beer and wine was good, the store is an odd mix of home decor and a lounge/bar area. Â Its got a schizophrenic feel to it. Â That being said, I'm sure this could be a real cool place to hang out in, if you lived around the corner and wanted that neighborhood feel where you know the owner (he was really nice) and you can bring your dog. Â Kinda wish it would just commit to being a bar though.
Review Source:This place is awesome and unique. We stumbled upon it doing a search for places in south Austin to kill a little time. All the wonderful things said about Marco are true. He has an amazing memory. The second time we went, with about two weeks in between visits, he remembered what wine we drank and which cheeses we had tried. In general he is very knowledgeable about the wines they serve and finding the one for you.
Wednesday nights they have two wonderful musicians as well. I wish I could remember their names as they really add to the ambiance as well.
I went to Aviary for the first time this weekend and was surprised! My bf and I met friends here, and I didn't have time to check the reviews. I actually thought it was just a home decor store so I was really confused as to why we were meeting them here. We walked in and it was this cute space with a high ceiling, fun furniture, and a wine bar! We ordered drinks and a charcuterie plate. They have amazing pates (we had the bison and duck) and also a selection of cheeses (ordered the gruyere to paire with the pate). The ambiance was nice, it felt like we were hanging out at someone's home. Very relaxing and comfortable. I'd come back!
Review Source:This place is awesome!
The owner Marco always makes you feel comfortable, is extremely friendly and helpful, and has now become a good friend.
The atmosphere is really nice and relaxing. The prices are very good (especially during the "special daily deals"). The selection of wines is excellent, and Marco is always there to help you find a good one.
I've found many wines that you can only buy there, and have been coming back weekly. It's our regular hang out spot where you can drink wine, beer, and play games (there is an abundance of them in the locale, or even bring your own). Now, there is also a full kitchen, and so far all the specials we've tried have been truly amazing!
I am updating my review of this place.
My only complaint was the fact they had no dessert wine options. Well guess what...... they have them now. I will admit that I am thrilled and because of this fact I plan to visit more often. The owner is such a cool guy and goes out of his way to make sure his customers are happy. The cheese and pate are really good so make sure you give them a try.
First off, let me say that Marco is "the man". The guy knows his wine and food. Anyone who can have a lengthy conversation with me about duck prosciutto has got to be a true mensch in my humble fucking opinion. In addition, he is a fellow NYC expat, so we can share "war stories".
As far as the store/lounge itself, well it's comfortable, unpretentious and welcoming. Lot's of good-looking, gracious people come here and as a newcomer to Austin, it's the first place I've been where I've felt truly welcome and invited. Not that other places were cold, but Marco and the other staff introduced themselves and took the time to get to know about me.
To his credit, Marco made some recommendations for wine that suited me perfectly. The guy knows what his wine selections will satisfy and that counts for a megaton when you're talking vino.
Aviary is a magical dwelling where unusual, excellent beers and striking, aromatic wines meet funky pillows, refurbished relics, and mod sofas. A Â boutique homeware store/bar... it's a simple concept that works, so I'm surprised these aren't more popular!
Come inside, order a bevvie from the revolving and impressive wine/beer menu, and then find a seat somewhere that makes you feel at home in someone else's home! OH, and please try a charcuterie plate. I didn't, and I'm kicking myself. There's no doubt I will next time. Each plate is different, but they're all compiled of a wide range of textures and flavors; cured meat, potent cheese, nuts and olives, jams and honey, warm bread. There's nothing better to pair with a top-notch brew... nothing!
Now, Aviary is not a big venue, but the ceiling is waaaay up there so it feels super airy. Since the space is decked out in unique one-of-a-kind finds, you'll have a built in conversation piece wherever you decide to camp. Maybe you sit at a hot-pink, metal picnic table. Maybe a giant tree stump is suspended above your head. Maybe you set your own glass of bubbly next to a row of vintage drinking glasses. And perhaps you'll drink enough to start buying all those handmade, silk pillows you've been snuggling up to. Remember this is a home decor shop, so everything's for sale!
