FoodHeads: A Delightful Austin Restaurant

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 Street
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 420-8400
http://www.yelp.com/biz/foodheads-austin

III Forks: A Terrific Steakhouse

III Forks is a fine dining steakhouse offering a sophisticated, upscale setting, including a piano bar/lounge area, an expansive dining room, and patio seating with a primo view across Cesar Chavez Avenue to the river. Sample a varietal from their extensive wine selection stocked with over 4,000 bottles from the world over. The menu is Texas-French, with a sumptuous array of starters like Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Bisque and Crabcake St. Francis. Entrees include Filet Mignon, Bone-In Ribeye, USDA Prime Porterhouse, Rack of Lamb, Atlantic Salmon and Chilean Seabass. All entrées are served with duchess potatoes, creamed corn and fresh veggies. Other sides include sautéed spinach, fresh asparagus, sautéed mushrooms and sweet potato hash. Open for dinner only every day.

III Forks
111 Lavaca Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 474-1776
http://www.yelp.com/biz/iii-forks-steakhouse-austin

Hopfields: Not Your Usual Pub

If you’re on the lookout for a great neighborhood watering hole with a menu that ventures above the usual pub-grub, put Hopfields on your list of go-to places. It’s a fine spot to chill out with an artisan beer, glass of wine or refreshing cocktail. Order up something tasty from the French-themed menu to accompany your libation. Choices include Moules Frites – mussels in white wine broth with French fries, Ratatoille with fresh veggies, and Steak Frites – a 6-ounce filet with fries & Dijon mustard. The Pascal Burger is also a tasty option, topped with camembert, cornichons, caramelized onions & grain mustard. Save room for a luscious dessert crepe, like Tripel Karmeliet with lavender vanilla sugar and nutella. Open every day.

Hopfields
3110 Guadalupe St, Ste 400
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 537-0467
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hopfields-austin

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