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TUESDAY at Cypress Grill is
SHRIMP NIGHT. GET 14 SHRIMP FOR JUST $6.99!
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Authentic, fresh Thai cuisine YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL
LUNCH SPECIALS PARMER: STARTING AT 13000 N. I-35, Bldg. 12, Ste. 200
$699
491-6904 MUELLER:
1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Ste. 1220 469-1778
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Grilled Shrimp t Blackened Shrimp Shrimp Night starts every Tuesday at 5:30pm and goes until we close at 10pm.
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LOUISIANA CAFE & BAR 4404 West Wm. Cannon 358-7474 One block west of Mopac, next to Gold’s Gym
EAST AMERICAN CAFE, FRENCH: BLUE DAHLIA BISTRO Visit this casual and cool spot for a cafe au lait, a cheese plate and wine, or a luscious open-faced tartine. Tasty and beautifully presented sandwiches, salads, soups, coffees, desserts, and breakfasts. 1115 E. 11th, 542-9542. www.bluedahliabistro.blogspot.com. $
BAKERY/COFFEEHOUSE, DELI/SANDWICH SHOP, DESSERTS: BROTHERS BAKERY & CAFE The pastry cases here are filled with cinnamon rolls, sausage kolaches, cookies, brownies, croissants, and Danish pastries. The lunch menu features hearty sandwiches, tasty soups, and a selection of inviting salads. 519 Hwy. 281 N., 830/798-TART. www.brothersbakery.com. $
AMERICAN CAFE: STAR SEEDS CAFE This institution has been around since the Armadillo days, when hungry cosmic cowboys restored themselves at its booths. Find breakfast selections galore. 3101 N. I-35, 478-7107. www.starseedscafe.com. $
BARBECUE: INMAN RANCH HOUSE For 42 years, this place has been the ideal model of the traditional Texas pit barbecue operation. Oak-smoked brisket and the best smoked chunky turkey sausage in Texas. 707 Sixth, 830/693-2711. $
BAKERY/COFFEEHOUSE: BENNU COFFEE In addition to a full complement of coffee and tea beverages, Bennu offers pastries and prepared foods from local companies and is open 24 hours a day. 2001 E. MLK, 478-4700. www.bennucoffee.com. $
ITALIAN: CIOLA’S ITALIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT The sister restaurant of the Virginia-based original pleases lake dwellers and Hill Country residents with its traditional Italian-American recipes. 1310 Hwy. 620 S., 263-9936. www.ciolas.com. $$$
BARBECUE: BOWIE STREET BBQ AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET All-natural Texas-style barbecue in a lunch-counter setting, featuring house-made beef andouille, chicken, pulled pork, baby back ribs, and beef brisket. Available both by the plate and by the pound. 525 N. Lamar, 476-1206. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. $ DELIVERY, PIZZA: COZZOLI’S PIZZA specializes in the East Coast style of soft and gooey thin-crust pizza that tastes best when you’re standing on a street corner. 704 Congress, 480-8440. www.cozzolis.com. $$
FINE DINING, ITALIAN: CARMELO’S RISTORANTE offers an upscale Italian and Continental menu in a beautifully restored Downtown railroad Live accordion music five nights a week. volunteer hotel. I advocate 504 E. Fifth, 477-7497. www.carmelosrestaurant.com. $$$$
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DOWNTOWN AMERICAN CAFE: THE OLD PECAN ST. CAFE For more than 25 years, Pecan Street has been serving crepes and salads, Fat Chocolate Cake, and wonderful coffee to a loyal clientele. 310 E. Sixth, 478-2491. www.oldpecanstcafe.com. $$$
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FINE DINING: DRISKILL GRILL A grand and sophisticated experience you can share with the most exacting Manhattanite. Housed in the ornate Driskill Hotel, the grill is home to cuisine that is hardly economical but certainly 8201 S. Congress Ave 391-7162. a value. 604 Brazos, www.driskillgrill.com. $$$$ INTERIOR MEXICAN: CANTINA LAREDO Everything here is prepared by hand. Find daily fish specials, as well as grilled chicken and steaks complemented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms. 201 W. Third, 542-9670. www.cantinalaredo.com. $$$ PACIFIC RIM: SABA BLUE WATER CAFE Busy, loud, and aimed more at the bar crowd than the food crowd. If you happen to be thirsty and want a snack while you’re waiting for dinner, Saba fits the bill nicely. 208 W. Fourth, 478-7222. www.sabacafe.com. $$ PUB GRUB: THE TAVERN Austin’s most traditionpacked venue for sports viewing and a popular watering (and eating) hole for many decades. The building has been upgraded and so has the menu and the food. More than 52 TVs. 922 W. 12th, 320-8377. www.austintavern.com. $$ SEAFOOD: MCCORMICK & SCHMICK’S This Portland, Ore.-based chain offers daily changing menus drawn from a fresh list of seafood flown in from around the globe. Great apple pie. 401 Congress, 236-9600. www.mccormickandschmicks.com. $$$$ SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: TEXAS CHILI PARLOR An Austin legend serving good burgers, sandwiches, Tex-Mex, and, of course, chili in many varieties to satisfy all tastes, even vegetarian. Laid-back atmosphere with a very eclectic patronage. 1409 Lavaca, 472-2828. www.cactushill.com/TCP/home.htm. $
Private dining rooms available.