To have a drink at Aviary is a dreamy, personal, and savory experience. I highly, proudly, and emphatically recommend it to all!
Went here on a date for Valentines day with my boyfriend. First impressions of the place were great and the decor was unique. However, there were a group of swanky people there for a private party that hadn't finished eating dinner so we were informed that our cheese plate would take "10 to 15 minutes". We got the wrong meat (asked for sausage and they brought us pâté) and they couldn't bring us the right one because the "slicer was too hard to get to" at the time. Odd service for a place that gets awesome yelp reviews and probably won't be back. Also, the cheese we ordered was pretty ordinary. We will continue to visit Henri's down the street for better service, portions, number of selections, and overall quality. Two stars for the discount they gave us at the end and the dog with the purple bandana who kept us company during our time there.
Review Source:Love this place. Esp. on Wednesday Nights. The owner was on site and accessible, very laid back and I love when entrepreneurs are passionate about their place.
The decor, fun. Â Live music, great. There was a French Edith Piafy type singing and two guys on guitar. We happened to have a French expat with us at our table who translated some lyrics. Fun. A variety of people came in and some decent people watching as the night flickered on.
The wine--I ordered two bottles. Both were good reccys by owner. The food. Pate was really good and I'm not a huge pate fan.
I would rave on and on and give 5 stars except for the following:
1. Our server was not very diligent. I had to ask for more water at least twice and he could hardly stay still long enough for me to get my request out. I'm thinking he was either new, stretched thin or not interested enough in a good tip.
2. Â The charcuterie platter--we got both a large one and a smaller one and let me tell you that the large one was worth it, the smaller one a bit on the meager side.
3. Other than wine I'd like if down the road they could at least have stuff for the non alcoholic patrons to try. It's a cool enough atmosphere to check out despite the lack of refreshment choices other than wine so it'd be a win win
I was like most, hesitant to sit a home decor place that also sells wine, beer and charcuterie plates but my buddy swears by this place so I often find myself here with him when I'm home alone and looking for something to do.
Convival host Marco keeps us entertained and informed on what we're drinking in addition to serving up some delicious meats and cheeses, which he also knows a lot about. Either you're sitting at the bar, on one of the couches (which you could also buy, if you like it so much) or outside, I think every single type of seat in the place is comfortable and inviting.
Also, bonus points for shoring up the restroom situation: you used to have to go down a hall to a restroom shared with an office building but now Aviary has its own on-prem restroom.
Spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon here with a friend.
Colleen was working and was awesome. We all chit-chatted, drank wine, ate cheese. The Manchego was delicious, as was the Camembert. It was served with dried figs and honey. Heavenly! The wine I drank was the Cabernet, forget the exact name, will update it later, I took the bottle home :)
They were running short on a lot of things like cheese and bread, as it was early in the week, and things hadn't been ordered or delivered.
Also it is a bit pricey. I bought a Freddie Mercury toiletry kit, for $50.
Sunday they have half price bottles from 4-7, which is awesome. They a lot of different specials each day of the week.
I just think its a great place to hang out at, with friends have a chill time with friendly people.
Incredible selection of goods here. Truly, I am hard to impress in the design department and this place regularly suits my fancy.
Here I found a gorgeous white picture frame covered in ridiculous gaudy moulding that was truly something I had never seen before. It was $200 bucks and the owner even gave me a discount for the fact that it had "been hanging on the wall for awhile". The picture frame in it's rareness and craftsmanship is easily worth $2K in my opinion, it's so unique and beautiful.
If you want: an amazing couch- go here. Skip design within reach if you want something unique for the price point.
Another excellent amazing fact: THEY SERVE YOU WINE AT NIGHT. This place also functions as a bar in the evening hours and the wine is excellent. They also have little cheese plates. It's so precious it reminds me of home (pacific northwest).
