NATALIA SYLVESTER

WHO: Author of the novel Chasing the Sun and owner of Inky Clean, a copywriting boutique (nataliasylvester.com). PERUVIAN DREAMS: “I grew up having home-cooked Peruvian meals every night while secretly craving the burgers and tacos that seemed exotic to me. Now that I get plenty of the latter, I go to Lima Criolla (6406 N. I-35 Frontage Rd. Ste. 1550; 512-323-5404; limacriolla.com) anytime I’m craving Lomo Saltado or Frijol con Seco. Their pisco sour bar is not to be missed.” HAPPY TRAIL: “I love public parks, and one of my favorites is Dick Nichols District Park (8011 Beckett Rd., 512-9746700). It has a long trail with plenty of trees for shade. But my favorite part is all the sounds; the backdrop to a quiet sunset is always these vibrant bursts of life.” THE ART OF GIVING: “Museum gift shops are my go-to—I love finding gifts that are unique and express my love for design. The Blanton Museum Shop (200 E. MLK Blvd., 512-4756406; blantonmuseum.org) has such a fun selection, and I love how many of their toys have a bookish bent to them, perfect for my nieces.”