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Fixe: Austin’s Southern House

Fixe celebrates the soul of the South with Sunday Supper served nightly in a warm and spirited atmosphere. Bringing to life familiar tastes imagined in progressive ways, Chef James Robert and his team pay homage to his roots with an eye to tradition. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Burlington, Vermont,... read more

Uchiko

Tyson Cole is a passionate student of the Japanese tradition. He has trained for more than 10 years in Tokyo, New York, and Austin, under two different sushi masters. He continues his path of study and experimentation at Uchi, developing unprecedented, multi-cultural combinations using his impeccable knowledge of technique. In 2010 he opened sister... read more

La Condesa

La Condesa is an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for 'Best New Restaurant.' Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa is located in Austin's vibrant 2nd Street District. La Condesa features the largest selection of 100% blue agave tequila and mezcal in Austin and a craft bar program... read more

Midnight Cowboy

Intimate reservations-only lounge known for its hip speakeasy vibe & old-school cocktail menu. Co-owner Bill Norris has been a prestigious “mixologist” working the Austin cocktail circuit for many years; but don’t call him that. He likes to think of himself as a skilled bartender that knows how to serve up a tasty drink without... read more

Neighborhood Services, Addison

Their tag line is "honest food and drink in the American tradition" and that speaks to the items that can be found on the menu such as Pork Chops with Apple Sauce and Chicken Fried Steak, but they deliver with creative twists that keep us coming back for more. They also have an extensive wine... read more

Qui by Paul Qui

Paul Qui winner of Bravo’s Top Chef season nine and the 2012 James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef Southwest Award has hit a home run with his new restaurant in East Austin. Qui's training in classic French and Japanese cuisine shines through at Qui with his spin on modernist cuisine while incorporating South East Asian and European flavors into creative... read more

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