Iranian-American designer and technologist Melodie Yashar spends her days thinking intently about the future of living in space.
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Austin Film Society Cinema
Cinema
6259 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX 78752, United States
"The Austin Film Society is somewhere that I became a member of soon as I came to Austin. Their programming is so good. It rivals some of the theatres in New York and LA."
Melodie YASHAR
La Barbecue
Barbecue restaurant
2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
"La Barbecue — it’s the kind of place where if you don’t get there by a certain hour, you’re out of luck because they’re sold out for the day."
Melodie YASHAR
Justine's
French restaurant
4710 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702, United States
"It’s just a fantastic French brasserie with a beautiful bar and an outdoor area. You really feel like you're part of something, like you're part of an institution when you go there."
Melodie YASHAR
Lady Bird Lake
Lake
Austin, TX, USA
"Lady Bird Lake is well-known for paddle-boarding and canoeing and it’s such a unique experience to be outdoors and yet have the city skyline in front of you. You can be paddle-boarding on the lake and then have the city at your fingertips."
Melodie YASHAR
Nixta Taqueria
Mexican restaurant
2512 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
"Mexican food is so great here. Nixta Taqueria is amazing. It’s a small spot, but they have incredible tacos."
Melodie YASHAR