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Enjoy Elevated Italian Fare at Juniper

December 8, 2015 by

Less than three miles from Elan East is Juniper, a new Italian restaurant that serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday and brunch on Sundays.

Since opening last month, Juniper has been impressing diners with a dinner menu that centers on elevated Italian fare, like pasta served with pig ears and broccoli, pappardelle with ragu, branzino, pork belly, oysters, and stuffed pasta dishes. The brunch menu promises oxtail and rosemary lasagna, stuffed focaccia topped with an egg, cherry granola, and cardamom cream buns.

Cocktails, beer and wine from a full bar round out the menu. Brunch cocktails include classics like a Bloody Mary and a peach-themed take on a mimosa. Around the dinner hour, you can look forward to savoring drinks like the Hot Mission (made with rum, falernum, honey, and prosecco) and the Showtime (made with gin, dry curacao, maraschino, grapefruit, and mint).

Make sure to place a reservation before heading out to this popular spot!

Juniper
2400 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 79702
(512) 220-9421
juniperaustin.com
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Burn Pizza and Bar: Perfectly Charred Pies

November 11, 2015 by

A true Roman pizza sports intentionally blackened edges; just slightly charred because of the extremely thin crust. The pizza dough's three-day round of fermentation, which utilizes only a small amount of yeast, also contributes to the crispy edges. At Burn Pizza and Bar, that's exactly the level of char you can expect to ring any pie you order.

The unique pizzeria debuted just a few weeks ago about two miles from Elan East, bringing a piece of the Old World to modern Austin. Devour slices of the classic margherita pizza with just mozzarella, tomato, and basil, or opt for something more creative, such as the Clive. This pie features ndjua (a type of sausage spread) with fontina and mozzarella cheese, plus a drizzle of truffle oil. There are also other authentic Italian eats on the menu, such as lasagna, penne carbonara, and pappardelle with wild boar sausage. Have you tried Burn's pizza yet?

Burn Pizza and Bar
1802 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 787802
(512) 609-8174
burnatx.com
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Fukumoto: Eat Your Way Through the Yakitori Menu

October 22, 2015 by

Chefs use every part of the chicken at Fukumoto, and that's part of the reason it's already garnering so much buzz in Austin even though it only opened last month (about two miles away from Elan East). Its yakitori menu encompasses everything from chicken thigh and chicken meatball to chicken gizzard, chicken heart, and chicken wing, not to mention a few non-poultry items. The pork belly is a big hit among diners, but you can opt for bacon-wrapped asparagus, too, if you like your pork crispy.

Yet yakitori is only half of the equation at this new Japanese restaurant. Its chefs also dish out fresh sushi. Order a serving of geoduck and ora King Salmon nigiri, a pairing that brings bright orange and seaweed-wrapped white fish to your plate. Customers recommend the hama toro nigiri, a pretty pink fish that tastes even better with some spicy wasabi on the side.

Fukumoto
514 Medina Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 770-6880
fukumotoaustin.com
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Try a New Pizza Topping (Or Three) at 100 Pizzitas

October 7, 2015 by

It doesn’t look like there will be a shortage of places to get pizza in Austin any time soon. When you live in a city where you can get a slice of pizza on almost every corner, finding a truly unique pizzeria can be challenging.

Elan East residents and pizza lovers that are eager to try something new will be happy to know that 100 Pizzitas opened just two miles away about a month ago. 100 Pizzitas puts a tapas spin on serving pizza and gives you a chance to try as many different kinds as you’d like. Its mini pizzas are excellent for sharing with friends, and for experimenting with toppings and styles. 100 Pizzitas also servers beer and wine, so this could be the perfect place to go for an impromptu happy hour or get-together!

100 Pizzitas
900 E. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 514-1639
www.cienpizzitas.com/
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Craving Comfort Food? Hoover’s Cooking is the Place To Go!

September 23, 2015 by

If there’s one thing the Lone Star State is known for, it’s food. Nobody can do chicken fried steak, mac and cheese, and other classic comfort foods like Texas. If you’ve been on the hunt for some of the best comfort food that Austin has to offer, you’ll be happy to know that one of the best places is just a half-mile from Elan East.

Hoover’s Cooking has deep roots in the Austin area, and plenty of residents and tourists flock here to try these unique take on classic comfort foods. The portions are huge, the staff is friendly, and the prices are more than affordable. If you’re in need of a traditional “family” dinner, you won’t have any trouble finding it at Hoover’s Cooking.

Hoover’s Cooking
2002 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 479-5006
www.hooverscooking.com
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Looking for the Perfect Bloody Mary? It’s at The Hightower!

September 10, 2015 by

Can you call a brunch truly complete if it doesn't involve sipping a Bloody Mary? The folks behind one popular Austin restaurant doesn't think so, so they fashioned their brunch around the almightly beverage.

