OLIVE & JUNE
SECOND BAR + KITCHEN
VESPAIO
3411 Glenview Ave. | (512) 467 9898
200 Congress Ave. | (512) 827 2750
1610 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 441 6100
Celebrated Austin chef Shawn Cirkiel created this
Another venture from James Beard-nominated Chef
Vespaio stands as a South Congress veteran whose
southern Italian-style restaurant with a menu that
David Bull, Second offers a swanky bistro experience in
authentic menu continues to satisfy any Italian craving.
highlights local, seasonal ingredients with dishes like
the heart of the 2nd Street District.
Daily rotating menus offer the best of the season and the
saffron ricotta ravioli and pork meatballs.
fresh foods from Vespaio’s bountiful garden and local SOUTH CONGRESS CAFÉ
markets.
PARKSIDE
1600 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 447 3905
301 E. 6th St. | (512) 474 9898
A south Austin hotspot, we recommend South Congress
VINAIGRETTE
Chef Shawn Cirkiel’s f lagship restaurant, featuring a
Café’s legendary brunch. The carrot cake French toast
2201 College Avenue | (512) 852 8791
happy hour with half-price oysters and tasty cocktails, is
and their migas are to die for, and the Bloody Mary is one
Vinaigrette’s fresh and fun combinations make eating
a local favorite. Don’t overlook the dessert menu. Enjoy
of the best in town.
salad seem not like such a chore. Feeling a bit
their brioche beignet and chocolate mousse.
adventurous? Add a hibiscus-cured duck confit to your SWAY
salad for extra protein.
THE PEACHED TORTILLA
1417 S. 1st St. | (512) 326 1999
5520 Burnet Rd. Ste. 100 | (512) 330 4439
The culinary masterminds behind La Condesa cook up
VOX TABLE
After humble beginnings as a food truck, the popular
Thai cuisine with a modern twist. An intimate outdoor
1100 S. Lamar Blvd. # 2140 | (512) 375 4869
eatery now slings its globally-inspired menu at their brick
area, complete with a Thai spirit house, makes for an
Chef Joe Anguiano serves his twist on New American fare
and mortar restaurant in Allandale and through their
unforgettable experience.
in the Lamar Union community and pairs it with
full-service catering company. Bahn mi tacos, anyone?
innovative cocktails crafted by award-winning beverage THE CLAY PIT
director JR Mocanu. Named one of Texas Monthly’s “10
PERLA’S SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR
1601 Guadalupe St. | (512) 322 5131
Best New Restaurants for 2016,” Vox Table should find its
1400 S. Congress Ave. | (512) 291 7300
Zip in for a buffet-style lunch or settle in for a traditional
way onto your must-try places.
A South Congress staple, expect the freshest fish and
dinner of both classic and contemporary Indian cuisine.
oysters f lown in daily from both coasts, with simple yet
Stick to the basics like the chicken tikka masala and
WALTON’S FANCY AND STAPLE
elegant f lavors by Chef Larry McGuire.
experiment with their chai spice creme brulee.
609 W. 6th St. | (512) 542 3380
QUATTRO GATTI RISTORANTE
THE GROVE WINE BAR + KITCHEN
and grits — your perfect hangover remedy. Walton’s also
908 Congress Ave. | (512) 476 3131
6317 Bee Cave Rd. | (512) 327 8822
offers an array of delicious pastries and staple sandwiches
An underrated and delicious spot. This Italian restaurant
800 W. 6th St. | (512) 236 1440
for lunch. Be sure to pick up a fresh f lowers from their
dishes up delicious antipasti and huge portions of Italian
The Grove creates New American and Italian cuisine to
f loral shop on your way out!
fare; great date night spot.
complement its 250-bottle wine list.
This cute downtown café serves a mean morning shrimp
WU CHOW 500 W. 5th St. #168 | (512) 476 2469 From the curators of Swift’s Attic, Wu Chow is expanding Austin’s cuisine offerings with traditional Chinese dishes sourced from local purveyors and farmers. Don’t miss their weekend dim sum menu.
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