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Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s House Pizzeria

March 27, 2015 by

A popular place for pizza in Austin, House Pizzeria brings inventive takes on the classic pizza pie to a spot not far from Lamar Union. Some options feature classic ingredients like pepperoni and sausage; others, more inventive options like caramelized onions, salami, pork belly, dates, and goat cheese. The Margherita with tomato and basil is a popular choice, and the plain cheese includes a touch of oregano for extra flavor.

In addition to pizza, this place has a few smaller dishes like spinach salad, focaccia bread, and roasted olives. A list of wine and beer options includes a number of great pairings, and House also has a changing list of menu specials like asparagus and prosciutto pizza, polenta, and panna cotta for dessert.

House Pizzeria also offers their pies for take-out, but the website notes that they may suspend take-out orders when the dining room's exceptionally busy. Check out the House Pizzeria website to find out more!

House Pizzeria
5111 Airport Boulevard
Austin, TX 78751
http://www.housepizzeria.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/house-pizzeria-austin

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Pizza and More near Lamar Union at Austin’s Numero 28

March 20, 2015 by

Austin's food scene may be known more for its barbecue and breakfast tacos than its Italian fare, but that doesn't mean there aren't some quite well-regarded Italian restaurants near Lamar Union. For example: Numero 28. This place is part of a small chain with outlets in places well-known for pizza (think: New York City), and the Austin outlet brings pizza, paninis, and more to downtown Austin.

Pizza has its own menu here, and guests can opt for choices with red sauce or white sauce. The Tartufo pairs mushrooms with truffle oil; the Austin features hot peppers and sausage; and other pies use ingredients like salami, prosciutto, artichokes, and potatoes. This place is a wine bar, too, and it offers cheese plates and meat plates for pairing. Numero 28's lunch and dinner menus branch out into entrees like lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, and baked ziti, and the eatery also serves classic desserts like tiramisu, gelati, and cannoli.

If you'd like to try this Austin eatery for yourself, Numero 28 is located just a short trip from Lamar Union.

Numero 28 Pizzeria and Vineria
452 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
http://www.numero28austin.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/numero-28-austin

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Valentina’s Tex Mex BBQ: Austin Barbecue Near Lamar Union

February 20, 2015 by

As you might guess from the name, Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ puts an inventive spin on classic barbecue. This downtown Austin food truck does have classic barbecue sandwiches, including choices like brisket, pulled pork, and chicken, but it also offers tasty tacos with barbecue ingredients.

One example? The Pulled Pollo taco, which includes guacamole and tomatillo habanero salsa along with pulled chicken. Brisket tacos are also popular, and you also opt for smoked carnitas tacos. A selection of sides includes rice, corn, beans, and potato salad, and you can also complement your main dish with chips and quac or queso.

If you'd like to visit Valentina's, the place is open for lunch daily, for dinner every night of the week, and until "2am ish" on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. It's just a short trip from Lamar Union, and you can learn more about it by visiting Valentina's website.

Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ
located behind Star Bar on West 6th Street & Neuces Street
600 West 6th Street
Austin, TX 78701
www.valentinastexmexbbq.com
www.yelp.com/biz/valentinas-tex-mex-bbq-austin

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Austins’s Fat Cactus Reinvents the Taco with Fry Bread near Lamar Union

February 13, 2015 by

Whereas many Mexican restaurants opt for traditional tortillas for their tacos, Fat Cactus food trailer does something unusual. Instead of wrapping taco fixings in a flour tortilla, its chefs stuff the ingredients inside of fluffy fry bread. The result is a slightly puffier version of the classic taco. Since the place isn't too far from Lamar Union, it's easy to try this innovative take on a classic dish for yourself.

One Yelper describes the fry bread as "absolutely incredible," and her opinion is supported by the many other glowing reviews of both the bread and the restaurant in general. The trailer offers only a handful of options, but those are more than enough for most patrons. Indulge in the Taj taco, overflowing with ground beef, red onion, spring mix, cilantro, fried chickpeas, and a curry yogurt sauce. You can also try the "Hippy," which forgoes meat for veggies such as zucchini, squash, and chayote, all mixed with pinto beans, cheddar cheese, and "secret" spices.

Fat Cactus
1318 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 585-4967
www.fatcactusaustin.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/fat-cactus-austin

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Micklethwait Craft Meats: A Unique Austin Eatery not far from Lamar Union

February 6, 2015 by

More than 200 Yelp reviewers sing the praises of Micklethwait Craft Meats, a casual eatery in Austin that specializes in classic Southern barbecue. Its simple menu belies the huge, smoky platters of food that wow patrons at Micklethwait Craft Meats. They all come from the smoker out back, which patrons are welcome to ogle (many even snap pictures).

One customer photo depicts the massive beef rib, a locally acclaimed favorite that comes with tender slices of house-crafted Andouille sausage, onions and peppers, and a signature sauce for dunking. The house-made sausage is another favorite, though a few links aren't nearly as filling as the Fred Flinstone rib. The aptly named slab of meat tips the scales at 1.5 pounds—and you can tell from just a glance. Enjoy your meal with a cold bottled Coke and save some room for pecan pie or a moon pie.

If you'd like to try this Austin eatery for yourself, Micklethwait Craft Meats is just a short trip from Lamar Union.

