Cru: Eclectic Wines

Housed in an elegant setting with a variety of seating options, Cru is the go-to spot to imbibe an eclectic array of wines. Wine flights, 30 wines by the glass and over 300 bottled varietals offer a wide selection of drinking options for even the pickiest grape-lover. Relax on the patio, sit at a communal table, or cozy up in a booth and sip to your heart’s content. If you need a bite to eat, order something delectable from the kitchen. Pan Seared Crab Cake, Cheese Fondue, Lamb Lollipops, Pan Roasted Chicken Picatta and Filet Mignon are among the dining options. Stone-fired pizzas are on the menu, too. Stop by on the weekend for Sunday brunch.

Cru
238 W. 2nd Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 472-9463
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Cork and Co.: The Mighty Grape

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
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Austin Food and Wine Alliance

The Austin Food and Wine Alliance is dedicated to promoting food/wine pairings in Central Texas community through grants, educational programming and fun events. The annual Chef’s Wine & Dine Series gives diners a chance to partake of a five-course meal paired with wine, prepared by some of the finest chefs the area. Wine & Swine is another yearly event that Austonians look forward to when area chefs prepare their favorite pork recipes for eager diners. Live music, an eclectic wine selection and hayrides add to the festivities. See their website for information on volunteering and upcoming events.

Austin Food and Wine Alliance
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 348-6847
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Max’s Wine Dive: Eclectic Flavors

‘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
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Mulberry: Wine and Dine

Located in the heart of Austin's downtown, Mulberry is a restaurant and wine bar that offers New American cuisine in an intimate setting. The warm and cozy atmosphere are incredibly inviting, and the extremely knowledgeable staff will make you feel confident that you're in good hands throughout your visit. The wine list contains over 150 bottles and has an impressive selection of wines by the glass, all with a focus on the world's most esteemed wine regions. Draft beer is also available. In addition to cheese and charcuterie plates, Mulberry's food menu also contains a number of salad and sandwich options as well as some enticing larger plates. These is mouth-watering cuisine, not food as an afterthought as at many wine bars. For a delicious, wine-filled outing in a great setting, you'd do well to consider Mulberry.

Mulberry
360 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0297
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Mulberry: Outstanding Wines and Delicious Eats, Any Time of Day

Just because you are in Texas, doesn’t mean you always have a Texas-sized appetite. For days like that, visit Mulberry, a downtown wine bar and restaurant that is cozy yet hip, with influences from both Austin and New York. Many of the menu items are snack-sized, including a variety of cheeses and meats, pressed sandwiches, and salads. Placed beautifully on each plate, the dishes are artful and packed with taste. For noshers with a larger appetite, there are also full plates like Truffle Porcini and Cremini Risotto, Meatballs, and a Salmon Filet served with Orange Pecan Couscous. A wine bar indeed, Mulberry is stocked with over 150 wines from the top producing wine regions around the world and a wide selection of draught beers, including seasonal favorites. Dinner is served daily from 5 – 11 p.m.; however, the bar is open until 1 a.m. Sunday – Wednesday, and 2 a.m. Thursday – Saturday. Mulberry also serves a filling brunch on weekends and a happy hour with special snacks and drinks from 5 – 7 p.m. on weekdays.

Mulberry
360 Nueces Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 320-0297

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