For a great date night or night out with friends, be sure to check out Fabi+Rosi. Wolfgang and Cassie own this European restaurant, and their story alone is enough to make you fall in love with Fabi+Rosi. Wolfgang is from Germany and met local Austinite Cassie on a yacht in Spain. A year later, after Wolfgang came to Austin, they were married and on their first anniversary opened Fabi+Rosi. Located in a bungalow on Lake Austin Boulevard with modern décor and a European, relaxed feel, Fabi+Rosi has a great atmosphere and a menu to match. The focus is on local, organic and sustainable food choices that are healthy, appealing, and taste absolutely delicious. You won’t have a problem picking nutritious choices here. Recs: P.E.I. Mussels with a garlic-thyme broth, Metzger Platte: Chicken Liver Pate, Wagyu Tartare, and Rabbit Terrine, Arugula Salad with overnight tomatoes and parmesan cheese, Schnitzel + Spatzle: Richardson Farm pork and creamy mushrooms, Duck Confit with winter cabbage and roasted grape demi, Pan Seared Scallops with a parsnip puree, Devils on Horseback, Richardson’s Farm Ribeye with smokes pommes, collards, and bacon butter
This is a great on-the-go restaurant that can meet any budget and give you healthy, local choices for breakfast and lunch. Taco Deli is focused on sustainable food choosing eggs from Vital Farms, produce from Farm to Table, and quality meat, chicken, and seafood options. What’s great about Taco Deli is that you can have the option to cut the tortilla and cheese, add protein to any dish you order, and they have great gluten free options. Recs: Akashi Taco consisting of marbled meat, cilantro, onion and avocado, Mojo Fish Taco: Tilapia filets grilled with a mojo-garlic sauce and garnished with their homemade guacamole and pico de gallo, Florentino (add a protein): Healthy fresh spinach sautéed in olive oil and sherry with portabella mushroom, red bell peppers and onion, Puerco Verde: Tender pork shoulder simmered in a delicious tomatillo salsa (drop the cheese!), Puerco Borracho: Slow-roasted, succulent pork braised in tequila and sherry and seasoned with fresh basil and pasilla peppers 11