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Buenos Aires Cafe: Fresh, Local And Giving Back

September 25, 2013 by

Nestled in the Hill Country, Galleria Buenos Aires Café’s atmosphere is a breath of fresh air. Bright, vivid colors jump at you from the walls and you get smiles from employees and customers alike. This Argentinian spot will have you staring at the menu in a daze as every single item sounds like the perfect dinner or lunch. The vegetables are all hand-picked and come from mostly local farms. Each ingredient is of the highest quality with all of the meats and greens being organic, and all dressings are made on site daily. The die-hard locals swear by the lomi beef sandwich with the chimicurri sauce, and everyone will tell you the Mojito and Spanish martini are the best they’ve had, bar none. Not only are the food and service impeccable, but they give back to the community by donating scraps for composting and making weekly trips to the Ecology Action of Texas. You won’t be disappointed.

Buenos Aires Café
Hills Country Galleria
13500 Galleria Cir, Ste 120
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 441-9000
http://www.yelp.com/biz/buenos-aires-cafe-bee-cave-2

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Yaghi’s New York Pizzeria: Budget Friendly Lunch in Austin

September 18, 2013 by

Looking for a quick and cheap lunch in west Austin? Try Yaghi’s New York Pizzeria. This no frills Italian-American café offers pizza by the slice or pie, as well as salads and sandwiches. The $5 lunch specials are popular and include a 12 oz drink. Be traditional and go with two slices of cheese, or try the gyro sandwich. Customers recommend the Greek salad to go with any specialty pie. Yaghi’s offers several “white” pizzas. You can double down on your East Coast cuisine with the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza topped with steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic, and mozzarella. Yahi’s delivers to spots in the West Austin area. Check the website for current specials and coupons!

Yaghi's New York Pizzeria
12400 W Highway 71
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 402-0202
www.yaghisnewyorkpizzeria.com/
www.yelp.com/biz/yaghis-new-york-pizzeria-austin

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Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza: Casual Pizzeria in Austin

September 12, 2013 by

Enjoy a casual dinner date at Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza in Bee Cave. This table service pizzeria specializes in New York style thin crust pizza. Coal-fired ovens heat to over 1000 degrees and create a perfectly crisp and chewy crusts. A favorite is the prosciutto and goat cheese pie, topped with arugula and roasted garlic. The menu also offers fresh salads and traditional pasta dishes. Reasonable prices make splitting a salad and pizza an affordable meal. Brick walls give Tony C’s a pleasant ambiance.  The second floor mezzanine is great for watching the pizza chefs at work. Conveniently located in Hill Country Galleria, just moments from Sendera Barton Creek, it's a great spot for dinner and a movie.

Tony C’s Coal Fired Pizza
12800 Hill Country Boulevard
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-3473
www.tonycs.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tony-cs-coal-fired-pizza-austin-2

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Texastar Kitchen: Home Cooked Meals From A Drive Thru

August 27, 2013 by

Tired of the same old drive-thru fast food? Try Texastar Kitchen in Lakeway for home cooked meals in a fast food set-up. This family owned and operated cafe offers more than traditional burgers and fries. Customers love the salads made with homemade dressings like Chipotle Ranch. The crispy chicken strips that feature a tempura-like batter and the homestyle meals like a country fried steak dinner are very popular. The tortilla soup is a hands-down favorite, customers even order it by the quart or gallon. And, if you find the dressings just as addicting, you can buy those to enjoy at home, too. Check out the weekly special, a unique entree or sandwich with a side and drink for just $7. Texastar cooks everything to order, so expect a bit longer than your typical drive-thru wait. They also offer walk-up carry out orders and outdoor patio seating, in case you'd like to dine al fresco near Sendera Barton Creek.

Texastar Kitchen
1602 Ranch Road 620 S
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 402-0222
www.texastarkitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/texastar-kitchen-lakeway

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Ronnie’s Real Food: A Different Restaurant Experience in Austin

August 20, 2013 by

Ronnie’s Real Food may not be for everyone but if you're an adventurous eater and looking for something other than typical table service, give this Austin, Texas restaurant a try. The business model is a bit different. It's more like eating in someone’s dining room. Rather than offering a menu that will take you twenty minutes to read, Ronnie offers a weekly four course meal of well executed dishes. Ronnie is the host, waiter, and chef. The dining room is seated at the same time and everyone dines as the same pace. Open Wednesday through Sunday for 7 p.m. dinner, reservations are essential. Menus are posted online, so you can plan your visit when a dish jumps out at you. Ronnie’s is BYOB with no corkage fee. The meal is a bargain at $25 per person – including tax and tip. Put it all together and this might be one of the most interesting dining experiences you can have in Austin!

