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24 Diner: Austin Comfort Food

May 7, 2015 by

24 Diner offers classic American fare with a modern twist in a fun, laid-back Austin atmosphere. The inspired menu, plus a great beer, wine and cocktail selection turn up the volume on the ordinary diner experience. Partygoers love the fact that they stay open round the clock right in the heart of central Austin.

24's all day breakfast menu means you can sidle up to Eggs, Sausage and Waffles at any hour. Burger and sandwich options include a French Dip with gruyere & horseradish, Chicken Salad with spicy pepper relish and a Bacon Avocado Burger with smoked aioli. Entrees include Meatloaf with sweet onion gravy, Pork Chops with sage butter, Roast Chicken with shallot jus, Vegetable Plate with lemon vinaigrette, and No-Bean Chili with cornbread.

Austin's 24 Diner is open daily.

24 Diner
600 N. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 472-5400
www.24diner.com
www.yelp.com/biz/24-diner-austin

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Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar: Fresh Food and Fine Wine in Austin

April 23, 2015 by

Austin’s Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar believes in supporting small farms and sustainable agriculture, and it is a member of the international slow food movement. Wink sources more than 75% of its menu items from within 100 miles of the restaurant, and the menu changes daily depending on what ingredients are fresh and available.

For diners who want to take a tasty tour of the day’s best offerings, Wink features a daily chef’s tasting menu of five or seven courses. Wink also features a daily farm and garden vegetarian tasting menu. Appropriate wine-pairings enhance each course. The elegant and intimate restaurant space fills up quickly, so reservations are recommended. Guests can also enjoy the full menu, and a more casual environment, in the Wine Bar.

The Wine Bar opens at 5 p.m. daily. The dining room opens its doors to dinner guests from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 5:30 p.m. ‘til 11 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar
1014 North Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 482-8868
www.winkrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/wink-austin

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Santa Catarina Restaurant: A Fresh Approach to Mexican Fare

March 26, 2015 by

Santa Catarina Restaurant takes an entirely different approach to Mexican cuisine and coastal classics. The restaurant uses only the freshest produce and highest quality meats, and each dish is prepared with olive or canola oil to keep it light and healthy.

Appetizers like ceviche and Mexican totopo nachos make a great pre-meal snack, while entrees include fresh soups, Yucatan-style fajitas, and grilled cactus salads. Tres leches cake and traditional flan are served for dessert, and Santa Catarina’s margaritas are made from scratch and handcrafted with care. With its eclectic Mexican decor, dim lighting, and patio lined with heavy curtains, this is a unique option for lunch, dinner, and even Sunday brunch.

Santa Catarina Restaurant is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, remaining open until 10 p.m. on weekends. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Santa Catarina Restaurant
1310 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 300-0946
www.santacatarinarestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/santa-catarina-restaurant-lakeway

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Jasper’s Big Dog Saloon: Darts, DJs, Karaoke and Cocktails in Lakeway

February 26, 2015 by

Jasper's Big Dog Saloon is a neighborhood favorite, filled with regulars every night of the week. The bartenders at this unpretentious Lakeway bar are skilled at mixing cocktails, and the beer selection is solid, too. The food menu focuses on elevated snack foods like broiled shrimp and bruschetta, as well as hot sandwiches and personal pizzas.

Jasper's Big Dog Saloon also hosts frequent special events, and you'll likely find that there's something going happening here nearly every night of the week. Depending on when you visit, you might find yourself singing karaoke, competing against your friends in a video trivia competition, playing a few hands of Texas hold-em poker, or dancing the night away to music provided by popular local DJs. Of course, you can always just play a friendly game of darts or pool with friends. And if you're lucky, you might even meet Jasper himself, a 130-pound Goldendoodle who is everyone's favorite pal.

Jasper’s Big Dog Saloon
1310 RR 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 432-5073
www.jaspersbigdogsaloon.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jaspers-big-dog-saloon-lakeway

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You Can’t Go Wrong With Jersey Giant Pizza

January 29, 2015 by

Austin locals know that the menu at Jersey Giant Pizza is simple: pizza with about a dozen different toppings to mix and match as you like. Try a classic pepperoni pie, or build something more unique, like pineapple, fresh basil, and chopped Roma tomatoes, or pile on the sausage, ham, bacon, and meatballs to make a meat-lover's delight. Whatever you order, it'll take just a few minutes to bake in the kitchen's custom-designed, super-heated brick oven.

There's no question that pizza is the main focus at Jersey Giant Pizza, but it's true that the kitchen serves up a few other Jersey-inspired specialties, too. Try a bowl of Grandma's meatballs covered in sauce, or order a trio of fresh baked pizza rolls. If you want something cold that's easy to eat on the go, try a sub sandwich heaped high with meats and cheese.