NORTH INDIAN: CURRY IN HURRY The authentic North Indian vegetarian menu here changes every day. Order an entrée and a side at the counter, and one minute later, it arrives with rice and roti or paratha alongside. Snacks, chaat, and sweets appear on weekends. 2121 W. Parmer Ste. 114-A, 821-0000. www.gandhibazar.com. $
JAPANESE: SUSHI JAPON The sushi is fresh and professionally prepared, and the draft Ichiban is perfect with it. Don’t leave without tasting the black cod and the yellowtail. 6801 N. I-35, 323-6663. www.sushijaponaustin.com. $$$
ITALIAN: ANDIAMO RISTORANTE Good, old-fashioned Italian. Try the Linguine Lucy Johnson. 2521 Rutland, 719-3377. www.andiamoitaliano.com. $$$
SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: HOOVER’S COOKING Dishing out huge portions of fresh, Southernstyle home cooking such as jerk pork ribs, the Bella Muffaletta, and heavenly pork chops, this place remains a popular standby. 2002 Manor Rd., 479-5006. www.hooverscooking.com. $$
JAPANESE: MIKADO RYOTEI Not just for sushi, Mikado also serves Japanese tapas, or robata, a mix of grilled seafood, meats, and vegetables. A great date spot. 9033 Research, 833-8188. www.mikadoryotei.com. $$$
TEX-MEX: DE LAS CASAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Try this kid-friendly, homey spot for large portions of freshly prepared favorites, as well as surprises such as eggplant and fried avocado. 1209 E. Seventh, 542-9294. $$
MIDDLE EASTERN: BYBLOS FALAFEL & DELI Think authentic Lebanese comfort food (tabikh), enormous servings, inexpensive prices, and warm, friendly natives doing the cooking. Everything here is fresh and handmade, and even the vegans get to stuff themselves. 13000 N. I-35, Bldg. 12 #204, 490-1212. $
TEX-MEX: EL AZTECA After 37 years of neighborly service and rich food, this family restaurant was one of the first local eateries to offer vegetarian options. 2600 E. Seventh, 477-4701. $$
PAN-ASIAN: TC NOODLE HOUSE A mind-boggling array of authentic Chinese- and Vietnamesestyle dishes with an emphasis on variety. Kudos include a clean, friendly environment and hardto-beat prices. 10901 N. Lamar Ste. B-203, 873-8235. www.chinatownaustin.com. $
TEX-MEX: TEQUILA MEXICAN RESTAURANT The closest full-service restaurant to the Travis County Expo Center serving all your southof-the-border faves. Especially the ones that come in a glass. 6575 Decker, 926-7015. $$
SOUTHERN/DOWN-HOME: ROSS’ OLD AUSTIN CAFE It’s unusual to find both Southern comfort food and great steaks under the same roof. But this place has been slinging three hots a day long enough to make it work. 11800 N. Lamar #6, 835-2414. www.greencity.com/cafeross.htm. $$
THAI: PAD THAI Appropriately, they have the best Pad Thai in town. A clean and inviting interior, large portions, and friendly service add up to make this a regular stop. 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. #1220, 469-1778. $$
VIETNAMESE: LE SOLEIL One of the original Sunflower folks brings us a similar menu with a few new tweaks. Bottom line: It’s good and dependable, and it’s a fave of Viet families. 9616 N. Lamar #156, 821-0396. $$ CON T I N U E D ON P.4 0
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ITALIAN: PRIMIZIE OSTERIA The menu features fresh and seasonal ingredients that are the basis for the three “P”s of Italian cuisine: pasta, pizza, and panini. The sleek dining room provides a casual and sophisticated ambience. 1000 E. 11th #150, 236-0088. www.primizieaustin.com. $$
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LAKE AMERICAN CAFE, WINE BAR: FION WINE PUB & BISTRO Inventive American Bistro fare that focuses on quality ingredients. The huge stock of beers, ales, and Belgian and Lambic brews should draw a good crowd. 2900 North Quinlan Park Rd. Ste. A-150, 266-FION. www.fionwinepub.com. $$$
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