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When the menu at Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub says jumbo pretzel, this is not an exaggeration. According to one of the many Yelp reviewers who highly recommend this appetizer, it was almost too big for her and her companion to eat on their own. The gooey beer cheese and honey mustard that come on the side only add to the heartiness of the dish.

So pace yourself while you chow down on a pretzel because you'll want to save some room for a draft beer and an entree at Jack & Ginger's. The entrees include bangers and mash—featuring the Austin Sausage Company's local version of the banger—as well as more traditional Guinness-battered fish and chips. If you opt for a burger, try The Classic with whiskey onions, Irish mustard, and cheddar cheese, or opt for the meat-free black bean and barley burger with honey-Sriracha mayo instead.

Jack & Ginger's Irish Pub
11500 Rock Rose
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 350-3738
jackandgingers.pub
www.yelp.com/biz/jack-and-gingers-austin

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Make tonight a sushi night at Maki Toki, a restaurant that is just about a mile from Folio. Located on Braker Lane, Maki Toki is a neighborhood favorite for great sushi. The menu consists of every sushi roll imaginable and even promises discounted food and drinks during happy hour, which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. During happy hour, beer and sake costs from $2.50 to $5 and sushi rings cost from $2.99 to $6.99. Talk about a good deal!

The regular menu is available daily with delicious sushi dishes such as the spicy salmon, the spicy tuna, the mango shrimp, and the shrimp tempura sushi made with steak. In addition to sushi, the menu consists of popular Japanese fare including the chicken yakitori, miso soup, seaweed salad, and more. The food at Maki Toki is available for both dine-in meals and take-out. The casual restaurant is the perfect choice for a night out, a family dinner, or a date night.

Maki Toki
1910 West Braker Lane
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 832-0200
http://www.makitoki.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maki-toki-austin

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