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For a Fun Food Truck Meal, Visit Mueller Trailer Eats, a Gathering Spot for Mobile Eateries!

September 2, 2015 by

Do you ever have a craving for something tasty, but you aren’t exactly sure about what you want to eat? Think beyond your brick-and-mortar hotspots and try Mueller Trailer Eats, a veritable haven for food trucks and food truck lovers.

Located a mere mile from Elan East, this food truck food court is home to some of the best mobile eateries in all of Austin. If you’re craving Asian street food, Fresh Off the Truck will have you covered. If you just want a strong cup of joe, Elixir Coffee is ready to serve you something hot! That’s only a small sampling of the trucks available. There are so many dishes to try here, you’re going to have to come back more than once to try them all.

Mueller Trailer Eats
4209 Mueller Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
(512)-703-9208
www.yelp.com/biz/mueller-trailer-eats-austin

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Meat Lovers Rejoice — Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club Has Achieved National Acclaim!

August 12, 2015 by

Humans are omnivores by default, but those who love meat might use the word “carnivore” to describe their tastes. The chefs at Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club love meat just as much, and you can experience their creations close to home — it's less than a half-mile away from Elan East. Dai Due was named one of Bon Appetit’s 50 best new restaurants of 2015, and once you taste a few things off of their menu you’ll understand why it was given this honor.

Dai Due doesn’t just create delicious dishes from prime cuts of meat. The chefs and owners also support local farmers and ranchers that share their vision of providing eaters with the highest-quality food possible. If you want to chow down on a meat-heavy meal and do something to support the community, make reservations at Dai Due!

Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club
2406 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-0688
www.daidue.com

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Unit D Pizzeria: A Brand New Upscale Yet Casual Spot Specializing in Neapolitan Pies

August 7, 2015 by

Some pizzerias take pride in having huge menus. Others, like Unit D Pizzeria, takes pride in keeping the offerings "deliberately concise," focusing on excelling at a handful of winning dishes. This pizzeria, which opened about two weeks ago in a spot that's less than a half mile from Elan East, seems to have hit a home run with this formula, if reviews are any indication — diners praise the well-curated menu.

Start your meal with the kale salad, which features pickled peaches, golden raisins, and millet, before moving onto the cheese and charcuterie board. When it comes to pizza, the mushroom pie has its share of fans, but reviews agree that you can't go wrong with any of the pizzas here. They're all thin-crust Neapolitan style pies made by hand by chef Chris Turgeon.

The atmosphere is casual but upscale, with dark, curved wood as well as stellar service. Note that Unit D doesn't deliver or offer takeout, so reserve this place for when you're in the mood to sit down and enjoy a meal in the dining room. Chances are you'll be happy with your choice!

Unit D Pizzeria
2406 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(512) 524-1922
www.yelp.com/biz/unit-d-pizzeria-austin

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The Halal Corner: A New Restaurant Offering High-Quality Mediterranean Fare

July 23, 2015 by

A great new restaurant located less than two miles away from Elan East, The Halal Corner offers authentic Halal and Mediterranean food made with love and care. Run by a Jordanian family who also owns Kismet Cafe, The Halal Corner is has the same friendly service diners have enjoyed for years at the family's first restaurant.

Open for just a few weeks, The Halal Corner is already gaining a reputation for serving high-quality, delicious and reasonably-priced cuisine. Kebobs, falafel, and hummus are all seasoned with spices imported from Jordan. Combination plates like the gyro over rice with white sauce and the Mediterranean BBQ are sure to please. If you can't decide what to order, staffers are happy to offer you samples. The restaurant has plenty of seating both inside and on the patio, and with order-ahead pick-up and catering services, too, The Halal Corner is a great new dining option in the area.

The Halal Corner
1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 480-0048
thehalalcorner.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-halal-corner-austin

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La Barbecue Joins in Texas Barbecue Week with its La Frito Sandwich

July 16, 2015 by

You have a lot of options for barbecue in Texas, and there's no better time to sample a slew of them than Texas Barbecue Week. However, if you prize convenience first and foremost, make La Barbecue your top priority during the week-long feast. It's located only three miles away from Elan East, and it's joining in the fun until July 18.

