Since 1973, the Maldonaldo family has been building upon a burger legacy in the Austin area, and their dedication to creating fast food with great quality and fair prices has made them legendary.

Here, award-winning burgers are made to order from excellent ingredients, and locals rave about the food. Preparation is simple: Juicy patties are nestled atop grilled buns with lettuce, tomato, and onions, but simplicity is a virtue when it comes to burgers. Thick-cut french fries are perfectly prepared, as well. If you feel like branching out, the fried chicken sandwich is out of this world, and Hill-Berts is home to some of the best hot wings in town. (These wings are called "Dallas Wings" because “nobody in Austin likes Buffalo.”) Save some room for a “butter-fat” milkshakes, made with real ice cream.

The original Hill-Berts location on Burnet Road is open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Delivery is offered.

Hill-Berts Burgers
7211 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-2317
www.hill-bertsburgers.com
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When you go to a social gathering and you’re met with a plethora of tasty covered dishes and desserts, it can be hard to restrain yourself from going overboard. Fruit salads are some of the only dinner party offerings that you can actually feel good about overindulging in, and they come in a wide variety of styles that just about everyone will love. Here are three creative fruit salads that will make you want to go back for more!

Melon and Mozzarella Salad
Fruits and cheeses are a truly perfect pairing, and this light, juicy combination of melon and mozzarella is a wonderful summer treat. Simply fill a large serving bowl with layers of cubed fruits and mozzarella cheese wedges, then toss it all in a tangy lemon poppy seed dressing to finish it off.

Ginger and Lemon Fruit Salad
If you prefer to add a bit of spice to your side dishes, you’ll just love this gingery lemon fruit salad. Pears, pineapple, mango, and other fruits take on a whole new life when they meet the zesty flavor of grated fresh ginger.

Mojito Fruit Salad
Just like a refreshing mojito cocktail, this creative fruit salad gets its signature flavor from the addition of a few sprigs of fresh mint. Basic fruits like watermelon, grapes, and cantaloupe are sweetened even more with white sugar, and then tossed around in tart lime juice to extract their flavors. Finish it off with the cool mint leaves for an unexpected taste that your guests won’t soon forget.

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The Roaring Fork was created with the idea of old-fashioned American cuisine in mind, cooked over an open fire and bursting with bold, smoky flavor. Each dish is cooked over a wood fire rotisserie to capture this essence, and you’ll even find it in the restaurant’s aesthetic. From the hardwood floors and cozy booths to the sleek, modern light fixtures, every part of the Roaring Fork’s dining room combines elegance and rustic charm.

Regulars rave about meat creations like the stacked-high burgers, roasted chicken, and bacon wrapped tenderloin, while sides like fried avocado are the perfect accompaniments. The handcrafted cocktails and happy hour specials are a delight to of-age guests, and the Roaring Fork also boasts a hearty Sunday brunch that’s been touted as one of the best in the area.

The Roaring Fork is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Happy hour starts at 4 p.m.

Roaring Fork
10850 Stonelake Boulevard
Austin, TX 78759
(512) 342-2700
www.roaringfork.com
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