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Olivia: Understated & Sophisticated

May 14, 2013 by

Owned by Chef James Holmes, Olivia has been named one of the “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America” by Bon Appétit magazine.

The menu changes regularly to feature fresh and seasonal ingredients, but is known for its distinctive flavor combinations of sweet and savory.  Consider the Olivia Salad with pecans, ginger, pumpkin, and a pomegranate vinaigrette.  Perfectly braised chops are a regular feature on the menu, whether lamb, pork, or veal.  For dessert, try the duck egg creme brûlée.  Olivia features a fantastic wine list, and the friendly waitstaff is happy to make a recommendation.  Stop in for a classy brunch and try the South Austin Omelet with lamb chorizzo and salsa.  If you are feeling indulgent, try their six and ten-course tasting menus.  Stone walls and warm wood accents make the modern architecture stand out. Inside, the ambiance is romantic and sophisticated — perfect for an intimate date. 

Olivia
2043 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 804-2700
www.yelp.com/biz/olivia-austin

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TRIO: Fine New American Fare

October 16, 2012 by

Austin diners looking for a high-quality meal have been flocking to Trio in the Four Seasons Hotel for years, knowing that a meal here is a delight. Chef de Cuisine Grant McDonald brings a fascinating life experience to the kitchen here, from a boyhood in Norway eating farm to table to a chemistry major at McGill University, McDonald’s diverse influences show up in the beautifully-composed menu, which boasts dishes like awesome Gulf ceviche as an appetizer. Entrees are equally impressive, with diners raving about the perfectly-cooked flatiron steak, the rack of lamb cooked in rosemary, garlic and house-made mustard, and the gulf redfish with corn and pumpkin. The wine list is very good as well, pairing excellently with the flavors on the menu. The Sunday brunch buffet packs the restaurant to the rafters with an incredible selection of tasty options, including unforgettable made-to-order eggs Benedict, stuffed French toast, pastries, muesli and more.

TRIO
Four Seasons Hotel
98 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 685-8300
http://www.yelp.com/biz/trio-austin-2

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