Like the other eateries involved in Texas Barbecue Week, La Barbecue serves up a special plate in honor of this Texas version of Restaurant Week. Of course, La Barbecue's legendary brisket will star. The La Frito sandwich, the centerpiece of the Barbecue Week platter, contains chopped brisket, chipotle slaw, sliced jalapenos, gooey cheese, and, for some added crunch, corn chips. During Texas Barbecue Week, you can snag the decadent sandwich for $12.75. While you wait in line, you might even get a complimentary pour of beer, as is customary at La Barbecue.

La Barbecue
Texas Barbecue Week
July 12 to 18
902 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 605-9696
www.tmbbq.com/events/texas-barbecue-week-2
www.labarbecue.com

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La Madeleine: French Cuisine in a Charming Cafe Setting

June 25, 2015 by

Beloved chain French cafe La Madeleine has opened a new location in Austin, about two miles away from Elan East. A favorite for Texans since the late '80s, La Madeleine brings lovely and delicious pastries, soups, sandwiches and entrees all with French flair. It offers high-quality coffee paired with breakfast treats like almond croissants, chocolate dipped coconut macaroons, and of course Madeleines. There's also a complimentary bread-and-jam station to pair with your morning brew.

The offerings for lunch and dinner include staples like French onion soup and beef bourguignon, along with salads and lighter fare that'll fill you up – but be sure to save room for dessert! Though larger than some of the other locations, this La Madeleine features a welcoming working fireplace to keep you cozy in colder months. The service is friendly, with staff members calling a cheerful "bonjour!" to everyone who sets food in the eatery. Their enthusiasm is all part of an overall delightful experience.

La Madeleine
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Austin, TX 78723
lamadeleine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/la-madeleine-austin-6

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The Omelettry Has Moved to a New Location! Have You Checked Out the New Digs Yet?

June 18, 2015 by

After about a month into its new location (its former home was in Rosedale), The Omelettry seems to have hit its stride. Reviewers have been giving this legendary Austin breakfast spot two thumbs up for the larger space and the fact that it now accepts credit cards! And, it’s a bit closer to Elan East, too.

But don’t think that these changes have any bearing on the menu. No, The Omelettry still serves the same breakfast favorites it’s been offering since 1978, when owners Kenny and Joni opened their doors. Now run by Kenny and son Jesse, the eatery puts a high value on consistency, assuring eaters that whatever breakfast meal they might have fallen in love with as a child is still available today.

If you’re an Omelettry newbie, some popular options include the cheese omelet and the Spanish omelet, as well as the gingerbread pancakes. But, regulars say you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Not only that, everything is under $10!

The Omelettry
4631 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 453-5062
theomelettry.com
www.yelp.com/biz/the-omelettry-austin-3

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Bistro Vonish: Rich, Decadent Vegan Cuisine Served in a Trailer

May 26, 2015 by

Vegans don’t just eat salad. That’s one of the messages that chef Craig Vanis wants to send through Bistro Vonish, a vegan food trailer situated down the street from Elan East. Another is that vegan fare isn’t just for vegans. Meat-eaters can attest to that — Vanis’ cuisine is 100% free of animal products, but reviewers have given the chef an enthusiastic two thumbs up for creating mouthwatering dishes that eaters would never would have pegged as vegan.

Vanis’ menu is constantly changing, but some examples of dishes he’s offered before include pear-arugula pizza, mac and “cheese,” apple jam kolache (a European pastry), and chocolate mousse pie. If you dine here and enjoy your experience, it’s worth it to consider joining the Bistro Vonish supper club. Supper club members are invited to private, five-course, prix fixe dinners that highlight Central Texas produce.

Even though Bistro Vonish is a newcomer to the Austin dining scene, Vanis already has big plans for it. Later this year, he’ll be opening a brick-and-mortar version of his eatery.

Bistro Vonish
3111 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
(203) 989-7762
www.bistrovonish.com
www.yelp.com/biz/bistro-vonish-austin

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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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