No Austin Restaurant Tour is Complete Without a Visit to Uchi

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Austin has long since become a foodie’s playground, and despite the city's laundry list of so-called "must-try" restaurants, few have quite as much buzz as Uchi. This popular sushi spot is upscale without being pretentious, which makes it the perfect place to go for a first date, a family dinner, a business meeting, and everything […]

Explore the Flavors of Spanish Tapas at Bullfight

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A colorful quartet of fried delicacies, from crisp octopus to aromatic cheese and colorful vegetables, greet you in bright paper cones. Each dish offers a burst of color and flavor and sends your taste buds to the moon. To put it more succinctly, a meal at Bullfight is a journey for the senses! Founded by […]

Sip Wine, Share Small Plates at Winebelly Tapas Restaurant

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The tapas tradition has become a popular choice for new restaurants in the United States. Eschewing the traditional meal structure of appetizer, entree, dessert in favor of a number of small plates meant to be shared among the table, it’s a great way to sample lots of different dishes with friends at a good price. […]

Pass Around Shared Plates With Your Pals at Barlata

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If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by a menu and unable to make a decision about what to order, Barlata might be a great place to dine — especially for a large group.The dining experience here is tapas-style. You can order several dishes and share with the table. Some of the standout dishes include the octopus […]

Chill Out at Austin’s Shady Grove

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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. […]

Odd Duck: Rustic-Contemporary Farm-to-Table Dining in Austin

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Borne out of humble beginnings as a food truck hunting down the best farm-sourced ingredients, Odd Duck brings farm-to-table cuisine to Austin. In a modern-rustic setting, this 110-seat eatery serves dishes that rely on seasonal ingredients. Menus vary by the season, but past highlights have included the steaming hot onion bread with housemade butter; the […]

Fair Bean Coffee: An Austin Spot for Great Coffee

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‘Drink Coffee Responsibly’ is the motto at Austin's Fair Bean Coffee, where life is about more than just a great cuppa joe. They buy all of their beans from Fair Trade organizations. But you really don’t have to know all that to enjoy a trip to this friendly little java spot and coffee roastery. Just […]

Expect Local Fare and Craft Beers at Snack Bar

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Right off South Congress is Snack Bar, an intimate eatery serving up some delicious organic, local fare. Self-described as "indie", Snack Bar proudly boasts an authentic Austin vibe, from the local food to the Texas craft beers. Here, meats and eggs are hormone free, humanely treated, and raised on pastures. The menu is healthy and […]

Get an Education in Thai Sauces at Sway

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Sway's Jungle curry is fittingly named, given that it exudes the heat of the jungle. That's thanks to its red chili and peppercorn, which spice up the Texas wagyu beef, eggplant, baby corn, and coconut cream base. This careful balance of spicy tones with other complex flavors results in a dish that has won rave […]

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