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Boy Scouting: Austin

We had photographer Sarah Wilson scope out the guys in Texas's coolest city. Because if you're planning your own getaway there, it helps to be prepared.

KEVIN MEADOWS, 41, DOG WALKER
Seen at: The dog park at Auditorium Shores. Also likes: The backyard at Freddie's Place "They'll serve your dog hamburger meat and bring out a water bowl," and Tacodeli.

JUSTIN DEMERATH, 31, ATTORNEY
Seen at: The Belmont. Also likes: The Barton Creek Greenbelt.

PAOLO MINISSI, 50, GYM OWNER AND GENERAL MANAGER
Seen at: Castle Hill Specialized Fitness. Also likes: Musashino Sushi Dokoro and Mount Bonnell.

ROBERT GUILLORY, 44, WINE SALESMAN
Seen at: Austin Farmers' Market. Also likes: Room 710, The Ginger Man, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.

JACE GRAF, 50, BOOK ARTIST
Seen at: Sweetish Hill Bakery & Café. Also likes: Deep Eddy Pool and Half Price Books.

BENJAMIN MENDOZA III, 26, FINANCE OFFICER
Seen at: Las Manitas. Also likes: Lake Austin, Kyoto, and Mozart's Coffee Roasters.

GABRIEL GARZA, 35, TITLE COMPANY PRESIDENT
Seen at: Las Manitas. Also likes: Cedar Street Courtyard, Elephant Room, and Fogo de Chão.

JAMES CLAY BERKES, 34, MUSICIAN
Seen at: Whole Foods. Also likes: Austin City Limits music festival and The Salt Lick.

KEITH STRAMA, 35, ATTORNEY
Seen at: The Belmont. Also likes: Dry Creek Café & Boat Dock and the roller derby.

 
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