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Miso: Inventive Japanese and Korean Fare in Round Rock

May 5, 2016 by

Soft lighting, neutral tones on the walls, and black countertops and tables create a chic atmosphere at Miso. It's fitting for this popular Round Rock eatery, given that it serves gourmet Japanese and Korean cuisine to eagerly awaiting customers. Although its offerings are eclectic, chefs strongly emphasize seafood, so get ready to try something that's probably outside of your normal comfort zone at Miso.

Regular customers highly recommend the bulgogi, a stir fry that features Korean sweet or spicy sauce. Beef, pork, and chicken are all available, but the beef bulgogi gets the most love online. You can also enjoy beef as galbi, a dish of grilled and sliced beef ribs steeped in a sweet Korean sauce with onions. If you're interested in the inventive seafood creations, try the baby octopus salad with sweet potato noodles or the Miso mussels. Seafood cheese dukboki is another unusual eat, a dish of stir-fried rice cake with squid, shrimp, mussels, veggies, and mozzarella cheese drizzled in a sweet-spicy chili sauce.

Miso
2400 S. Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 465-2754
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Sink Your Teeth into a Sausage Kolache at Sarena’s Breakfast and Donuts

April 28, 2016 by

Don't let its name fool you; Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts is good for more than just its sweets. In fact, according to Yelp reviews, some of the best eats on the menu fall on the savory side of breakfast fare. The kolaches, in particular, earn raves. Kolaches have roots in Central Europe, but Sarena's brings them to Round Rock in the form of pastries stuffed with sausage and various complements. While most locals call the straight-up sausage kolache the best, you can order one filled with sausage plus cheese or cheese and jalapeno. They come in regular and jumbo sizes.

Don't overlook the doughnuts, though. They're just as fresh as the kolaches and the breakfast croissants, which come stuffed with eggs and other ingredients. Grab a classic glazed or chocolate doughnut for just 54 cents apiece. Or opt for the more decadent eclair, cinnamon roll, jelly-filled doughnut, or apple fritter. If you want to make your morning treat really last, grab a dozen doughnut holes for $1.

Sarena's Breakfast and Donuts
1732 N. Mays Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 238-6601

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Donut 7: Get Your Morning Off to a Sweet Start

April 7, 2016 by

Whether you have a sweet tooth or you’re craving a hearty, bacon-topped breakfast sandwich, Donut 7 is a dependable choice for a casual breakfast in the North Austin area. Since 1983, this small bakery and cafe has given hungry early risers a place to grab breakfast tacos, breakfast sandwiches, and freshly baked doughnuts and kolaches in the wee morning hours.

Stop in before work to pick up a dozen glazed doughnuts for the office, or treat yourself to an apple fritter or a cinnamon roll. Those who prefer savory fare can go for a kolache, which arrive stuffed with cheese, sausage, and jalapenos. The breakfast sandwiches also receive high marks. These handheld creations layer egg, cheese, and breakfast meats between your choice of croissant or biscuit. Of course, no order at Donut 7 is complete without a piping-hot cup of coffee, and this Austin eatery has plenty to go around!

Donut 7 is open 6 a.m. to noon Mondays through Saturdays.

Donut 7
11005 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 837-9221
www.donut7austin.com
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Experience More Than Just A Meal At Wink in Austin

March 24, 2016 by

“Dining at Wink is more than just a meal, it’s an experience.” That’s how a guest describes her time at this intimate, cordial dining venue in Austin. When you walk through the door at Wink, you instantly feel welcome. Wink only uses the freshest food and ingredients from local and national farms and purveyors. Therefore, the menu at Wink is updated on a daily basis.

The employees at Wink know their stuff, and they're very knowledgeable about the food they prepare and the wines that go with them. There's no pretense here, however. Instead, the staff wants every guest to explore and try new things and ask questions so they can have the best experience possible.

Wink is open Mondays through Saturdays. Because of the restaurant's attentive staff and popular, fresh menus, it is strongly recommended that you reserve a table in advance.

Wink
1014 North Lamar Blvd
Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 482-8868
www.winkrestaurant.com

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The Scarlet Rabbit: Cuisine and Cocktails Keep Getting Curiouser and Curiouser

March 3, 2016 by

On the patio, teal picnic tables are scattered across a massive chess board beneath a 200-year-old oak tree covered with twinkling lights. In the dining room, ceramic letters spell out, "EAT ME" with antique utensils hanging beneath them to help get the job done. By the bar, a row of doors leads nowhere and clocks run backwards. Everything is a little bit topsy turvy at The Scarlet Rabbit, an homage to the classic tale Alice in Wonderland.

The quirky nature of the eatery extends to the menu of contemporary bistro fare, as well. Start your meal at The Scarlet Rabbit with a whimsical appetizer like fried oyster nachos, a flatbread topped with quail and caramelized onions, or fried Portobello mushroom strips. Then move on to the braised short ribs, Hatter's burger made from ground brisket, or gumbo with smoked rabbit and andouille sausage. Wash it all down with a drink from the list of "Curiouser and Curioser" cocktails, like the Chesire Cat with Bacardi Silver, lime, ginger, hibiscus, mint, and grenadine.

