terrace Suite 112 Austin TX 78758. Call (512) 977-8337 for reservations and information.

Jasper's, the second restaurant concept of Executive Chef and Partner Kent Rathbun, has its location in the Domain and open your eyes to the world of "gourmet backyard cuisine". It focuses on American cuisine like wood-grilled pizzas, prime steaks, seafood, salads and desserts.

Other restaurants of the Domain Austin include:

California Pizza Kitchen (512) 836-4400

Cru - A Wine Bar (512) 339-9463

Daily Grill (512) 836-4200

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse COMING SOON!

Kona Grill (512) 835-5900

McCormick & Schmick's (512) 836-0500

NoRTH (512) 339-4400

The city of Austin can be called as "Shoppers' Paradise" and is the capital of the state of Texas. It is voted as the second best place to live among the fifty best places in the world and popularly known as the "The Live Music Capital of the World."

Official Site for the Domain

http://www.thedomainaustin.com/

The Domain Austin is a high profile, high density, residential, restaurant and retail center controlled by Simon Property Group and Endeavour Real Estate Group and is situated in the state-of-art passage of northwest Austin, Texas. The preliminary sites of The Domain was called as the Century Oaks Park because of the ancient trees which was centuries old.

The first phase of the project was opened on March 9, 2007 and includes restaurants, retail stores and hotel. The second phase was opened in Spring 2008 and included further venues for shopping.

The Domain Introduction on Malletin.com

http://www.malletin.com/malldirectory/The-Domain/5720.html#mall_introduction

The Domain is a Austin shopping center with great spots and extraordinary facilities like quality restaurants and suitable parking lots. It fits perfectly to rich retailers of Austin with its large spaces and extravagant styles. It houses some of the famous stores known for its brand clothing. The shops are located on the streets filled with wonderful landscapes. Entering into he Domain will be like stepping into a small community with a uniqueness of its own. It has stores like Lacoste famous for its footwear, Tiffany & Co. renowned for diamonds and jewels, Puma popular for athletic footwear and Borders Books & Music.

The Domain Features on Austincityguide.com

http://www.austincityguide.com/acg/Client/Client.aspx?ClientName=The-Domain-austin-city-Shopping-listing

Further extension would be done with a combination of creative, colorful, ancient buildings. It will have parks and excellent landscapes. Opportunities will be given to shop tenants to dispaly their identities and brand presentations will be encouraged.

The Domain at Simon.com

http://www.simon.com/Mall/?id=1207

The Domain, after two phases of development and additional expansion, has grown into a five star shopping and recreational center. The pleasant shopping atmosphere in Domain and beautiful landscaping along the streets would make ladies crazy about this shopper's Disneyland.

The domain is home to many world renowned designer clothes, handbags, shoes and etc. Besides luxury brands, you can also find shops like Barnes & Noble, Bebe, Guess and more which can cater for "average" people. After an exhausting shopping spree, the Domain would kindly offer you some excellent upscale restaurants including Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, Gloria's Restaurants and etc. The pleasant dining environment would bring you both gustatory and visual pleasure.

Where is the Domain? The Domain is located at Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX, high-tech corridor of northwest Austin. Union Pacific Railroad borders the west of the Domain. It's bordered on the west and north by Loop 1, on the south by Braker Lane and on the east by Burnet Rd.

The Domain is constructed on the former site if Century Oaks Park, which was a recreational facility for IBM employees. The whole project has undergone two phases of development. In the first phase of the project, the Domain covers a land of 700,000 square feet. During the second phase, Domain Cross, located at the south of the Domain, is opened. The Domain Cross has added an additional 350,000 square feet to the complex.

How to get to the Domain Austin? The Domain is located just off the speedy Loop1, and it's most easily reached by car. No matter where you are from, you will get there like a breeze.

From Downtown/Campus/Capital

- Take 1-35 north to US 183/Research Blvd.

- Proceed 5.5 miles to Loop 1 (MO-PAC) north.

- Go on by heading north on Loop 1, take the Burnet/Duval exit and immediately enter via Domain Blvd.

