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Fresh French Cuisine at Lenoir

February 26, 2013 by

South Austin's Lenoir serves fresh French cuisine with an eye on the community.

The restaurant offers a “CSR” (community supported restaurant) membership to encourage community building through ethical and delicious food. Their sense of community is reflected in the intimate dining room that features a 10-person community table. This is farm-to-table, ethically sourced cuisine, fresh, vibrant and seasonal. The menu changes weekly; be prepared to taste uncommon meats like rabbit and antelope. The prixe-fixe option allows you to order any three courses; choose from field, land, sea, and sweets.  The portions are small, so you can enjoy a variety of tastes without feeling stuffed. Reservations are recommended — if you arrive early, wait outside in the beautiful courtyard.

Lenoir
1807 S. 1st Street
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 215-9778
www.yelp.com/biz/lenoir-austin

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FoodHeads: A Head for Food

February 19, 2013 by

Fans of FoodHeads love their cheerful décor, friendly service and delectable menu. Breakfast is a primo time to stop by for dishes made with pasture-raised eggs, like some Breakfast Tacos filled with eggs and other ingredients. Try the Gypsy Grove with scrambled eggs, serano peppers, tomatoes, potatoes and avocado, wrapped in a fresh flour tortilla. Lunchtime serves up a bounteous array of sandwiches, including the Chicken Caesar, Pulled Pork or Tuna Melt. Dinner is served Thursday through Saturday, with tasty options like Barbeque Ribs & Grits, Veggie Lasagna, Steak & Arugula Salad, and Pan Fried Crab Cakes. Save room for one of their tempting desserts like Pasty Bread Pudding with sugar cane rum sauce. Yum.

FoodHeads
616 W 34th St
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
http://www.yelp.com/biz/foodheads-austin

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Milano Café: Discover Authentic Italian Food, Right in Austin

February 12, 2013 by

A European-style family eatery with a classic menu, Milano Café is a great stop for authentic Italian cooking. It's the great sort of place where you can stop in for a great cup of coffee or sit down for a nice, filling meal. The menu consists of a number of wonderful pizza and pasta possibilities, as well as some delectable bruschetta options and a host of starter and entree-sized salads. There is also a helpful and unique "family to-go" menu where you can order large, family-style portions to pick up and take back to your home. Quality is top-notch all around, with everything made from scratch from super fresh ingredients. Milano Café is a friendly, authentic taste of Italy that is a fantastic treat for anyone in the Austin area.

Milano Café
4601 Southwest Parkway
Suite 109
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 428-6076
http://www.yelp.com/biz/milano-cafe-austin


 

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Oysters Al Fresco at Perla’s on South Congress

January 29, 2013 by

One of Austin’s best seafood restaurants, Perla’s boasts elegant al fresco dining on their large oak-shaded patio or sophisticated yet casual dining inside, including a large oyster bar and open kitchen. Their signature is over 15 varieties of fresh oysters flown in from both coasts, daily. In addition to oysters, the menu offers simple grilled fish and steak. Try the crispy Texas red snapper or their bouillabaisse — both are highly recommended. Sides are a la carte, and large enough to share — try the griddle cakes with creme fraiche and chives. For dessert, the butterscotch pot de creme is the perfect ending to your meal.  

Prices reflect the sophisticated menu, making this a good spot for special celebrations. Happy hour features $.50 off oysters and $2 off beverages from Monday – Friday, 3-6 p.m.  Reservations are recommended. 

Perla's
1400 S. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 291-7300
www.yelp.com/biz/perlas-austin

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Burgers and Beer at Hopdoddy Burger Bar

January 22, 2013 by

After less than three years in business, Hopdoddy Burger Bar is already an Austin institution. Their simple menu features burgers, salads, beer, and other adult beverages. Burgers are reasonably priced and made from top quality ingredients. Hormone and antibiotic-free black angus beef is ground in house and grilled to perfection. Buns are baked from scratch twice daily, and they even cut their own fries.

In addition to several beef burgers on the menu, Hopdoddy offers turkey, lamb, tuna and veggie burgers. Be sure to top your patty with their homemade chipotle ketchup. Staff will guide you through their ordering process, which starts with bar items first — including many craft and local beer options in addition to mixed drinks — before placing your food order. This place is busy, so be prepared for a line out the door. Excited customers and tight seating make for a boisterous atmosphere, so it’s best suited to a night out with friends.   
 

Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1400 S Congress Ave
Ste A190
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 243-7505
www.yelp.com/biz/hopdoddy-burger-bar-austin

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“Chillax” at Shady Grove

January 15, 2013 by

Nestled in a grove of pecan trees, Shady Grove has offered American comfort food favorites since 1992. Regulars love their beefy chili — anything on the menu that features this signature creation is a guaranteed hit. The chili cheese fries, Frito pie and chicken fried steak topped with green chili sauce are also perennial favorites. If you want lighter fare, there are several salads as well as the popular vegetarian “hippie” sandwich which layers grilled veggies, mozzarella, and pesto onto homemade bread. Old-fashioned stone work complete with a fireplace makes Shady Grove a great place to stay a while and savor your food. Their outdoor patio is spacious and every Thursday they host “Unplugged at the Grove” which features Austin’s musical talent.  Don't miss the mixed drinks, either …
 

Shady Grove
1624 Barton Springs Rd
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 474-9991
www.yelp.com/biz/shady-grove-austin

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Magnolia Cafe: An Austin Institution

December 24, 2012 by

If you’re looking for a laid back meal at midnight, head to Magnolia Cafe, just moments from Marquis at Barton Trails.  Open 24 hours, this Austin institution serves up tasty diner food in a funky and fun atmosphere.  You’ll enjoy Magnolia’s at any time of the day, but the large menu lets you satisfy your late night cravings.  It’s completely normal to mix your meals here – start with their famous “Mag Mud” chip dip with black beans, queso, avocado and pico, then head onto gingerbread pancakes or migas scrambled with their spicy “love” butter of garlic and serrano chilies.  Burgers and sandwiches round out their menu, along with specialty entrees like Pasta Caspian with grilled chicken, Mediterranean veggies in garlic white wine butter sauce over linguine. You can find just about anything anytime here. Check it out!
 

Magnolia Cafe
1920 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 445-0000
www.yelp.com/biz/magnolia-cafe-austin-2

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Holy Cacao Is For Chocolate Lovers

December 18, 2012 by

Holy Cacao is Austin's sweetest food truck, a chocolate lover’s dream featuring cake balls, shakes and chocolate drinks. Their version of cake balls are unique; the fresh cake is crumbled and mixed with frosting shaped into a ball and is then dipped into chocolate to form a shell.  There are several flavors to choose from including red velvet and carrot cake. The trailer also serves cake shakes that whirl their cake into traditional vanilla or chocolate shakes.  Holy Cocao is also known for their flavorful chocolate drinks – either hot or frozen – made with 65% chocolate for a creamy and rich treat. Their Mexican Chocolate is pleasantly spiced with ancho chile, cinnamon and cayenne. If you're a chocolate lover, or need a gift for someone who is, head to Holy Cocao for a sweet treat. 

Holy Cacao (in South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery)
1311 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 851-2253
www.yelp.com/biz/holy-cacao-austin

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Wholly Cow: Grab a Great Burger

December 11, 2012 by

Nestled inside the ZEN Food Mart Convenience Store, Wholly Cow Burgers is a purveyor of food that uses local, organic, and hormone & chemical free grass-fed beef. It's a high quality ingredient that, along with the local, organic produce used here, makes for some really wonderful food. The menu consists of several burger combinations as well as some classic beef and chicken sandwiches like the reuben and club. There are vegetarian options, too! Wholly Cow is also open for breakfast, where you'll find a nice selection of breakfast tacos in addition to french toast and some great breakfast sandwiches. A great thing about the location is that the store where it's located also has other great items like fresh fruit and produce, and a wide selection of wine and beer. That's quality and convenience!

Wholly Cow
3010 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-8156
http://www.yelp.com/biz/wholly-cow-austin

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Banger’s: A Classic Beer Garden and More

November 20, 2012 by

Central Texas has a powerful German influence, as waves of immigrants from Europe were among the first to settle the area. If you want to sample the experience of a classic Tyrolean beergarden, grab some friends and head to Banger’s. Proudly advertising the largest sausage selection in Austin as well as over 100 beers on tap, this temple of comfort food is a one-way ticket to good times. The sausages come in a huge range of flavors, from traditional brats to more adventurous currywurst and seriously out of the box options like duck, bacon & fig. They’re all prepared to perfection, served in fresh-baked pretzel buns and ready for a beer to wash them down. The libation selection is unbelievable, and the staff is great at recommending new beers to try based on your personal tastes. Sure, this may or may not be the best spot for a first date, but for a casual night out with the guys Banger’s can’t be beat.

Banger's
79 & 81 Rainey Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 386-1656
http://www.yelp.com/biz/bangers-sausage-house-and-beer-garden-austin

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