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Milano Café: Discover Authentic Italian Food, Right in Austin

February 27, 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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The Carillon: Ring The Bells

February 20, 2013 by

Austin’s culinary scene has been booming in recent years, with a number of focused, motivated chefs bringing new perspectives in fine dining to grateful eaters. Chef Josh Watkins’ tenure at The Carillon began in 2008, after he returned to Texas and worked alongside famed chef David Bull at the Driskill Grill. Watkins appeared alongside Bull on TV show Iron Chef America, where he showed off his impressive skills, and not long after he was recruited to open the Carillon. Every aspect of this restaurant is top-notch. The staff is attentive without being intrusive, the décor is classy and comfortable, and the food is some of the best you’ll find in town. Frequent diners rave about the incredible spinach salad with house bacon and poached egg yolk, as well as the duck leg confit with root vegetables and white bean cassoulet. They also offer both three-course and six-course tasting menus, which come highly recommended.

The Carillon
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 404-3655
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-carillon-austin-2

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Vino Vino: Drink Up

February 13, 2013 by

Vino Vino is a cozy, upscale spot to sample something from their impressive wine stash along with a delectable starter or entrée. The ambiance is relaxed and romantic, with amber lighting and polished wood floors. Whether your taste in wine runs to a bubbly brut cave from Spain, a juicy California pinot noir or a zesty German riesling, you’re sure to find something to satisfy the pickiest palate. The food menu includes small plates like Shrimp in Chili Oil, Mussels & Fries, a Charcuterie Plate, Arugula Beet Salad, and Wagyu Beef Sliders. If you’re hungering for a full entrée, choose from Scallops with creamer peas, Duck Ham with glazed veggies, Flounder with cauliflower & sunchokes, and Wagyu Shortribs with cornbread, among other flavorful items. Open Monday through Saturday for dinner and late-night snacks.

Vino Vino
4119 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751
(512) 465-9282
http://www.yelp.com/biz/vino-vino-austin

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Cork and Co.: The Mighty Grape

February 6, 2013 by

Aficionados of the mighty grape congregate at Cork and Co., where a plentiful supply of wine from around the globe is arrayed for imbibing. Order a wine flight to sample an array of varietals. Each flight contains three 2-ounce pours of your choosing. Accompany your libations with something yummy for your tummy, like the Antipasto, Cheese & Charcuterie Plate with a sampling of goodies of your choosing. Other food choices include Baby Zach’s Smoked BBQ Hummus Plate and a Piccante Italiana Panini with peppered salami, prosciutto di Parma, smoked provolone and spicy cherry peppers. Increase your knowledge and appreciation of wine with one of their fun, informative classes. Upcoming choices include Wines of California, Wines of Oregon and Lone Star Wines. Open Monday through Saturday.

Cork and Co.
308 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 474-2675
http://www.yelp.com/biz/cork-and-co-austin

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The Peached Tortilla: Discover Mobile Delicacies

January 16, 2013 by

A food truck full of personality, The Peached Tortilla is an incredible fusion of cuisines that makes for a truly unique dining experience. Drawing on Asian and Mexican influences, the food here is full of compelling combinations that will delight your taste buds. The menu has tacos and burritos loaded imaginatively with things like Pad Thai, Chinese bbq, and Szechuan-style vegetables. You can also choose among several delectable sliders. Add some parmesan or sweet-potato fries into the mix, with dipping sauces like peach mint and truffle mayo, and you've got some incredible gourmet goodness. Visit the truck's website to help track down this deliciousness, or stop by its Twitter page!

The Peached Tortilla
(512) 761-3241
http://twitter.com/peachedtortilla
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-peached-tortilla-austin
 

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Congress: A Divine Tasting Menu

December 18, 2012 by

Congress is an intimate fine dining experience that is hard to match in its quality, imagination, and technique. The warm decor and big, comfy chairs are a welcoming sight, as is the knowledgeable and helpful service staff. The menu is prix-fixe. The chefs here create a three and seven-course tasting menu every day. These are made with the highest quality ingredients, with as much local and sustainable product as possible incorporated into the dishes. This menu changes daily, but remains in the realm of what Chef David Bull refers to as "Natural American" cuisine. Thoughtful wine-pairings can accompany your meal if you so choose, or order something from the extensive, premium wine list. Congress makes spectacular, memorable food.

