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Cantine Italian Cafe and Bar: A New Contemporary Italian Spot in the Neighborhood

May 28, 2015 by

Fresh, whole wheat pasta. Wines from around the world. Crispy, thin-crust pizzas. These are the elements that converge to make Cantine Italian Cafe and Bar a buzzed-about new restaurant in Austin, and it's a mere 60-second trip from Lamar Union. It just debuted in the space where Fino restaurant once dished out Spanish tapas, and it's taken a new approach to cuisine. Now instead of Spanish fare, the eatery at 1100 South Lamar crafts Italian and Mediterranean cuisine.

Reserve a table online to sample some of the freshly made pasta or golden-brown pizzas on the menu at Cantine Italian Cafe and Bar. If you opt for the pizza, order the Verde with spinach, zucchini, and ample amounts of cheese. Other more decadent meal options range from bone-in lamb over a bed of asparagus to seafood dishes. Don't forget to order a cocktail or glass of wine as well, since Cantine's list of libations is as impressive as the creative Italian cuisine.

Cantine Italian Cafe and Bar
1100 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
cantineaustin.com
www.facebook.com/cantineaustin

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The Frisco: Burgers, Fries & Coconut Cream Pies Near Lamar Union

May 19, 2014 by

Fast food chains may have conquered the American countryside, but there is still room for a good old-fashioned local burger joint to prosper. Case in point: The Frisco, which has been serving up excellent hamburgers, fries, and milkshakes to Austin locals since 1953. With more than a half-century in business, you know that these guys have speedy service down to a science. The history of this place is pretty cool, too: It was opened by actor Harry Akin and was the first Austin restaurant to practice racial integration in its hiring.

Some of the specialties here include the awesome chopped steaks, made from specially-ground USDA sirloin, the exceptional deviled eggs, and of course the burgers, which are accented with the perfect combination of sweet pickle relish and “Frisco sauce.” Leave room for dessert, as the coconut cream pie here is out of this world. Portion sizes are huge, and prices are incredibly reasonable.

Don't miss it near Lamar Union.

The Frisco
6801 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 459-6279
mainstreethub.com/thefriscoaustin
www.yelp.com/biz/the-frisco-austin

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