Ladies- take your man in here, get him buzzed and feel free to look at cute things without discouragement.
So I am slightly overdue for an update of Aviary . . . especially considering they weren't even serving wine the last time I wrote a review. It's also one of those places I don't want everyone to know about because I love it so much and want to keep it all to myself.
However, I need to tell the world what a unique and relaxing spot Aviary is to go meet friends for a drink or two. They have the best charcuterie and it is always changing. I'm a big fan of the pates, but the meats and cheeses are always spectacular as well.
There is always something new and fun going on. I'm dying to check out their comedy night. But mostly I like sitting on really nice furniture imagining what it would look like in my house.
Aviary | I arrived Day 1, Night 1, Â Met owner Marco Fiorilo
The appeal is the incredible furniture, the ease of the fun Urban/Bohemian feel of the decor, the original art, the black walls, the massive screen for watching old movies WHILE drinking a clever selection of rare wines, bubbles, and the indulgence of meats and cheese with a few sweets. On a Wednesday night, this place was packed wall to wall with people. Everyone sitting on the couches, the padded benches lining the walls, the brightly covered pillows, the dishes hanging on the wall, the raw wood staircase, sipping wine, eating meat and cheese, a beautiful vibe in good ole "weird" Austin. Half-priced bottle Wednesday is just one of the many clever lures Marco and Shanna have created.
I have the pleasure of meeting Marco who is a part of every aspect of this place. The selections of IPA's, the careful selection of wine, the art and decor he owns (and sells), the customers that know him well, and the ease he has just makes the experience so much better. Granted I'm with people who know him well but that aside, he has an air of cool and calm that makes anyone that comes in feel welcome.
Day 2 | Afternoon 2: Met Wife and Owner, Shanna Eldridge
Came to Aviary to write this article, bask in the amazing pieces of furniture, the fantastic pieces of art spread throughout the place, sip on Cava Bubbles, and eat chorizo, smoked salmon pate, coppa, fig wrapped brie, and smoked gouda. A perfect way to spend the afternoon. Today, Shanna is there. We spoke for a while and shared our stories of travel and motherhood and well, my appreciation for this place deepens. She is beautiful and easy-going and talking to her is like talking to an old friend. She and Marco certainly have created a wine bar and home decor store that trumps just about every experience I've had - certainly is on par with some of my favorites. It reminds me of Bohemian New York with the twist of originality of Austin, Marco, Shanna, and even has a subtle undertone of the boutique stores and wine shops in Northern California.
Shanna Eldridge - Wife, Mother, and Owner| Marco Fiorilo - Husband, Father, and Owner
Inspired from spending time at Robin Dubois in Brooklyn and Paisley in Manhattan (both have closed). Shanna loved the store and after visiting the stores in New York, she and Marco decided to start Aviary. While they sold furniture and home decor solely in the beginning, the goal was always to develop it into a Wine Bar where people could lay on the furniture, relax on the chairs, admire the Art on the walls, the random and amazing pieces available for purchase all the while sipping on truly authentic wines and indulging in the Cheese and Meats selection of the day. This has proven my little creative haven so far...
Wow, who knew this was even here? Â It felt like hanging out with friends over some good wine - because that's exactly what it was. Â A casual environment, a knowledgeable bartender, an unusual beer selection... How very cool!
Like Kelly S said - it's just the right blend of friend and host to make you feel great. Â Highly recommended for those who enjoy a relaxing night among friends.
Just don't let your dog crap on the carpet.
Love this place! The owners are great people...the charcuterie plate is amazing! You get to choose your meats and cheeses from the available list.
It was great drinking some wine and snacking and then strolling around the store shopping. I highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a nice, chill happy hour place or just a good place to hang out on a lazy afternoon!
Aviary is my Cheers and Marco is my Sam.