Congress
200 Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 827-2760
http://www.yelp.com/biz/congress-austin-6


 

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Eastside Pies: Thin and Tasty Pizza

November 27, 2012 by

With thin crust pizzas made from scratch, Eastside Pies is a great place to go for a quality pie. The folks here are very take generous portions of fresh toppings and pile them onto a paper thin crust. The ratio between crust, sauce, and toppings is absolutely perfect, giving you one perfect bite after another. The menu contains a list of great house specialties, including nontraditional choices like pizza with sauces made of things like hummus, black beans, and pesto. You of course have the option of crafting your own perfect pie, too, with loads of possible ingredients and different cheese and crust options. There are also salads available, and some stellar garlic knots that you won't want to miss. Next time you're in the mood for pizza, consider Eastside Pies!

Eastside Pies
1401 Rosewood Avenue
Suite B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 524-0933
http://www.yelp.com/biz/east-side-pies-austin

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Threadgill’s: Delicious Meals Set to Music

November 20, 2012 by

If you want to experience Austin new and old, head over to Threadgill’s at one of its two locations. Open 365 days a year at both locations, the legendary restaurant offers a Southern comfort, home cooked meals, and live music. Famous for being the place where Janis Joplin developed her sound, Threadgill’s has been home to many musicians on the road throughout the years. Check out one of many live shows and you may be witnessing music history in the making. The North Austin location, the original Threadgill’s, has bragging rights as owning the first beer license in the county.

The South Austin location, “Threadgill’s World Headquarters,” hosts a family friendly beer garden and a Sunday Gospel Brunch. Both locations have brunch on Sundays from 10 am – 1 pm and a “Howdy Hour,” Monday through Friday, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. The North location also offers an additional happy hour Monday through Friday from 9 – 11 p.m. Can’t get enough of Threadgill’s? The restaurant has an online store for all different kinds of restaurant merchandise including t-shirts and a cookbook.

Threadgill’s

North Austin:
6416 North Lamar
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5440

South Austin:
301 West Riverside Drive
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 472-9304

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Beets Living Foods Café: Refresh with Raw Creations

October 16, 2012 by

Beets Living Foods Café is a vegan, raw food establishment that makes food that will impress any diner. Passion and creativity are at work in the kitchen to create healthy and good tasting meals. These dishes aren't your typical, bland sort of health food fare. Inventive items like the raw reuben and an eggplant B.L.T. are all over the menu, as are an impressive selection of side and entree salads. There's also an array of refreshing fruit and vegetable smoothies. Beets also regularly offers classes on raw cooking, and can be rented out for events at extremely great rates. Relax in the spacious dining room and enjoy a nice meal or a quick refresher. Whatever you do, be sure not to miss Beets Living Foods Café. You'll be amazed that so much flavor can come out of raw cooking, and your body will thank you for it!

Beets Living Foods Café
1611 W. 5th Street
Suite 165
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-2338
http://www.yelp.com/biz/beets-living-foods-cafe-austin
 

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Via 313: Dare To Be Square

October 9, 2012 by

The interesting thing about pizza is how many regional styles there are. New York has their thin crusts, Chicago the deep dish, but Detroit? And not only that, Detroit-style pizza in Texas? It’s real. Via 313 (with that number being the area code of the Detroit metropolitan area) was opened by two brothers from Michigan in a small trailer in East Austin with the intention of showing the town a new style of pizza pies. Detroit-style pizza is made in a square pan like a classic Sicilian, but with a little twist – it’s “upside down.” To make it, you start with dough, then add meat, cheese, and other toppings, and then finally finish with the sauce on top before throwing it in the oven. It seems ridiculous, but it works, and Via 313 has built a dedicated clientele who love it. Their topping combinations are delicious, their crust is perfect. Well worth the trip.

Via 313
1111B E. 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 939-1927
http://www.yelp.com/biz/via-313-pizza-austin

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