When your inner Audrey II screams “FEED ME” there’re diverse little shops of flavor to satisfy the most demanding appetite.

For the quick sugar fix stroll to the 1600 Block of South Congress Ave. where a retro Airstream trailer houses Hey Cupcake. Priced at $2 and $2.50, cupcakes of many flavors can be enhanced with extras such as an injection of cream. Be warned – they’re only open until all the cupcakes are sold out. Call ahead at 476-CAKE (2253) or email Wes, the owner, at wes@heycupcake.com to be sure that the flavor you’re craving is still available. Their full menu is available at www.heycupcake.com. Hey Cupcake opens at noon Tuesday through Saturday and at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

You’ll be “curried” away with the contemporary twist on Indian food offered by The Clay Pit at 1601 Guadalupe St. The setting offers a warm atmosphere housed in the historic Bertram Building that dates back to the late 1800s and was once a general dry-goods store with a shady reputation. Be sure to ask the servers why 1800s wives would raise an eyebrow if their husbands had been shopping there. The food is sure to delight thanks to the imaginative use of spices and combinations of flavors. Even the complimentary flat bread served with a mix of dipping sauces is uniquely spiced and enticing. The Clay Pit is open for lunch Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, Noon-3 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. -11 p.m. The Clay Pit hosts Happy Hour 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. It’s highly recommended to call 322-5131 for reservations. Check their menu and latest buffet offerings at http://www.claypit.com/Home.asp?LOCID=2.

Located in a former residential home, Sagra Trattoria at1610 San Antonio St. has already created a buzz on the Austin scene. The moderately priced menu includes Texas Wild boar along with more traditional Italian fair. Sagra is open for Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch is served Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and dinner is Sunday-Thursday: 5-10 p.m. and Friday & Saturday: 5-11 p.m. Call 535-5988 for reservations and visit http://sagrarestaurant.net/ to see the excellent reviews Sagra has received from Texas Monthly, Austin Monthly, and the Austin American-Statesman.

The only thing missing is the flamenco dancer up on the bar at Malaga Tapas & Bar In the Austin Warehouse District. A memorable dining experience awaits thanks to its food and staff. The varied menu includes fried goat cheese balls, stuffed Portobello mushroom, quail legs and many other traditional delights. The dessert menu is also eclectic with the Tres Leches Cake and the cream cheese mini-cupcakes receiving rave reviews. The staff is very helpful in navigating the myriad choices with personal recommendations such as to skip the Chocolate Almond Mousse unless you really like almond. They’ll even take photos of your group and pose for photos too. Located at 208 W Fourth St., Malaga is open Monday-Wednesday 5pm - 12am, Thursday-Saturday 5pm - 2am and is closed on Sundays. Find them on the web at http://www.malagatapasbar.com/ or call 236-8020. Be prepared to wait an hour or more on the weekend to satisfy the palate at this very popular restaurant.

Proving cultural fusion leads to new and surprising gastronomic delights, Chuy’s Hula Hut, 3825 Lake Austin Blvd., offers “Mexonesian.” Taking the best of Mexican and of Polynesian cuisine, the Hula Hut features such entrees as Mango Poblano Chile Quesadillas, Montego Bay Shrimp Tacos, Chile-Rubbed Salmon Tacos, Palm Tree Hugger Nachos as well as with more traditional fair from both cultures. Call 476-4852 or visit www.hulahut.com for more information.

Sandy’s Hamburgers is a quaint little burger stand dating back to 1946 at 603 Barton Springs Road not far from Travis Lake and Zilker Park. Still in the original building, they serve traditional fresh, homemade 1940s style drive-up diner fare. While waiting for your order, be sure to read the story of Sandy’s posted next to the order window. Shaded picnic tables are available for dining. Finish your visit with the best soft-serve ice cream Austin has to offer – it’s still home made from scratch. Drive in for nostalgic end to your day.

For more information on other places to indulge, check out Austin360.Com,

http://www.austin360.com/food_drink/content/food_drink/restaurants/index.html, or

Austin City Search, http://austin.citysearch.com/find/section/austin/restaurants.html.