The Scarlet Rabbit
410 W. Main Street
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 502-5164
www.thescarletrabbit.com
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Zed’s Restaurant: Enjoy Music With Your Meal

February 25, 2016 by

Austin is known for its numerous live music venues, and at places like Zed’s Restaurant, you can even enjoy the eclectic sounds of live music over a gourmet meal. This combination restaurant and venue has a modern, casual style and a scenic location that’s a bit off the beaten path, but its sunny patio areas and warm wooden interior make it feel like truly hip hotspot.

On Sundays, Zed’s Restaurant hosts a jazz brunch with the lively sounds of live jazz music accompanying egg dishes and morning libations, while dinner on the weekends usually features some of the best in local musical talent. With a menu filled with dishes like Ahi tuna steaks, pancetta cheeseburgers, and petite filets, a decadent dessert menu, and a long wine and beer list, Zed’s Restaurant is the perfect place to visit for an evening (or afternoon) out in Austin.

Zed’s Restaurant
501 Canyon Ridge Drive
Austin, TX 78753
(512) 339-9337
www.zeds.bz
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Follow Up Your Sandwich With Shaved Ice at the Sweet-n-Cheezy Food Truck

January 28, 2016 by

When that lunchtime hunger strikes during the workday in Round Rock, head over to the Sweet-n-Cheezy food truck for the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. The recognizable orange truck serves patty melt-style sandwiches with names like The Hungry Hippo and the Razorback, and they’re all piled high with premium meats and deliciously melted cheeses between two slices of thick, grilled Texas toast.

The signature sandwich is the namesake Sweet-n-Cheezy, a unique combination of fresh strawberries with melted brie cheese and raspberry jam on pistachio cranberry bread. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more traditional, you’ll also find perfectly grilled burgers that taste even better when paired with the truck’s soft, fluffy shaved ice.

The Sweet-n-Cheezy truck is closed from Monday to Wednesday.

Sweet-n-Cheezy
5430 US Highway 79
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 887-4540
www.sweet-n-cheezy.com

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Taste Tom Kha Soup at Austin’s Thai Spoon

January 7, 2016 by

A chic, modern ambiance, a fresh, flavorful menu of regional dishes, and friendly, attentive service are the code words at Thai Spoon. Start you meal with a Thai iced tea, beer,or a glass of wine and a yummy appetizer like spring rolls with plum sauce, fried tofu with spicy peanut sauce, or chicken pot stickers with sweet dipping sauce.

Soothing soups are a hallmark of Thai fare, so be sure to order the Tom Kha with coconut milk, chicken, mushrooms, and scallion. Pair your soup with the papaya salad with shredded green papaya, carrots, peanuts, and sweet and tangy sauce. Entrees include Seafood Delight with shrimp, squid, mussels, and scallops; Roasted Duck in spicy basil sauce; and Massamun Curry with sauteed meat, peanuts, onions, potatoes, and carrots in a mild brown curry sauce.

Thai Spoon is open daily.

Thai Spoon
3720 Gattis School Road
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 733-2233
www.thaispoonrestaurant.com
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NeWorlDeli: Taste the Art of the Deli Sandwich

December 23, 2015 by

Everyone loves a good sandwich, and the folks behind Austin’s NeWorlDeli believe that a truly great sandwich doesn’t need to rely on trendy presentation or fancy fixings. This casual deli serves traditional sandwiches piled high with simple ingredients such as roasted meats, fresh cheeses, and freshly baked breads. Regulars love NeWorlDeli’s French Dip, Reuben, and the Avocado Veggie sandwiches, the latter being entirely meatless for vegetarian customers. The menu also comprises a variety of burgers and fresh salads, and the New York cheesecake provides a sweet finish to any meal.

The restaurant’s interior is beautifully decorated with warm shades of gold, blue, and red, and artwork lines every wall. Comfortable tables are comfortable for lunch with a friend, and the spacious counter makes it easy to order. With a cooler full of beers and wines and live music every Monday night, NeWorlDeli is a sandwich shop with with a whole lot more to offer.

NeWorlDeli
4101 Guadalupe Street
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-7170
www.neworldeli.com
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Sweet-n-Cheezy: More Than Just a Food Truck

December 3, 2015 by

If you’re in the mood for a fresh, unique menu that is nothing short of imaginative, consider eating at Sweet-n-Cheezy. What makes Sweet-n-Cheezy interesting is the fact that this family-owned and -operated establishment is actually a food truck that serves everything from shaved ice to cheese-filled sandwiches. Local favorites include the Melted Margarita sandwich and The Gator sandwich, the latter being an unexpected crowd pleaser of havarti cheese, turkey, bacon, avocado, and orange marmalade on multigrain bread.

Since Sweet-n-Cheezy is a food truck, seating at this particular location is relatively minimal. A picnic table is provided for those who wish to eat near the stand, but most guests grab-and-go, enjoying their meals as they continue to their destinations. On the other hand, if you know in advance that you’d like to rest and are worried about the lack of seating, consider bringing your own picnic or lawn chairs.

Sweet-n-Cheezy
5430 U.S. Highway 79
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 887-4540
www.sweet-n-cheezy.com
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