Jersey Giant Pizza
13908 Highway 71 West
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-3535
www.jerseygiantpizza.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jersey-giant-pizza-austin

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Elevate Your Cheeseburger Expectations at All Star Burger

December 22, 2014 by

What’s so special about Austin's All Star Burger? How about the fact that the burgers here are made with Premium Gold Angus beef from cows that are fed a vegetarian diet and are hormone- and antibiotic-free? Also, the list of toppings to pile your burger is inventive—and enormous.

Order the Make My Day burger and you'll receive a burger piled with cheddar cheese, a cage-free fried egg, smoked bacon, hash browns, red onion, and mayo on Texas Toast. The Pacific Coast features avocado, red leaf lettuce, sprouts, and creamy mustard. Not a fan of beef? No problem! Just order the Farmer and you get a veggie patty, feta cheese, sprouts, red onion, and sundried tomato pesto. Tasty salads, hand-dipped shakes, beer, and wine are also on the menu.

All Star Burger is open every day.

All Star Burger
12921 Hill Country Boulevard
Austin, TX 78738
(512) 263-7300
www.allstarburger.com
www.yelp.com/biz/all-star-burger-austin

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Jack Allen’s Kitchen: Locally Sourced Goodness With New Items Nightly

November 24, 2014 by

This impressive restaurant uses only fresh, locally-sourced meats and produce to create its refined, Southern-inspired menu, and new dishes are featured nightly depending on what ingredients are the most plentiful that season.

The restaurant itself is furnished with warm wooden fixtures, sumptuous fabrics draped from the ceiling and a patio area with an outdoor fireplace. Dinner begins with a plate of pimento cheese and crackers to snack on, and an impressive list of wine, beer, and handcrafted, seasonal cocktails are also available to accompany any meal. Whether you opt for the traditional crispy catfish and slaw dish or a more adventurous pumpkin seed pesto chicken, Jack Allen’s offers a taste of Texas that’s both unique and traditional.

To make a reservation at Jack Allen’s Kitchen, visit the convenient website or call the restaurant directly.

Jack Allen’s Kitchen
7720 Highway 71 W
Austin, TX 78735
(512) 852-8558
www.jackallenskitchen.com
www.yelp.com/biz/jack-allens-kitchen-austin

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Pieous: Try Out These Unlikely Pizza Pairings

October 23, 2014 by

Though Austin is known more for its barbecue than its pizza, Pieous may just change your mind about how the Lonestar State makes its pies. This quirky pizzeria is housed within a cozy, red building in the western part of the city, and it features a clean, modern interior with chalkboards covering many of the walls.

The pizza itself has a thin, crispy crust with a tender, soft interior, and the creative combinations of toppings include things that you just have to try to believe. Brussels sprouts and marmalade may not seem like the most likely pizza toppings, but hey, don’t knock it ‘til you try it! In addition to pizza, Pieous offers hearty pastrami and corned beef sandwiches, fresh salads, and chocolate chip cookies the size of the plate they come on. Throw in a great selection of wine and beer, and Pieous quickly becomes a go-to restaurant on any Austin foodie’s list.

Pieous
12005 Highway 290 West
Austin, TX 78737
(512) 394-7041
www.facebook.com/Pieous
www.yelp.com/biz/pieous-austin

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Barley Swine: Go On a Tour of the Senses at This Adventurous Eatery

September 25, 2014 by

Austin’s food scene is very big on locally sourced ingredients, and Barley Swine is equally dedicated to the cause. This popular South Austin gastropub is both complex and sophisticated, and it appeals to a very adventurous, open-minded palate. With that said, many view this as one of the finest restaurants in Austin.

Your meal comes in the form of 14 courses, each with a small plate of a completely different flavor, and most diners opt for the wine or beer pairings, as well. Innovative cooking techniques and adventurous plating result in dishes like antelope leg with shishito pepper or poached salmon with blackberries, though you never quite know what the chefs will come up with next. With a sleek, modern exterior and a dining room accented with warm wood and comfortable seating, Barley Swine is truly an experience for all of the senses.

Barley Swine is open 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays through Sundays.

Barley Swine
2024 South Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 394-8150
www.barleyswine.com
www.yelp.com/biz/barley-swine-austin

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Tadashi: Upscale Sushi and Japanese Fare

August 28, 2014 by

With dim lighting, contemporary furnishings, and fresh sushi, Tadashi is a unique experience for all of your senses. This authentic Japanese restaurant is located in an upscale plaza near a movie theater and other restaurants, and its interior features a spacious sushi bar, a wall of wine, and a comfortable outdoor patio filled with sleek tables and bold red chairs.

Tadashi takes great interest in using only the highest quality ingredients in every dish, and the restaurant even flies in hard-to-find types of fish from all over the world. Each roll is beautifully prepared and features artistic garnishes arranged on the plate, and the menu also lists other Japanese small plates and entrees for those who don’t prefer sushi. Tadashi offers a full wine, beer, and sake menu for of-age guests, and the welcoming staff is always available to recommend a good pairing.

Tadashi
12820 Hill Country Boulevard
Bee Cave, TX 78738
(512) 263-3200
home.tadashiaustin.com
www.yelp.com/biz/tadashi-bee-cave

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