In addition to all of the cool furniture and home decor that Marco, the proprietor of Aviary, has culled, he also serves up wine, beer, cheese and charcuterie.
The charcuterie is insane. Thai salami with flavors of red curry, kaffir lime and lemongrass is one of the greatest tasting (and most unique) offerings I've had in a long time. To say I'm a fan is an understatement.
Marco takes great pride in finding interesting wines, beers, and nibbles for his establishment and it shows. I always feel at home here whether it's an evening with my main squeeze or a group of loud ladies and Marco and his wife are the most gracious hosts indeed.
Walking into Aviary, I almost expected to hear everyone raise their glasses and shout, "Norm!" (except, I suppose they'd call, "Carolyn!" instead). Â No one did, of course, because, well, it was my first time there. Â I was, however, immediately greeted and warmly welcomed, and, as I looked around the shop-slash-bar, I definitely felt like I was hanging out at someone's chic, loft-like, hipster home. Â
There is one main bar in the center of the store, which helps to separate the shop into "living spaces." Â You can get comfy on some couches and relax in front of a big screen (for films), or you can grab a more intimate seat at a smaller table. Â Or, on a beautiful and breezy Fall afternoon, you can enjoy some wine and charcuteries outdoor, while watching the sunset on the front deck! Â My girlfriend and I chose the latter, and we popped open a bottle of Chilean cabernet (Errazuriz) to sip on and enjoy.
We ordered the Large Charcuterie Plate ($15), which allowed us to pick any combination of five items they had available. Â We tried their salmon pate, truffle salami, Luccesi prosciutto, ghost pepper jack cheese, and vaca joven cheese. Â The salmon pate and truffle salami were the most memorable and impressive, with beautiful layers of flavors. Â Everything else was...unremarkable. Â The portions were also pretty meager. Â Not sure how well it'd suit a larger table or group. Â Also, my friend is gluten-intolerant, and she was sad to learn there was no GF cracker option...yet...
I was also a little disappointed that there wasn't any real Happy Hour deal, though there is a daily deal for each day of the week. Â The wine and beer selection, though not extensive, is decently varied (c'mon Carolyn. Â It's Aviary "lounge," not Aviary "BAR").
Service was personal and attentive, as if we were not just dinner guests, but friends at a dinner party. Â My friend and I had a wonderful evening over delectable wine, and we will definitely be back soon! Â Cheers!
Go! It's like hanging out in someone's living room... with a big screen TV, wine and cheese/meat plate and bill at the end:-). Â Yum yum... the pate.. it's super scrumptious. Â The wine options - perfect. Â Marco and his wife's passion about the place - priceless. Â (They constantly update their wines and change menu options, based on the season, to foster the building of regulars - great idea... if I lived in south Austin, I would definitely be one. Â
Next week they have a foie gras and wine I'm interested in trying... will head back out.
BTW: started with a cup soft press coffee. Â LOVED the cup.. kept it hot but my hands comfy
You know when you're just sitting in your home and someones serving you delicious wine, charcuterie plates, micheladas and also speaking knowledgeably about design, style, wine trends? Well it's like that. Except that would never happen in your own home.
So you take a little trip to Aviary, where the wine selection is impeccable, the beer selection impressive, the small plates delectable and the company (Marco) is just the right blend of friend and excellent host. This spot is so fabulous it always amazes me that people don't know it's there.
Not only can you buy pretty things and sink into big chairs to play board games, you can screen movies in there, have a guitarist, have a nice glass of wine or three and escape from the melee and madness of South Lamar and life in general.
ProTip: They do cork dork and beer dork nights where they feature awesome selections and intelligent discussion.
Have you ever been inside a swanky joint and thought, I would like to purchase that candle holder, those pillows, that chair, etc.? You can not only admire the decor at this wine bar but also purchase it. That's cool.
