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Don’t Miss Happy Hour at School House Pub

April 25, 2016 by

If you're looking for a deal on School House Pub's signature beers, cocktails, and pub grub, come during happy hour. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, you can snag a Lonestar or PBR for $2 or a well drink for $2. During the same window Monday through Saturday, order a plate of fish and chips for just $5. In addition, each day of the week plus Saturday offers an extra special like $4 pints across the board on Mondays, and $2 off any specialty cocktail on Tuesdays.

Regardless of when you come, however, regulars highly recommend the Montreal fries. They're smothered with tender, slow-braised beef, garlic, gravy, and gooey cheese. Just save some room for a burger with either a beef, turkey, or vegan patty. You can also opt for something more exotic like the Texas red fish curry at School House Pub in Austin.

School House Pub
2207 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 469-7630
www.schoolhousepub.com
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Expect Authentic Fare at Halal Bros

April 18, 2016 by

For Brooklyn-born Mohamad Attal—AKA Moe—Austin was the perfect place to set up his Halal food cart. After all, the city already had a thriving culinary scene and a community that embraced international fare in a variety of quick-casual settings. Moe clearly had a winning recipe because his food cart eventually flourished into two permanent Halal Bros restaurants, including one on Guadalupe Street.

Many Yelpers liken Halal Bros to the same types of authentic eateries in New York City, Moe's hometown. Start your meal with an order of the loaded fries, dusted with salt and pepper and drizzled with ketchup, hot sauce, and Moe's popular white sauce. You can also eat the loaded fries on the side of your main course—perhaps a plate of chicken shawarma and rice, falafel stuffed in pita bread, or gyro meat smothered in white sauce and hot sauce.

Halal Bros
2712 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 284-8105
www.thehalalbros.com
www.yelp.com/biz/halal-bros-austin-2

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Enjoy Tacos, Nachos, and More Near Elan East at Isalia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant

March 24, 2016 by

Contemporary fare is the focal point at Isalia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant, an eatery that opened just three months ago. Meals at Isalia’s start with a copious amount of free tortilla chips served with spicy house salsas. From there, the menu is full of Tex-Mex favorites like cheese enchiladas, al pastor tacos, nachos, and chicken enchiladas. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with options like tasty breakfast tacos in the morning. Currently, the restaurant is BYOB, which makes it even more affordable. Note that the restaurant is aiming to have their liquor license soon.

In the three months that Isalia’s has been open, it has received rave reviews from diners and has turned into a staple in the neighborhood. Isalia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant is conveniently situated only 2.2 miles from Elan East.

Isalia’s Tex-Mex Restaurant
2602 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 584-8066
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Ceviche 7: An Upscale Peruvian Food Truck Near Elan East

March 17, 2016 by

A hidden gem of Austin, Ceviche 7 serves authentic and delicious Peruvian cuisine that has earned many fans in the short time it’s been open. Ceviche 7 is a food truck permanently parked in a small lot with a couple of picnic tables close to Elan East, so it’s great for takeout or dining al fresco. All the meals from Ceviche 7 are cooked by scratch and made to order by David, the owner and chef. The care and attention he gives to each meal make this place shine. Some favorite meals are the Pan con Chicharrón, the Arroz Chaufa, and, of course, the ceviche, but guests rave that everything on the menu is great.

All the recipes taste like home-cooked meals. Prices are very reasonable, with mains under $10 and sides around $5. As Chef David cooks everything himself, wait times can be on the longer side, but Ceviche 7 is definitely worth the wait.

Ceviche 7
502 W. 30th Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 679-1694
http://www.ceviche7.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/ceviche7-austin

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Fight the Winter Blues with Comfort Food at Revival Public House

February 17, 2016 by

Are you looking for a new restaurant to add to your must-try list? You’re in luck. Revival Public House opened its doors in late December, serving Southern fare only two miles from Elan East.

The dinner menu is full of classic dishes like shrimp and grits, a barbecue pork sandwich, buttermilk biscuits (served warm, of course!), and crispy pickle chips, to name just a few of your options. The brunch menu also packs a Southern punch with plates like Nashville hot chicken served with Texas toast, a burger topped with pimento cheese, cheddar grits, and smoked sausage. In addition to Southern-inspired eats, the restaurant also brings the flavor with more inventive dishes like green chile chicken enchiladas, kimchi Frito pie, and bacon-wrapped dates.

If all of the food makes you thirsty, Revival Public House serves up a variety of Texas brews, as well as domestic and imported beer, wine, and specialty cocktails.

Revival Public House
340 E. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 469-0000
revivalph.com
www.yelp.com/biz/revival-public-house-austin

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Launderette Serves Up New American Fare in a Converted Laundromat

January 26, 2016 by

Those craving a delicious meal in a retro-inspired space should look no further than the Launderette, which is only three miles from Elan East. Located in a converted laundromat, the restaurant is open for lunch or brunch and dinner daily with an assortment of plates that call on new American influences for inspiration.

