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Grab Gourmet American Fare at This New Location of Twisted Root Burger Co.

July 16, 2015 by

Twisted Root Burger Co. was a labor of love for Jason Boso and Quincy Hart. A former corporate peon, Jason escaped the suit-and-tie life for culinary school. It was there that he met Quincy Hart, and the pair quickly struck up a romance. After culinary school, they both worked a few restaurant jobs, but only for the sake of pursuing their real dream: opening their own gourmet burger joint. They scrimped and saved to make this dream a reality and, in 2005, it happened.

Ten years later, Twisted Root Burger Co. has taken over the state of Texas. In fact, a new location just opened in May 15 minutes from Folio. Armed with the signature pickle bar and an impressive menu of specialty burgers, this Twisted Root lives up to the franchise's lofty reputation. Locals highly recommend the Kevin Bacon, a burger crowned with three strips of crispy bacon and Danish bleu cheese. However, you can also opt for guacamole, fried onion strings, or even French fries on top of your burger.

Twisted Root Burger Co.
7211 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 925-2161
twistedrootburgerco.com/austinnorth
www.yelp.com/biz/twisted-root-burger-co-austin-4

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Flaming Pizza: Fresh Pies in Four Minutes

June 12, 2015 by

Austin marches to its own beat, as evidenced by its slogan: "Keep Austin Weird." So even when it comes to shopping malls, you can expect something a little different in this Texas city. The Domain forgoes halls for fresh air, so you can soak up sunshine while you traipse from store to store or restaurant to restaurant. One of those stops should be a Flaming Pizza, a shiny new restaurant that just opened in May less than 10 minutes from Folio.

Chefs at Flaming Pizza craft their dough from scratch each morning, incorporating the best and freshest ingredients that they can find. There are more than 30 toppings on the menu, ranging from quality meats and cheeses to crisp veggies. Many of them are sourced from local farmers and ranchers. Build your own pie or order one of the pizzeria's signature creations and then wait for it to arrive. The fast-cooking pizza oven will bake your pie to golden brown in a matter of four minutes. What do you think of this new dining option at The Domain?

Flaming Pizza
The Domain
3220 Feathergrass Court
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 792-9595
www.flamingpizzausa.com
www.yelp.com/biz/flaming-pizza-austin

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Gloria’s Latin Cuisine: Tex-Mex Food and Margaritas at The Domain

May 28, 2015 by

Nestled in the trendy Domain shopping center in Austin—which looks more like a park than a mall—Gloria's Latin Cuisine brings some south-of-the-border flair to the city. Just about a mile and a half from Folio, this branch of the popular Mexican and Latin fare restaurant promises all the same popular eats and drinks as its sister locations. For most customers, that means black bean dip and sizzling fajitas.

Swing by for dinner to sample some of the contemporary Tex-Mex fare with a margarita (try the fresh guava marg). Start your meal with the classic pupusas, handcrafted tortillas filled with cheese and pork, or the fried plantains with sour cream. Then move onto fajitas stuffed with chicken, pork tenderloin, steak, or a combination of two. You can also dig into a Tex-Mex dish such as the chimichanga or massive burrito—both arrive with chili con queso on the side. Save some room for flan or tres leches cake for dessert.

Gloria's Latin Cuisine
3309 Esperanza Crossing
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 833-6400
www.gloriascuisine.com/locations/austin-domain.html
www.yelp.com/biz/glorias-latin-cuisine-austin-2

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