The drinks were fine, but I think next time I will explore the wine menu more. The atmosphere was wonderful because it was open, bright, and perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon of playing board games and talking.
Wine and cheese--yes please!
Okay so Aviary is actually a home furnishing store. Â Sandwiched in the middle of a small strip shopping center Aviary is not what you would think. Â When you walk into the store you will immediately notice various and sundry tables, chairs, frames, knick knacks and art work--all for sale. Â And right smack in the middle of this is a small bar. Â Here you can order beer or wine by the bottle or glass, and then take your said item and plop down to drink it on one of those many pieces of chairs and tables that are for sale. Â I know, it's kind of weird but just don't spill anything on the furnishings.
On Wednesdays they have half price bottles of wine and on Fridays they have $10 off bottles of wine PLUS they always show a film of some sort (usually a foreign film but sometimes a documentary) on Friday nights. Â The area where the film is shown is in the back of the store and has bean bag chairs, pillows, red shag carpet and small tables. Â You can order a cheese plate if you want that is $10 that includes your choice of 3 slices of cheese (or meats if you prefer), with a few slices of bread and some honey and olives. Â The cheese plate is a great compliment to the wine. Â The owner buys his cheese and meat locally (within a 150 mile radius of Austin).
Aviary would be a great date place because it is unique and simple yet elegant and intimate. Â You can even sit outside on picnic tables just be aware that they face Lamar Blvd which has a lot of traffic and can be loud.
After a movie fail at the Alamo South Lamar (something went wrong last night and they claimed until further notice no food or drink sales) I had to quickly scheme up a plan B. Â Sharing the evening with a friend from out of town that adores quirky odd things and/or places as well as wine, Aviary quickly came to mind.
The store/wine bar decor is full of interesting wall art, over sized random furniture, has  movie/shows playing over a large area of the wall above a picture filled fire place...it was truly her cup of tea. Â
We came on a "Frugal Friday" as Aviary puts it, offering up $10 off all bottles of wine. We shared a bottle of Syrah we both thought was decent at $14 a bottle. Â We had a great experience at Aviary and enjoyed our evening out.
Note: Almost every week day night is a win at Aviary with $2 Tuesdays (beer and wine), 1/2 off wine (bottles) Wednesdays and $3 (beer and wine) Thursdays.
I am so in love with Aviary....
There is shag carpet, giant bean bag chairs, and 1/2 price bottles on Wednesdays. That's amazing. And then there are inexpensive (but still tasty and artfully plated) cheese and meat plates. We ordered the salami and muenster, which came with multiple slices of bread and figs and a drizzle of honey. What else could a girl ask for on Wednesday? Except for a random guy to invite her and her friends to a fabulous party at the W the next night. Oh wait that happened. Thanks Aviary!
It doesn't get any better than this. Â This place feels like home! Â Great beer and wine selection and great daily specials. Â I first experienced the concept of wine fused with home decor in Europe years back and I'm happy to see the idea made it's way to my neck of the woods. Â If the idea isn't your gig, do yourself and everyone else a favor: Â
1. don't give Aviary a bad review for being cool and one-of-a-kind.
2. Continue to frequent Chile's or Applebee's where your Budweiser and Miller Light is the beer of the month.
Dropped by Aviary one night with my sis after reading all the great reviews. I like the place - the boutique/bar concept is really cool and I really dug the ambiance.
However, I can't honestly say I had the outstanding experience everyone else seems to have. The bartender - who, I've learned, was NOT Marco - seemed much more interested in talking to and serving his friends than me and my sister. I'm not usually one to complain about having to wait at bars, but you need to understand that the "bar" at Aviary is very tiny - only slightly larger than the bar in the average house. We stood there for about 10 minutes while the guy talked to everyone else and served people who walked up well after we did. He looked directly at me a few times too, so he knew I was waiting. The whole thing was kind of odd. Anyway, eventually he served us (and was friendly, I suppose) and we went outside.
