The Best New Restaurants In Austin: The Austin Hit List

"If you’re someone whose idea of being outdoorsy is sitting on a patio with a very cold beer and a burger in hand, Redbud Ice House is where you go. The excellent burgers come topped with pimento cheese and bacon (if you want), and the beers arrive in a frosty schooner that’s roughly the size of your head. The restaurant is 80% outdoor seating, and even the dining room has garage door walls we’re pretty sure are permanently open. Redbud feels more like an homage than a recreation of a traditional Texas Icehouse, but when that nod comes with air conditioning and a full bar, we’re okay with a few liberties being taken.  " - nicolai mccrary