Restaurant · East End
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"Part of the Sushi by Scratch Restaurants group, Pasta|Bar in East Austin operates as a tasting-menu restaurant and makes sense as a contender given that the group’s Los Angeles counterpart holds a Michelin star." - Nadia Chaudhury
French restaurant · Warehouse District
French comfort food & craft cocktails with an absinthe focus
21 Postcards
Coffee shop · Swedish Hill Historic District
Coffee & craft brews with sandwiches & bagels in industrial digs
31 Postcards
Pizza restaurant · Riverside
Detroit-style pizza with crispy, cheesy crust and unique bites
4 Postcards
Thai restaurant · North Burnet
Bold Thai fare, including vegan options & cocktails, from East Side King
10 Postcards
Hamburger restaurant · Travis Heights
Gourmet burgers, all-natural meats, house-baked buns, shakes
13 Postcards
Bakery · Rollingwood
From-scratch desserts, including cookies, pies & layer cakes
6 Postcards
Lounge · Town Lake
Cocktails, Texas beers, dog-friendly patio, outdoor games
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French restaurant · Downtown
French brasserie with raw bar & patisserie, known for oysters
Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant · Abercrombie
Build-your-own poke, hibachi, Korean fare, fresh fish
2 Postcards
Barbecue restaurant · Heritage
Acclaimed barbecue family offers brisket, ribs, sides & craft beers