I DID like the fact that they serve Quilmes (an Argentine beer) and everyone was drinking it.
Obviously I didn't have the typical Aviary experience (maybe it was just an off night), so I will certainly return to give it a second chance.
It's definitely a neat place to go - especially if you're with a small group of friends. It's pretty laid back and intimate - almost like a private party than a bar.
Home decór store. Cool accessory boutique. Wine bar? Yup. All three.
Aviary is such an odd place, but that's where it gets its cool. By day, this little shop offers up some cool local and national design-heavy furnishings, ornaments, and accessories, and in the evenings, becomes a wine and beer bar, sometimes with DJ.
There's a small bar in the middle of the room, flanked on one side by the store, and on the other by a small chill-out area with benches and bean bags. The wine and beer lists are carefully chosen, and a quick chat with the proprietor reveals both his love for and knowledge of both beverage mediums. I hear his personal collection is both eclectic and rare.
We had a fun little group event in this space. We posted up with a DJ, took over the chill out area, and imbibed in some wine and beer drinkin' fun. The owner was a great guy to party with, and made sure we were well taken care of.
Such a fun, funky little spot. It again reminded me of Portland... or at least a bizarre Portland that doesn't suffer from idiotic, oppressive liquor laws.
Aviary is one of those places I walk into and immediately exclaim, "Oh! I like it here." Then 5 minutes later I think, "Actually I love it here." And then I want to fold it up to a pocket-sized place and take it back to my own city, plop it on my street corner and become a regular. Art on the wall, goods for sale, comfy seats, cool DJ, a screen for cult classic movies, lovely beer and wine lists, and cheese and meat plates all set the super cool environment and experience at this place.
I sampled several varieties of wines, meats, and cheeses and found not one to complain about. The owner and people working here are as chill as can be and the vibe is one of those amazing neighborhood feels where everyone belongs and is cool. If you live in Austin you're doing yourself a disservice to not hang out here at least once in a while.
OMGay
This place is so OMGay. Â No it does not mean only the gay goes here straight from the parade, so pull your drawers out of your crack if you have a problem with that. Â If you don't know, OMGay is another way of saying you are missing out if you are not here - gay or not.
Who else in this city is innovative enough to turn a furniture store into a lounge as well? Â One that shows Keep Austin Weird movies for free, serves seriously yummy food and delicious wines? Â One where you feel like your BFF invited you over in addition to a few other friends to hang, but there just happens to be a few stylishly dressed extra friendlies to wait on you?
Granted it is small, but that just adds to the intimacy for me; this artsy/lofty lounge is definitely one of my favs. Â Once that sun falls down, look out - OMGay squared!
We were at Black Sheep Lodge last night....and they turned on the Tejano music channel way too loud......Praise Jah for bro next door at Aviary spinning some Sister Nancy, Bob Marley, Tosh, etc. Â Â
 We strolled into Aviary,  grabbed some drinks and jammed for a while.  Pretty chill vibe inside.  I have bought some items from the store for my girl's birthday and their selection is "fresh", or so I was told upon the gift exchange. Â
 They also didn't mind the fact that we puffed a few spliffs on the patio....that's always worth a star in my book.  If you're a guy looking to buy a lady a S. Austin chic gift...here's your place.  It's not bad for a beer either.
Recent conversation:
me: "You want to go drink some wine at a home decor place?"
friend: "Wait, what? You want to drink wine at the Home Depot?!?"
me: "No, home decor...forget it, just meet me at Aviary on S. Lamar"
Basically this place is a combo shop of mostly handmade home decor, female accessories and more importantly to this guy: wines and beers.
The wine bar is new and deserves 5 stars by itself not only because they carry exclusive and delicious wines but because the owner is very knowledgeable and passionate about his new role as wine-barkeep.
Sure the home decor items can be expensive but most of it is handmade art so you are getting something interesting and well made instead of something created in a sweat shop somewhere you've never heard of.
