"From the team behind Mian & Bao, Old Alley is a Sichaun-style hot pot restaurant in North Austin. Unlike a few of the new spots in town that offer personal bowls, here the pots are family-style, with up to three broths per group. Ordering is a la carte, and they don’t take reservations, so show up early or prepare to kill time singing karaoke at Canary Roost next door while you wait. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Nicolai McCrary