Flavors of the past shine through on the menu, too, with plates like potato chips served with pimento cheese, an assortment of curated toasts, chicken thighs, roasted cauliflower, and croque monsieur. On the dessert menu, expect everything from Girl Scout cookies and key lime sundaes to the birthday cake ice cream sandwich.

Launderette serves up a mean happy hour from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. All cocktails, beer, and wine are half-priced during happy hour. Cheers!

Launderette
2115 Holly Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 382-1599
launderetteaustin.com
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Dog and Duck Pub: An Old Favorite in a New Location

January 19, 2016 by

Having opened in November about two miles away from Elan East, Dog and Duck Pub serves traditional British pub fare alongside a wide variety of brews. Dog and Duck Pub initially opened in 1990 and has a string of “Best in Austin” awards to its name, but it recently relocated to this new spot. The pub’s updated menu offers delicious dishes like fish and chips, bangers and mash, and burgers and salads, as well as bar food staples like French fries and onion rings. There are 33 beers on tap daily, ensuring that you’ll find one you like.

As the name suggests, Dog and Duck Pub is dog-friendly, so bring your pup along and you’ll be seated on the sun-soaked side patio. There’s plenty of seating inside this cozy spot, too. Dog and Duck Pub has parking behind the building, and there’s also street parking available. The warm and welcoming atmosphere makes it a great addition to the neighborhood.

Dog and Duck Pub
2400 Webberville Road
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 479-0598
dogandduckpub.com
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Paperboy: Do Breakfast at This Upscale Food Truck

January 13, 2016 by

A new area restaurant earning raves from visitors isn't actually a restaurant at all. Paperboy is a food trailer that serves breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. Located about two miles from Elan East in the East 11th Street neighborhood, Paperboy showcases the best of Austin’s gourmet food truck scene.

Breakfast sandwiches like the B.E.C. with bacon, a fried egg, and spicy pimento cheese, combine favorite tastes with bold new flavors. A must-try here is the hash, a mash-up of roasted sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, poached egg, bacon, and Chile-coffee mayo. Paperboy also offers coffee from Tweed Coffee Roasters.

The prices are reasonable, with large portions and nothing that costs more than $10. The outdoor patio seating makes it a causal but scenic spot, filled with dog walkers, strollers, and joggers. Each table gets a free newspaper to peruse while dining. Great for a quick breakfast or lunch, Paperboy is fast becoming a must-visit.

Paperboy
1203 E. 11 Street
Austin, TX 78702
www.paperboyaustin.com
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Sip Local Beer at Black Star Co-Op

December 22, 2015 by

Did you know that Austin is home to the world’s first cooperatively-owned brewpub? Well, it is! Enter Black Star Co-op, a worker-managed brewpub owned by more than 3,000 individuals and organizations that's just about 10 minutes from Elan East.

All of the beers brewed at Black Star Co-op go through extensive taste testing by Black Star’s members. Currently, there are more than six drafts available at Black Star Co-op. Available brews include the Inveterate Dockhand, a chocolate oatmeal porter; the High Esteem, a golden beer; and the Recalcitrant Dockhand, a porter with notes of chocolate and coffee. In addition to brews made exclusively the brewpub, a select number of guest drafts are available, too.

Beyond beer, Black Star Co-op promises local food for all guests. The menu is full of dishes like a local cheese board, fish and chips, fried chicken sandwiches, fried jalapenos, salads, grilled cheese sammies, and barbecue tempeh sandwiches.

Note that Black Star Co-op operates under a no tipping policy, something that guests appreciate!

Black Star Co-op
7020 Easy Wind Drive
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 452-2337
www.blackstar.coop
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Dine at Emmer and Rye, a Trendy New American Restaurant in Austin

December 15, 2015 by

Lovers of elevated American fare should immediately head for Emmer and Rye, a new restaurant just three miles from Elan East.

The new restaurant prides itself on using fresh, in-season ingredients that result in a menu that changes daily to accommodate the season.

Guests of the restaurant can choose a more classic dining experience with appetizers and main dishes, or opt for the restaurant’s “dim sum style” serving method. Diners can choose from a menu of small, sharable plates that could include pork belly, seared cauliflower, and vegetable purees that will arrive at the table as soon as the chefs are finished preparing them. The more traditional menu could include pastas, pork chops, wagyu beef short ribs, salads, and smoked snapper toast.

For dessert, don't pass on the dark chocolate and chestnut cookie with a buttermilk orange Ice cream sandwich.

Reservations are suggested for those interested in dining at Emmer and Rye. Will you be dining at this trendy new restaurant?

Emmer and Rye
51 Rainey St.
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 366-5530
www.emmerandrye.com
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