I can't say I will be heading back every week for a new throw pillow, but I can definitely say that I will be back on a Saturday for a flight of wine for $10 or a bottle of Quillnes beer from Argentina.
Meet the new Aviary, same as the old Aviary...but better! The long-anticipated evolution of this place from clever home furnishings boutique to the same with added wine bar element is complete. And while I wasn't exactly sure how that would mesh when I originally heard about it, they stuck the landing here. It's considerably more fun to lounge with an eccentric brew or glass of red than it was to browse about sans same, and we did exactly that recently.
The bones of the room haven't changed particularly, but what I found really interesting turned out to be an easy transition in philosophy: the walls and accoutrements, the quirky artisan pillows and tables still exist, but now may be accompanied by a lingering glass of your favorite grape or brew, and turns out that's an easy switch. They aren't re-inventing the wheel here, but they're certainly augmenting it. And that's where the great stories lie.
Whether you are going for drinks or shopping, Aviary is fun and indulgent.
Things you've gotta know about the Lounge at Aviary: Â
1) The meats, cheeses, and pâté are all LOCAL and SCRUMPTIOUS;
2) The somewhat small selection of wine & beer is actually a good thing as they are picked with such care that you are sure to enjoy what you get. Â I, for one, hate having to sort through a wine list and pretend to be a connoisseur while hoping to avoid the crappy random wine that ended up on the menu, much better to just know you are going to get something great; and
3) Laid back & friendly - you can talk to your friends or make new ones with ease.
About Aviary Décor:
It would actually detract from the coolness of this place for me to comment on the splendor of it as a home décor store - so I'll just admit it is way out of my league.  You're probably cool enough to appreciate it, though.
I decided to do all of my Xmas shopping locally this year (and will continue this tradition), so I went to Aviary first. It was the perfect place for gifts b/c they have unique items for the home. I spent from $30 to $100 on the gifts and I received thank you after thank you.
Marco was there both times and was the perfect host. He offered my husband and I coffee and homemade mini pumpkin pies with homemade whipped cream. YUM!
Marco, the owner, says all you need to know: if you buy it here, you won't see it in your neighbor's home 3 weeks later. Â The pieces they offer are unique, tasteful, eclectic and mostly modern.
Even better: they're about to begin opening as a wine bar in the evening hours. Â What better way to get acquainted than with a glass of wine and some fab finger food while browsing their collection?
They are located in a neighborhood of south Lamar where you don't expect to find something of this caliber, which does make it a bit more challenging; there's a good chance you have to make this store your destination. Â Â For those that do, they'll likely be back a bunch.
I wanted to take home everything in this store with me...including the owner's puppy & adorable 2 year old son, Enzo. Â Although I was here for fun times with the Yelp Elite Squad, I had the pleasure of stopping by earlier in the day so I got to shop around a bit. Â Marco, the owner, and his wife do all the buying themselves and these people have good taste!
The only thing that stopped by from pulling out the credit card to purchase their modern looking glasses, plates, and other home stuff is that I still haven't unwrapped half of my engagement presents at home! That and this stuff would be pretty tough for me to transport back to Chicago! But for those of you who live in Austin and are looking for a things to touch up your home you must pay Aviary a visit! And say hello to my new favorite kid, Enzo, for me!
I'll keep it short and simple: I want to max out my credit card here. It's very clear the owners have a great design sense - just the right balance of clean and modern, but whimsical too. My boyfriend and I can't get enough of the Argentinian wood+leather chair we bought - it's an inexpensive, out of the ordinary, and beautifully designed piece - Â the kind of chair that stops you in your tracks (in a good way) every time you enter the room. It's these kinds of rare finds you'll find here.
In sum: Fantastic service, great design, and an overall fun place to stroll into and shop. I think this store has what it takes to become an Austin institution. And an evening wine bar coming soon? Yes, please.
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