Micklethwait Craft Meats
1309 Rosewood Avenue
Austin TX 78702
(512) 791-5961
www.craftmeats.com/default.html
www.yelp.com/biz/micklethwait-craft-meats-austin

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VertsKebap: An Inventive Austin Restaurant near Lamar Union

January 22, 2015 by

Kebap goes by many names at food carts on the streets of Europe, but the dish originated from Turkish cuisine. Known more formally as doner kebap, it's a type of rotisserie meat that can be prepared in a variety of ways. At VertsKebap in Austin, a pair of University of Texas grads serves up kebap as sandwiches, wraps, and salads with a focus on good nutrition.

Chefs use local ingredients whenever possible and craft everything in-house—even the sauces. Yelp reviewers highly recommend the spicy red sauce. Have it drizzled over your choice of beef and lamb, chicken, falafel, or veggies served as a wrap, salad, or sandwich. You can also choose which vegetables you want added to your kebap, such as red cabbage, cucumber, or onion. If you don't like a lot of heat, try the garlic sauce or vinaigrette instead. Round out your meal with a draft beer, fountain drink, or iced coffee.

Visit the VertsKebap website if you'd like to plan to visit from Lamar Union!

VertsKebap
1500 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 382-6814
www.vertskebap.com
www.yelp.com/biz/vertskebap-austin-6

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Experience One of Austin’s Most Unique Food Trucks near Lamar Union at The Jalopy

December 11, 2014 by

Although Austin’s food truck scene is impressively large and fairly competitive, The Jalopy holds its own against the numerous taco vendors and barbecue trucks with its unique blend of globally influenced sandwiches and healthy sides. You may have never tried a Pad Thai sandwich or a vegan bacon wrap before, but the Jalopy’s flavorful ingredients and delicious combinations might just make you a fan. There are options for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diners, as well as meat-heavy choices for those with heartier appetites.

Just about everything is available in sandwich, wrap or bowl form, and healthy sides like veggie chips and hummus plates are available with your meal. The restaurant is located inside of a colorful, artistically painted semi truck on a popular street corner right in downtown Austin, so it's easy to get there from Lamar Union. Visit The Jalopy's website to find out more!

The Jalopy
1502 San Antonio Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 814-8557
www.jalopyaustin.com

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Treat Yourself to Homemade Pasta near Lamar Union at Austin’s Cipollina

December 4, 2014 by

Cipollina restaurant is the type of neighborhood gem that regulars adore, and Austin diners may be quick to recommend this authentic Italian bistro to anyone who asks. Cipollina’s owners are the same talented restaurateurs who run the popular Jeffrey’s and Shoreline Grill, and although Cipollina is distinctive, it offers the very same high quality fare and casually elegant atmosphere as these other beloved eateries.

Located just a short trip from Lamar Union, the restaurant features a charming brick front with small café tables lining the sidewalk, while the inside is dimly lit, airy and incredibly cozy. For lunch, Cipollina serves hearty Italian sandwiches, antipasto and wood fired pizzas straight from the oven, while dinner entrees include a number of pastas homemade on site. Fresh mussels and artisan cheese plates make the perfect beginnings to any meal, and no visit is complete without sampling the bevy of premium wines and beautiful desserts.

Cipollina
1213 West Lynn
Austin, TX, 78703
(512) 477-5211
www.cipollina-austin.com

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Find Fresh Italian Fare near Lamar Union at Austin’s Winflo Osteria

October 23, 2014 by

Sometimes you want to skip the latest food trends and get back to basics, and that’s exactly what Austin’s Winflo Osteria is known for. This classic Italian eatery near Lamar Union uses simple, fresh ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes without all of the frills, and the result is a menu filled with Neapolitan pizzas, flavorful pastas and light, healthy salads.

The restaurant itself is housed in a renovated 1920s bungalow in Old West Austin, and it features two beautifully decorated floors inside and a terraced patio area outside. Winflo Osteria aims to preserve the historic nature of the building, so it incorporates rustic wooden ceilings and a vintage-style bar. The bar menu includes wine and cocktails that pair well with a meal or make tasty happy hour libations, and there is even a decadent brunch to cap off the weekend.

Visit Winflo's website to learn more about this Austin restaurant!

Winflo Osteria
1315 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX
(512) 582-1027
www.winfloosteria.com

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Innovative Food near Lamar Union at Austin’s Hopdoddy Burger Bar

October 9, 2014 by

An American classic gets a fresh and exciting makeover at Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Pay a visit to this Austin eatery to enjoy hamburgers prepared in any style you can imagine. Choose from innovative sandwiches like the "Magic Shroom" burger with Texas goat cheese and field mushrooms, the el Diablo burger with pepper jack and caramelized onions, or the primetime burger with a Texas akaushi beef patty and brie cheese.

The menu has other options, too, like the ahi tuna burger with sprouts and honey wasabi sauce. Vegetarians may appreciate the la bandita black bean burger. You can pair your burger with an order of thin-cut Kennebec fries and queso sauce. Hopdoddy offers a number of distinctive drinks, including a Nutella and chocolate pretzel milkshake and a black cherry vodka soda.

Want to learn more about this Austin eatery near Lamar Union? Visit the Hopdoddy Burger Bar website.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.hopdoddyburgerbar.com
www.yelp.com/biz/hopdoddy-burger-bar-austin

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