The Hightower is only about 2.5 miles from Elan East, and it offers Bloody Mary bar, so you have sole control over what goes into your cocktail. Not only that, mimosas are only $1.50 during brunch time. While it's easy to get excited about the drinks here, the food deserves applause, too. A few highlights include peanut butter Brussels sprouts, fried chickpeas, ceviche, smoked redfish spread, s'mores fried pie. Yelpers say the prices at The Hightower are more than reasonable when considering the large portion sizes, and the service is spot-on. Regulars recommend making reservations, especially for brunch — The Hightower tends to be hopping then!

The Hightower
1209 E. 7th St.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-1448
thehightoweraustin.com
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The Peached Tortilla: Austin Dining not far from Elan East

April 16, 2015 by

Find tasty fusion fare near Elan East at The Peached Tortilla. This Austin eatery actually encompasses a food truck, a catering service, and a sit-down restaurant, which means that diners have a number of opportunities to explore its tasty food. The food truck, for instance, appears at spots throughout Austin to serve lunch. The Peached Tortilla's restaurant resulted from the truck's popularity, making the food available to even more local diners.

If you visit the truck, you'll find a selection of burgers, burritos, tacos, and bowls, each blending a number of flavors in an inventive way. The JapaJam Burger, for instance, tops a burger with sweet tomato jam, cheese, barbecue sauce, and tempura beer-battered onion strings; the Banh Mi burrito gathers the traditional Vietnamese sandwich into a new form.

Restauarant-goers have even more options. The Peached Tortilla's current dinner menu offers Crispy Umami Chicken Wings, the Thai Chop Chop Salad with tofu, apple, radish, and more, and the Hangar Steak Ssam with kimchi and rice.

The eatery also has a number of inventive cocktails as well as craft beer and wine. There's even an extensive whiskey list with some bottles imported from Japan and Taiwan.

To find out more about this Austin restaurant, visit The Peached Tortilla's website.

The Peached Tortilla
5520 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
www.thepeachedtortilla.com
www.yelp.com/biz/peached-tortilla-austin

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Daruma Ramen: An Austin Restaurant near Elan East

March 20, 2015 by

Ramen once had a reputation as cheap fast food for thrifty college students, but in recent years the dish has undergone a bit of a renaissance as inventive restaurants have done their part to present ramen in new varieties with fresh ingredients. Sure, the noodles of old remain — although now they're typically made with more care, served in a hearty broth made from scratch. However, they're now paired with fresh vegetables, seasoned proteins, and much more.

The area near Elan East offers a few places to enjoy this renewed version of ramen, including Austin's Daruma Ramen. This restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, offering ramen dishes like Shio Ramen with soft-boiled egg, boy choy, seaweed, and more, and Miso Ramen with shredded chicken, bean sprouts, soft-boiled egg, and scallions. Vegetarians and vegans will find a few tasty options here, like a Veggie Ramen made with veggie broth. The stock's made from whole chicken broth.

Visit Daruma Ramen's website to find out more about this Austin restaurant!

Daruma Ramen
612-B East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
http://www.darumaramen.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/daruma-ramen-austin

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Veracruz All Natural: Austin Tacos Near Elan East

February 20, 2015 by

Great tacos aren't hard to find in Austin, Texas, but some places stand out as favorites among local diners. For example: Veracruz All Natural. This taco spot near Elan East is so popular that visitors might encounter a bit of a wait to enjoy the food at this taco truck, but many diners regard the wait as worth it for the quality of the food. The fish tacos, in particular, earn high praise from Yelp reviewers, and the place's other options may be equally tasty.

Breakfast tacos are quite popular here, and they're available with your choice of ingredients like potatoes, eggs, chorizo, bacon, beans, and cheese. Later in the day you can choose from options like vegetarian tacos with spinach, avocado, carrots, and more and the Chicken Mole tacos with queso fresco. Quesadillas and tortas are also on the menu, as are smoothies and fresh juices.

Visit the Veracruz All Natural website to learn more about this Austin taco truck!

Veracruz All Natural
1403 East 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
veracruztacos.com
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The Hightower: An Austin Restaurant not far from Elan East

February 13, 2015 by

Yelp reviewers can't say enough about the enticing flavors of the roasted pork jowl at The Hightower. The Austin eatery not far from Elan East offers plenty of well-regarded dishes—including many updated barbecue eats—but the roasted pork jowl shows up in glowing reviews time and time again. That's because in addition to the tender meat, the entree includes rice and egg yolk, burnt avocado, pickled shallots, cucumber, as well as fiery house sriracha sauce.

If you're interested in The Hightower's meat-free fare, try the smoked tofu. It earns similarly high marks from customers, and comes with pinto beans, huitlacoche, sopecitos, avocado, a crema crafted from cashews and almonds, and a dusting of sunflower seeds. Both dishes are available at lunch and dinner (though the accompaniments vary based on the hour). You can pair your chosen dish with one of the house's signature cocktails, perhaps the High Tail with Bulleit Rye and honey, or the Italian Fizz with vodka, blood orange soda, and Campari.

The Hightower
1209 E. 7th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-1448
thehightoweraustin.com/
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