Ronnie's Real Food
205 S. Commons Ford Road
Austin, TX 78733
(512) 402-9900
www.ronniesrealfood.com
www.yelp.com/biz/ronnies-real-food-bistro-austin 

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Santa Catarina: Unique and Delicious

August 14, 2013 by

Everyone has been to a traditional Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant, few have experienced a  place like Santa Catarina – a boutique gourmet Mexican restaurant that prides itself on offering a rare assortment of authentic dishes from the interior. When you pull up to a strip mall you may not believe that you are about to embark on one of the best meals you have had but just keep walking in the door and you will see. The tortillas are made fresh daily in house and where most restaurants offer a chili relleno they go above and beyond to offer multiple options stuffed with local Gulf seafood, corn Mexican truffles and sauteed vegetables.  The regulars come here for the food but stay for the fresh specialty drinks made in house from scratch including fresh grapefruit, agave nectar, and homemade sangria, all rich in flavor. This spot is worth the drive for adventurous diners. 

Santa Catarina
1310 Ranch Rd 620 S
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 300-0946
http://www.yelp.com/biz/santa-catarina-restaurant-lakeway

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Buster’s BBQ: Delicious Smoked BBQ in West Austin

July 31, 2013 by

Craving barbecue near Lakeway, Texas? Try Buster’s BBQ. Here, the meats are smoked daily on a custom pit fired with pecan wood. This no frills BBQ joint offers individual platters, sandwiches, a few specialty dishes, and family sized combos. Customer favorites are the turkey and tender ribs. The sauce is a vinegary Kansas City style ‘cue, but if you’re looking for some Texas heat try the H bomb sandwich, a pork shoulder stuffed with garlic and jalapenos. Buster's offers over a dozen traditional sides, but the green beans and baked beans are recommended. If you’re feeding the family – large or small – they can accommodate large orders and offer several combos to feed anywhere between two and 18 people. Take it home and host a party at Sendera Barton Creek!

Buster's BBQ
2125 Lohmans Crossing Road

Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-2340
www.busterslakeway.com
www.yelp.com/biz/busters-bbq-lakeway

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Fore: Trendy American Comfort Food in Austin

July 24, 2013 by

Fore in Lakeway offers modern American comfort food in a trendy yet casual ambiance. This new addition to the West Austin scene is only about two years old. The owners transformed a formerly smoky and dingy bar into a fresh and modern full service restaurant. The menu has a variety of small plates and appetizers perfect for sharing with a group of friends for a girls night out. The bacon wrapped jalapeno shrimp with an apricot glaze, Hawaiian inspired tuna poke nachos with Pacific fusion flavors, and crispy blue cheese fries are customer favorites. Salads and burgers are popular entrees, but the menu has plenty of substantial main dishes from pasta to steaks. Fore's bar and lounge is known as one of the top happy hour spots in the West Austin area with inventive cocktails and martinis like the cucumber basil martini. The decor is modern chic, but if you find the metal chairs a little uncomfortable just ask the host for a pillow.


Fore
900 Ranch Road 620 S
 

Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-3673
www.lakewayfore.com
www.yelp.com/biz/fore-lakeway

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The Jalopy: Classic Cuisine

July 16, 2013 by

Need a bite to eat? Look for the giant, brightly painted truck and get ready to chow down at The Jalopy. Everything is made in-house in their mobile kitchen, including bread, salsas, pickles, and veggie chips. They also brine their chicken, so it’s super moist and succulent. Chicken sandwiches include the El Campo with chipotle adobo sauce, cabbage & pickled peppers, the Gadd Thai with coconut peanut sauce, sriracha & pickled onions, and the Suite 709 with tomatillo cilantro pesto, fresh herbs & red cabbage. Some creatively inspired veggie sandwiches are also on the menu, like the Butler with double cream brie, apples, almonds & agave nectar and the Jelly Gibson with peanut butter, onion marmalade, almonds & berries. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch.

The Jalopy
1502 San Antonio St
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 814-8557
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-jalopy-rotisserie-and-press-austin-2

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Max’s Wine Dive: Eclectic Flavors

June 26, 2013 by

‘Fried chicken and Champagne? Why not?!’

That’s nearly the slogan at Max’s Wine Dive, which lets you know it’s not just another snooty wine bar. Gourmet comfort food, an eclectic selection of wine from around the world and a funky, relaxed setting with a jukebox is what’s earned them a host of fans. Stop by for lunch to chow down on a Puttanesca Caesar Salad, Shrimp & Grits or Max’s Signature Burger. The dinner menu features many of the same dishes as the lunch menu, including Max’s Famous Fried Chicken with mashed potatoes & greens, the Fried Egg Sandwich with applewood smoked bacon & gruyere, and the Texas Haute Dog with onion rings & French fries. Stop by for happy hour for nice food and drink specials. Open every day.

Max’s Wine Dive
207 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood: Downtown
(512) 904-0111
http://www.yelp.com/biz/maxs-wine-dive-austin

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