- Off the access road.

From the North

- Take Loop 1 (MO-PAC) to the Duval/Burnet exit.

- Remain on the access road through the light

- Continue until the access road curves under Loop 1.

- Heading north, enter via Domain Blvd

- Off the access road.

From the Airport

- Take Highway 71 west to US 183 north.

- Proceed 17 miles on US 183 to Loop 1 (MO-PAC) north.

- Heading north on Loop 1, take the Burnet/Duval exit and immediately enter via Domain Blvd.

- Off the access road.

From I-35

- Take US 183/Research Blvd. north, proceeding 5.5 miles to Loop 1 (MO-PAC) north.

- Heading north on Loop 1.

- Take the Burnet/Duval exit and immediately enter via Domain Blvd.

- Off the access road.

From the Arboretum/Great Hills

- Take Loop 1 (MO-PAC) north.

- Heading north on Loop 1, take the Burnet/Duval exit and immediately enter via Domain Blvd.

- Off the access road.

From 183

- Take Loop 1 (MO-PAC) north.

- Heading north on Loop 1, take the Burnet/Duval exit and immediately enter via Domain Blvd.

- Off the access road.

You might need to know a detailed map of the Domain, here is the link:

Map of the Domain

http://www.thedomainaustin.com/Dining-Retail-and-Entertainment.aspx

Luxury shopping is now available at Austin. Days when you had to move to Dallas or Houston for luxury shopping are long over. As you scrape through the Austin TX Travel Guide you will come across multiple shops where you can find all the products you desire to have.

http://www.austin.com

http://www.austincitysearch.com

Domain Austin features

- A host of luxury shops about which you can learn from the Austin TX Travel Guide,

- Elaborate outdoor complex,

- High-end retailers like Tiffany & Co, Stuart Weitzman, and Burberry, Sony and Apple,

- Many affordable retail shops catering to all your requirements as the end user,

- Trendy home boutiques like the Z Gallarie,

- Exotic make up heavens like the MAC cosmetics.

- Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic on which a lot of information are available in the Austin TX Travel Guide,

- Multiple avenues for spending and enjoyment.

http://www.austin.bizjournals.com

Other features in domain Austin

- Real estate properties,

- Nine restaurants providing excellent cuisines,

- Deluxe lofts,

- Shop lined Boulevards.

http://austin.citysearch.com/profile/44974912/austin_tx/the_domain.html

It is for the Visitors

Local people who are familiar with the gifts and offerings the shopping sector in Domain Austin do not require Austin TX Travel Guide but the guide is necessary for new visitors to Austin. There are also a number of high-dollar shops like the Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton, and the Barney's CO-OP. It does not mean that the shopping complexes are meant for the wealthy sector of the society alone. There are also a number of shops for low income groups.

http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/usa_texas_austin/2007/04/08/shop-the-domain-in-north-austin/

http://www.simon.com/mall/mall_info.aspx?ID=1207

The Domain apartments are tailor made for those people who would like to live their lives in a pleasant surrounding, filled with comforts and luxuries. These apartments are for people from all walks of life and with different lifestyle choices as well.

Whether you want to work in peace, or just have a wonderful home to come back to, the Domain is THE place to be. For more information and pictures you can always check out the travel to Austin websites online.

http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/TX-Austin-The-Residences-of-the-Domain.html

http://www.domainresidences.com/communities/index.cfm/fuseaction/viewVirtualTours/communityID/396.htm

Why should you opt for the Domain Apartments?

The Domain Austin apartments have the advantage of being the perfect location.

There are different types of apartments found at the domain and these include spacious studios, one bedroom as well as two bedroom apartments.

The apartment buildings are close to the major sites of employment like Dell and National Instruments.

There is a swimming pool as well as a fitness center.

http://www.mynewplace.com/apartment/residences-at-the-domain-austin-tx-5wr114768015

How do you get there?

It is located off the MoPac Expressway and U.S Highway 183. The Domain is located at 11400 Domain Drive, Austin TX 78758. It is extremely well connected to major establishments as well.