"Top Chef champion turned Top Chef host Kristen Kish chose Austin’s Line Hotel as the home of her first restaurant. The downtown spot allows her the opportunity to work with fresh Austin ingredients, make use of her classical French and Italian training, weave in techniques and flavors from her Midwestern childhood, and introduce elements from her Korean heritage. The result is an international menu that’s multifaceted without feeling muddled, starring dishes like fried steamed buns with eggplant; crispy rice with crab, bacon, and saffron aioli; and confit duck with dumplings. In terms of beverages, the restaurant offers a well-chosen list of American and European wines (with a heavy emphasis on natural wines) and a tightly curated cocktail menu, and the restaurant’s minimalist but warm decor scheme keeps the focus on the food, drinks, and company at the table." - Taylor Tobin, Eater Staff
